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Theatre, Film, and Television Biographies
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Barbara Eden Biography (1934-)
Born Barbara Jean Moorhead (later known as Barbara Jean Huffman), August 23,1934, in Tucson, AZ; daughter of Harrison Connor Huffman and Alice Mary (maiden name, Franklin) Huffman; married Michael Ansara (an actor and director), January 17, 1958 (divorced, 1974); married Charles Donald Fegert (a publishingexecutive), September 3, 1977 (divorced, 1983); married Jon Trusdale Eicholtz, January 5, 1991; children: (first marriage) Matthew Michael Ansara (a personal trainer). Addresses: Agent: Gene Schwam, William Morris Agency, 151 El Camino Dr., Beverly Hills, CA 90212-2775.
- Nationality
- American
- Gender
- Female
- Occupation
- Actress, producer, song performer
- Birth Details
- August 23, 1934
- Tucson, Arizona, United States
Famous Works
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CREDITS
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Film Appearances
- (Uncredited) College girl, Back from Eternity, Universal, 1956
- Molly, The Wayward Girl (also known as The Wayward Girlz),Republic, 1957
- (Uncredited) Miss Carstairs, Will Success Spoil Rock Hunter? (alsoknown as Oh! For a Man!), 1957
- Sergeant Katie Mulligan, A Private's Affair, Twentieth Century-Fox, 1959
- Roslyn Pierce, Flaming Star, Twentieth Century-Fox, 1960
- Clemmie, From the Terrace, Twentieth Century-Fox, 1960
- Lucy Hall, Twelve Hours To Kill, Twentieth Century-Fox, 1960
- Sally Hobson, All Hands On Deck, Twentieth Century-Fox, 1961
- Cathy Conners, Voyage to the Bottom of the Sea, Twentieth Century-Fox, 1961
- Susan Gale, Five Weeks in a Balloon, Twentieth Century-Fox, 1962
- Carol Walker, Swingin' Along (also known as Double Trouble), 1962
- Greta Heinrich, The Wonderful World of the Brothers Grimm, Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer, 1962
- Lissa Paxton, The Yellow Canary, Twentieth Century-Fox, 1963
- Sylvia Kenton, The Brass Bottle, Universal, 1964
- Laura Rogers, The New Interns, Columbia, 1964
- Augusta "Augie" Poole, Ride the Wild Surf, Columbia, 1964
- Angela Benedict, Seven Faces of Dr. Lao (also known as 7 Facesof Dr. Lao and The Secret World of Dr. Lao), Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer,1964
- Pia Pacelli, Quick,
Let's Get Married (also known as The Confession and Seven Different Ways), Golden Eagle, 1965
- Barbara Norris, The Toy Game, 1973
- Justine Pirot, The Amazing Dobermans, Golden, 1976
- Stella Johnson, Harper Valley P.T.A., April Fools Production, 1978
- Anxious tunnel person, Jaws 3-D (also known as Jaws 3 and Jaws III), Universal, 1983
- Maggie Jones, Chattanooga Choo Choo, April Fools Production, 1984
- Herself, The Fantasy Film World of George Pal (documentary), LCA Video, 1986
- (Uncredited) Jeannie, A Very Brady Sequel, Paramount, 1996
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Television Appearances
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Series
- Loco Jones, How to Marry a Millionaire, syndicated, 1957-59
- Jeannie and Jeannie's mother, I Dream of Jeannie, NBC, 1965-70
- Jeannie's sister, I Dream of Jeannie, NBC, 1967-70
- Barbara Morris, The Barbara Eden Show, ABC, 1973
- Stella Johnson, Harper Valley P.T.A. (also known as Harper Valley), NBC, 1981-82
- Barbara McCray, A Brand New Life, NBC, 1989
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Miniseries
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The Hellcats, ABC, 1967
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Movies
- Dr. Jane Bowers, The Feminist and the Fuzz, ABC, 1971
- Liza Crocker, A Howling in the Woods, NBC, 1971
- Dina Hunter, The Woman Hunter, CBS, 1972
- Francine Gregory, Guess Who's Been Sleeping in My Bed? (also known as Guess Who's Sleeping in My Bed?), ABC, 1973
- Ann Collins, The Stranger Within (also known as Trespass),ABC, 1974
- Lacy Colbert, Let's Switch, ABC, 1975
- Ellen Dowling, How to Break Up a Happy Divorce, NBC, 1976
- Liz Stonestreet, Stonestreet: Who Killed the Centerfold Model, NBC, 1977
- Lee Rawlins, The Girls in the Office, ABC, 1979
- Barbara Messenger, Condominium, 1980
- Mary Beth Allen, Return of the Rebels, CBS, 1981
- Tess Harding, Woman of the Year, 1984
- Jeanie and Jeannie II, I Dream of Jeannie ... 15 Years Later, NBC,1985
- Jeannie, I Dream of Jeannie ... 20 Years After, NBC, 1986
- Laura Harding, The Stepford Children, NBC, 1987
- Title role, The Secret Life of Kathy McCormick, NBC, 1988
- Brenda Andersen, Your Mother Wears Combat Boots, NBC, 1989
- Barbara McCray, A Brand New Life: The Honeymooners, NBC, 1989
- Charlie McKeon, Opposites Attract, 1990
- Tess O'Brien, Her Wicked Ways (also known as Lethal Charm), CBS, 1991
- Terri Ferguson, Hell Hath No Fury, 1991
- Jeannie and Jeannie II, I Still Dream of Jeannie, 1991
