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Summary: finally the flintstones on DVD!
Review: I have searched the whole of the UK for any of the flintstones cartoons on DVD and cant find it anywhere! not even 1 episode. and now i can have the complete first series! and hopefully collect them all. this is the best thing to come out on DVD EVER. i only hope that they bring out all the other series so i can have the whole collection, coz the flintstones ARE simply the best.
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Summary: Rip-offs, Meet the Rip-offs,
Review: Jackie Gleason threatened to sue Hanna-Barbera over this show, and well he should have. So what if it was the first prime-time animated show in history? That doesn't change the fact that it's an uninspired, second-rate rip-off of the Honeymooners. It succeeded then because it was a novelty. Now that we have the Simpsons, who needs the Flintstones? Certianly not me; Warner Bros. needs to offer up some more Looney Tunes or Batman DVD sets instead of this prehistoric dreck.
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Summary: Getting to Bedrock . . .
Review: DVD's have been around for a while and have quickly become the most popular format for video. Without regard to quality, you can be sure that most recent theatrically releases will come out on DVD, but there is no predicting if and when, your favorite classic TV program or cartoon will appear on DVD. The recent revolution in packaging TV programs in complete seasons or other large collections, has clearly demonstrated that marketing strategy has shifted from attracting the casual viewer, to targeting the dedicated fan willing to spend substantial dollars on a favorite program. Believing that the fans most willing to buy sets are in a younger demographic, most of the sets released are of programs that are less than ten years old. Passed by to a great extent, are most of the classic TV programs and cartoons from the 50's to 80's. Only recently are programs from this era beginning to receive the same treatment on DVD commonly accorded to popular contemporary series like '24'. Finally some truly classic TV programming is making it to DVD! Hanna Barbera's The Flintstones, is a cartoon deserving of royal treatment. This cartoon modeled on 'The Honeymooners', ran in prime time, and was aimed at adults. It featured Fred Flintstone, a middle class working man, dealing with 'modern' issues in a 'stone age' setting. The cartoon provided a window into suburban American life. A view that was so clear and familiar, that millions had no problems identifying with what they saw. The slapstick humor may have drawn in kids, but The Flintstones was a cartoon about married life. The perspective was not always idyllic, with Fred and Barney often scheming to keep their activities secret from their wives. While perhaps not always providing a perfect example, the humanity of the characters made them lovable. At its best moments, The Flintstones had a message. It not only made you laugh, but think and reflect about life as well. The 28 episodes in Season One, explore topics and themes that would reoccur in the series. These include gambling, pop music, get-rich-quick schemes, contests, and crime. Fred is typically at the center of the action, with his big mouth and brash personality often getting him into outrageous situations. In one episode, he is singing sensation 'Hi-Fye', in another he's a stunt double in a movie. After being conked on the head he becomes the ultra refined and snooty 'Frederick'. Role reversal is another reoccurring theme, as Fred impersonates a rich tycoon who looks just like him. The quality and character of the talent providing the voices, contributes massively to the success of the program. Alan Reed provides the unmistakable voice of Fred Flintstone, and voice over giant Mel Blanc, gives life to Barney Rubble. Wives Wilma, and Betty are voiced by Jean Vander Pyl and Bea Benaderet (Petticoat Junction) respectively. Two of the sweetest voices in animation. The Flintstones is a landmark event in animation. It is truly wonderful that some of television's all time classic programs are at last being made available. If not already, hopefully in time, your favorite program will be too
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Summary: Gotta be an instant Hanna-Barbera movie that'll be #1!
Review: I have been raised by my parents to be a huge Hanna-Barbera fan and this is what I have been waiting to see ever since I was almost 8. Finally some 99.9% RARE Hanna-Barbera Flintstone episodes on DVD. It includes the first pilot idea the Flagstones which is willing to be a hit. And the very difficult episode to see the Swimming Pool ( the REAL first episode not the Flinstone Flyer). It does not have my favorite episode the gruesome and the hatrocks but that's not going to get in my way! It said Season 1 so they're bound to make a Season 2 DVD so if you're as big of a Hanna-Barbera fan as me, buy the DVD before it goes out of stock! P.S. Buy the Scooby Doo, Where Are You? DVD Season 1 and only one as well as this one!
