Barbara Eden, who rocked the role of Jeannie, has been pretty vocal about how that marriage decision “ruined the show.”
The real magic of the show was all about the flirty tension and chemistry between Jeannie and Tony. Their relationship was like a rollercoaster of unfulfilled romantic tension, with Jeannie always trying to snag Tony’s heart while he struggled to keep his life grounded amid her magical shenanigans.