Tony is hit on the head by a falling vase and suffers from a strange case of amnesia – he can recall all other events from his life but can’t remember anything about Jeannie. So when he sees Jeannie standing in his kitchen (and as luck would have it she’s wearing ordinary clothes since Tony had promised to take her out), he’s instantly attracted to her. Assuming she is the friend of his aunt’s that he had been expecting, Tony introduces himself and openly flirts with her, leaving poor Jeannie very confused until she realises about the bump on the head. Yet she won’t let Roger tell Tony the truth since she’s rather enjoying the attention that Tony is lavishing on her. The episode continues with Tony courting Jeannie – and Jeannie continually magicking Roger away every time he tries to tell Tony the truth, first to the South Pole, then the jungle and finally under the sea! Tony eventually proposes to Jeannie and she accepts but not without a certain amount of guilt at deceiving him. She resolves to tell him the truth but there is no need in the end since Tony (conveniently) suffers a second blow to the head which cures the amnesia – but leaves him with no memory of his actions over the past few days.
This is actually quite a sad episode in my opinion as it gives a glimpse into what might have happened if Tony had just met Jeannie walking down the street as an ordinary woman. And what would have happened is that he would have fallen in love with her and married her. Were it not for the fact that Jeannie is not an ordinary woman and he found her in a bottle on the beach. At any rate, this episode makes it clear that the fact that she is a genie is really the only reason why Tony won’t marry her. There are some nice moments and also some rather melancholy ones. Like the moment when Jeannie and the amnesia-affected Tony are dancing, and she knows that he is about to propose to her and when he starts to speak she says “Don’t say it”, as she feels so conflicted about deceiving him. Also the heartbreaking exchange when Jeannie says “I can’t marry you.” and Tony replies, “Why? Don’t you love me?” and she responds, “More than you know.” Much of the humour in the episode involves Roger finding himself at the mercy of Jeannie and perplexing Dr Bellows with an array of unexplainable symptoms - first frostbite, then injuries from a pygmy attack and finally a touch of the bends! It’s also a shame that Tony is left with no memory of his actions. If he did, of course he’d be annoyed with Jeannie for deceiving him but it also might have prompted him to reassess his feelings for her. Thus, all in all, a good episode that is a little sad in places but is lifted by the moments of comedy.
moreless
I Dream of Jeannie Season 1 Episode 30
I'll Never Forget What's Her Name
Aired Tuesday 8:00 PM May 07, 1966 on NBC
Tony suffers amnesia from a vase falling on his head, and, seeing Jeannie, instantly falls in love with her. He declares his love and insists they get married. Jeannie, confused but excited, is ready to go through with it, despite Roger's objections. Jeannie prepares for her wedding, only to be diappointed in the end...moreless
Who was the Episode MVP ?
|
Thursday
No results found.
Friday
No results found.
Saturday
No results found.
|
 Barbara Eden |
Jeannie |
 Larry Hagman |
Major Anthony "Tony" Nelson |
 Greta Lenetska |
Miss Gordon |
Guest Star |
 Bill Daily |
Major Roger Healey |
Recurring Role |
 Barton MacLane |
General Peterson |
Recurring Role |
 Hayden Rorke |
Dr. Alfred Bellows |
Recurring Role |
Watch Online
Trivia, Notes, Quotes and Allusions
-
TRIVIA (0)
ADD TRIVIA- ADD TRIVIA from this episode.
-
QUOTES (0)
ADD QUOTES- ADD QUOTES from this episode.
-
NOTES (2)
ADD NOTES-
"Miss Gordon" is an obvious reference to Sidney's aunt, Frances Gordon.
-
This wouldn't be the last time that amnesia would be used as a plot device. In the third season it would be Jeannie's turn in the episode "Who Are You Calling a Genie".
-
-
ALLUSIONS (0)
ADD ALLUSIONS- ADD ALLUSIONS from this episode.
-
who still watch this show?
08/13/1335
-
What do you think is the most passionent kiss in seasons 1-5?
08/13/136
-
Best Major Healey Moments
08/12/132
-
House exterior
08/08/131
-
the kitchen
05/09/131
-
The Chili King
S 5 : Ep 26
Aired 5/26/70 (25:00)
-
One Jeannie Beats Four of a Kind
S 5 : Ep 25
Aired 5/19/70 (25:00)
-
Hurricane Jeannie
S 5 : Ep 24
Aired 4/28/70 (24:15)
-
An Astronaut in Sheep's Clothing
S 5 : Ep 23
Aired 3/24/70 (25:00)
Season 1 Episodes
See AllEp 30
I'll Never Forget What'...
Ep 29
My Master the Magician
Ep 28
This Is Murder
Ep 27
My Master, the Thief
Ep 26
My Master, the Great Re...
Ep 25
Bigger than a Bread Box...
Ep 24
Permanent House Guest
Ep 23
Watch the Birdie
Ep 22
How Lucky Can You Get?
Ep 21
Jeannie and the Kidnap ...
Ep 20
My Master, the Doctor
Ep 19
Never Try to Outsmart a...
Ep 18
Is There an Extra Genie...
Ep 17
The Richest Astronaut i...
Ep 16
Get Me to Mecca on Time
Ep 15
Too Many Tonys
Ep 14
What House Across the S...
Ep 13
Russian Roulette
Ep 12
Where'd You Go Go?
Ep 11
Whatever Happened to Ba...
Ep 10
Djinn and Water
Ep 9
The Moving Finger
Ep 8
The Americanization of ...
Ep 7
Anybody Here Seen Jeannie?
Ep 6
The Yacht Murder Case
Ep 5
G.I. Jeannie
more
-
CaptainMidnight USER EDITOR
User Score: 742
-
Sargebri
User Score: 314
-
outoffog
User Score: 263
-
christopher_007
User Score: 139
-
Galmgalm
User Score: 86
-
CajunGenie
User Score: 65
-
cantorgurl
User Score: 55
-
char2renee
User Score: 45
-
Lucey
User Score: 42
-
Mafeu
User Score: 40
-
fletcham
User Score: 30
-
Catwoman69y2k
User Score: 29
-
bowling255
User Score: 23
-
jaynashvil
User Score: 16
-
F2929
User Score: 14
-
BravesFan2005
User Score: 13
-
dhaworth
User Score: 12
-
mikelixi
User Score: 12
-
AH3RD
User Score: 10
-
Mandymoo488
User Score: 8
More
Less
