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|caption= The so-called Indians dance around a tied-up [[Fred Flintstone|Fred]] & [[Barney Rubble|Barney]].
|caption= The so-called Indians dance around a tied-up [[Fred Flintstone|Fred]] & [[Barney Rubble|Barney]].
|prodno= P-29
|prodno= P-29
|premiere= September 22, 1961
|premiere= [[September 22]], [[1961]]
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|music= [[Hoyt Curtin]]
|writers= [[Warren Foster]]
|writers= [[Warren Foster]]
|directors= [[William Hanna]] and [[Joseph Barbera]]
|directors= [[William Hanna]] and [[Joseph Barbera]]
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'''"Droop-Along Flintstone"''' is the second episode of ''[[The Flintstones (TV series)|The Flintstones]]'' season two, and the thirtieth overall. It aired on September 22, 1961 on [[ABC]]. It was written by [[Warren Foster]], and produced and directed by [[William Hanna]] and [[Joseph Barbera]], the creators of the show and the co-founders of [[Hanna-Barbera|Hanna-Barbera Productions]].
'''"Droop-Along Flintstone"''' is the second episode of ''[[The Flintstones (TV series)|The Flintstones]]'' season two, and the thirtieth overall. It aired on [[September 22]], [[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|Hanna-Barbera Productions]].


Fred takes Wilma and the gang to Cousin Tumbleweed's ranch. While there, Fred and Barney unknowingly take part in a western TV show they think is real.
Fred takes Wilma and the gang to Cousin Tumbleweed's ranch. While there, Fred and Barney unknowingly take part in a western TV show they think is real.
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==Locations==
==Locations==
* [[Bedrock]]
* [[Earth]]
** Flintstone residence
** [[United States]]
** [[Rockadero]]
*** [[Bedrock]]
* [[Grand Canyon]]
**** [[Flintstone residence]]
**** [[Rockadero]]
*** [[Arizona]]
**** [[Grand Canyon]]
* [[Nice-Clean Gas Station]]
* [[Nice-Clean Gas Station]]
* [[Tumbleweed Ranch]]
* [[Tumbleweed Ranch]]
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===Filming===
===Filming===
[[Mel Blanc]] was hospitalized after a terrible car accident while driving on Sunset Boulevard, which necessitated [[Daws Butler]] to substitute for Blanc while he recuperated.
[[Mel Blanc]] was hospitalized after a terrible car accident while driving on Sunset Boulevard, which necessitated [[Daws Butler]] to substitute for Blanc while he recuperated.
==Music==
The score was composed by [[Hoyt Curtin]].
==Release==
Dates are in order of release:
* United States: September 22, 1961 on ABC


==Behind the scenes==
==Behind the scenes==
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==Home availability==
==Home availability==
*  
* In the United States:
** [[December 7]], [[2004]]: [[Warner Home Video]] releases ''[[The Flintstones: The Complete Second Season]]'' on DVD.
** [[October 28]], [[2008]]: Warner Home Video releases ''[[The Flintstones: The Complete Series]]'' (limited edition) on DVD.
** [[November 13]], [[2012]]: Warner Home Video releases ''The Flintstones: The Complete Series'' (standard edition) on DVD.
** [[October 3]], [[2017]]: Warner Home Video releases ''The Flintstones: The Complete Second Season'' (Hanna-Barbera Diamond Collection edition) 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 (BD)|The Flintstones: The Complete Series]]'' on Blu-ray Disc.
* In the United Kingdom:
** [[June 4]], [[2007]]: Warner Home Video releases ''The Flintstones: The Complete Second Season'' on DVD.


==References==
==References==
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[[Category:Episodes]]
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[[Category:Flintstones episodes]]
[[Category:Hanna-Barbera]]
[[Category:The Flintstones episodes]]
[[Category:The Flintstones episodes]]
[[Category:Written by Warren Foster]]

Revision as of 07:46, 28 September 2021

Droop-Along Flintstone
Indians dance around Fred and Barney.png
The so-called Indians dance around a tied-up Fred & Barney.
Production number P-29
Premiere date September 22, 1961
Music composed by Hoyt Curtin
Writer(s) Warren Foster
Director(s) William Hanna and Joseph Barbera
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"Droop-Along Flintstone" is the second episode of The Flintstones season two, and the thirtieth overall. It aired on September 22, 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 Wilma and the gang to Cousin Tumbleweed's ranch. While there, Fred and Barney unknowingly take part in a western TV show they think is real.

Detailed summary

Memorable quotes

Characters

Legend
Character debut Speaking debut Ep. debut No lines Mentioned

In order of appearance:

Character Actor
Tumbleweed Hal Smith
Marylou Jim Bea Benaderet
Fred Flintstone Alan Reed
Pokey John Stephenson
Wilma Flintstone Jean Vander Pyl
Barney Rubble Daws Butler
Betty Rubble Bea Benaderet
Emil John Stephenson
Manager Hal Smith
Gas station attendant #1 Unavailable
Ethel Unavailable
Gas station attendant #2 Unavailable
Director Daws Butler
Chuck John Stephenson
Pebble Unavailable
Chester Hal Smith
Indian John Stephenson


Locations

Objects

Vehicles

Production

Development

Filming

Mel Blanc was hospitalized after a terrible car accident while driving on Sunset Boulevard, which necessitated Daws Butler to substitute for Blanc while he recuperated.

Music

The score was composed by Hoyt Curtin.

Release

Dates are in order of release:

  • United States: September 22, 1961 on ABC

Behind the scenes

Errors

  • Fred is getting gas for his car, despite the fact cars are supposed to be pushed by the driver (and even the passengers') feet.

Critical reception

In other languages

Language Name Meaning

Home availability

References