The Flintstones

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 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

• 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

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 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

External links

• The Flintstones on IMDb
• The Flintstones on TV.com