- Jesse Newman, Visions of Murder, NBC, 1993
- Jesse Newman, Visions of Terror, NBC, 1993
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Eyes of Terror, 1994
- Henrie O., Dead Man's Island, CBS, 1996
- Kay Goodman, Nite Club Confidential, 1996
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Specials
- Lalume, Kismet, ABC, 1967
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Romp, ABC, 1968
- Guest, The Bob Hope Show, NBC, 1968, 1970, 1971, and 1972
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The Engelbert Humperdinck Special, ABC, 1969
- Host, The Wonderful World of Girls, NBC, 1970
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Gene Kelly's Wonderful World of Girls, 1970
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Changing Scene, ABC, 1971
- Host, Love Is ... Barbara Eden, NBC, 1972
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Telly ... Who Loves Ya' Baby?, CBS, 1976
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Texaco Presents The Bob Hope All-Star Comedy Special from Australia, NBC, 1978
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ABC's Silver Anniversary Celebration, 25 and Still the One (also known as ABC 25th Anniversary), ABC, 1978
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Festival of the Stars: Mexico, CBS, 1978
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Bob Hope's All-Star Look at TV's Prime Time Wars, NBC, 1980
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Men Who Rate a "10," NBC, 1980
- Guest host, The Big Show, 1980
- Guest host, It's Only Human, 1981
- Herself, NBC Family Christmas, 1981
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Bob Hope's All-Star Comedy Look at the Fall Season: It's StillFree and Worth It, NBC, 1981
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Bob Hope's Women I Love--Beautiful but Funny, NBC, 1982
- Host, Your Choice for the Film Awards, 1983
- Herself, 53rd Annual Hollywood Christmas Parade, 1984
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The Bob Hope Christmas Show, NBC, 1985
- Host, The 52nd Annual King Orange Jamboree Parade (also known as Orange Bowl Parade), NBC, 1985
- Ringmaster, 11th Annual Circus of the Stars, CBS, 1986
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The 38th Annual Emmy Awards, 1986
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All Star Party for Clint Eastwood, CBS, 1986
- Herself, NBC's 60th Anniversary Celebration, NBC, 1986
- Host, The 6th Annual National Songwriter Awards, 1986
- Herself, Happy Birthday Hollywood (also known as Happy 100th Birthday Hollywood), ABC, 1987
- Herself, The Great American Quiz Show, 1987
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Bob Hope's USO Christmas from the Persian Gulf--Around the World in Eight Days, NBC, 1988
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Bob Hope Christmas Special from Waikoloa, Hawaii, NBC, 1989
- Host, 101st Tournament of Roses Parade, NBC, 1990
- Host, The 40th Annual Miss USA Pageant, 1991
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Bob Hope's Bag Full of Christmas Memories, NBC, 1993
- Herself, The Magic of Christmas, 1995
- Herself, TV's All Time Favorites, 1995
- Herself, The Fantasy Worlds of Irwin Allen, Sci-Fi Channel, 1995
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The Walt Disney World Very Merry Christmas Parade, ABC and The Disney Channel, 1996
- Host, Championship Ballroom Dancing, PBS, 1997
- Host, Championship Ballroom Dancing, PBS, 1998
- Herself, Elvis, the Hollywood Years: The E! True Hollywood Story,E! Entertainment Television, 1998
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Christmas in Hollywood, syndicated, 1998
- Host, Sitcom Style, HGTV, 1999
- Herself, A Magical Evening with Barbara Eden, 1999
- Herself, TV Land's Ultimate Fan Search, TV Land, 1999
- Herself, I Dream of Jeannie ... The E! True Hollywood Story, E! Entertainment Television, 2000
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The Great American History Quiz: Pursuit of Happiness, History Channel, 2000
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Prism Awards, 2000
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Pilots
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Howdy, 1970
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Episodic
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The Johnny Carson Show, 1956
- Toni DeWitt, "Decision," West Point, 1956
- Patricia "Patty" Robbins, "Bentley and the Revolting Housekeeper," Bachelor Father, 1957
- Kathy Owens, "Hostage Copter," Highway Patrol, 1957
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People Are Funny, 1957
- Diana Jordan, "Country Club Dance," I Love Lucy, CBS, 1957
- Billie Walker, "The Ted McAllister Story," The Millionaire, 1957
- Carla Adrian, "The Case of the Angry Mourner," Perry Mason, 1957
