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{{Infobox television | |||
| show_name = The Flintstones | | show_name = The Flintstones | ||
| image = | | image = <!-- Image removed --> | ||
| caption = | | caption = <!-- Caption removed --> | ||
| genre = Animated sitcom | | genre = [[Animated sitcom]] | ||
| creator = [[William Hanna]] and [[Joseph Barbera]] | | creator = [[William Hanna]] and [[Joseph Barbera]] | ||
| country = United States | | country = [[United States]] | ||
| language = English | | language = [[English language|English]] | ||
| num_seasons = 6 | | num_seasons = 6 | ||
| num_episodes = 166 | | num_episodes = 166 | ||
| runtime = 25 minutes | | runtime = 25 minutes | ||
| company = [[Hanna-Barbera Productions]] | | company = [[Hanna-Barbera Productions]] | ||
| distributor = [[Screen Gems]] | |||
| network = [[American Broadcasting Company|ABC]] | | network = [[American Broadcasting Company|ABC]] | ||
| first_aired = | | first_aired = {{Start date|1960|09|30}} | ||
| last_aired = | | last_aired = {{End date|1966|04|01}} | ||
}} | }} | ||
'''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 | '''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 == | ||
The | 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]]. | ||
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 == | ||
The | * '''[[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. | |||
* '''[[Dino (The Flintstones)|Dino]]''' - The Flintstones' pet dinosaur. | |||
* '''[[Barney Rubble]]''' - Fred's best friend and neighbor. | |||
* '''[[Betty Rubble]]''' - Barney's wife and Wilma's best friend. | |||
* '''[[Bamm-Bamm Rubble]]''' - The Rubbles' super-strong adopted son. | |||
== | == Production == | ||
The Flintstones was the | 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 == | ||
The | 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 == | |||
* [[List of The Flintstones episodes]] | |||
* [[Hanna-Barbera]] | |||
* [[The Jetsons]] | |||
== | == References == | ||
{{Reflist}} | |||
== | == 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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{{Hanna-Barbera}} | {{Hanna-Barbera}} | ||
{{The Flintstones}} | |||
[[Category:American animated television series]] | [[Category:1960s American animated television series]] | ||
[[Category: | [[Category:American Broadcasting Company original programming]] | ||
[[Category:Television series by | [[Category:English-language television shows]] | ||
[[Category:Hanna-Barbera series and characters]] | |||
[[Category:Television series by Warner Bros. Television Studios]] | |||
[[Category:Television shows set in prehistory]] | [[Category:Television shows set in prehistory]] | ||
<gallery> | |||
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 | |||
</gallery> | |||
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]
- 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.
- Dino - The Flintstones' pet dinosaur.
- Barney Rubble - Fred's best friend and neighbor.
- Betty Rubble - Barney's wife and Wilma's best friend.
- Bamm-Bamm Rubble - The Rubbles' super-strong adopted son.
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 television series logo
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Fred and Wilma Flintstone advertising cigarettes
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Theme The Flintstones cafeteria and bar in Agia Napa Republic of Cyprus
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