Weekly Review: Marlene by Charlotte Chandler

I was recently given the chance to read the newly released "Marlene", by Charlotte Chandler. I was more than excited to start reading this book, because before I read this, I didn't know much about the actress. The book is an easy read and through the biography, I almost felt like I was sitting right there, with Ms. Dietrich. Her life was so fascinating and interesting, and the biography shined a different on the actress. While sometimes, selfish(but only towards her looks) Marlene had more affection and consideration for others, than many celebrities of her or of now. What she did during World War II is completely remarkable to me, and shows what an incredible human being, Dietrich. Through this biography, I was able to see the real Dietrich and I have so much respect for her. What an incredible person!

Rating for the book: A+

Weekly Review: I Dream of Jeannie Season 1 (1965)

For those of you, who have never watched "I Dream of Jeannie", let me explain to you what it's about. Astronaut, Tony Nelson(Larry Hagman) is stranded on a deserted island, when he finds a bottle. Rubbing it to see what it is, Tony has discovered he's unleashed a genie(Barbara Eden). When she escapes from her bottle, Jeannie feels obligated to help Tony out, so she gets him a helicopter in order for him to return home. The only problem is, Jeannie falls very quickly for her new master and she can't ever leave him alone.

After fully watching the entire first season of "I Dream of Jeannie", I can officially say this is by far the funniest show I've ever seen. There isn't one thing, I would change about this show. It's clever, funny, quirky, romantic, and utterly charming. Jeannie and Tony's flirtation is so cute and fun to watch, and seriously watching that, I kept wishing they would just marry in the first episode. They were so electrifying together!!!!

I also love and adore, Colonel Peterson(Barton Maclane)Dr. Alfred Bellows(Hayden Rorke), and Major Roger Healey(Bill Dailey). Speaking of Roger Healey, he has got to be the funniest sidekick ever!!!

Rating- A+