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'''Orbitty''' is an alien who befriended [[Elroy Jetson]] and lived in his home as his pet, becoming a prominent supporting character in the second season of ''[[The Jetsons (TV series)|Jetsons]]'' animated television series. His voice was originated by [[Frank Welker]]. | '''Orbitty''' is an alien who befriended [[Elroy Jetson]] and lived in his home as his pet, becoming a prominent supporting character in the second season of ''[[The Jetsons (TV series)|Jetsons]]'' animated television series. His voice was originated by [[Frank Welker (actor)|Frank Welker]]. | ||
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Revision as of 15:05, 20 March 2024
Orbitty | |
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Species | Unknown alien |
Gender | Male |
Affiliation | Elroy Jetson George Jetson Jane Jetson Judy Jetson Astro Rosie |
Occupation | Housepet |
Father | Not mentioned |
Mother | Not mentioned |
Marital status | Single |
First appearance | TJ: "Elroy Meets Orbitty" (1985) |
Played by | Frank Welker (1985) Diane Michelle (2004) |
Orbitty is an alien who befriended Elroy Jetson and lived in his home as his pet, becoming a prominent supporting character in the second season of Jetsons animated television series. His voice was originated by Frank Welker.
Character description
Appearances
TV series
Books
Biography
Orbitty in the Funny Books
Development
Writer Mark Young added Orbitty to the series at the request of Hanna-Barbera co-founder, Joseph Barbera when The Jetsons returned for its 1980s revival. According to John Kricfalusi, the character was made due to the success of E.T. the Extra Terrestrial in 1982, and was done so to make the show appealing to kids at the time.[1] He later noted in retrospect that both he and the staff hated Orbitty, and tried to talk Barbera out of it.[2]
Orbitty had a very large presence in a lot of episodes from the second season, but wasn't much favored in the third, as he only appeared in a sleeping cameo in "Too Many Georges."
Gallery
- Main article: Orbitty/Gallery
References
- ^ Animation Anecdotes #238 Cartoon Research (2015). Retrieved November 9, 2022.
- ^ Kricfalusi, John (November 22, 2008). L.O. 10: Acting: Jetsons 1984 - George Ghoul and Trends John K Stuff (2008). Retrieved November 9, 2022.