It was the start of the search for the missing navel

September 18, 1965
Kleenex stock rose precipitously as I Dream of Jeannie premiered on this date.

While filming the first 12 episodes of season 1, Barbara Eden was pregnant with her son, Matthew Ansara. Her pregnancy was disguised by filming her in close-up or with a copious veil covering her front. Barbara Eden has said that wearing all the extra veils made her feel like a walking tent.

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