The Flintstones (1960–1966) 7.5
The misadventures of a modern stone-age family and friends. |
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The Flintstones (1960–1966) 7.5
The misadventures of a modern stone-age family and friends. |
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| Alan Reed | ... |
Fred Flintstone
(166 episodes, 1960-1966)
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Jean Vander Pyl | ... |
Wilma Flintstone
(166 episodes, 1960-1966)
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| Mel Blanc | ... |
Barney Rubble
(164 episodes, 1960-1966)
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| Bea Benaderet | ... |
Betty Rubble
(113 episodes, 1960-1964)
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John Stephenson | ... |
Mr. Slate
(74 episodes, 1960-1966)
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This popular animated television cartoon featured two Stone Age families, the Flintstones and their neighbors, the Rubbles. Much of the humor was based on its comic portrayals of modern conveniences, reinterpreted using Stone Age 'technology.' Most notably were their cars, complete with absence of floorboards to allow them to be 'foot-powered.' Written by Tad Dibbern <DIBBERN_D@a1.mscf.upenn.edu>
This is definitely the show that put Hanna-Barbera studios on the map. After years of producing primarily cartoons for children (Yogi Bear, Huckleberry Hound et ala.), this really became the first cartoon show that was geared for adults, though there still is enough to keep children interested. Fred, Wilma, Barney and Betty are all people everyone can relate to even though the show is set in the stone age. And even though I feel that in most cases the introduction of cute kids ruins a show, the introduction of Pebbles and Bamm Bamm helped to show that beneath his gruff exterior Fred was a big teddy bear. However, I do agree that when Gazoo was introduced was when the show's quality began to go down hill. Thankfully, he was never included in any of the subsequent incarnations of the "modern stone age family".