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[[file:_Music_Helped_'Flintstones'_on_Way_to_Fame:_In_1960,_Hoyt_Curtin_created_the_lively_theme_for_the_Stone_Age_family._The_show's_producers_say_it_may_be_the_most_frequently_broadcast_song_on_TV|thumb| Music Helped 'Flintstones' on Way to Fame: In 1960, Hoyt Curtin created the lively theme for the Stone Age family. The show's producers say it may be the most frequently broadcast song on TV]] [[file:Fred_and_Wilma_Flintstone_advertising_cigarettes.jpg|thumb|Fred and Wilma Flintstone advertising cigarettes|left]] [[file:Theme_The_Flintstones_cafeteria_and_bar_in_Agia_Napa_Republic_of_Cyprus.jpg|thumb|Theme The Flintstones cafeteria and bar in Agia Napa Republic of Cyprus]] == The Flintstones ==


'''''The Flintstones''''' is an American animated sitcom produced by [[Hanna-Barbera]]. The series takes place in a romanticized Stone Age setting and follows the activities of the titular family, the Flintstones, and their next-door neighbors, the Rubbles. It was originally broadcast on [[ABC (American TV channel)|ABC]] from September 30, 1960, to April 1, 1966, and was the first animated series to hold a prime-time slot on television.
{{Infobox television
| show_name = The Flintstones
| image = <!-- Image removed -->
| caption = <!-- Caption removed -->
| genre = [[Animated sitcom]]
| creator = [[William Hanna]] and [[Joseph Barbera]]
| country = [[United States]]
| language = [[English language|English]]
| num_seasons = 6
| num_episodes = 166
| runtime = 25 minutes
| company = [[Hanna-Barbera Productions]]
| distributor = [[Screen Gems]]
| network = [[American Broadcasting Company|ABC]]
| first_aired = {{Start date|1960|09|30}}
| last_aired = {{End date|1966|04|01}}
}}


=== Plot ===
'''The Flintstones''' is an American [[animated sitcom]] produced by [[Hanna-Barbera Productions]]. The series takes place in a romanticized [[Stone Age]] setting and follows the activities of the titular family, the [[Flintstones]], and their next-door neighbors, the [[Rubbles]].
The show is set in the prehistoric town of [[Bedrock (The Flintstones)|Bedrock]] and follows the lives of [[Fred Flintstone]], his wife [[Wilma Flintstone]], their daughter [[Pebbles Flintstone]], and their pet dinosaur [[Dino (The Flintstones)|Dino]]. Their best friends and neighbors are [[Barney Rubble]], his wife [[Betty Rubble]], and their son [[Bamm-Bamm Rubble]]. The series depicts the Flintstones' and Rubbles' daily lives, including their work, family interactions, and social activities.


=== Characters ===
== Premise ==
* '''[[Fred Flintstone]]''' - The main character, known for his loud personality and catchphrase "Yabba-Dabba-Doo!"
The show is set in the prehistoric town of [[Bedrock (The Flintstones)|Bedrock]] and depicts the lives of the Flintstone family: [[Fred Flintstone]], his wife [[Wilma Flintstone]], their daughter [[Pebbles Flintstone]], and their pet dinosaur [[Dino (The Flintstones)|Dino]]. Their neighbors are the Rubble family: [[Barney Rubble]], his wife [[Betty Rubble]], and their son [[Bamm-Bamm Rubble]].
* '''[[Wilma Flintstone]]''' - Fred's patient and loving wife.
 
The series portrays modern conveniences and technology in a Stone Age context, with characters using dinosaurs and other prehistoric creatures as tools and appliances. For example, cars are powered by foot, and woolly mammoths serve as vacuum cleaners.
 
== Characters ==
* '''[[Fred Flintstone]]''' - The main character, known for his loud personality and catchphrase "Yabba Dabba Doo!"
* '''[[Wilma Flintstone]]''' - Fred's patient and level-headed wife.
* '''[[Pebbles Flintstone]]''' - The Flintstones' infant daughter.
* '''[[Pebbles Flintstone]]''' - The Flintstones' infant daughter.
* '''[[Dino (The Flintstones)|Dino]]''' - The Flintstones' pet dinosaur.
* '''[[Dino (The Flintstones)|Dino]]''' - The Flintstones' pet dinosaur.
* '''[[Barney Rubble]]''' - Fred's best friend and neighbor.
* '''[[Barney Rubble]]''' - Fred's best friend and neighbor.
* '''[[Betty Rubble]]''' - Barney's wife.
* '''[[Betty Rubble]]''' - Barney's wife and Wilma's best friend.
* '''[[Bamm-Bamm Rubble]]''' - The Rubbles' super-strong adopted son.
* '''[[Bamm-Bamm Rubble]]''' - The Rubbles' super-strong adopted son.


