But yes! Everyone’s favorite, Barbara Eden, is celebrating her 92nd birthday today. Ms. Eden, of course, is remembered as Jeannie in the comedy classic I Dream of Jeannie, which is a go to favorite for both nostalgia seekers and a new generation of fans. But one of her earlier appearances was as the sultry Diana in the 1957 episode of I Love Lucy titled “Country Club Dance.” Who could forget Eden as Diana Jordan, the attractive niece of the Ricardos’ neighbors whom Lucy (Lucille Ball) and Ethel (Vivian Vance) encourage their husbands to dance with?
In addition to I Love Lucy, Barbara Eden began on television with occasional appearances on half-hour variety series The Johnny Carson Show in 1955 and guest spots on series like The Millionaire, Perry Mason, Gunsmoke, Bachelor Father, and Father Knows Best.
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