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'''"A Visit from Grandpa"''' is the eleventh episode of ''[[The Jetsons (TV series)|The Jetsons]]'' season one. It aired on [[December 2]], [[1962]] on [[ABC]]. It was written by [[Walter Black]] and produced and directed by [[William Hanna]] and [[Joseph Barbera]], the creators of the series and the founders of [[Hanna-Barbera|Hanna-Barbera Productions]].
'''"A Visit from Grandpa"''' is the eleventh episode of ''[[The Jetsons (TV series)|The Jetsons]]'' season one. It aired on [[December 2]], [[1962]] on [[ABC]]. It was written by [[Walter Black]] and produced and directed by [[William Hanna]] and [[Joseph Barbera]], the creators of the series and the founders of [[Hanna-Barbera Productions]].


George's energetic 110-year-old grandfather, Montague, comes for a visit.
George's energetic 110-year-old grandfather, Montague, comes for a visit.
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===Development===
===Development===
===Aftermath===
===Aftermath===
When ''The Jetsons'' originally aired, no title cards were present. They were only added when the series was revived in the [[1980s]], and the original episodes were given title cards for consistency. Notably, they all include [[Orbitty]], who wasn't in the original series.
When ''The Jetsons'' originally aired, no title cards were present. They were only added when the series was revived in the [[1985]], and the original episodes were given title cards for consistency when they were all packaged together for ''[[The Funtastic World of Hanna-Barbera (syndication block)|The Funtastic World of Hanna-Barbera]]''. Notably, they all include [[Orbitty]], who wasn't in the original series.


==Music==
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** [[October 13]], [[2020]]: Warner Home Video releases ''[[The Jetsons: The Complete Series]]'' (Hanna-Barbera Diamond Collection edition) on DVD.
** [[October 13]], [[2020]]: Warner Home Video releases ''[[The Jetsons: The Complete Series]]'' (Hanna-Barbera Diamond Collection edition) on DVD.
** [[June 21]], [[2022]]: Warner Home Video releases ''The Jetsons: The Complete Series'' on DVD.
** [[June 21]], [[2022]]: Warner Home Video releases ''The Jetsons: The Complete Series'' on DVD.
* In the United Kingdom:
* In the United Kingdom & [[Ireland]]:
** [[March 17]], [[1997]]: [[First Independent Films]] releases ''[[The Jetsons: Bumper Edition]]'' on VHS.
** [[March 17]], [[1997]]: [[First Independent Films]] releases ''[[The Jetsons: Bumper Edition]]'' on VHS.


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Revision as of 21:47, 15 October 2022

A Visit from Grandpa
Premiere date December 2, 1962
Starring George O'Hanlon
Penny Singleton
Daws Butler
Janet Waldo
Howard Morris
Writer(s) Walter Black
Director(s) William Hanna
Joseph Barbera
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"A Visit from Grandpa" is the eleventh episode of The Jetsons season one. It aired on December 2, 1962 on ABC. It was written by Walter Black and produced and directed by William Hanna and Joseph Barbera, the creators of the series and the founders of Hanna-Barbera Productions.

George's energetic 110-year-old grandfather, Montague, comes for a visit.

Detailed summary

Memorable quotes

Characters

Legend
Character debut Speaking debut Ep. debut No lines Mentioned

In order of appearance:

Character Actor
Montague Jetson Howard Morris
Officer Oranium Don Messick
Emily Scopes Jean Vander Pyl
George Jetson George O'Hanlon
Elroy Jetson Daws Butler
Jane Jetson Penny Singleton
Judy Jetson Janet Waldo
Astro Don Messick
Celeste Skylar Janet Waldo
Egbert Skylar N/A
Montague Jetson's wife


Locations

Objects

  • Cosmic Cola
  • Rocking chair
  • Moonscape hat
  • Cosmonautress hat
  • Venus off the Face hat
  • Nuclear Look hat
  • Montague's talking wristwatch

Vehicles

  • Flying cars

Production

Development

Aftermath

When The Jetsons originally aired, no title cards were present. They were only added when the series was revived in the 1985, and the original episodes were given title cards for consistency when they were all packaged together for The Funtastic World of Hanna-Barbera. Notably, they all include Orbitty, who wasn't in the original series.

Music

The music was composed and conducted by Hoyt Curtin.

Release

Dates are in order of release:

  • United States: December 2, 1962 on ABC

Behind the scenes

Errors

  • When Jane asks Montague why he didn't tell them everything, to begin with, it comes out of Judy's mouth.

Critical reception

In other languages

Language Name Meaning
Japanese パパのおじいちゃん Dad's Grandpa

Home availability

References