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

Was at one time the longest-running primetime cartoon. That record was broken and currently held by The Simpsons.

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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: Yeah, you laugh. You'll see, Barn, they know me in this bank, they'll help me right a way.
Bank Clerk: Look, pals, it's Fred Flintstone.
Fred Flintstone: Yeah, hi. I'd like to lent some money here.
Bank Clerk: [laughing] Ha ha ha ha! See that, pals? Fred Flintstone wants money. Ha ha ha ha ha!

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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

Spin-off The New Fred and Barney Show (1979)

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Soundtracks

"House Rock Hits"
Written by A. Smith

User Reviews

The Classic Hanna-Barbera Show

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".