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A 8x10" vintage photo from a large collection of hundreds of hand-signed photographs that we acquired from the estate of a collector named Al. From an analysis of his collection it appears that he collected the vast majority (or all) of these in person or via mail.
Due to the consistency, spot verifications we made, and size of this collection we are confident in the autograph\'s authenticity and are happy to warranty the full price of your purchase to this fact.
Photo Overview
Larry Hagman flashes his signature comic panic as astronaut Major Anthony Nelson alongside Barbara Eden in her iconic pink genie costume in this classic color publicity still from the beloved NBC sitcom I Dream of Jeannie. Hagman has hand signed the photo boldly in black marker across the upper portion, inscribing it \'To Al\'. The image captures the chemistry that made the show a television landmark - Eden as the 2,000-year-old genie in her famous harem outfit and veil, and Hagman in his Air Force officer uniform, mid-reaction in a scene from the series, which ran from 1965 to 1970.
This autographed 8x10 comes from a large collection of hundreds of hand-signed celebrity photographs acquired from the estate of a dedicated autograph collector named Al, to whom this photo was personally inscribed. A wonderful piece for fans of classic television, I Dream of Jeannie collectors, or anyone building a collection of signed memorabilia from TV\'s golden era of fantasy sitcoms.
Historical Notes
When I Dream of Jeannie ended its five-season run in 1970, few could have predicted the second act awaiting Larry Hagman. After a decade of journeyman TV work, he landed the role of a lifetime in 1978 as the scheming Texas oilman J.R. Ewing on Dallas - a character so popular that the 1980 \'Who Shot J.R.?\' cliffhanger became one of the most-watched television events in history, drawing an estimated 350 million viewers worldwide. Hagman played J.R. until Dallas ended in 1991 and reprised the role in the 2012 revival before his death that November at age 81.
Barbara Eden remained forever linked to Jeannie, reuniting with Hagman for TV movies and appearing in the 1985 sequel I Dream of Jeannie: 15 Years Later. The two remained close friends for over four decades, and Eden spoke movingly of Hagman after his passing. Now in her nineties, Eden continues to make appearances celebrating the show, which remains in syndication nearly 60 years after its debut - a testament to the enduring magic of the genie and her astronaut.
Text Present
Handwritten in black marker on the front, upper portion: \'To Al\' followed by the hand-signed autograph \'Larry Hagman\'
Print analysis
This is a color photographic print reproduced from a 1960s publicity still, printed well after the original image was made - most likely in the 1980s or 1990s as a glossy print produced for the autograph and collectibles market. This makes it a Type 2/Type 3 later print of the vintage image. The value here rests primarily in the authentic hand-signed Larry Hagman autograph and inscription rather than in the print\'s vintage status.
Condition
In good to excellent vintage condition. Please see scans of the image we have provided for the most accurate and complete state of the photo.
