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{{Infobox episode
{{Infobox episode
|image= [[File:Boys in Man into Space rocket.png|300px]]
|image= [[File:Boys in Man into Space rocket.png|300px]]
|caption= [[Fred Flinstone|Fred]] & [[Barney Rubble|Barney]] sit in the Man into Space rocket.
|caption= [[Fred Flintstone|Fred]] & [[Barney Rubble|Barney]] sit in the Man into Space rocket.
|prodno= P-23
|prodno= P-23<ref name="Production">[[T.R. Adams|Adams, T.R.]] (November [[1994]]). ''[[The Flintstones: A Modern Stone Age Phenomenon]]'', page 151. [[Turner Publishing]]. Retrieved [[December 9]], [[2021]].</ref>
|premiere= [[March 3]], [[1961]]
|premiere= [[March 3]], [[1961]]
|run_time=  
|run_time=  
|cast= [[Alan Reed]]<br />[[Mel Blanc]]<br />[[Jean Vander Pyl]]<br />[[Bea Benaderet]]<br />[[John Stephenson]]<br />[[Jerry Mann]]
|music= [[Hoyt Curtin]]
|music= [[Hoyt Curtin]]
|writers= [[Warren Foster]]
|writers= [[Warren Foster]]
|directors= [[William Hanna]] and [[Joseph Barbera]]
|directors= [[William Hanna]]<br />[[Joseph Barbera]]
|previous= The Tycoon
|previous= The Tycoon (The Flintstones)
|next= The Long, Long Weekend
|next= The Long, Long Weekend
}}
}}
'''"The Astra' Nuts"''' is the twenty-third episode of ''[[The Flintstones (TV series)|The Flintstones]]'' season one. It aired on [[March 3]], [[1961]] 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]].
'''"The Astra' Nuts"''' is the twenty-third episode of ''[[The Flintstones (TV series)|The Flintstones]]'' season one. It aired on [[March 3]], [[1961]] 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]].


Wrong directions for Fred and Barney's insurance physical exam lead them into a physical exam for three years in the Army.
Wrong directions for Fred and Barney's physical exam lead them to three years in the Army.


==Detailed summary==
==Detailed summary==
==Memorable quotes==
==Memorable quotes==
'''Fred:''' We wouldn't be in the army if it wasn't for you two.<br>
'''Wilma:''' What? Do you mean to tell me I told you to join the army?<br>
'''Fred:''' You told me to go to 75 Main Street and take a physical and 75 Main Street is the Army Recruiting Office and they give physicals there!<br>
'''Wilma:''' Didn't you tell me 75?<br>
'''Betty:''' Maybe it was 57?<br>
'''Barney:''' All I know is it's Fred's fault.<br>
'''Fred:''' What do you mean my fault? It's Wilma's fault!<br>
'''Wilma:''' It's Betty's fault!<br>
'''Betty:''' It's your fault! (''Betty notices she's looking in a mirror'') Wait a minute! Let's do that over again and I'll start it this time.
==Characters==
==Characters==
{{CastTop}}
{{CastTop}}
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|style="background-color:#d2d2ff"| General
|style="background-color:#d2d2ff"| General
|style="background-color:#aaffaa"| [[John Stephenson]]
|style="background-color:#aaffaa"| John Stephenson
|-
|-
|style="background-color:#d2d2ff"| Drill sergeant
|style="background-color:#d2d2ff"| Drill sergeant
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==Locations==
==Locations==
* [[Bedrock]]
* [[Earth]]
** Flintstone residence
** [[United States]]
** Main Street
*** [[Bedrock]]
*** Army recruitment station
**** [[Flintstone residence]]
* [[Camp Millstone]]
**** Main Street
**** Army recruitment station
**** [[Camp Millstone]]


==Objects==
==Objects==
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==Production==
==Production==
===Development===
===Development===
===Filming===
The cast was recorded on [[September 27]], [[1960]].<ref name="Production" />
==Music==
The music was composed by [[Hoyt Curtin]].
==Release==
Dates are in order of release:
* United States: March 3, 1961 on ABC
* [[United Kingdom]] and [[Ireland]]: [[June 8]], [[1961]] at 7:00 pm on [[ITV]]
==Behind the scenes==
==Behind the scenes==
* In this episode, Fred works for Rockhead & Quarry Cave Construction Co. Inc. (also called Rockhead & Quarry Cave Construction Company).
* In this episode, Fred works for Rockhead & Quarry Cave Construction Co. Inc. (also called Rockhead & Quarry Cave Construction Company).
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==Errors==
==Errors==
* Camp Millstone should be Fort Millstone.
* Camp Millstone should be Fort Millstone.
* Camp Millstone must not be far away, if Wilma thinks they can just go down there at the drop of a hat.
* Camp Millstone must not be far away if Wilma thinks they can just go down there at the drop of a hat.


