The Flintstones (Western Animation) - TV Tropes. The modern Stone Age family. The most famous and beloved of Hanna- Barbera's cartoons that isn't Scooby- Doo, this one was set in the Stone Age — sort of — and based about half its humor on prehistoric versions of modern technology and culture. Usually an animal was shown rigged to perform some menial task, e. Said animal usually makes an Aside Comment about their lot in life. The other half was ordinary sitcom material, springing from the antics of boorish Fred Flintstone — based on Jackie Gleason in The Honeymooners — who was constantly hatching insane schemes with the help of his neighbor Barney Rubble and subsequently getting them both into trouble with their wives, Wilma and Betty. Later in the series the Flintstones had a daughter, Pebbles; this inspired the Rubbles to adopt a son, the comically super- strong Bamm- Bamm. Dino and Hoppy were the respective family pets. This show was the most successful prime- time animated series ever until The Simpsons debuted in 1. The latter broke the former's record with the season eight episode . The Flintstones was also the first animated sitcom to win a Primetime Emmy, which opened the door for a lot of animated sitcoms (mostly Family Guy and The Simpsons) to do the same. The show was also the first to have an animated character (Wilma) be openly pregnant. Of course this was probably the result of something else that no other TV show since about 1. Wilma and Fred were shown sleeping in the same bed, together. Like many very popular shows from the 1. The Flintstones just would not die. It survived cancellation in any number of subsequent forms, from Saturday morning cartoons featuring teenaged versions of Bamm- Bamm and Pebbles (the latter voiced by Sally Struthers) through a pair of live- action motion pictures, all the way to a breakfast cereal which is still marketed in the early 2. The inner German border (German: innerdeutsche Grenze or deutsch-deutsche Grenze; initially also Zonengrenze) was the border between the German Democratic Republic. Co-produced/Co-directed by Deb Ellis and Denis Meuller (co-directors of HOWARD ZINN: YOU CAN'T BE NEUTRAL ON A MOVING TRAIN and PEACE HAS NO BORDERS), THE. Initially daily but now sporadic blog about anime and world animation with a specific focus on the artists behind the work. Written by Ben Ettinger. The length of the Reynard tale has made it more natural for features than for short films. In April 1937 Le Roman de Renard (a.k.a. The Tale of the Fox), a 67-minute. Flintstones animation), plus the chewable vitamins. Similar shows to this have been made by Hanna- Barbera, such as The Jetsons (The Flintstonesin the future), Where's Huddles (The Flintstones with football players), Wait Till Your Father Gets Home (The Flintstones meets All in the Family), and The Roman Holidays (The Flintstones in the era of the Roman empire). The Flintstones provides the name for the following tropes. Aired in prime time, and the first animated series to do so. Later shown in reruns on Satruday mornings. The Pebbles and Bamm- Bamm Show (1. Largely focused on the now- teenaged Pebbles, Bamm Bamm, and their friends. The Flintstone Comedy Hour (1. Each episode featured a Pebbles and Bamm- Bamm segment (most of which were reruns from the previous series), as well as new segments featuring Fred and Barney. Fred Flintstone and Friends (1. The New Fred and Barney Show (1. NBC)- Another Saturday morning series, this time returning to the franchise's more familiar format. Fred and Barney Meet the Thing (1. NBC)- Consisted of both old and new Fred and Barney segments, as well as cartoons featuring the Thing. Fred and Barney Meet the Shmoo (1. The Flintstone Comedy Show (1. The Flintstone Funnies (1. Dino: World Premiere Toons (1. Lasted 1 season, 8 episodes. Animated films. The Man Called Flintstone (1. Finds Fred in a James Bond parody. The Jetsons Meet the Flintstones (1. Syndication)- As the title implies, The Jetsons meet the Flintstones (and the Rubbles). I Yabba- Dabba Do! As the title implies, the cast stars in a Christmas Carol parody, with Fred in the Ebenezer Scrooge role. Simba (from the Swahili word for lion) is a fictional character who appears in The Lion King franchise. Introduced in Walt Disney Animation's 32nd animated feature. Movie posters, just like the movies themselves, have changed dramatically over the past seventy years. This post showcases a selection of advertising posters of some. This special marked the final time Jean Vander Pyl voiced Wilma. The Flintstones: On the Rocks (2. Cartoon Network)- A prime time feature poking fun at the first season of the original series. In it, Fred and Wilma face marital problems. The Flintstones Stone Age Smack Down (Scheduled for 2. A WWE Studios collaboration guest- starring John Cena and Vince Mc. Mahon. Television specials. A Flintstone Christmas (1. NBC)- A 6. 0- minute special in which Fred and Barney fill in for a sick Santa Claus. Hanna- Barbera's All- Star Comedy Ice Revue (1. CBS). Live- action Crossover of various Hanna- Barbera characters, with Fred as the host. The Flintstones: Little Big League (1. NBC)- A 6. 