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:''This article is about the episode. For the character, see [[Rosie]].''
:''For the character herself, see [[Rosie]].''
{{Infobox episode
{{Infobox episode
|name= Rosey the Robot
|image= [[File:Spacely gets caked.png|300px]]
|image=
|caption=  
|caption=  
|prodno=
|prodno=  
|premiere= September 23, 1962
|channel= [[ABC]]
|run_time=
|premiere= [[September 23]], [[1962]]
|run_time=  
|cast= [[George O'Hanlon]]<br />[[Penny Singleton]]<br />[[Daws Butler]]<br />[[Janet Waldo]]<br />[[Jean Vander Pyl]]<br />[[Mel Blanc]]<br />[[Howard Morris]]<br />[[Don Messick]]
|music= [[Hoyt Curtin]]
|writers= [[Larry Markes]]
|writers= [[Larry Markes]]
|directors= [[William Hanna]] and [[Joseph Barbera]]
|directors= [[William Hanna]]
|previous= Rosey the Robot (episode)
|vodirectors= [[Joseph Barbera]]
|previous= Rosey the Robot
|next= A Date with Jet Screamer
|next= A Date with Jet Screamer
|title_card= [[File:TJ 101 title card.png|300px]]
|title_card= [[File:TJ 101 title card.png|300px]]
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'''"Rosey the Robot"''' is the first episode of ''[[The Jetsons (1962 TV series)|The Jetsons]]'' season one. It aired on September 23, 1962 on [[ABC]] at 7:30PM. It was written by [[Larry Markes]], 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]].
'''"Rosey the Robot"''' is the first episode of ''[[The Jetsons (TV series)|The Jetsons]]'' season one. It aired on [[September 23]], [[1962]] on [[ABC]]. It was written by [[Larry Markes]], and produced and directed by [[William Hanna]] and [[Joseph Barbera]], the creators of the series and the founders of [[Hanna-Barbera|Hanna-Barbera Productions]].


Jane insists that she needs a robot maid. They take in Rosie, who's attitude and expense, put George's job on the line.
Jane insists that she needs a robot maid. They take in Rosie, whose attitude and expense, put George's job on the line.


==Detailed summary==
==Detailed summary==
==Memorable quotes==
==Memorable quotes==
==Characters==
==Characters==
{{CastTop}}
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|style="background-color:#aaffaa"| Jean Vander Pyl
|style="background-color:#aaffaa"| Jean Vander Pyl
|-
|-
|style="background-color:#FDB56C" colspan="2"| Mr. Chips
|style="background-color:#FDB56C" colspan="2"| [[Mr. Chips]]
|-
|-
|style="background-color:#d2d2ff"| [[Blance]]
|style="background-color:#d2d2ff"| [[Blanche (Rosey the Robot)|Blanche]]
|style="background-color:#aaffaa"| Jean Vander Pyl
|style="background-color:#aaffaa"| Jean Vander Pyl
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==Locations==
==Locations==
* [[Earth]]
* [[Earth]]
** [[Orbit City]]
** [[United States]]
*** [[Skypad Apartments]]
*** [[Orbit City]]
**** Jetson residence
**** [[Skypad Apartments]]
*** [[Spacely Space Sprockets]]
***** [[Jetson residence]]
*** Mall
**** [[Spacely Space Sprockets]]
**** [[U-Rent a Maid]]
**** Mall
*** Space bus stop
***** [[U-Rent a Maid]]
** [[Acapulco]]
**** Space bus stop
** [[Hawaii]]
*** [[Hawaii]] (mentioned)
** [[Europe]]
** [[Mexico]] (indirectly mentioned)
*** [[Siberia]]
*** [[Acapulco]] (mentioned)
*** [[Great Britain]]
** Europe (mentioned)
*** [[France]]
*** [[Siberia]] (mentioned)
*** [[Great Britain]] (mentioned)
*** [[France]] (mentioned)
* [[Moon|The Moon]]
* [[Moon|The Moon]]


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* [[Fooder-Aca-Cycle]]
* [[Fooder-Aca-Cycle]]
* [[Visaphone]]s
* [[Visaphone]]s
* [[Pineapple upside-down cake]]
* Pineapple upside-down cake
* Public visaphone booth
* Public visaphone booth


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===Development===
===Development===
[[File:Jetsons premiere TV Guide ad.jpg|thumb|TV Guide's ad for the first episode.]]
[[File:Jetsons premiere TV Guide ad.jpg|thumb|TV Guide's ad for the first episode.]]
===Filming===
===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 [[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==
The music was composed and conducted by [[Hoyt Curtin]].
 