==Critical reception==
==Critical reception==
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==Home availability==
==Home availability==
*  
* In the United States:
** [[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 (DVD)|The Flintstones: The Complete Series]]'' (limited edition) on DVD.
** [[November 13]], [[2012]]: Warner Home Video releases ''The Flintstones: The Complete Series'' (standard 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.
** [[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.
* In [[Australia]]:
** [[March 2]], [[2005]]: Warner Home Video releases ''The Flintstones: The Complete First Season'' on DVD.
* In the United Kingdom and Ireland:
** [[November 7]], 2005: Warner Home Video releases ''The Flintstones: The Complete First Season'' on DVD.


==References==
==References==
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Latest revision as of 00:41, 9 January 2024

The Astra' Nuts
Boys in Man into Space rocket.png
Fred & Barney sit in the Man into Space rocket.
Production number P-23[1]
Premiere date March 3, 1961
Starring Alan Reed
Mel Blanc
Jean Vander Pyl
Bea Benaderet
John Stephenson
Jerry Mann
Music composed by Hoyt Curtin
Writer(s) Warren Foster
Director(s) William Hanna
Joseph Barbera
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"The Astra' Nuts" is the twenty-third episode of The Flintstones season one. It aired on March 3, 1961 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.

Wrong directions for Fred and Barney's physical exam lead them to three years in the Army.

Detailed summary

Memorable quotes

Fred: We wouldn't be in the army if it wasn't for you two.
Wilma: What? Do you mean to tell me I told you to join the army?
Fred: You told me to go to 75 Main Street and take a physical and 75 Main Street is the Army Recruiting Office and they give physicals there!
Wilma: Didn't you tell me 75?
Betty: Maybe it was 57?
Barney: All I know is it's Fred's fault.
Fred: What do you mean my fault? It's Wilma's fault!
Wilma: It's Betty's fault!
Betty: It's your fault! (Betty notices she's looking in a mirror) Wait a minute! Let's do that over again and I'll start it this time.

Characters

Legend
Character debut Speaking debut Ep. debut No lines Mentioned

In order of appearance:

Character Actor
Wilma Flintstone Jean Vander Pyl
Betty Rubble Bea Benaderet
Mr. Mortar Mel Blanc
Fred Flintstone Alan Reed
Charlie John Stephenson
Foreman Mel Blanc
Barney Rubble Mel Blanc
Doctor Mel Blanc
MP sergeant Mel Blanc
General John Stephenson
Drill sergeant Mel Blanc
Sergeant Jerry Mann
Professor Van Pebbleschmidt Alan Reed
Maestro Unavailable
News anchor John Stephenson


Organizations

  • Rockhead & Quarry Cave Construction Co. Inc.

Locations

Objects

  • TVs

Vehicles

Production

Development

Filming

The cast was recorded on September 27, 1960.[1]

Music

The music was composed by Hoyt Curtin.

Release

Dates are in order of release:

Behind the scenes

  • In this episode, Fred works for Rockhead & Quarry Cave Construction Co. Inc. (also called Rockhead & Quarry Cave Construction Company).
  • The sergeant who tricks Fred & Barney into the space program is a parody of Sgt. Bilko from The Phil Silvers Show.

Errors

  • Camp Millstone should be Fort Millstone.
  • Camp Millstone must not be far away if Wilma thinks they can just go down there at the drop of a hat.

Critical reception

In other languages

Language Name Meaning

Home availability

References

  1. ^ a b Adams, T.R. (November 1994). The Flintstones: A Modern Stone Age Phenomenon, page 151. Turner Publishing. Retrieved December 9, 2021.
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