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{{Infobox episode | {{Infobox episode | ||
|image= | |image= [[File:.png|300px]] | ||
|caption= | |caption= | ||
|prodno= | |prodno= | ||
|channel= [[ABC]] | |||
|premiere= [[December 9]], [[1962]] | |premiere= [[December 9]], [[1962]] | ||
|run_time= | |run_time= | ||
|cast= [[George O'Hanlon]]<br />[[Penny Singleton]]<br />[[Daws Butler]]<br />[[Don Messick]]<br />[[Mel Blanc]]<br />[[Howard Morris]]<br />[[Jean Vander Pyl]] | |||
|music= [[Hoyt Curtin]] | |music= [[Hoyt Curtin]] | ||
|writers= [[Tony Benedict]] | |writers= [[Tony Benedict]] | ||
|directors= [[William Hanna]] | |directors= [[William Hanna]] | ||
|vodirectors= [[Joseph Barbera]] | |||
|previous= A Visit from Grandpa | |previous= A Visit from Grandpa | ||
|next= | |next= Elroy's Pal | ||
|title_card= [[File:TJ 112 title card.png|300px]] | |title_card= [[File:TJ 112 title card.png|300px]] | ||
}} | }} | ||
'''"Astro's Top Secret"''' is the twelfth episode of ''[[The Jetsons (TV series)|The Jetsons]]'' season one. It aired on [[December 9]], [[1962]] on [[ABC]]. It was written by [[Tony Benedict]] and produced and directed by [[William Hanna]] and [[Joseph Barbera]], the creators of the series and the founders of [[ | '''"Astro's Top Secret"''' is the twelfth episode of ''[[The Jetsons (TV series)|The Jetsons]]'' season one. It aired on [[December 9]], [[1962]] on [[ABC]]. It was written by [[Tony Benedict]] and produced and directed by [[William Hanna]] and [[Joseph Barbera]], the creators of the series and the founders of [[Hanna-Barbera Productions]]. | ||
After Astro swallows Elroy's flying toy car, Mr. Cogswell gets him dognapped to figure out the secret, as he thinks Spacely will try to put him out of business. | After Astro swallows Elroy's flying toy car, Mr. Cogswell gets him dognapped to figure out the secret, as he thinks Spacely will try to put him out of business. | ||
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** [[United States]] | ** [[United States]] | ||
*** [[Orbit City]] | *** [[Orbit City]] | ||
**** [[ | **** [[Skypad Apartments]] | ||
***** Jetson residence | ***** [[Jetson residence]] | ||
*** [[Moonside Country Club]] | *** [[Moonside Country Club]] | ||
*** Cogswell Cogs building | *** Cogswell Cogs building | ||
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==Production== | ==Production== | ||
===Development=== | ===Development=== | ||
===Filming=== | |||
===Aftermath=== | ===Aftermath=== | ||
When ''The Jetsons'' originally aired, no title cards were present. They were only added when the series was revived in | When ''The Jetsons'' originally aired, no title cards were present. They were only added when the series was revived in [[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== | ==Music== | ||
The | The music was composed and conducted by [[Hoyt Curtin]]. | ||
==Release== | ==Release== | ||
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* United States: December 9, 1962 on ABC | * United States: December 9, 1962 on ABC | ||
* [[United Kingdom]] and [[Ireland]]: [[September 18]], [[1963]] at 6:05 pm on [[ITV]] | |||
==Behind the scenes== | ==Behind the scenes== | ||
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! Meaning | ! Meaning | ||
|- | |- | ||
| | | '''Japanese''' | ||
| | | 秘密兵器アストロ | ||
| | | Secret Weapon Astro | ||
|} | |} | ||
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** [[May 11]], [[2004]]: [[Warner Home Video]] releases ''[[The Jetsons: The Complete First Season]]'' on DVD. | ** [[May 11]], [[2004]]: [[Warner Home Video]] releases ''[[The Jetsons: The Complete First Season]]'' on DVD. | ||
** [[May 23]], [[2017]]: Warner Home Video releases ''The Jetsons: The Complete First Season'' (Hanna-Barbera Diamond Collection edition) on DVD. | ** [[May 23]], [[2017]]: Warner Home Video releases ''The Jetsons: The Complete First Season'' (Hanna-Barbera Diamond Collection edition) on DVD. | ||
** [[September 10]], [[2019]]: [[Warner Archive Collection]] releases ''[[The Jetsons: The | ** [[September 10]], [[2019]]: [[Warner Archive Collection]] releases ''[[The Jetsons: The Complete Original Series]]'' on Blu-ray Disc. | ||
** [[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. | |||
==References== | ==References== | ||
<references/> | <references/> | ||
[[Category:1962]] | |||
[[Category:ABC]] | |||
[[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:Hanna-Barbera]] | [[Category:Hanna-Barbera]] | ||
[[Category:Jetsons (franchise)]] | |||
[[Category:Jetsons]] | [[Category:Jetsons episodes]] | ||
[[Category:The Jetsons episodes]] | [[Category:The Jetsons episodes]] | ||
[[Category:Written by Tony Benedict]] | [[Category:Written by Tony Benedict]] |
Latest revision as of 23:00, 6 April 2024
Astro's Top Secret | |
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Network | ABC |
Premiere date | December 9, 1962 |
Starring | George O'Hanlon Penny Singleton Daws Butler Don Messick Mel Blanc Howard Morris Jean Vander Pyl |
Music composed by | Hoyt Curtin |
Writer(s) | Tony Benedict |
Director(s) | William Hanna |
Voice director(s) | Joseph Barbera |
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"Astro's Top Secret" is the twelfth episode of The Jetsons season one. It aired on December 9, 1962 on ABC. It was written by Tony Benedict and produced and directed by William Hanna and Joseph Barbera, the creators of the series and the founders of Hanna-Barbera Productions.
After Astro swallows Elroy's flying toy car, Mr. Cogswell gets him dognapped to figure out the secret, as he thinks Spacely will try to put him out of business.
Detailed summary
Memorable quotes
Characters
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Organizations
Locations
- Earth
- United States
- Orbit City
- Moonside Country Club
- Cogswell Cogs building
- Spacely Space Sprockets building
- United States
Objects
- Oral computer
Vehicles
- Flying cars
Production
Development
Filming
Aftermath
When The Jetsons originally aired, no title cards were present. They were only added when the series was revived in 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 9, 1962 on ABC
- United Kingdom and Ireland: September 18, 1963 at 6:05 pm on ITV
Behind the scenes
- Judy is absent.
Errors
Critical reception
In other languages
Language | Name | Meaning |
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Japanese | 秘密兵器アストロ | Secret Weapon Astro |
Home availability
- In the United States:
- May 11, 2004: Warner Home Video releases The Jetsons: The Complete First Season on DVD.
- May 23, 2017: Warner Home Video releases The Jetsons: The Complete First Season (Hanna-Barbera Diamond Collection edition) on DVD.
- September 10, 2019: Warner Archive Collection releases The Jetsons: The Complete Original Series on Blu-ray Disc.
- 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.