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There
are a lot of interesting facts about the
"Flintstones". For instance, certain
characters changed in physical appearance
over the years, and it seems to be a mystery where
Barney works for regular employment. And
of course, there were all of those great celebrity
cameos! But what was your favorite thing about
the Flintstones? And what's your favorite
cartoon? Take the poll below. |
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A boy named Junior was included in the series' press
release and in a Little Golden Book adventure (as well as
on some advance merchandise related to the program), but
never on the actual show.
- When
the decision was made in 1962 that the Flintstones would
have a baby, the child was going to be a boy. Then
they decided that a girl would make for better
merchandising like dolls, etc.
- Joe
Rockhead has had several different physical appearances,
as did Arnold the Paper Boy.
- Mr.
Slate is originally a short, dark-haired man with a
mustache;
then was replaced by Fred's more familiar, taller, bald
boss who also went by the familiar name Joe Rockhead in
one episode.
- Mr.
Slate's first name has been either "Sam,"
"George," or "Nate," depending on the
episode.
- Fred's
regular place of employment has been identified by at
least 18 different names.
- They
never specifically said what Barney's regular work was. He would get
laid off occasionally, and worked various places, such as
for a Repossession firm, and in one episode he worked at a
competing quarry, until a brief period of employment at
Fred's Quarry.
- The
Flintstones car, if indeed it is the same car from one
episode to the next, is sometimes a two seater or four
seater, a topped car or convertible, and left side
steering or right side steering.
- The
Flintstones house changes size, design, and furniture in
nearly every episode.
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An
astonishing number of famous individuals visited
Bedrock throughout the years. Some were
voiced by real-life celebrities, some
impersonated, some based on combinations of star
"types," and some were only famous in
the Flintstone's World. Just look at the
amazing list of Movie Stars, TV Stars and Musical
Artists who appeared on "The Flintstones".
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Stars
Rock Quarry, Gary
Granite, Stony Curtis, Ann-Margrock, and Jimmy
Darrock
TV
Stars
Ed Sullystone,
Jimmy O'Neill-stone, Rocky Genial, (Hum Along
With) Herman, Perry Masonry, Perry Gunite, Aaron
Boulder, Alvin Brickrock, Larry Lava, the
Cartrocks, the Great Mesmo, Superstone, the
Gruesomes, Samantha and Darrin Stephens, and
Sassie
Musical Artists
Hoagy Carmichael,
the Way Outs, Hot Lips Hannigan, Scat Von
Rocktoven, and Rock Rol
As well as boxer Sonny
Dempstone as well as an assortment of producers,
directors, managers, and other behind-the-scenes
types, including Norman Rockbind, Roland Rockwell,
and Go Go Ravine. Even Yogi Bear and Boo Boo
make an appearance, stealing the Flintstones'
picnic basket ("Swedish Visitors,"
P-88).
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Take
the "Flintstones" Poll |
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The
"Flintstones" was the greatest cartoon
ever! Of course, that's just my opinion, but I
truly believe that it has stood the test of time
better than any other cartoon. "The
"Simpsons" is great and the only cartoon
to succeed the "Flintstones" as the
longest running animated series. But like
many other cartoons, I have grown tired of it. |
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The
Hanna-Barbera team has produced the greatest
collective group of cartoon shows. Huckleberry
Hound, Yogi Bear, Hokey Wolf, Snagglepuss, Lippy
the Lion and Hardy Har Har, Touche Turtle, Wally
Gator, The Jetsons, Atom Ant, Scooby-Doo, Two
Stupid Dogs, and among hundreds more are all
Hanna-Barbera toons.
Another
"great" that could be considered in the
Hanna-Barbera league is Tex Avery. Avery
created Droopy, Bugs Bunny, and the great one-shot
cartoons like "The Home of the Future"
and "The Car of Tomorrow".
The
best NEW cartoon is definitely "SpongeBob Squarepants" ("Ohhh...who lives in a
pineapple under the sea....Mighty, yellow and
porous is he!") which is a Viacom
production for Nickelodeon.
What
are your favorites? click on the button
below to take the
Ultimate
Flintstones Site Poll.
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