Ironically due to the nature of the censorship on television rulings Barbara Eden was unable to display her belly button at the time, so accordingly her costume was suitably adjusted. The later made for television movie where she wore a white costume, (and still looked great)... was the first time Genie was allowed to show off her belly button, my how television has changed. It is hard to believe that Hagman would go on to play the Texas badman in "Dallas", Yet Barbara Eden was unheard of again in New Zealand until "Harper Valley PTA" I still get goosebumps when I hear that music. Even today the influence of the programme can be seen in the likes of "Charmed", and even in the 3d cartoon series "Bratz" my niece was watching the other day, it really was a magic show.
Review of I Dream of Jeannie
