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{{Infobox episode | {{Infobox episode | ||
|image= [[File:Gravel Hotel's new staff.png|300px]] | |image= [[File:Gravel Hotel's new staff.png|300px]] | ||
|caption= | |caption= | ||
|prodno= P-24 | |prodno= P-24<ref name="Production">[[T.R. Adams|Adams, T.R.]] (November [[1994]]). ''[[The Flintstones: A Modern Stone Age Phenomenon]]'', page 151. [[Turner Publishing]]. Retrieved [[December 9]], [[2021]].</ref> | ||
|premiere= [[March 10]], [[1961]] | |premiere= [[March 10]], [[1961]] | ||
|run_time= | |run_time= | ||
|cast= [[Alan Reed]]<br />[[Mel Blanc]]<br />[[Jean Vander Pyl]]<br />[[Bea Benaderet]]<br />[[Willard Waterman]] | |||
|music= [[Hoyt Curtin]] | |music= [[Hoyt Curtin]] | ||
|writers= [[Warren Foster]] | |writers= [[Warren Foster]] | ||
|directors= [[William Hanna]] | |directors= [[William Hanna]]<br />[[Joseph Barbera]] | ||
|previous= The Astra 'Nuts | |previous= The Astra' Nuts | ||
|next= In the Dough | |next= In the Dough | ||
}} | }} | ||
'''"The Long, Long Weekend"''' is the twenty-fourth episode of ''[[The Flintstones (TV series)|The Flintstones]]'' season one. It aired on [[March 10]], [[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 [[ | '''"The Long, Long Weekend"''' is the twenty-fourth episode of ''[[The Flintstones (TV series)|The Flintstones]]'' season one. It aired on [[March 10]], [[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 thinks his old buddy, Gus Gravel, has invited him for a relaxing weekend at his hotel, but it's really a ploy to get him, his wife, and friends to work, as his old staff have quit. | Fred thinks his old buddy, Gus Gravel, has invited him for a relaxing weekend at his hotel, but it's really a ploy to get him, his wife, and friends to work, as his old staff have quit. | ||
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|style="background-color:#clear"| [[Alan Reed]] | |style="background-color:#clear"| [[Alan Reed]] | ||
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|style="background-color:#FDB56C" colspan="2"| [[Edna Flintstone]] | |style="background-color:#FDB56C" colspan="2"| [[Edna Flintstone|Fred's mother]] | ||
|- | |- | ||
|style="background-color:#d2d2ff"| [[Gus Gravel]] | |style="background-color:#d2d2ff"| [[Gus Gravel]] | ||
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===Development=== | ===Development=== | ||
===Filming=== | ===Filming=== | ||
The cast was recorded on [[October 24]], [[1960]].<ref name="Production" /> | |||
==Music== | ==Music== | ||
The | The music was composed by [[Hoyt Curtin]]. | ||
==Release== | ==Release== | ||
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* United States: March 10, 1961 on ABC | * United States: March 10, 1961 on ABC | ||
* [[United Kingdom]] and [[Ireland]]: [[June 15]], [[1961]] at 7:00 pm on [[ITV]] | |||
==Behind the scenes== | ==Behind the scenes== | ||
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==Everlasting influence== | ==Everlasting influence== | ||
* The episode title was referenced in the season six episode title "[[The Long, Long Long Weekend]]." | * The episode title was referenced in the season six episode title "[[The Long, Long, Long Weekend]]." | ||
==Critical reception== | ==Critical reception== | ||
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==Home availability== | ==Home availability== | ||
* In the United Kingdom and Ireland: | |||
** [[July 8]], [[1996]]: [[First Independent Films]] releases ''[[The Flintstones: Bumper Edition]]'' on VHS. | |||
** [[1997]]: First Independent Films releases ''[[Hurray for Hanna-Barbera]]'' on VHS. | |||
** [[November 7]], 2005: [[Warner Home Video]] releases ''[[The Flintstones: The Complete First Season]]'' on DVD. | |||
* In the United States: | * In the United States: | ||
