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Originally ran for only 24 episodes during the 1962-1963 TV season. In 1985 the program was revived, with new episodes designed to syndicate alongside the originals.
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If one does not pay the parking meter, a hand comes out and bangs the faulty parked space car.
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An episode of another Hanna-Barbera show, The Flintstones, in which the Flinstones and the Rubbles use a time machine at the Worlds' Fair to travel to the future (episode 4.18 "Time Machine," 15 January 1965) features a distinctly Jetson-esque 21st century.
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Astro does not appear until episode 1.5 "The Coming of Astro" (21 October 1962), in which he is found by Elroy.
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The character 'George Jetson' was ranked #4 in TV Guide's list of the "25 Greatest Sci-Fi Legends" (1 August 2004 issue).
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Based on the "Blondie" comic strip and series. Penny Singleton, who played Blondie in the 1940s series, was the voice of Jane Jetson.
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George and the rest of the Jetson clan appeared in print ads for Electrasol Dish Washer tabs and were the subject of a series of collectible tins. (2004-05)
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Jane Jetson appears in print ads and circular coupons for Electrasol 2in1 Tabs Automatic Dishwasher Detergent (2004).
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The design of the Jetsons' flying car was inspired by a 1954 Ford concept car, the FX-Atmos, notable for its all-glass bubble canopy, dashboard radar screen and jet-plane-like tail fins.
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