I really get a kick out of I Dream of Jeannie. Sure, the majority of it is
ridiculously unrealistic situations, but they're really funny. Jeannie
is so sweet and innocent, so clueless, and so devoted to Major Nelson
that she sometimes gets herself into major trouble to protect him. Major
Nelson is practical and down-to-Earth and hates the idea of Jeannie
using her powers to make his life easier for him. Roger Healey is a
goofball who's more than willing to take advantage of Jeannie's
generosity. And then there's the poor doctor, who sees evidence of
Jeannie in nearly every episode and begins to think he's going crazy.
This show is just utterly ludicrous. But that's what makes it so much
fun. Jeannie gets herself into so much trouble, and Major Nelson's
stubbornness only makes matters worse. Cheesy special effects abound,
and just seeing how bad they sometimes are is worth a chuckle or two.
There's really nothing USEFUL about this show, but who says tv has to DO
anything? "I Dream of Jeannie" is certainly entertaining, even if it
isn't much else.
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