=== Setting ===
== Production ==
The town of [[Bedrock (The Flintstones)|Bedrock]] is a fictional prehistoric city where dinosaurs and other prehistoric creatures coexist with humans. The Flintstones' world is an anachronistic version of the Stone Age, featuring modern conveniences such as cars, telephones, and household appliances, all made from stone, wood, and animal parts.
The Flintstones was created by [[William Hanna]] and [[Joseph Barbera]], who were inspired by the live-action sitcom ''[[The Honeymooners]]''. The show was the first prime-time animated series on American television and became a huge success, running for six seasons from 1960 to 1966.
 
=== Production ===
''The Flintstones'' was created by [[William Hanna]] and [[Joseph Barbera]], who were inspired by the live-action sitcom ''[[The Honeymooners]]''. The show was groundbreaking as the first prime-time animated series and set the stage for future animated sitcoms.


=== Legacy ===
== Legacy ==
''The Flintstones'' has had a lasting impact on popular culture and has spawned numerous spin-offs, movies, and merchandise. The characters and their catchphrases remain iconic, and the show is considered a classic of American television.
The Flintstones has had a lasting impact on popular culture, spawning numerous [[spin-offs]], [[television specials]], and [[feature films]]. The series is often credited with paving the way for future prime-time animated shows such as ''[[The Simpsons]]'' and ''[[Family Guy]]''.


=== Related Pages ===
== See also ==
* [[List of The Flintstones episodes]]
* [[Hanna-Barbera]]
* [[Hanna-Barbera]]
* [[The Jetsons]]
* [[The Jetsons]]
* [[Scooby-Doo]]
* [[Yogi Bear]]
* [[The Honeymooners]]


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== References ==
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== External links ==
* [https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0053502/ The Flintstones on IMDb]
* [https://www.tv.com/shows/the-flintstones/ The Flintstones on TV.com]
 
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File:The Flintstones (television series logo).svg|The Flintstones television series logo
File:Fred and Wilma Flintstone advertising cigarettes.jpg|Fred and Wilma Flintstone advertising cigarettes
File:Theme The Flintstones cafeteria and bar in Agia Napa Republic of Cyprus.jpg|Theme The Flintstones cafeteria and bar in Agia Napa Republic of Cyprus
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Latest revision as of 05:36, 3 March 2025


The Flintstones is an American animated sitcom produced by Hanna-Barbera Productions. The series takes place in a romanticized Stone Age setting and follows the activities of the titular family, the Flintstones, and their next-door neighbors, the Rubbles.

Premise[edit]

The show is set in the prehistoric town of Bedrock and depicts the lives of the Flintstone family: Fred Flintstone, his wife Wilma Flintstone, their daughter Pebbles Flintstone, and their pet dinosaur Dino. Their neighbors are the Rubble family: Barney Rubble, his wife Betty Rubble, and their son Bamm-Bamm Rubble.

The series portrays modern conveniences and technology in a Stone Age context, with characters using dinosaurs and other prehistoric creatures as tools and appliances. For example, cars are powered by foot, and woolly mammoths serve as vacuum cleaners.

Characters[edit]

Production[edit]

The Flintstones was created by William Hanna and Joseph Barbera, who were inspired by the live-action sitcom The Honeymooners. The show was the first prime-time animated series on American television and became a huge success, running for six seasons from 1960 to 1966.

Legacy[edit]

The Flintstones has had a lasting impact on popular culture, spawning numerous spin-offs, television specials, and feature films. The series is often credited with paving the way for future prime-time animated shows such as The Simpsons and Family Guy.

See also[edit]

References[edit]

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External links[edit]


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* The Flintstones (1960–1966)
1970s debuts
* Where's Huddles? (1970)
1980s debuts
* The Flintstone Comedy Show (1980–1982)
1990s debuts
* Tom & Jerry Kids (1990–1994)
Cartoon Network
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* What a Cartoon! (1995–1997)
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