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Readers might think they went further into orbit than planned if they’re seeing the cast of I Dream of Jeannie. But this rewind promises a magical game of catch-up that will address everyone’s wish to hear the latest from this memorable sitcom and a cast that includes Barbara Eden and Larry Hagman. During its ascent to fame, I Dream of Jeannie often drew comparisons to another show featuring a magical blonde who confounds her mortal friends: Bewitched. For all the parallels, though, it sported its own unique cast that brought their talents into making Jeannie a household name. Catch up with them here. Is Larry Hagman still alive? Larry Hagman before and during I Dream of Jeannie / Everett Collection Space, the final frontier — wait, that’s Star Trek. But Captain Tony Nelson probably thought his biggest adventures would happen in outer space, not crash-landing on a deserted island. His crash-landing put him right in a world of wonder and magic, though he and most men didn’t really complain with Jeannie as the genie. DALLAS: WAR OF THE EWINGS, Larry Hagman, 1998. ph: Cliff Lipson /© CBS / Courtesy Everett Collection Larry Hagman himself was no stranger to magical women. His own mother was Mary Martin, who won a Tony Award for her Peter Pan in 1954. His own career began in 1957 when he appeared three times on Lloyd Bridges hit show, Sea Hunt. 1964 proved a very good year for Hagman when he acted alongside a young Jack Nicholson in Ensign Pulver, and then with Henry Fonda in Fail-Safe. Just a year later, he struck gold and his career rocketed — literally — by joining the cast of I Dream of Jeannie. No amount of genie magic could make things run completely smoothly, sadly, since Hangman wrestled with alcoholism through much of the show. After a while, he couldn’t turn on that chipper personality and Eden had to fight to help him keep his spot among the cast. I DREAM OF JEANNIE, Barbara Eden, Larry Hagman, 1965-1970 (Everett Coillection) For some, Hagman is purely the lovable, anxious astronaut Captain Nelson — displaying incredible physical comedy and wild mannerisms. For others, he’s the despicable and hateful JR Ewing from Dallas. Thanks to him, viewers around the world got one of the most popular cliffhangers in TV history. Absolutely everyone was asking: who shot JR Ewing? Even world leaders and royalty couldn’t wait to find out. And for those who ever wanted to hear an astronaut-turned-oil-tycoon sing, look no further than Hagman’s very own single, Ballad of a Good Luck Charm. Hagman himself said, JR could get away with bribery, blackmail, and adultery. But he couldn’t get past cancer, and in 2011, he died at the age of 81. With his death, we mark the sad passing of one of the I Dream of Jeannie cast members. Is Bill Daily still alive? Daily joined Pat Finley on The Bob Newhart Show after leaving the cast of I Dream of Jeannie / Everett Collection With friends like these, who needs enemies? Captain Roger Healey likely never expected best friendship with Nelson to result in dangerous shenanigans with an actual genie. But here we are — and here he is, transported to the arctic, or atop a missile, and always with an echoing “Jeanie!” yelled passed his lips. As the resident womanizer, his character didn’t undergo much development, but he was an indisputable riot with his comedic timing and wit. THE BOB NEWHART SHOW, Bill Daily, Bob Newhart, Marcia Wallace, Suzanne Pleshette, Peter Bonerz, 1972-1978 (Everett Collection) Things started very seriously for actor Bill Daily after he joined the Korean War, first in the artillery, then with a proper place in the entertainment unit. Even after returning stateside, Daily continued with standup comedy. While preparing for a Chicago-area Emmy Award telecast, he asked a young Bob Newhart to come up with a routine with him. So began a fruitful relationship. I DREAM OF JEANNIE, (from left): Barbara Eden, Larry Hagman, Bill Daily, 1965-70. (Everett Collection) Eventually, the magic ran out for the I Dream of Jeannie cast, but Daily didn’t stay wanting for long. His friendship with Bob Newhart became vital as he became Howard Borden on The Bob Newhart Show. This would become Daily’s legacy. Though, his most notable post-Newhart role was another supporting character, that of Larry the psychiatrist on the cult favorite ALF. After a very long and eventful life, Daily passed away in 2018 at the age of 91. It was a sad day never hearing another, “Hi Bob.” Another of the I Dream of Jeannie cast is no longer with us. Is Hayden Rorke still alive? Hayden Rorke before and during his time with the cast of I Dream of Jeannie / Everett Collection Nelson and Jeannie both had to watch their backs around Dr. Bellows, NASA’s relentless psychiatrist who was dead set on proving Tony mad, lying, or both. Never was there a funnier doctor in television history than the hilariously prissy Bellows, managing to make acute skepticism and dread amusing. Dr. Bellows ended up his biggest role / Everett Collection For Hayden Rorke’s part, during World War II he enlisted in the Army, where he made his film debut in the musical This Is the Army starring not-yet-president Ronald Reagan, for which he was uncredited as the stage manager and as a fellow soldier. Such a small part meant his name didn’t get any real spotlight, though. Playing the big baddie Arne Mason in The Lone Ranger finally got Rorke some fame. Then, in 