The Astra' Nuts

"The Astra' Nuts" is the twenty-third episode of The Flintstones season one. It aired on March 3, 1961 on ABC. It was written by Warren Foster, Michael Maltese, and Arthur Phillips, and produced and directed by William Hanna and Joe Barbera, the creators of the show and the co-founders of Hanna-Barbera Productions.

Wrong directions for Fred and Barney's insurance physical exam lead them into a physical exam for three years in the Army.

Characters
In order of appearance:


 * Wilma Flintstone (Jean Vander Pyl)
 * Betty Rubble (Bea Benaderet)
 * Mr. Mortar
 * Fred Flintstone (Alan Reed)
 * Charlie
 * Foreman (Mel Blanc)
 * Barney Rubble (Mel Blanc)
 * Doctor (Mel Blanc)
 * MP sergeant
 * General (John Stephenson)
 * Drill sergeant (Mel Blanc)
 * Sergeant (Jerry Man)
 * Professor Van Pebbleschmidt (Alan Reed)
 * Maestro
 * News anchor (John Stephenson)

Locations

 * Bedrock
 * Flintstone house
 * Main Street
 * Army recruitment station
 * Camp Millstone

Objects

 * TVs

Vehicles

 * Rubblemobile

Behind the scenes

 * In this episode, Fred works for Rockhead & Quarry Cave Construction Co. Inc. (also called Rockhead & Quarry Cave Construction Company).
 * The sergeant who tricks Fred & Barney into the space program is a parody of Sgt. Bilko from The Phil Silvers Show.

Errors

 * Camp Millstone should be Fort Millstone.
 * Camp Millstone must not be far away, if Wilma thinks they can just go down there at the drop of a hat.