The Flintstone Kids facts for kids
Quick facts for kids The Flintstone Kids |
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| Genre | Animation Comedy |
| Based on | The Flintstones |
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| Narrated by | Kenneth Mars (Captain Caveman and Son segments) |
| Theme music composer | Hoyt Curtin |
| Opening theme | "The Flintstone Kids" |
| Composer(s) | Hoyt Curtin |
| Country of origin | United States |
| Original language(s) | English |
| No. of seasons | 2 |
| No. of episodes | 34 (list of episodes) |
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| Executive producer(s) | William Hanna Joseph Barbera |
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| Editor(s) | Gil Iverson |
| Running time | 30 minutes |
| Production company(s) | Hanna-Barbera Productions |
| Distributor | Worldvision Enterprises |
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| Original network | ABC |
| Original release | September 6, 1986 – May 21, 1988 |
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| Preceded by | The Flintstone Funnies |
| Followed by | Dino: Stay Out! |
| Related shows | The Flintstones |
The Flintstone Kids is a fun American animated television series made by Hanna-Barbera. It shows your favorite characters from The Flintstones when they were kids! The show aired on ABC from September 6, 1986, to May 21, 1988. It was also part of a morning cartoon block called The Funtastic World of Hanna-Barbera. This was the first Flintstones show that did not use a laugh track.
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Meet the Young Flintstones and Friends
This cartoon follows the exciting lives of Fred Flintstone, Barney Rubble, Wilma Slaghoople, and Betty McBricker when they were tweens. Their pet dinosaur, Dino, is also there for all the adventures! They hang out with their friends Nate Slate, Philo Quartz, and Dreamchip Gemstone. But they also have to deal with a bully named Rocky Ratrock and his group. Rocky's friends include Tommy, Flab Slab, Janet Granite, and his dog, Stalagbite.
Show Episodes and Segments
The series had 34 episodes spread across two seasons. You can find a full list of all the adventures they had here:
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Different Parts of the Show
Each episode of The Flintstone Kids often had different short stories or segments. Here are the main ones:
- The Flintstone Kids: This was the main story of the show. It could be a full-length episode or split into two shorter stories.
- Flintstone Funnies: In this part, Freddy, Barney, Wilma, and Betty would imagine themselves in exciting fantasy adventures. This segment was only in the first season.
- Dino's Dilemmas: These segments focused on the funny adventures and problems of Freddy's pet dinosaur, Dino.
- Captain Caveman and Son: This was like a "show within a show." The characters in The Flintstone Kids would watch this cartoon. It followed Captain Caveman and his son, Cavey Jr., as they fought bad guys like the evil Mr. Bad. Sometimes, the characters would even talk directly to the audience!
Who Voiced the Characters?
Many talented voice actors brought these young characters to life. Here are some of the main voices you heard:
- Charlie Adler as Cavey Jr.
- Mel Blanc as Dino, Bob Rubble, and Captain Caveman
- Susan Blu as Dreamchip Gemstone and Janet Granite
- Hamilton Camp as Barney Rubble and Flab Slab
- Henry Corden as Ed Flintstone and Edna Flintstone
- Julie Dees as Wilma Slaghoople (in the first season)
- Elizabeth Lyn Fraser as Wilma Slaghoople (in the second season)
- Kenneth Mars as the Narrator for the "Captain Caveman and Son" segments
- Scott Menville as Freddy Flintstone (in the second season)
- Bumper Robinson as Philo Quartz
- Marilyn Schreffler as Rocky Ratrock and Flo Rubble
- B.J. Ward as Betty McBricker
- Lennie Weinrib as Freddy Flintstone (in the first season)
- Frank Welker as Nate Slate and Stalagbite
See also
In Spanish: Los pequeños Picapiedra para niños