1957, Rorke played Steve in a nine-episode arc on Mr. Adams and Eve. Joining the I Dream of Jeannie cast proved the most lucrative for his career and name recognition. Indeed, 1965’s Dr. Bellows that made Rorke recognizable to the world, and he had no qualms leaning into that, so when the reunion movie launched, he put the lab coat back on with gusto. He and his boyfriend would also have the Jeannie cast over for parties. Overall, he acted like a prince to everyone he met. So it’s sad to learn this kind soul was among the first in the Jeannie cast to die in 1987. He was 76 years old. Is Barbara Eden still alive? Barbara Eden led the cast of I Dream of Jeannie / Everett Collection The Lady in the Bottle herself, Jeannie filled her days trapped in that bottle doing a whole lot of nothing for a whole lot of years — 2,000 to be exact. All of that changes when a marooned pilot frees her after a crash-landing on his return from outer space. When human and genie lock eyes, it’s love at first sight — for her, at least. One quick stowaway mission later, Jeannie becomes an inseparable part of Captain Nelson’s life with the sole goal of fulfilling her master’s wishes. Barbara Eden, 92, probably had a lot of wishes she’d have liked granted growing up. The Great Depression hit her family very hard. Through the struggles interrupting her childhood, her mother sang to Eden and her sister to lift their spirits. This paved the way for Eden’s own interest in singing, and her first public performance on the Chicago news. Eden’s first break was using her charm on Desi Arnaz and making Lucy rather jealous on a 1957 episode of I Love Lucy. That very same year she booked her own series, How to Marry a Millionaire. HOW TO MARRY A MILLIONAIRE, from left: Lori Nelson, Barbara Eden, Merry Anders, 1957-59 (Everett Collection) With this success, Eden could move to motion pictures, joining 20th Century Fox. This gave her the chance to star alongside the King himself in 1960’s Flaming Star. When 1964 came around, it brought the ascent of Bewitched, so Sidney Sheldon recruited Barbara Eden for the cast of I Dream of Jeannie. Jeannie came and went between 1965 and 1970, but Eden kept herself busy — even with her former Jeannie co-star Larry Hagman — for the 1971 made for TV-horror, A Howling in the Woods. Then, in ’78, Eden went on to star in Harper Valley PTA, based on the popular country song, which was successful enough that it spawned the 1981 to 1982 television series. When things seemed to slow down, she would reprise the role of Jeannie in a TV movie. This did not feature all of the I Dream of Jeannie cast because Hagman was busy terrorizing Southfork as oil baron J.R. Ewing Dallas. This movie didn’t get a great reception, but it was successful enough that it spawned a sequel. But fans still knew her for that famous arm pose — and for her remarkable singing voice she showed off alongside Bob Hope and Jerry Lewis, and in numerous live performances. I DREAM OF JEANNIE, Barbara Eden, 1965-1970 (Everett Collection) More juicy details came from Eden’s book, Jeannie Out of the Bottle and she’s stayed loyal to her biggest show, going as far as to defend it against claims of sexism on Oprah. Not everything was magical for Eden, though, as she suffered a breakdown following the death of her only son Michael via drug overdose. Through a lot of hard-earned poise, she’s endured. Her biggest recent credit came from 2019’s My Adventures with Santa, where she played Mrs. Claus. Still as magical as ever! Barbara and Larry Hagman star in this show about … ah, we’re messing with you. If you don’t know ‘Jeannie,’ odds are you wouldn’t be reading this in the first place (Everett Collection). Next up: Michael Jackson’s Former Bodyguard Recalls Concerns Over His Sleep Struggles The post The ‘I Dream Of Jeannie’ Cast Has Only One Surviving Star Left appeared first on DoYouRemember? - The Home of Nostalgia. Author, Dana Daly

The King of Pop’s final years have continued to draw attention because of the private struggles that surrounded his health, fame, and demanding schedule. Now, a former bodyguard is sharing new claims about what he says he witnessed while working closely with the late music icon, especially when Michael Jackson struggled with sleep and drugs. According to RadarOnline, Michael Jackson’s drug concerns have resurfaced after Matt Fiddes, who worked as Jackson’s personal bodyguard from 1999 to 2009, claimed the singer relied heavily on cough syrup while trying to sleep. Fiddes said the habit worried him, especially because Jackson still struggled to rest even after taking far more than he should have. Matt Fiddes Claimed Jackson Struggled To Sleep Michael Jackson/Everett Collection Fiddes said Jackson often sent him to find cough syrup while they traveled. He claimed he sometimes had to visit several pharmacies because of safety limits on how much one person could buy at a time. The former bodyguard said the situation became alarming when he returned to Jackson’s hotel room and watched him consume the syrup quickly. According to Fiddes, Jackson told him he needed it because he had important meetings and could not afford to stay awake all night. Still, the former bodyguard said it did not solve the problem. He claimed Jackson remained awake for hours afterward, which showed how severe his sleep struggles had become during that period. Health Struggles Shaped His Final Years Unsplash The claims