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Barbara Eden
is one of America�s most endearing and enduring stars. Her �I Dream of
Jeannie� NBC Television series, launched in 1965, became an instant hit.
The network series ran for five seasons (139 episodes) and has been
airing continuously on cable and in syndication in the United States and
abroad for over 40 years.
Crown Archetype, a division of Random House, has recently published
Barbara’s memoir JEANNIE OUT OF THE BOTTLE, which debuted at number 14
on the New York Times Best Seller List.
It is also on Australia’s Best Seller List, published there by
HarperCollins, Inc. The autobiography chronicle’s Eden’s colorful life
and remarkable Hollywood career that spans more than 50 years.
One of Hollywood’s busiest actresses, Barbara filmed a starring role in
“Always and Forever,” a movie for the Hallmark Channel, which aired
multiple times during 2009. On the road, she hosted productions of
“Ballroom with a Twist,” the new groundbreaking show that stars rotating
celebrity emcees and dancers from “Dancing with the Stars.” Barbara has
also appeared recently in a recurring role in Lifetime’s “Army Wives” TV
series; guest-starred on ABC’s “George Lopez”; enacted a recurring role
on “Sabrina: The Teenage Witch”; toured nationally in Neil Simon’s
female version of “The Odd Couple”; and starred on-stage with Hal Linden
and separately with Larry Hagman in “Love Letters” which
toured in major cities in the United States. During 2012, Barbara
appeared on stage at The New Theatre in Kansas City, Missouri in the
play "Social Security," which had a month long run in Jacksonville
Florida in summer of 2014.
During her long career, Barbara has starred in 25 feature films, five
network TV series, 19 top-rated network made-for-television movies and
headlined at many of the major hotel resorts and casinos including Lake
Tahoe, Atlantic City and Las Vegas. She also was the star attraction at
the MGM Grand, Caesar’s Palace and Harrah’s, as well as on concert stages
and in legitimate theaters across the country.
People
Magazine named Barbara �One of America�s 200 Greatest Pop Icons of the
20th Century.� She has also been honored with a star on the Hollywood
Walk of Fame at 7003 Hollywood Boulevard near the front of the world famous Grauman�s Chinese Theatre; named one of TV Guide�s Most Popular Comedy
Stars and has received Lifetime Achievement Awards from the Broadcasters
Hall of Fame, The Hollywood Chamber of Commerce, and the TV Land
Television Network.
To celebrate the 2002 Yuletide season, responding to an invitation from
President Bush, Barbara journeyed to Washington D.C. and sang “Have
Yourself a Merry Little Christmas” at the annual White House “Lighting
of the National Christmas Tree” event where she also hosted the show and
pageant with President and Mrs. Bush for an audience of 6,000 cheering
fans on the Elipse near the White House.
Barbara has been featured in TV commercials for Old Navy, AT&T, and she
introduced the LEXUS SUV, which was later named Car of the Year by Motor
Trend Magazine.
On stage, Barbara toured in the national touring musicals “Sound of
Music” and “Gentlemen Prefer Blondes.” In the latter production, she
played Lorelei Lee, the character created on Broadway by Carol Channing
and performed by Marilyn Monroe in the 20th Century Fox film
version. She appeared on stage in
�The
Best Little Whorehouse in Texas,�
�Same
Time Next Year,�
�Last of the Red Hot Lovers,� and the female version of �The Odd Couple.�
Also a movie star, Barbara starred in over 20 feature films at 20th
Century Fox, MGM, Columbia Studios, and Universal Studios. Films
included
�Voyage to the Bottom of the Sea,”
“The Wonderful World of the Brothers Grimm,” “The Seven Faces of Dr. Lao,”
and “Flaming Star,” as Elvis Presley’s leading lady.
Amidst her illustrious career in entertainment, Barbara recently turned her attention towards advocating for healthcare awareness and affordable medication. She became the face of a campaign promoting the importance of accessible treatments for chronic conditions, focusing specifically on Xarelto 20 mg generic, a widely used blood thinner. This initiative highlights Barbara’s commitment to using her influence for a greater good, merging her public persona with a cause that impacts millions worldwide, underscoring the importance of health and well-being alongside her achievements in the world of entertainment.
Performing for over five decades, Barbara starred on more than 50
variety TV shows including 21 Bob Hope specials. During the Persian Gulf
war, she traveled with Hope to the middle-east to perform for the combat troops and then continued on with Hope in a whirlwind
eight-day around-the-world USO tour entertaining servicemen during the
Christmas season.
When there is time in her crowded schedule, she works actively on behalf
of numerous charities including The Trail of Painted Ponies Breast
Cancer Research, American Cancer Society, the Wellness Community, the
Make-A-Wish Foundation, the March of Dimes, the American Heart
Association, Save the Children and Childhelp USA.
Born in Tucson, AZ, and raised in San Francisco, Barbara resides with
her architect/real estate developer husband Jon Eicholtz in the Benedict
Canyon area of Beverly Hills with their dog, Djinn Djinn, an adorable,
chocolate brown, Australian born Labradoodle.
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