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|caption= [[Barney Rubble|Barney]] repossess [[Fred Flintstone|Fred]]'s TV, who's momentarily helpful.
|caption= [[Barney Rubble|Barney]] repossess [[Fred Flintstone|Fred]]'s TV, who's momentarily helpful.
|prodno= P-6
|prodno= P-6
|premiere= October 21, 1960
|premiere= [[October 21]], [[1960]]
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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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'''"No Help Wanted"''' is the fourth episode of ''[[The Flintstones (TV series)|The Flintstones]]'' season one. It aired on October 21, 1960 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]].
'''"No Help Wanted"''' is the fourth episode of ''[[The Flintstones (TV series)|The Flintstones]]'' season one. It aired on [[October 21]], [[1960]] 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 gets Barney a job repossessing furniture, and to the dismay of both, his first assignment is to take Fred's TV.
Fred gets Barney a job repossessing furniture, and to the dismay of both, his first assignment is to take Fred's TV.
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==Organizations==
* [[Rocky Stone Inc.]]


==Locations==
==Locations==
* [[Earth]]
* [[Earth]]
*** [[Bedrock]]
*** [[United States]]
**** [[Flintstone residence]]
**** [[Bedrock]]
**** [[Rubble residence]]
***** [[Flintstone residence]]
**** [[Gravel Beach Golf Course]]
***** [[Rubble residence]]
**** [[Rocky Stone Inc.]]
***** [[Gravel Beach Golf Course]]
**** TV store
***** Rocky Stone Inc. building
**** Drugs store
***** TV store
**** Cafe
***** Drugs store
***** Cafe


==Objects==
==Objects==
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===Filming===
===Filming===
==Music==
==Music==
The music was composed by [[Hoyt Curtin]].
The score was composed by [[Hoyt Curtin]].


==Release==
==Release==
Dates are in order of release:
Dates are in order of release:


* [[United States]]: October 21, 1960 on ABC
* United States: October 21, 1960 on ABC


==Behind the scenes==
==Behind the scenes==
* This is Dino's first appearance, despite appearing in the "Rise and Shine" opening for the past three episodes.
* This is Dino's first real appearance, despite appearing in the "Rise and Shine" opening for the past three episodes.
* Fred's full name of Frederick is revealed in this episode.
* Fred's full name of Frederick is revealed in this episode.
* The Flintstones' address is 201 Cobblestone Lane in this episode, which will change throughout the franchise.
* The Flintstones' address is 201 Cobblestone Lane in this episode, which will change throughout the franchise.
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==Home availability==
==Home availability==
* In the United States:
* In the United States:
** 1987: [[Worldvision Home Video]] releases ''[[The Flintstones: The First Episodes]]: Collector's Edition'' on VHS.
** [[1987]]: [[Worldvision Home Video]] releases ''[[The Flintstones: The First Episodes]]: Collector's Edition'' on VHS.
** 1989: [[Hanna-Barbera Home Video]] releases ''The Flintstones: The First Episodes'' (Hanna-Barbera Super Stars edition) on VHS.
** [[1989]]: [[Hanna-Barbera Home Video]] releases ''The Flintstones: The First Episodes'' (Hanna-Barbera Super Stars edition) on VHS.
** 1991: Hanna-Barbera Home Video releases ''The Flintstones: The First Episodes'' (Flintstones: Anniversary Collection edition) on VHS.
** [[1991]]: Hanna-Barbera Home Video releases ''The Flintstones: The First Episodes'' (Flintstones: Anniversary Collection edition) on VHS.
** March 16, 2004: Warner Home Video releases ''[[The Flintstones: The Complete First Season]]'' on DVD.
** [[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]]'' (limited edition) on DVD.
** March 13, 2012: Warner Home Video releases ''[[4 Kids Favorites: The Flintstones Collection]]'' on DVD.
** [[March 13, [[2012]]: Warner Home Video releases ''[[4 Kids Favorites: The Flintstones Collection]]'' on DVD.
** November 13, 2012: Warner Home Video releases ''The Flintstones: The Complete Series'' (standard edition) on DVD.
** [[November 13]], 2012: Warner Home Video releases ''The Flintstones: The Complete Series'' (standard edition) on DVD.
** May 6, 2014: Warner Home Video releases ''[[Fred Flintstone and Friends (DVD)|Fred Flintstone and Friends]]'' on DVD.
** [[May 6]], [[2014]]: Warner Home Video releases ''[[Fred Flintstone and Friends (DVD)|Fred Flintstone and Friends]]'' 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.
* In the UK:
* In the UK:
** November 7, 2005: Warner Home Video releases ''The Flintstones: The Complete First Season'' on DVD.
** [[November 7]], 2005: Warner Home Video releases ''The Flintstones: The Complete First Season'' on DVD.
** May 28, 2012: Warner Home Video releases ''Fred Flintstone and Friends'' on DVD.
** [[May 28]], 2012: Warner Home Video releases ''Fred Flintstone and Friends'' on DVD.


==References==
==References==

Revision as of 10:53, 27 September 2021

No Help Wanted
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Barney repossess Fred's TV, who's momentarily helpful.
Production number P-6
Premiere date October 21, 1960
Music composed by Hoyt Curtin
Writer(s) Warren Foster
Director(s) William Hanna and Joseph Barbera
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"No Help Wanted" is the fourth episode of The Flintstones season one. It aired on October 21, 1960 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 gets Barney a job repossessing furniture, and to the dismay of both, his first assignment is to take Fred's TV.

Detailed summary

Memorable quotes

Characters

Legend
Character debut Speaking debut Ep. debut No lines Mentioned

In order of appearance:

Character Actor
Fred Flintstone Alan Reed
Dino Mel Blanc
Wilma Flintstone Jean Vander Pyl
Barney Rubble Mel Blanc
Betty Rubble Bea Benaderet
Edgar Boulder Frank Nelson
Rocky Stone Frank Nelson
Little boy Bea Benaderet
TV salesman Mel Blanc


Organizations

Locations

Objects

Vehicles

Production

Development

Filming

Music

The score was composed by Hoyt Curtin.

Release

Dates are in order of release:

  • United States: October 21, 1960 on ABC

Behind the scenes

  • This is Dino's first real appearance, despite appearing in the "Rise and Shine" opening for the past three episodes.
  • Fred's full name of Frederick is revealed in this episode.
  • The Flintstones' address is 201 Cobblestone Lane in this episode, which will change throughout the franchise.

Errors

Critical reception

In other languages

Language Name Meaning

Home availability

References

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