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'''"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]].
'''"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, whose 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.
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==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]]: September 23, 1963 at 7:30pm on ABC
* [[United States]]: September 23, 1963 at 7:30 pm on ABC


==Behind the scenes==
==Behind the scenes==
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==Critical reception==
==Critical reception==
==In other languages==
==In other languages==
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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.
** October 13, 2020: Warner Home Video releases ''[[The Jetsons: The Complete Series]]'' (Hanna-Barbera Diamond Collection edition) on DVD.
** [[September 10]], [[2019]]: [[Warner Archive Collection]] releases ''[[The Jetsons: The Compete Original Series]]'' on Blu-ray Disc.
** 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 09:00, 1 October 2021

This article is about the episode. For the character, see Rosie.
Rosey the Robot
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Premiere date September 23, 1962
Music composed by Hoyt Curtin
Writer(s) Larry Markes
Director(s) William Hanna and 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.

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 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 couldn't go swimming after school, the former has long purple sleeves.

Critical reception

In other languages

Language Name Meaning

Home availability

References