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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 | |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]] | |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 [[ | '''"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 | 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"| | |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 | * 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 | |
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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
In order of appearance: | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
|
Organizations
- Rockhead & Quarry Cave Construction Co. Inc.
Locations
- Earth
- United States
- Bedrock
- Flintstone residence
- Main Street
- Army recruitment station
- Camp Millstone
- Bedrock
- United States
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:
- United States: March 3, 1961 on ABC
- United Kingdom and Ireland: June 8, 1961 at 7:00 pm on ITV
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
- 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 (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 on Blu-ray Disc.
- In Australia:
- In the United Kingdom and Ireland:
- November 7, 2005: Warner Home Video releases The Flintstones: The Complete First Season on DVD.
References
- ^ a b Adams, T.R. (November 1994). The Flintstones: A Modern Stone Age Phenomenon, page 151. Turner Publishing. Retrieved December 9, 2021.