The Flintstones 

The misadventures of two modern-day Stone Age families, the Flintstones and the Rubbles.

Creators:

Joseph Barbera, William Hanna

Stars:

Alan Reed, Mel Blanc, Jean Vander Pyl

Nominated for 1 Primetime Emmy. Another 1 win & 1 nomination.

Cast

Complete series cast summary:
Jean Vander Pyl	...	Wilma Flintstone / ... 167 episodes, 1960-1966
Alan Reed	...	Fred Flintstone / ... 166 episodes, 1960-1966
Mel Blanc	...	Barney Rubble / ... 164 episodes, 1960-1966
Bea Benaderet	...	Betty Rubble / ... 112 episodes, 1960-1964
Don Messick	...	Bamm-Bamm Rubble / ... 86 episodes, 1961-1966
John Stephenson	...	Mr. Slate / ... 73 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:

housewife | male breadwinner | barefoot | barefoot woman | cult favorite | 

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Taglines:

Something old - Something new! But nothing borrowed and nothing blue! A brand new idea - an adult cartoon series! THE FLINTSTONES!...a couple just like the folks you know - except they live in the Stone Age!

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Genres:

Animation | Comedy | Family

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Certificate:

TV-G

Details

Official Sites:

Official Facebook

Country:

USA

Language:

English

Release Date:

1 May 1960 (USA)

Also Known As:

The Flagstones

Company Credits

Production Co:

Hanna-Barbera Productions, Screen Gems Television

Technical Specs

Runtime:

30 min (166 episodes)

Sound Mix:

Mono

Color:

Color (Pathécolor)

Aspect Ratio:

1.33 : 1

Did You Know?

Trivia

Pebbles Flintstone was born at the Rockville Hospital on February 22nd, 10,000 B. C. at 8:20 P M. She weighed 6 pounds, 12 ounces, equaling 108 ounces. Her name originated from Wilma's maiden name of Pebble, Fred also added one s to Wilma's maiden name of "Pebble". (Pebble + s = Pebbles). Pebbles' first name originated from phrase, "Chip off the old Block" & 1 s was added to former maiden & damsel, Wilma Pebble's name as her birth occurred, before the series started. There is no doubt, that their red-headed daughter's seven locks of dark red hair, was from Wilma's dark red hair genes & her family side, (before maiden, Wilma met and married bachelor, Fred Flintstone). This special episode, The Flintstones: The Blessed Event (1963) originally televised on Friday, February 22nd, 1963 A. D., 11,963 years after the date written on the DVD, VHS & Blu-ray recordings. The pre-recorded DVD's, Blu-Ray & VHS has it with a substitute title of "Dress Rehearsal".

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Goofs

The bosses of Fred and Barney, both have first name, of George. But their last name keeps changing from Slate to Granite, back & forth, (most like a light switch, turned on or off) throughout season one.

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Quotes

Fred Flintstone: [banging on the door and trying to pull it after being locked out by the cat at the end of the closing credits] WIIILMAAAAAA!
[continues banging on the door as the screen fades out]

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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, numerous episodes have incorrect closing credits. Sixth & last season episode debuted with, The Flintstones: No Biz Like Show Biz (1965) dropped the "Meet the Flintstones" closing credit song, in favor of footage of Pebbles and Bamm-Bamm singing "Let the Sunshine In." (a reminder of Fred Flintstone's dream, earlier in the musical program).

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Alternate Versions

The original opening credits for the first two seasons of the show feature Fred driving home (presumably from work), along the way stopping to gets his gas filled up and buy a dress for Wilma. When he gets home, he walks right pass Wilma (grabbing the food she offers him), and then pops back into the shot to give her a kiss. He then proceeds to hop into his chair (requiring a green Dino to hop *out* of the chair), turns on the TV, and proceeds to tune in to "The Flintstones, sponsored by Winston Cigarettes..." This credits sequence also featured a different (instrumental) theme song, "Rise and Shine." The more familiar "Meet the Flintstones" opening sequence and theme song were not used until season three (1962-1963). Due to the decision to use standardized credits in syndication, the early version of the credits went unseen for almost 30 years, although "Rise and Shine" is still present as incidental score in most episodes. Turner finally began distributing prints using the original opening credits sequence (in color and on the shows that it orginally aired with) in 1997, minus its plugs for Winston.

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Connections

Referenced in The Reviewers: So What's the Deal with Caroline? (2014)

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Soundtracks

Welcome to the Gravel Pit
Performed by Fred Flintstone
Written by A. Smith, D. Caddell and T. Barreca

User Reviews

Great show!

When this show was on I watched it every time I could! I thought that the characters were really funny and all had great personalities. The animation in My opinion was crisp, clean, and really clear. Not to mention beautiful! Most of the characters in this show are hilarious like the Looney Tunes characters that we all love. in My opinion these characters are the funniest and talented ever seen. In fact, The things that goes on in this series' cartoons are in My opinion nuts which that is what makes them hilarious! There are so many to like and laugh at and the silly things they do! If you like the original Looney Tunes then I strongly recommend that you watch this show!