The Flintstones (1960–1966)

The misadventures of a modern stone-age family and friends.

Stars:

Alan Reed, Jean Vander Pyl, Mel Blanc

Nominated for 1 Primetime Emmy. Another 1 nomination.

Cast

Complete series cast summary:
Alan Reed	...	Fred Flintstone (166 episodes, 1960-1966)
Jean Vander Pyl	...	Wilma Flintstone (166 episodes, 1960-1966)
Mel Blanc	...	Barney Rubble (164 episodes, 1960-1966)
Bea Benaderet	...	Betty Rubble (113 episodes, 1960-1964)
John Stephenson	...	Mr. Slate (74 episodes, 1960-1966)

Storyline

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.'

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Plot Keywords:

the flintstones | surrealism | laugh track | famous opening theme | modern stone age humor | 

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Genres:

Animation | Comedy | Family | Sci-Fi

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Certificate:

TV-G

Details

Official Sites:

Official Facebook

Country:

USA

Language:

English

Release Date:

30 September 1960 (USA)

Also Known As:

The Flagstones

Company Credits

Production Co:

Hanna-Barbera Productions, Screen Gems Television

Technical Specs

Runtime:

30 min 30 min (166 episodes)

Sound Mix:

Mono

Color:

Color (Pathécolor)

Aspect Ratio:

1.33 : 1

Did You Know?

Trivia

Pebbles was born at the Rockville Hospital on February 22, 10,000 B.C. at 8:00pm. She weighed 6 pounds, 12 ounces.

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Goofs

All throughout the series, the cars are run by foot. If this is the case, why do the gas stations exist?

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Quotes

Fred Flintstone: I know what you're going to say. I don't know anything about all of this, right?
Wilma Flintstone: Right!
Fred Flintstone: Has that ever stopped me from being an expert before?

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Crazy Credits

First season episodes incorporated an ad for Winston Cigarettes into the opening credits (this version of the opening was removed for syndication). Due to the decision to use a standard opening and closing for syndicated versions of the episodes, many episodes have incorrect closing credits. Some later episodes drop the "Meet the Flintstones" closing credits in favor of footage of Pebbles and Bamm-Bamm singing "Let the Sunshine In."

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Connections

Referenced in Eddie Murphy Delirious (1983)

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Soundtracks

"Bedrock Hop"
Performed by Fred, Barney, Betty and D. Caddell
Written by A. Smith and D. Caddell

User Reviews

We Owe A Debt To Joseph Barbera And William Hanna

Joseph Barbera and the late William Hanna are responsible for giving us many many hours of cartoon fun over the years with fantastic shows such as The Flinstones, The Jetsons, Top Cat, Penelope Pitstop and Scooby Doo. The Flinstones is my favourite along with Scooby-Doo.

For starters, who can forget the theme song? I've never ever been able to get it out of my head-it will stick with me for a long time.

The premise itself is interesting-a comedy series about a stone age family who lead simple and carefree lives. The funniest thing was how the Flinstones used to use animals as everyday objects.

Who can forget the chemistry between Fred and Barney Rubble? Two good friends who would do anything for each other and whose friendship meant the world to them both. Two friends who were devoted to their wives and children even if they were buffoons at times. Two good friends whose hearts were always in the right place. Hey, I've got to be honest-the world would be a better place if we all lived like the Flinstones.

A great cartoon show. Hanna and Barbera have given us enough great cartoon memories to last a lifetime.