The Flintstones facts for kids
Quick facts for kids The Flintstones |
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Title card used during seasons 1 and 2
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| Genre | Animated sitcom |
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| Theme music composer | Hoyt Curtin |
| Opening theme | "Rise and Shine" (instrumental) (first two seasons and the first two episodes of season 3) "Meet the Flintstones" (remainder of the show's run) |
| Ending theme | "Rise and Shine" (instrumental) (first two seasons and the first two episodes of season 3) "Meet the Flintstones" (remainder of the show's run) "Open Up Your Heart (and Let the Sunshine In)" (some episodes in season 6) |
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| Country of origin | United States |
| Original language(s) | English |
| No. of seasons | 6 |
| No. of episodes | 166 (list of episodes) |
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| Editor(s) | Kenneth Spears Donald A. Douglas Joseph Ruby Warner Leighton Greg Watson |
| Running time | 25 minutes |
| Production company(s) | Hanna-Barbera Productions |
| Distributor | Screen Gems |
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| Original network | ABC |
| Picture format | NTSC |
| Audio format | Monaural |
| Original release | September 30, 1960 – April 1, 1966 |
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| Followed by | The Pebbles and Bamm-Bamm Show |
| Related shows | Cave Kids (spin-off) |
The Flintstones is a super popular American animated sitcom. It was made by Hanna-Barbera Productions. The show is set in a fun, made-up Stone Age world. It follows the daily lives of the Flintstone family and their neighbors, the Rubbles.
The show first aired on ABC from September 30, 1960, to April 1, 1966. It was the very first animated series to be shown during prime time, which is when most people watch TV.
What is The Flintstones About?
The cartoon is famous because it mixes modern problems with a Stone Age setting. Imagine having a car powered by your feet or a dinosaur as a vacuum cleaner! This mix of old and new made it very funny and relatable.
The main characters are:
- Fred Flintstone: A friendly but sometimes grumpy caveman.
- Wilma Flintstone: Fred's smart and patient wife.
- Pebbles Flintstone: Their cute baby daughter.
- Barney Rubble: Fred's best friend and neighbor.
- Betty Rubble: Barney's kind wife.
- Bamm-Bamm Rubble: Barney and Betty's super strong baby son.
Why Was The Flintstones So Popular?
The Flintstones was a huge success for many years. It was the most financially successful and longest-running animated TV show for three decades! This was until The Simpsons came along in 1989.
In 2013, TV Guide magazine called The Flintstones the second-greatest TV cartoon of all time. Only The Simpsons was ranked higher. This shows how much people loved and still love this classic cartoon.
The show's popularity comes from its clever humor and how it showed everyday family life. Even though it was set in the Stone Age, the characters dealt with problems like jobs, friendships, and raising kids. This made it easy for viewers of all ages to enjoy.
See also
In Spanish: Los Picapiedra para niños
