I Dream Of Jeannie Closing Credits - Version 1

[fromthesidelines]

However, as Sheldon later recalled, he became dissatisfied with Wess' musical approach to the show, and "commissioned" other composers (including Nelson Riddle) to write scores- until he found Hugo Montenegro. He asked him to write a new theme- and score- for season two {however, he also used Van Alexander to write scores for a few episodes, as he was probably impressed with the work he did on "HAZEL"}.

[fromthesidelines]

Carole was one of the stable of "Screen Gems-Columbia Music" composers that Sidney had access to (as part of his deal with the studio to produce the series). Apparently, he thought she "had something" with her idea for a theme, but eventuallly chose Richard Wess' version, as well as his writing the music score for most of season one.

[fromthesidelines]

Because production credits for an animated opening title were rarely seen at the end of TV shows at that time- especially on Screen Gems/Columbia shows [Hanna-Barbera didn't get screen credit for creating the "BEWITCHED" opening title, either]. Heck, Joie Hutchinson didn't receive screen credit for her many years as the series' costume designer {she created most of Barbara's/Jeannie's outfits}.

[ClassicTVMan1981X]

And why would the credits fail to mention DePatie-Freleng Enterprises (DFE), the company behind the opening sequence of this show? Why?

[luvthoseclips]

I'd like to see a colorize version of the original "Leave It To Beaver". I do have one colorized skit form the original "Honeymooners".

[Matto2t]

@luvthoseclips

I didn't really like that program a lot (Leave It to Beaver). If that show were to be given the colorization treatment, it wouldn't look quite right. (Just my opinion.)

-Matt

[fromthesidelines]

See the episode "Jeannie Breaks the Bank" [12/12/66] to find out, 'maestro'. That was filmed when production on season one ended in February 1966 {the studio FINALLY allowed Sidney Sheldon to film the show in color; they wanted to see what it looked like in full color before production started on season two that summer- that episode was seen, of course, during season two}. Richard Wess' stock music cues were used throughout the episode.

[maestrowick]

I liked Wess's music. Hmm, I wonder what would have been with Hugo's theme and Wess's underscore?

[fromthesidelines]

Sidney Sheldon chose Richard Wess because he thought Wess could provide a "sophisticated" theme and score; by mid-season, he was dissatisfied with Richard's approach to scoring the series, and eventually replaced him with Hugo Montenegro for season two (after using his musical skills for a season one episode, "How Lucky Can You Get?"), commissioning a new theme {the one we ALL know today} and score.

[ClassicTVMan1981X]

@fromthesidelines

Originally, Sheldon wanted to use Brill Building songwriter Carole King to come up with music for this show, but then gave the honor to Richard Wess before season 1 production wrapped.

[2005dave]

This is colorized. These credits were originally in b/w, as the first season was NOT filmed in color. Music's different, too, and I actually liked Richard Wess' theme.

You closing credit geeks will want to note the presence of the "S From Hell" here.

[Matto2t]

@2005dave

You are right about the show's 1st season. I kind of liked the version of the music during the closing credits from this season (the 2nd season on had different variations of the closing credits music). Same thing with Bewitched. I personally liked the 1st season of IDOJ in black and white, cause it seemed more true to the time period. Colorization of that show's 1st season and Bewitched's 1st and 2nd seasons didn't look quite right, because the color seemed off.

-Matt