- Judy Pierce, "Romeo," Gunsmoke, 1957
- Miss Wilson, "The Other Woman," December Bride, 1957
- Marge Corbett, "The Rivals," Father Knows Best, 1958
- Ginny Grant, "The Inheritance," Adventures in Paradise, 1961
- "Babes in Wall Street," Target: The Corrupters, 1962
- "Savage in Darkness," Cain's Hundred, 1962
- Ellen Brown, "The Manicurist," The Andy Griffith Show, 1962
- Nora Love, "Daddy's Girl," Saints and Sinners, 1962
- Judy Gail, "If You Can't Believe the Truth," Dr. Kildare, 1963
- Marnie Lee, "Who Killed Harris Crown?" Burke's Law, 1963
- Crystal Simpson, "Incident at Confidence Creek," Rawhide, 1963
- Margo, "Where There's a Will There's A Way: Parts 1 & 2," Route 66, 1964
- Sylvia Hanson, "Who Killed the Paper Dragon?" Burke's Law, CBS, 1964
- Samantha, "The Brazo's Kid," The Virginian, 1964
- Linda Murray, "Who Killed Cornelius Gilbert?" Burke's Law, 1964
- Goldie, "Damon's Way: Parts 1 & 2," Rawhide, 1964
- Vanessa Barrett, "Who Killed the Man on the White Horse?" Burke'sLaw, CBS, 1965
- "Question: When Do We Hang the Good Samaritan?" Slattery's People, 1965
- Sally Cardue, "Wherefore Art Thou Harold?" The Rogues, 1965
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The Andy Williams Show, 1966
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The Smothers Brothers Comedy Hour, 1967
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The Carol Burnett Show, 1967
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The Jonathan Winters Show, 1967
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The Merv Griffin Show, 1974
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Tony Orlando and Dawn, 1975
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Donny and Marie, 1976
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The John Davidson Show, 1980
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The Tonight Show, NBC, 1981
- Herself, Today, NBC, 1983
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Thicke of the Night, 1984
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The Merv Griffin Show, 1984, 1985, 1986.
- Herself, The Start of Something Big, 1985
- Herself, It's a Great Life, 1986
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Dance Fever, 1986
- Guest, "Being Blonde," The Oprah Winfrey Show, ABC, 1987
- Lee Ann De La Vega, "The Odessa File," Dallas, CBS, 1990
- Lee Ann De La Vega, "Sail On," Dallas, CBS, 1991
- Lee Ann De La Vega, "Lock, Stock, and Jock," Dallas, CBS, 1991
- Lee Ann De La Vega, "'S' is for Seduction," Dallas, CBS, 1991
- Herself, Today, NBC, 1991, 1995
- Herself, Vicki!, 1993
- Herself, George & Alana, 1995
- "Peter Lorre: Master of Menace," Biography, Arts and Entertainment, 1996
- "Barbara Eden: Out of the Bottle," Biography, Arts and Entertainment, 1999
- "I Dream of Jeannie Reunion," Donny & Marie, syndicated, 1999
- "Sidney Sheldon: The Storyteller," Biography, Arts and Entertainment, 2000
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Larry King Live, CNN, 2000
- Also appeared in " ... And Then There Were Two," Route 66.
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Other Television Appearances
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Cross Roads, ABC, 1955
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Television Work
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Movies
- Coproducer, The Secret Life of Kathy McCormick, NBC, 1988
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Stage Appearances
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Blithe Spirit, 1977
- Nurse Nelly Forbush, South Pacific, 1986
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Different Heroes Different Dreams, 1988
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Same Time, Next Year, 1991
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Nite Club Confidential, 1996
- Also appeared in Annie Get Your Gun,
Spring Crazy, and The Sound of Music.
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Major Tours
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Woman of the Year, U.S. cities, 1984
- Elaine Navazio and Jeanette Fisher, The Last of the Red Hot Lovers, 1993
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RECORDINGS
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Songs
- "Mr. Harper," 1978
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WRITINGS
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Autobiography
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Barbara Eden: My Story, Macmillan, 1986
Further Reference
OTHER SOURCES
Books
- Cox, Steve, and Howard Frank, Dreaming of Jeannie, September 20, 1996, p. 91. St. Martin's Press.
Periodicals
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Entertainment Weekly,
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People Weekly, July 17, 1995, p. 34.
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