The American fantasy sitcom 'I Dream of Jeannie' first premiered on NBC.
The last original episode of 'I Dream of Jeannie' was broadcast, concluding the series after five seasons.
The show began syndication, gaining a new audience and becoming part of popular culture through reruns.
Astronaut Tony Nelson finds a mysterious bottle on a remote island after a space mission and inadvertently releases Jeannie, a 2,000-year-old genie.
Jeannie begins living with Tony Nelson, leading to many comedic and magical situations as she tries to help but often causes trouble.
Tony struggles to maintain Jeannie's secret identity to protect her from government scrutiny and exploitation.
Jeannie uses her magical abilities to assist Tony in his Air Force missions and daily life, often bending reality behind the scenes.
Many episodes feature Jeannie's attempts to help resulting in unintended consequences, creating dilemmas for Tony to resolve.
The relationship between Tony and Jeannie deepens as romantic feelings begin to develop, complicating their living arrangement.
Jeannie attempts to adapt to modern 1960s life, leading to humorous misunderstandings and conflicts between genie and human cultures.
Jeannie's look-alike sister visits, causing confusion and comedic chaos for Tony and Jeannie.
Tony and Jeannie secretly wed, but keep their marriage hidden due to complexities of Jeannie's magical background and Tony's Air Force position.
Jeannie learns to better control her magical abilities, leading to fewer mishaps and more purposeful interventions.