0- minute special in which Fred and Barney coach rival Little League baseball teams. Features pre- teen versions of Pebbles and Bamm- Bamm. The Flintstones Meet Rockula And Frankenstone (1. NBC)- As the title implies, the gang meets parodies of Dracula and Frankenstein's monster. The Flintstones' New Neighbors (1. NBC)- A half- hour special in which the Flintstones put up with their strange new neighbors, the Frankenstones. The Flintstones: Fred's Final Fling (1. NBC)- A half- hour special in which Fred mistakenly thinks he only has 2. The Flintstones: Wind- Up Wilma (1. NBC)- A half- hour special in which Wilma becomes a pitcher for the Bedrock Dodgers. The Flintstones: Jogging Fever (1. NBC)- A half- hour special in which Fred takes up jogging. Yogi Bear's All Star Comedy Christmas Caper (1. CBS)- 3. 0- minute Crossover with other characters. Fred and Barney briefly appear, interacting with Snagglepuss. At one point, the duo are asked how they managed to travel to a different century. The Flintstones' 2. Anniversary Celebration (1. CBS)- A live- action 6. Hosted by Tim Conway and Harvey Korman. The Flintstone Kids' . Hosted by Tony Danza and Annie Potts and featuring multiple animated HB characters. This special marked the last time Mel Blanc voiced Barney. A Flintstone Family Christmas (1. ABC)- A half- hour special in which the Flintstones adopt an abandoned child. Live- Action Films Pinballs. The Flintstones (1. Based on the first live- action film. Video Games A to I Absurdly Long Limousine: Done once or twice. Often the gag would be further reinforced with a secretary or switchboard operator at the halfway point of the limousine. Accidental Dance Craze: Twice: In one episode Fred stubs his toe and starts hopping up and down. Bystanders join in, and soon everyone is doing the 'Flintstone Frantic'. Yabba- dabba- die.. A particularly radar- dodging moment from an early episode featured Fred (needing to meet Wilma at a dress- making store she's currently visiting) borrowing a trampoline from Barney to play a joke on Wilma by bouncing through a window on the upper level of the store when he gets there. Unfortunately, when he gets there with the trampoline he bounces up to the window he thinks Wilma is standing at.. Played straight with Barney and Wilma's mother. Adjective Noun Fred: In Japan the series was called Primitive Family Flintstone. Ageless Birthday Episode: Had several such episodes for Fred (such as . And they celebrate Christmas thousands of years before Christ. Apparently, Fred knows the words to . And can sing it in someone else's voice. The Artifact: Ads for the aforementioned vitamins, being marketed to parents, haven't featured the characters in any form other than what appears on the packaging or the product itself in years (preferring to feature footage of active, healthy- looking kids). Aside Comment: The animals used as part of the Bamboo Technology are likely to do this. Babysitting Episode: In the Gruesomes' debut episode, Fred and Barney agree to babysit Goblin, whose antics and pets make it near life- threatening. Back to School: When a law has been passed stating Fred's job could not be held by people who didn't finish High School, Fred had to finish it because he owed two weeks of class. Then, in another episode, it's revealed Fred went to college but didn't graduate because he spent most (if not all) of the time playing football. He returned to college but ended up playing football again. Badass Adorable: Bamm- Bamm Rubble could shake an entire house with his club even as a toddler. At times he even got Barney and Uncle Fred out of a pinch with his super strength. Bamboo Technology: What makes The Flintstones any different from just setting it in 1. America, this trope provides much of the humor after the standard sitcom plots and all the silly names. The only reason they didn't have any electronics more advanced than that was because of when the show was made. Later spinoffs and TV movies usually update the technology equivalents to match when the spinoff/movie was made. Thus the late 1. 97. The New Fred and Barney Show featured CB radios, 8. The Flintstone Kids featured video games, while the 9. TV movies I Yabba Dabba Do and Hollyrock- a- Bye Baby feature desktop computers, VCRs, CDs and car alarms, and if one takes the Fruity Pebbles commercials as canon, then they actually have not only all that, but also Humongous Mecha. Bedtime Brainwashing: Wilma and Betty tried this on Fred and Barney. Beta Couple: The Rubbles. Big Damn Movie: The first live- action film has ambition, loyalty, betrayal, corporate intrigue, and a climactic battle upon an elaborate makeshift Death Trap. An average episode of the TV series is basically just Wacky Hijinks. Big Damn Movie: The Man Called Flintstone made at the same time as the Original Series. Originally intended as a multipart season premire, it was adapted instead into a movie parodying the hot Secret Agent genre. Big Friendly Dog: Dino, even though he's not technically a dog. Big Fun: Fred, at his best. Birthday Hater: In . However, he's upset when he thinks everybody's forgotten. Black Bead Eyes: Some characters, especially Barney and Wilma. Bowling for Ratings: Fred and Barney are frequently shown bowling, either by themselves or as part of an organized group. Broken Aesop: In . They are joined by the secretly magical Samantha. The episode ends with everyone thinking Wilma and Betty outdid Fred and Barney, but as the viewers saw, Samantha cheated - using her magic to make things vastly easier for the wives than it would've been otherwise. Canon Discontinuity: Dino is a pretty startling example. In his debut episode, he has a different colour (blue instead of magenta), usually walks on his hind legs, and can not only talk but can act and fast- talk people with a vocabulary to match.
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