We Dream Of Jeannie

Larry arrives in true "Dallas" fashion for Julien's preview event

Larry trotted down Wilshire Boulevard on Thursday evening, arriving at Julien’s Auctions. He and was joined by his "Dallas" wife, Linda Gray. The pair were on horseback and received an escort by the Beverly Hills Police Department.

Larry's stately arrival was part of a preview event for Julien’s Saturday auction of his memorabilia collection and estate items, many from his days on “Dallas.” Hagman told the press that the horses were his idea. “They came to me in a dream." He contacted Julien's and they said they could make it happen.....and they did!

One frustrated motorist questioned the commotion only to find out that it was Larry Hagman, “You mean, people are actually waiting in line to see Larry Hagman? Now I’ve seen everything,” he said before speeding off. YEP, that's OUR Larry!

More of this story can be read at http://www.nytimes.com

I DREAM OF BARBARA EDEN

Marc Huestis presents a Gala Tribute Event
I DREAM OF BARBARA EDEN
LIVE IN-PERSON
In conjunction with the release of her book Jeannie Out of A Bottle!

Jeannie comes all the way out of the bottle at the majestic Castro Theatre for a gala tribute feting a television and film icon. "I Dream of Jeannie" star Barbara Eden, who wore the crown Miss San Francisco 1951, has a homecoming fit for a queen at this magical once-in-a-lifetime event. This evening of fantasy & fun includes a live on-stage interview with the star, a wild Jeannie Look-A-Like Contest, a dreamy career clip highlight reel, performances by The Garden of Eden Belly Dancing Superstars as well as Arturo Galster singing Harper Valley PTA, and a special screen surprise. Afterwards Eden hosts autograph & book signing in the Castro Mezzanine. Copies of her New York Times Bestseller "Jeannie Out of A Bottle" will be available for sale (thanks to Books Inc).

PLUS- Noon Matinee screening of the classic fantasy film “ 7 Faces of Dr. Lao” - starring Tony Randall & Barbara Eden. After the screening Ms. Eden will make a short appearance & host a signing in the mezzanine. Matinee Tix - $12.50 adult, $6 child

Evening gala tix are $25-(general balcony), $35-(general orch side), $45- (VIP orch center-reserved row + special access to pre-show signing w/ Eden!)

Sponsors :Twin Peaks Tavern, Galleria Park Hotel, Joie de Vivre Hospitality & Books Inc.)
Barbara Eden appears courtesy of Karen Cadle International.

Barbara Eden, star of the classic 60's comedy I DREAM OF JEANNIE, comes out of the bottle at the Castro Theatre for Marc Huestis' sizzlin summer extravaganza. Because you are very extra special, we're "blinking" you an fabulous DISCOUNT for the best seats in the house!

You can visit Facebook for discount tickets:

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Or call 415 863-0611 ask for Master Marc and he'll take your order himself!

Barbara Eden at The Beverly Hills Country Club

Barbara signs books at the Beverly Hills Country Club

Thursday, May 19, 2011 Barbara Eden was at the Beverly Hills Country Club in Beverly Hills, California promoting her book Jeannie Out Of The Bottle. There was a Q&A session and Barbara gratefully personalized her memoir for attendees.

Julen's to auction off the Larry Hagman collection

The Collection of Larry Hagman will be auctioned off by Julien's Auctions on June 4th, 2011. There will be a 13 day exhibition followed by 2 auction sessions on the 13th. Valet parking will be available on site Monday thru Friday during the exhibition and auctions hours, except on Saturdays (which is self park).

There are over 400 items from Larry's life and career. Personal items from his mother; Mary Martin, antiques that he and his wife Maj have collected, a replica Jeannie bottle as well as hats, boots, saddlebags, belts and saddlebags all in true "Dallas" fashion. There are several Dallas scripts and memorabilia to be auctioned for Dallas fanatics. The beautiful 152 page catalog from Julien's is available for purchase on the Julien's auction website.

The Beverly Hills exhibition schedule is as follows:

Monday, May 23rd thru Saturday, June, 4th, 2011
10 am-5 pm PDT, Monday thru Saturday
Free to the public. Closed on Sundays

Auction Schedule is as follows:

Saturday, June 4, 2011
Session I: 10:00 am PDT, Lots 1-178
Session II: 2:00 pm PDT, Lots 179-413

EXHIBITION AND AUCTION LOCATION

Julien's Auctions
9665 Wilshire Boulevard, Suite 150
Beverly Hills, CA 90210

To view the 152 page catalog or for more information visit or call:

www.juliensauctions.com

Julien's Auctions: (310) 836-1818

"Barbara Eden, Jeannie Out of the Bottle" Book Tour

Ms. Eden in The Big Apple last week.

