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|premiere= January 6, [[ | |premiere= [[January 6]], [[1963]] | ||
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|music= [[Hoyt Curtin]] | |||
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'''"Millionaire Astro"''' is the sixteenth episode of ''[[The Jetsons (TV series)|The Jetsons]]'' season one. It aired on January 6, [[ | '''"Millionaire Astro"''' is the sixteenth episode of ''[[The Jetsons (TV series)|The Jetsons]]'' season one. It aired on [[January 6]], [[1963]] 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|Hanna-Barbera Productions]]. | ||
A rich man claims to be Astro's legal owner, forcing the Jetsons to go up against him in court for ownership. | A rich man claims to be Astro's legal owner, forcing the Jetsons to go up against him in court for ownership. | ||
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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 [[1980s]], and the original episodes were given title cards for consistency. Notably, they all include [[Orbitty]], who wasn't in the original series. | ||
==Music== | ==Music== | ||
The | The score was composed and conducted by [[Hoyt Curtin]]. | ||
==Release== | ==Release== | ||
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==Behind the scenes== | ==Behind the scenes== | ||
* This episode elaborates on how Elroy found Astro in "[[The Coming of Astro]]", which only showed Elroy arriving with Astro at the apartment. | * This episode elaborates on how Elroy found Astro in "[[The Coming of Astro]]", which only showed Elroy arriving with Astro at the apartment. | ||
* George's workday ends at | * George's workday ends at 3 pm (although Spacely is always calling him to do something that is clearly outside of 3 pm). | ||
* This is the first time in an episode ( | * This is the first time in an episode (outside of the closing credits) that George yells "Jane, stop this crazy thing" in reference to the automatic dog walker he gets trapped on. | ||
* Astro is described as being 5'9" and 115 pounds. | * Astro is described as being 5'9" and 115 pounds. | ||
* Astro's real name before | * Astro's real name before living with the Jetsons was apparently Tralfaz. | ||
* Perry Spacen is a reference to the TV character Perry Mason. | * Perry Spacen is a reference to the TV character Perry Mason. | ||
==Errors== | ==Errors== | ||
* It's unclear if Gottrocks was the real owner of Astro, because Astro didn't recognize him and didn't acknowledge that Tralfaz was his real name. It may be because Gottrocks possibly confused him with another dog, or that Astro | * It's unclear if Gottrocks was the real owner of Astro, because Astro didn't recognize him and didn't acknowledge that Tralfaz was his real name. It may be because Gottrocks possibly confused him with another dog, or that Astro acted ignorant because he didn't like the name. | ||
* Despite being called J.P., the front entrance of his estate says "G.P. Gottrockets." | * Despite being called J.P., the front entrance of his estate says "G.P. Gottrockets." | ||
== | ==Marketing and promotion== | ||
* In 1997, [[Landoll's]] published [[Millionare Astro (book)|an adaptation]], which was reproduced in 2001 by [[Golden Books]]. | * In [[1997]], [[Landoll's]] published [[Millionare Astro (book)|an adaptation]], which was reproduced in [[2001]] by [[Golden Books]]. | ||
==Critical reception== | ==Critical reception== | ||
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==Home availability== | ==Home availability== | ||
* In the United States: | * In the United States: | ||
** 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 Compete 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. | ||
==References== | ==References== | ||
Revision as of 18:57, 1 October 2021
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| Premiere date | January 6, 1963 |
| Music composed by | Hoyt Curtin |
| Writer(s) | Tony Benedict |
| Director(s) | William Hanna and Joseph Barbera |
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"Millionaire Astro" is the sixteenth episode of The Jetsons season one. It aired on January 6, 1963 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.
A rich man claims to be Astro's legal owner, forcing the Jetsons to go up against him in court for ownership.
Detailed summary
Memorable quotes
Characters
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Organizations
Locations
- Earth
- United States
- Orbit City
- Spacely Space Sprockets building
- Sky Pad Apartments
- Jetson residence
- J.P. Gottrockets's residence
- County courthouse
- Miami (mentioned)
- Honolulu (mentioned)
- Riviera (mentioned)
- United States
Objects
- Jury-Vac (voiced by Don Messick)
- Photo of Jetsons
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 1980s, and the original episodes were given title cards for consistency. Notably, they all include Orbitty, who wasn't in the original series.
Music
The score was composed and conducted by Hoyt Curtin.
Release
Dates are in order of release:
- United States: January 6, 1963 on ABC
Behind the scenes
- This episode elaborates on how Elroy found Astro in "The Coming of Astro", which only showed Elroy arriving with Astro at the apartment.
- George's workday ends at 3 pm (although Spacely is always calling him to do something that is clearly outside of 3 pm).
- This is the first time in an episode (outside of the closing credits) that George yells "Jane, stop this crazy thing" in reference to the automatic dog walker he gets trapped on.
- Astro is described as being 5'9" and 115 pounds.
- Astro's real name before living with the Jetsons was apparently Tralfaz.
- Perry Spacen is a reference to the TV character Perry Mason.
Errors
- It's unclear if Gottrocks was the real owner of Astro, because Astro didn't recognize him and didn't acknowledge that Tralfaz was his real name. It may be because Gottrocks possibly confused him with another dog, or that Astro acted ignorant because he didn't like the name.
- Despite being called J.P., the front entrance of his estate says "G.P. Gottrockets."
Marketing and promotion
- In 1997, Landoll's published an adaptation, which was reproduced in 2001 by Golden Books.
Critical reception
In other languages
| Language | Name | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
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 Compete 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.
