Classic TV Icons Join FETV Afternoon Schedule
Starting November 2, the weekday afternoon block on FETV will feature two pillars of mid-century television as I Dream of Jeannie and The Bionic Woman join the network’s roster. Both series are slated to air in their original, uncut formats, providing a platform for these enduring female-led narratives.
The expansion brings Barbara Eden’s turn as the 2,000-year-old genie and Lindsay Wagner’s portrayal of Jaime Sommers to a new generation of viewers. I Dream of Jeannie, which originally debuted on NBC in 1965, will occupy the 2p ET time slot, while the bionic adventures of Sommers follow at 3:10p ET. Adam Sumrall, Executive Vice President of FETV and FMC, noted that these programs represent some of television’s most recognizable characters, citing the lasting cultural impact of the performances delivered by Eden and Wagner.
I Dream of Jeannie ran for five seasons and 139 episodes, chronicling the chaotic life of astronaut Tony Nelson. The Bionic Woman, a spin-off of The Six Million Dollar Man, enjoyed a three-season run from 1976 to 1978 across ABC and NBC. It features appearances by Lee Majors and Richard Anderson. FETV, based in South Bend, Indiana, continues to focus its 24-hour programming on classic series and films.
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