==Release==
Dates are in order of release:
 
* [[United States]]: September 23, 1962 at 7:30 pm on ABC
* [[United Kingdom]] and [[Ireland]]: [[July 3]], [[1963]] at 6:05 pm on [[ITV]]


==Behind the scenes==
==Behind the scenes==
* Rosie was at first spelled "Rosey" for this episode and "[[Rosey's Boyfriend]]", until it was changed for subsequent episodes such as "[[Rosie Come Home]]" and ''[[Jetsons: The Movie]]''.
* Rosie was at first spelled "Rosey" for this episode and "[[Rosey's Boyfriend]]", until it was changed for subsequent episodes such as "[[Rosie Come Home]]" and ''[[Jetsons: The Movie (film)|Jetsons: The Movie]]''.
* "Rosey's Boyfriend" is the only other appearance of Rosie in season one.
* "Rosey's Boyfriend" is the only other appearance of Rosie in season one.
* Judy is fifteen in this episode.
* Judy is fifteen in this episode.
* Jane is thirty-three in this episode.
* Jane is thirty-three in this episode.
* Elroy is six and a half in this episode.
* Elroy is six and a half in this episode.
* Janet Waldo, the voice of Judy, provides audio commentary for this episode on ''[[The Jetsons: The Complete First Season]]'' DVD, which was later included on ''[[The Jetsons: The Complete Original Series]]'' Blu-ray.
* Janet Waldo, the voice of Judy, provides audio commentary for this episode on the original first season DVD set and the Blu-ray transfer.


==Errors==
==Errors==
* When Jane says to Judy she couldn't go swimming after school, the former has long purple sleeves.
* When Jane says to Judy she can't go swimming after school, the former has long purple sleeves.


==Critical reception==
==Critical reception==
==In other languages==
==In other languages==
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! Meaning
! Meaning
|-
|-
|  
| '''Japanese'''
|  
| ロボットお手伝いさん
|  
| Robot Nanny
|}
|}


==Home availability==
==Home availability==
* [[Warner Home Video]] released this episode was onto DVD in the United States for the first time on May 11, 2004, as part of ''[[The Jetsons: The Complete First Season]]''. They released it on May 23, 2017, and then again in ''[[The Jetsons: The Complete Series]]'' on October 13, 2020.
* In the United States:
* The [[Warner Archive Collection]] released the episode onto Blu-ray Disc for the first time, as part of ''[[The Jetsons: The Compete Original Series]]'', on September 10, 2019.
** [[May 11]], [[2004]]: [[Warner Home Video]] releases ''[[The Jetsons: The Complete First Season]]'' on DVD.
** [[May 21]], [[2013]]: [[Warner Home Video]] releases ''[[Best of Warner Bros. 25 Cartoon Collection: Hanna-Barbera]]'' on DVD.
** [[March 14]], [[2017]]: Warner Home Video releases ''[[The Jetsons & WWE: Robo-WrestleMania (DVD)|The Jetsons & WWE: Robo-WrestleMania]]'' 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.
* In the United Kingdom and Ireland:
** [[August 24]], 2017: Warner Home Video releases ''The Jetsons & WWE: Robo-WrestleMania'' on DVD.
** [[June 3]], 2019: Warner Home Video releases ''Best of Warner Bros. 25 Cartoon Collection: Hanna-Barbera'' on DVD.


==References==
==References==
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[[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:The Jetsons (1962 TV series) episodes]]
[[Category:Hanna-Barbera]]
[[Category:Jetsons (franchise)]]
[[Category:Jetsons episodes]]
[[Category:The Jetsons episodes]]
[[Category:The Jetsons episodes]]

Latest revision as of 22:37, 6 April 2024

For the character herself, see Rosie.
Rosey the Robot
Spacely gets caked.png
Network ABC
Premiere date September 23, 1962
Starring George O'Hanlon
Penny Singleton
Daws Butler
Janet Waldo
Jean Vander Pyl
Mel Blanc
Howard Morris
Don Messick
Music composed by Hoyt Curtin
Writer(s) Larry Markes
Director(s) William Hanna
Voice director(s) Joseph Barbera
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"Rosey the Robot" is the first episode of The Jetsons season one. It aired on September 23, 1962 on ABC. It was written by Larry Markes, and produced and directed by William Hanna and Joseph Barbera, the creators of the series and the founders of Hanna-Barbera Productions.

Jane insists that she needs a robot maid. They take in Rosie, whose attitude and expense, put George's job on the line.

Detailed summary

Memorable quotes

Characters

Legend
Character debut Speaking debut Ep. debut No lines Mentioned

In order of appearance:

Character Actor
Jet Jackwash Howard Morris
Jane Jetson Penny Singleton
Judy Jetson Janet Waldo
George Jetson George O'Hanlon
Elroy Jetson Daws Butler
George's mother
Jane's mother Jean Vander Pyl
Secretary Jean Vander Pyl
Cosmo Spacely Mel Blanc
Mrs. Spacely Jean Vander Pyl
Sales clerk Don Messick
Agnes Jean Vander Pyl
Mr. Chips
Blanche Jean Vander Pyl
Rosie Jean Vander Pyl
Jimmy Mel Blanc


Organizations

Locations

Objects

Vehicles

  • Space cars

Production

Development

TV Guide's ad for the first episode.

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:

Behind the scenes

  • Rosie was at first spelled "Rosey" for this episode and "Rosey's Boyfriend", until it was changed for subsequent episodes such as "Rosie Come Home" and Jetsons: The Movie.
  • "Rosey's Boyfriend" is the only other appearance of Rosie in season one.
  • Judy is fifteen in this episode.
  • Jane is thirty-three in this episode.
  • Elroy is six and a half in this episode.
  • Janet Waldo, the voice of Judy, provides audio commentary for this episode on the original first season DVD set and the Blu-ray transfer.

Errors

  • When Jane says to Judy she can't go swimming after school, the former has long purple sleeves.

Critical reception

In other languages

Language Name Meaning
Japanese ロボットお手伝いさん Robot Nanny

Home availability

References

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