** [[March 16]], [[2004]]: | ** [[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. | ** [[October 28]], [[2008]]: Warner Home Video releases ''[[The Flintstones: The Complete Series (DVD)|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. | ||
** [[May 23]], [[2017]]: Warner Home Video releases ''The Flintstones: The Complete First Season'' (Hanna-Barbera Diamond Collection edition) 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. | ** [[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. | ** [[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. | ** [[October 27]], [[2020]]: Warner Home Video releases ''[[The Flintstones: The Complete Series (BD)|The Flintstones: The Complete Series]]'' on Blu-ray Disc. | ||
* In Australia: | * In [[Australia]]: | ||
** [[March 2]], [[2005]]: Warner Home Video releases ''The Flintstones: The Complete First Season'' on DVD. | ** [[March 2]], [[2005]]: Warner Home Video releases ''The Flintstones: The Complete First Season'' on DVD. | ||
==References== | ==References== | ||
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[[Category:Directed by Joseph Barbera]] | [[Category:Directed by Joseph Barbera]] | ||
[[Category:Directed by William Hanna]] | [[Category:Directed by William Hanna]] | ||
[[Category:Episodes]] | [[Category:Episodes]] | ||
[[Category:Flintstones (franchise)]] | |||
[[Category:Flintstones episodes]] | [[Category:Flintstones episodes]] | ||
[[Category:Hanna-Barbera]] | [[Category:Hanna-Barbera]] | ||
[[Category:The Flintstones episodes]] | [[Category:The Flintstones episodes]] | ||
[[Category:Written by Warren Foster]] | [[Category:Written by Warren Foster]] |
Latest revision as of 00:40, 9 January 2024
The Long, Long Weekend | |
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Production number | P-24[1] |
Premiere date | March 10, 1961 |
Starring | Alan Reed Mel Blanc Jean Vander Pyl Bea Benaderet Willard Waterman |
Music composed by | Hoyt Curtin |
Writer(s) | Warren Foster |
Director(s) | William Hanna Joseph Barbera |
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"The Long, Long Weekend" is the twenty-fourth episode of The Flintstones season one. It aired on March 10, 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 thinks his old buddy, Gus Gravel, has invited him for a relaxing weekend at his hotel, but it's really a ploy to get him, his wife, and friends to work, as his old staff have quit.
Detailed summary
Memorable quotes
Characters
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Organizations
Locations
Objects
- Broom
Vehicles
Production
Development
Filming
The cast was recorded on October 24, 1960.[1]
Music
The music was composed by Hoyt Curtin.
Release
Dates are in order of release:
- United States: March 10, 1961 on ABC
- United Kingdom and Ireland: June 15, 1961 at 7:00 pm on ITV
Behind the scenes
- This episode introduces the Loyal Order of Water Buffaloes, which will eventually replace the Loyal Order of Dinosaurs as if it had always been the former.
- The Grand Poo-Bah is named after The Lord High Everything Else from The Mikado.
Errors
- The Grand Pooh-Bah mentions how Fred can be a member of the Loyal Order of the Water Buffaloes, when he's later retconned to be a member, anyway. Additionally, The Flintstone Kids retconned the Water Buffaloes as having always existed with the Junior Water Buffaloes.
Everlasting influence
- The episode title was referenced in the season six episode title "The Long, Long, Long Weekend."
Critical reception
In other languages
Language | Name | Meaning |
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Home availability
- In the United Kingdom and Ireland:
- July 8, 1996: First Independent Films releases The Flintstones: Bumper Edition on VHS.
- 1997: First Independent Films releases Hurray for Hanna-Barbera on VHS.
- November 7, 2005: Warner Home Video releases The Flintstones: The Complete First Season on DVD.
- In the United States:
- 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.
- November 13, 2012: Warner Home Video releases The Flintstones: The Complete Series (standard edition) 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:
References
- ^ a b Adams, T.R. (November 1994). The Flintstones: A Modern Stone Age Phenomenon, page 151. Turner Publishing. Retrieved December 9, 2021.