After a whirlwind of 60 appearances and interviews in NYC last week, Barbara will
be signing her book, "Barbara Eden, Jeannie Out of the Bottle" this weekend at The Barnes & Noble Bookstore in LA. Ms. Eden will be signing copies of her memoir this Saturday at 2 pm on April 16th. Please note the special instructions below.

Barbara has one more scheduled book appearance on May 1st at the LA Times Festival of Books at the University of Southern California.

Saturday April 16, 2011 2:00 PM

The Grove at Farmers Market
189 Grove Drive Suite K 30
Los Angeles, CA 90036

323-525-0270

Special Instructions

Wrist-banded event: Wristbands will be distributed on
Saturday, April 16 beginning at 9:00 am

Guidelines: Posed photography, personalization
and other memorabilia will not be allowed.

For More Information and Directions Visit:
http://store-locator.barnesandnoble.com/event/69956

Also for the most up to date information on Barbara Eden make sure to visit: http://www.barbaraeden.com/mainframe.html

RELEASED TODAY! APRIL 5, 2011

From one of Hollywood’s most beloved icons comes an enchanting,
poignant memoir of a lifetime in show business

JEANNIE OUT OF THE BOTTLE

BY BARABARA EDEN
with Wendy Leigh

Over the past four decades, the landmark television series I Dream of Jeannie has delighted generations of audiences and inspired untold numbers of teenage crushes on its beautiful blonde star, Barbara Eden. But when the show first aired on NBC in 1965, little did anyone associated with the series ever dream that Barbara’s role as Jeannie—with her harem-girl costume, blonde up do, and signature blink—would become the universally recognizable icon in pop culture she is today. In her memoir, JEANNIE OUT OF THE BOTTLE (Crown Archetype; On-Sale April 5, 2011; Hardcover), Barbara Eden shares the story of her life, on and off the screen. Spanning the golden age of Hollywood, where she shared a stand-in with Marilyn Monroe at Twentieth Century Fox, through the rise of the power and influence of television as an international star-maker, Barbara has seen and experienced it all in Hollywood. In JEANNIE OUT OF THE BOTTLE, Eden, with her innocence, strength, and humor, finally lets Jeannie out of the bottle to tell her whole unvarnished story. Eden takes readers behind the scenes of I Dream of Jeannie as well as dozens of her other stage and screen performances, from Hollywood to Las Vegas and beyond. With great affection and intimate detail, she describes her encounters with Hollywood legends such as:

Marilyn Monroe
Warren Betty
Elvis Presley
John F. Kennedy
Clint Eastwood
Desi Arnaz
Paul Newman
Orson Welles
Tony Randall
Larry Hagman

Beyond Hollywood, JEANNIE OUT OF THE BOTTLE also reveals Eden’s compelling, yet dramatic personal life: from the tragedy of having to carry for seven weeks a stillborn child, to a verbally abusive, cocaine-addicted second husband, to the untimely drug-related death of her beloved and handsome son, whose death at the age of thirty five broke her heart, to today and the gift of a new-found and lasting love—all of which she tells with deep emotion and honesty.

JEANNIE OUT OF A BOTTLE is Barbara Eden, the real woman behind the legendary Jeannie. An insider’s look at a brilliant life in show business, it is also a reflectio on Barbara’s accomplishments and the many challenges she has faced along the way. Most of all, it is an amazingly told story of how she maintained her humor, optimism, and inimitable Jeannie magic throughout the roller-coaster ride of a truly memorable life.

ABOUT THE AUTHORS: BARBARA EDEN has been a television, film, and stage actress and a Las Vegas headliner for more than five decades. She is best known for her title role in the hit TV series I Dream of Jeannie. She grew up in San Francisco and currently lives in Los Angeles with her husband, Jon Trusdale Eicholtz and their Labradoodle, Djinn Djinn.

WENDY LEIGH is the New York Times bestselling author of eleven books, including My Life and My Sister Madonna and True Grace: The Live and Times of an American Princess.

Larry attends the Vienna Opera Ball

Larry Hagman, Karima el-Mahroug and Richard Lugner

Larry Hagman once again attended the Vienna Opera Ball, on March 3rd. Larry was invited by millionaire "Mr. Opera Ball"-Richard Lugner. Karima el-Mahroug aka Ruby was also the guest of Mr. Lugner. They enjoyed the Ball from his Mr. Lugner's box seats.