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Summary: Flintstones - Season 1: Way To Go Warner Home Video!
Review: Basically an animated version of The Honeymooners set in the Stone Age, The Flintstones was the first prime-time cartoon series made especially for television. Created and produced by animation pioneers William Hanna & Joseph Barbera, The Flintstones remains one of the most globally recognized animated programs to date, with an opening theme song ("Meet The Flintstones") that practically everyone knows the words to. The original first season Flintstones theme was the instrumental 1960 main title "Rise and Shine" composed by musical director Hoyt Curtin, who provided the show's music. "Meet the Flintstones" emerged in 1961 with lyrics written by co-creator Bill Hanna.
The exceptional voices were provided by Alan Reed as Fred Flintstone, dino-operator/quarry worker; Jean Vander Pyl as Wilma Flintstone, his wife; Mel Blanc as Barney Rubble, Fred's bosom buddy and lifelong pal; and Bea Benaderet as Betty Rubble, Barney's wife. June Foray provides Betty's voice in the Flagstones pilot which is included in this collection. Despite the notoriously simple art direction (thick black lines, etc.) presented in the first season, it remains my favorite because the simple art style compliments the Honeymooners-inspired dialogue, and situations in addition to Hoyt Curtin's uncanny musical feel of the show. A classic show inspired by a classic show. One of the best DVD buys of this new year! Features:
Featurettes
Early TV promo spots
The original pilot episode "The Flagstones"
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Summary: I love this show...
Review: I've entered thid dvd in the search window on amazon for the last 3 months, and was soo happy to see it finally come up with a release date. However, I have not seen the release notes on this DVD, but it should contain 28 episodes, not 14? 1-The Swimming Pool, 2-The Flintstone Flyer, 3-The Prowler, 4-The Babysitters, 5-The Engagement Ring, 6-No Help Wanted, 7-At the Races, 8-The Drive-In, 9-Hot Lips Hannigan, 10-The Split Personality, 11-The Snorkasaurus Hunter, 12-Hollyrock, Here I Come, 13-The Girls' Night Out, 14-The Monster From the Tar Pits, 15-The Golf Champion, 16-The Sweepstakes Ticket, 17-The Hypnotist, 18-The Hot Piano, 19-The Big Bank Robbery, 20-Arthur Quarry's Dance Class, 21-Love Letters On the Rocks, 22-The Tycoon, 23-The Astr'nuts, 24-The Long, Long Weekend, 25-In the Dough, 26-The Good Scout, 27-Rooms For Rent, 28-Fred Flintstone--Before and After. Enjoy.
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Summary: DVD Contents
Review: First and foremost, I'm giving this box set a 5 star rating based SOLELY on the rerun episodes I've seen on TV. "The Flintstones" simply rock (no pun intended)! They are, in my opinion, the best classic cartoon series ever -- with "The Jetsons" a very close second. Now to the DVD contents:
-All 28 season one episodes (not just 14 as
reviewer "agentcastle" may lead you to believe
-Two featurettes
-Early TV promo spots (this should be cool)
-The original pilot episode called "The Flagstones" (very
cool!)
Now stop reading these stupid reviews and buy this box set!! Oh, and buy "The Family Guy" box sets while you're at it!
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Summary: CAN'T WAIT !!
Review: I remember as a small child the FLINTSTONES had a different begginning and ending, as opposed to "Meet the Flintstones" which I later found out only came out for the 1963 season, but was later tacked onto ALL episodes for syndication purposes.{ So I guess this means that all the credits were wrong }.My big hope is that whoever compiled this set saw fit to restore the original opening and closing credits and music. BRING IT ON !!
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Summary: Can't Wait!!!
Review: Ever since those goof-balls at cartoon network pulled The Flintstones I have been waiting for them to come out of DVD. I have been watching it literally my whole life and am really looking forward to this!
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Summary: 5 stars and I haven't even seen it yet!
Review: No Pebbles, No Bamm-Bamm, No Gazoo!!! This is the best season of The Flintstones! The prime-time cartoon that ran from 1960 to 1966 on ABC. I hope they have a few extras on this one (original open and close animation, Winston cigarette ads, music only tracks), I would also like to see ANY interviews with the now all deceased original cast. But just to have the episodes will be worth it.
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