also tie into the medical concerns that surrounded Jackson before his 2009 death. Dr. Conrad Murray later treated the singer for insomnia, and a jury convicted him of involuntary manslaughter after a dangerous combination of medications led to Jackson’s death. Fiddes’ latest comments add another chapter to the story of the pressures, exhaustion, and health struggles that marked Jackson’s final years. Michael Jackson/Instagram For fans, the account is painful because it shows a private side of a performer often remembered for his stage brilliance. Jackson’s music, dance, and cultural impact remain enormous, but stories from people close to him continue to reveal how difficult life behind the fame could be. The bodyguard’s memories also serve as a reminder that sleep problems and medical care can become serious when they are not handled safely. Jackson’s death remains one of the most shocking losses in music history, and each new reflection on his final years adds another layer to the complicated legacy of a star whose talent changed entertainment forever. Next up: How Stretch Armstrong Became One Of The Strangest Toy Crazes Of The 1970s The post Michael Jackson’s Former Bodyguard Recalls Concerns Over His Sleep Struggles appeared first on DoYouRemember? - The Home of Nostalgia. Author, Ruth A

C’est l’olive pâmée, et la flûte câline, C’est le tube où descend la céleste praline: Chanaan féminin dans les moiteurs enclos! – L’Idole, Sonnet du trou du cul by Paul Verlaine and Arthur Rimbaud, 1871     Martin van Maële drew erotica – a lot of it. His sex scenes of naked women in the throes of passion often feature a penis working alone or in herds, wielded as a massive weapon or being inflated by a hand pump. At other times, he engages in flagellation and bondage, and he has a thing for young women and nuns (it’s always the erotic nuns) being squired by randy monks, satyrs, demons, other nuns and depraved older men caught in the act by their wives. His work, much of it satirical, such as his riff on Michelin tyres (below), rivals those of his contemporaries, Felician Rops, Luc Lafnet, Joseph Apoux (do see his challenging erotic alphabet) and Aubrey Beardsley’s gigantic knobs and knockers. There’s also a nod to Kawanabe Kyôsai’s penis contests. Here we look at some of this 40 plates for La Grande Danse Macabre des Vifs (The Great Strange Dance of Life), arguably his best work, published in 1905.     Martin van Maële was born Maurice François Alfred Martin van Maële in the commune of Boulogne sur Seine, near Paris, France, to Flemish mother Virginie Mathilde Jeanne van Maële and French father Louis Alfred Martin, an engraver and teacher at the Beaux-Arts school in Geneva. He also used the pseudonym A. Van Troizem. He married Marie Françoise Genet; the couple had no children.     Aside from his erotic work, van Maële worked in Brussels and Paris.  He created memorable illustrations for H. G. Wells‘ Les Premiers Hommes dans la Lune (The First Men in the Moon) in 1901. The following year, van Maële worked as an illustrator for the Félix Juven’s French translations of the Sherlock Holmes series. In September of 1893, Van Maele’s first known risqué drawing appeared in a two-page spread of the magazine La Vie Parisienne. His first known (semi) nude woman is found in Dix Contes d’Edgar Poe, c.1897. About four years later, in 1901, he was discovered by publisher Charles Carrington who hired him to illustrate Thais and Flagellation des Femmes en Allemagne, two of the many BDSM novels Van Maele would come to illustrate. Their partnership lasted until Carrington was exiled from France in 1907. He continued with publishers Roberts et Dardaillon and Jules Chevrel until about 1920, when he primarily began illustrating works issued by publisher Jean Fort.     A note on his life and death appears in this excerpt from the preface of an edition of Dialogues de Pietro Aretino: Martin Van Maele est mort le crayon à la main, pour ainsi dire, et il avait dû laisser inachevée l’illustration du présent ouvrage: les deux frontispices, en effet, étaient encore à faire. Nous avons eu la bonne fortune de pouvoir les faire exécuter par un jeune dessinateur graveur dont il faut retenir le nom, Viset, car il comptera très rapidement parmi les artistes dont les œuvres seront recherchées des bibliophiles et des amateurs de beaux livres illustrés. (Martin Van Maele died pencil in hand, so to speak, and he had to leave the illustration of this work unfinished: the two frontispieces, in fact, were still to be done. We had the good fortune to be able to have them executed by a young draftsman-engraver whose name, Viset, should be remembered, because he will very quickly be among the artists whose works will be sought after by bibliophiles and lovers of fine illustrated books.)   17 ⁄ 44 More details Ah you want to blow me. Miss J. as known as the Plunger (woman inserting her head in the vagina of another woman). Drawing by Martin van Maele. Illustration from La Grande Danse macabre des vifs, 1905. ‘Shut the door, silly, I feel a draft. (Aunt Lily)’ 35 ⁄ 44 More details “Oh old bastard, I’ll give you some good sweets” And deliver us from the male, amen. The original French text plays with the homophone words mal (evil) and mâle (male). The post Madcap Erotic Scenes from La Grande Danse Macabre des Vifs by Martin van Maële, 1905 appeared first on Flashbak.

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