Each year, the world famous Vienna Opera Ball, the most opulent of all balls, is held at the Vienna State Opera on the Thursday before Ash Wednesday. The auditorium of the  Vienna State Opera is transformed for an evening of dance and becomes the most beautiful  ballroom in the world. Not only is the Vienna Opera Ball (Wiener Opernball in German)  considered an Austrian celebration, but it was originally intended to be an impetus for the  economy and tourist industry. Glamour from the days of old, renowned artists and international celebrities make it a spectacle to behold.

This very traditional affair featuring dozens of debutantes in white dresses with their partners in tailcoats, the Opera Ball also saw a premiere this year as the Vienna Philharmonic took part in the event for the first time. The entire dance floor is awhirl at the rhythm of a Viennese Waltz, hundreds of couples, all in a synchronized movement and the sparkle of a tiara make for an unforgettable close to the Viennese carnival season.

Additional highlights included a ballet performance featuring ballet director Manuel Legris himself, and Latvian mezzo Elina Garanca, who performed to great applause.

The highlight of the Viennese ball season, the Opera Ball is an expensive treat, with a simple ticket costing $320 and boxes around $22,000.

Larry atttends AARP's 10th Annual Awards for Grownups

Larry attended AARP Magazine's 10th annual Awards for Grownups on Monday, February 7th at the Beverly Wilshire Four Season Hotel in Beverly Hills, CA. Other celebrity guests also in attendance were Jaclyn Smith, Amber Tamblyn, Penelope Ann Miller, Cheryl Ladd, Kate Mara, Maria Bello, Taraji P. Henson, Hal Holbrook, Martin Landau, Peter Gallagher, Dana Delany, Jane Seymour, Tony Bennett, Colin Firth, Ed Begley Jr., Max Minghella, Sally Field and Robert Redford.

Robert Redford was the recipient of the Lifetime Achievement Awards at the event. AARP Magazine is for members of the non-profit, AARP.

Guests who were honored included Colin Firth from “The King’s Speech” as well as Lesley Manville from “Another Year,” John Malkovich from “Secretariat.,” Danny Boyle who is the director of “127 Hours” and Phylicia Rashad from “For Colored Girls.”

The AARP is a non-profit which began in 1958 and helps people who are over the age of 50 improve the quality of their lives. The AARP has locations in all fifty states as well as DC, Puerto Rico and US Virgin Islands. The AARP is considered a social welfare agency and has the largest membership of people over the age of fifty in the country.

Larry will resume his role on the remake of Dallas!

The industry is a-buzz about Larry Hagman agreeing to give the viewing audience another healthy dose of J.R. Ewing as TNT resurrects "Dallas". Initially, discussions ground to a halt but both sides were committed to finding a happy middle ground because, afterall, what is Dallas without J.R.?

Larry Hagman has officially signed on for the TNT pilot remake of the 1980's series "Dallas." He will be reprising his role as J.R. Ewing, and will be joined by original "Dallas" cast members Linda Gray, as his wife Sue Ellen Ewing, and Patrick Duffy as his younger brother Bobby. The original cast members will also be joined by "Desperate Housewives" actor Josh Henderson as John Ross, and "The Fast and the Furious" actress Jordana Brewster as Elena.

Hagman said of the remake in an interview with "CBS News"' Katie Couric: "It was always a challenge, always fun. And being at work that long - how many actors get a chance to do that?" As of now, rumors are alluding to having J.R. in a mental asylum in a near catatonic state; rest assured that J.R. won't be that way for long!

The "Dallas" remake will follow the children of Southfork's Ewing family as they debate the future of their family and its oil fortune. With this fantastic new development, Janis Burklund of the Dallas Film Commission is working hard to ensure that the production will shoot in Dallas. And let's be honest, Dallas has a very unique skyline and vibe to it that translates well to the screen; it simply cannot be replicated in Vancouver, New Mexico, Louisiana, or some back lot in Los Angeles.

The original "Dallas" ran from 1978 to 1991 and set a record viewership of 90 million in America for its final episode.

Larry to receive a Public Service Award

According to LarryHagman.com Mr. Hagman will be accepting the Bob Krueger Public Service Award and honored at a ceremony on Saturday, Feb. 19 in New Braunfels, Texas. TThe award is a non-partisan humanitarian award based on public service. Last year's recipient was Paul Rusesabagina, credited with saving over 1200 lives during the 1994 Rwandan Genocide (Hotel Rwanda). Bob Krueger is an American Politician (D) a former US Representative and US Senator from Texas, and a former US Ambassador. Larry will be his guest while in New Braunfels.