The Tycoon (The Flintstones)

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This article is about the The Flintstones episode. For the Top Cat episode, see "The Tycoon."
The Tycoon
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Fred responding to J.L. Gotrocks's phones after taking his job.
Production number P-22[1]
Premiere date February 24, 1961
Starring Alan Reed
Mel Blanc
Jean Vander Pyl
Bea Benaderet
John Stephenson
Music composed by Hoyt Curtin
Writer(s) Warren Foster
Director(s) William Hanna
Joseph Barbera
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"The Tycoon" is the twenty-second episode of The Flintstones season one. It aired on February 24, 1961 on ABC. It was written by Warren Foster, and produced and directed by William Hanna and Joseph Barbera, the creators of the series and the founders of Hanna-Barbera Productions.

Fred takes the place of missing look-a-like industrial tycoon, J.L. Gotrocks, who goes to meet the common folk, insulting everyone he meets, including Fred's wife and friends.

Detailed summary

Memorable quotes

Characters

Legend
Character debut Speaking debut Ep. debut No lines Mentioned

In order of appearance:

Character Actor
Narrator John Stephenson
Fred Flintstone Alan Reed
Wilma Flintstone Jean Vander Pyl
Barney Rubble Mel Blanc
Betty Rubble Bea Benaderet
J.L. Gotrocks Alan Reed
Parrot Mel Blanc
J.L. Gotrocks's wife
F.M. John Stephenson
G.W. Mel Blanc
Mr. Boulder Mel Blanc
Mrs. Slaghoople
Doorman Mel Blanc
Mabel
Ladies in office Bea Benaderet
Mr. Stonehead John Stephenson


Organizations

Locations

Objects

  • Phones

Vehicles

Production

Development

Filming

The cast was recorded on September 13, 1960.[1]

Music

The music was composed by Hoyt Curtin.

Release

Dates are in order of release:

  • United States: February 24, 1961 on ABC

Behind the scenes

  • The narrator mentions at the beginning how Bedrock is the county seat of Cobblestone County and 200 feet below sea level.
  • The quarry is called Rockhead Quarry Construction Co. in this episode.

Errors

Critical reception

In other languages

Language Name Meaning

Home availability

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