Barbara recounts how she discovered an unexpected surprise the day the pilot of 'I Dream of Jeannie' was sold to NBC for broadcast. | Barbara Eden

A very happy 85th birthday to Barbara Eden. We all had dreams of a genie when Barbara played the dreamy "Jeannie" on "I Dream of Jeannie". For 5 years she was the beautiful genie in a bottle who drove astronaut "Tony Nelson" (played by Larry Hagman) crazy. | FOX 5 NY

Tony (Larry Hagman) is tired of Jeannie (Barbara Eden) getting him into trouble and gives her a copy of ""The Arabian Nights"" to study in order to become a better genie. From Season 2 Episode 8 'How to Be a Genie in 10 Easy Lessons' - Tony complains that Jeannie is constantly getting him into trouble. She replies she's not had much practice at being a genie. Tony takes Roger's suggestion that Jeannie needs lessons in her craft and buys ""The Arabian Nights."" Although Tony hasn't read the book