No Help Wanted

"No Help Wanted" is the fourth episode of The Flintstones season one. It aired on October 21, 1960 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 gets Barney a job repossessing furniture, and to the dismay of both, his first assignment is to take Fred's TV.

Characters

 * style="background-color:#clear"| Fred Flintstone
 * style="background-color:#clear"| Alan Reed
 * style="background-color:#d2d2ff"| Dino
 * style="background-color:#aaffaa"| Mel Blanc
 * style="background-color:#clear"| Wilma Flintstone
 * style="background-color:#clear"| Jean Vander Pyl
 * style="background-color:#clear"| Barney Rubble
 * style="background-color:#clear"| Mel Blanc
 * style="background-color:#clear"| Betty Rubble
 * style="background-color:#clear"| Bea Benaderet
 * style="background-color:#d2d2ff"| Edgar Boulder
 * style="background-color:#aaffaa"| Frank Nelson
 * style="background-color:#d2d2ff"| Rocky Stone
 * style="background-color:#aaffaa"| Frank Nelson
 * style="background-color:#d2d2ff"| Little boy
 * style="background-color:#aaffaa"| Bea Benaderet
 * style="background-color:#d2d2ff"| TV salesman
 * style="background-color:#aaffaa"| Mel Blanc
 * style="background-color:#d2d2ff"| Rocky Stone
 * style="background-color:#aaffaa"| Frank Nelson
 * style="background-color:#d2d2ff"| Little boy
 * style="background-color:#aaffaa"| Bea Benaderet
 * style="background-color:#d2d2ff"| TV salesman
 * style="background-color:#aaffaa"| Mel Blanc
 * style="background-color:#d2d2ff"| TV salesman
 * style="background-color:#aaffaa"| Mel Blanc
 * style="background-color:#aaffaa"| Mel Blanc

Organizations

 * Rocky Stone Inc.

Locations

 * Earth
 * United States
 * Bedrock
 * Flintstone residence
 * Rubble residence
 * Gravel Beach Golf Course
 * Rocky Stone Inc. building
 * TV store
 * Drugs store
 * Cafe

Filming
The cast was recorded on April 11, 1960.

Music
The music was composed by Hoyt Curtin.

Release
Dates are in order of release:


 * United States: October 21, 1960 on ABC

Behind the scenes

 * This is Dino's first real appearance, despite appearing in the "Rise and Shine" opening for the past three episodes.
 * Fred's full name of Frederick is revealed in this episode.
 * The Flintstones' address is 201 Cobblestone Lane in this episode, which will change throughout the franchise.

Home availability

 * In the United States:
 * 1987: Worldvision Home Video releases The Flintstones: The First Episodes: Collector's Edition on VHS.
 * 1989: Hanna-Barbera Home Video releases The Flintstones: The First Episodes (Hanna-Barbera Super Stars edition) on VHS.
 * 1991: Hanna-Barbera Home Video releases The Flintstones: The First Episodes (Flintstones: Anniversary Collection edition) on VHS.
 * March 16, 2004: Warner Home Video releases The Flintstones: The Complete First Season on DVD.
 * October 28, 2008: Warner Home Video releases The Flintstones: The Complete Series (limited edition) on DVD.
 * March 13, 2012: Warner Home Video releases 4 Kids Favorites: The Flintstones Collection on DVD.
 * November 13, 2012: Warner Home Video releases The Flintstones: The Complete Series (standard edition) on DVD.
 * May 6, 2014: Warner Home Video releases Fred Flintstone and Friends on DVD.
 * May 23, 2017: Warner Home Video releases The Flintstones: The Complete First Season (Hanna-Barbera Diamond Collection edition) on DVD.
 * December 12, 2017: Warner Home Video releases Hanna-Barbera Diamond Collection 4-Pack on DVD.
 * February 13, 2018: Warner Home Video releases The Flintstones: The Complete Series (Hanna-Barbera Diamond Collection edition) on DVD.
 * October 27, 2020: Warner Home Video releases The Flintstones: The Complete Series on Blu-ray Disc.
 * In Australia:
 * March 2, 2005: Warner Home Video releases The Flintstones: The Complete First Season on DVD.
 * In the United Kingdom and Ireland:
 * November 7, 2005: Warner Home Video releases The Flintstones: The Complete First Season on DVD.
 * May 28, 2012: Warner Home Video releases Fred Flintstone and Friends on DVD.