(Photo by Ron Galella/WireImage), LOS ANGELES - MAY 13: Actress Barbara Eden attends a 'Taping of 'The Dinah Shore Show'' on May 13, 1977 at CBS TV City Studio in Los Angeles, California. Donelle and Barbara check out the display of the original costume worn by Barbara on I Dream of Jeannie. HERE for (Photo by Ron Galella, Ltd./WireImage), Sophia Loren during The 52nd Annual Golden Globe Awards at Beverly Hilton Hotel in Beverly Hills, California, United States. Tickets. The late actress — she sadly died at age 80 in January 2017 — played Mary Richards on The Mary Tyler Moore Show from 1970 to 1977. The actress most recently starred in “My Adventures With Santa,” a heartfelt, fun-filled adventure movie that brings the magic of the holiday spirit to the whole family; the film debuted in November 2019. } Enthuses Loni in her speech, “Her outside doesn’t even compare to the inside. LOVE LETTERS I just want to say how much I appreciate the beauty of our friendship for all of these years, and you inspire me because you’ve never rested on your celebrity,” Loni concluded. Barbara Eden and 'I Dream of Jeannie' — The Inside Story You Didn't Know, Elliott Gould Says He and Barbra Streisand Grew 'Apart' During Marriage, Inside Actor Wendell Pierce's Favorite Roles and His Life in New Orleans, Ingrid Bergman's Grandson Justin Daly Reveals How She 'Inspired' Him, Inside Meghan Markle and Prince Harry's Christmas Plans 'in Montecito', Inside Kelly Ripa's ‘Perfect’ 50th Birthday Celebration With Family, Why Melissa Peterman Thinks Reba McEntire and Rex Linn Are a 'Great' Fit, Bob Barker Still 'Enjoys' Watching 'The Price Is Right' Post-Retirement, Don Murray's Secret to Staying Young: 'Everything in Moderation', Jenna Johnson and Val Chmerkovskiy Reveal When They 'Plan' to Have Kids, How Prince William and Kate Are Cherishing 'Every Moment' With Their Kids. We started out, we did the Bob Hope Special together. confirmed … First, take a look at Barbara during her early years. e.async = 1; She appeared on dozens upon dozens of TV shows -- and managed to make time for big-budget blockbusters, too. (Photo by 2430/Gamma-Rapho via Getty Images), RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - NOVEMBER 27: Sophia Loren attends the '2013 Pirelli Calendar Unveiling' on November 27, 2012 in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. And I’m not just talking about I Dream of Jeannie. (Photo by Mondadori Portfolio via Getty Images)', UNITED STATES - JULY 25: Sophia Loren attending party in her honor at the Four Seasons. She was doing The Best Little Whorehouse in Texas. HERE for 17 West Congress Street, Tucson, AZ And who’s staring at the number one actress at NBC, Barbara Eden? They’re just irresistibly likable.”, In his speech he added, “When you say the name Barbara Eden, anybody who has been on this planet for any length of time, I defy you not to smile.