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|caption= [[Fred Flintstone|Fred]] & [[Barney Rubble|Barney]] drive with a crying [[Egbert Boulder|Egbert]]. | |caption= [[Fred Flintstone|Fred]] & [[Barney Rubble|Barney]] drive with a crying [[Egbert Boulder|Egbert]]. | ||
|prodno= P-4 | |prodno= P-4 | ||
|premiere= November 11, 1960 | |premiere= [[November 11]], [[1960]] | ||
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|music= [[Hoyt Curtin]] | |||
|writers= [[Warren Foster]] | |writers= [[Warren Foster]] | ||
|directors= [[William Hanna]] and [[Joseph Barbera]] | |directors= [[William Hanna]] and [[Joseph Barbera]] | ||
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'''"The Babysitters"''' is the seventh episode of ''[[The Flintstones (TV series)|The Flintstones]]'' season one. It aired on November 11, 1960 on [[ABC]]. It was written by [[Warren Foster]], and produced and directed by [[William Hanna]] and [[Joseph Barbera]], the creators of the | '''"The Babysitters"''' is the seventh episode of ''[[The Flintstones (TV series)|The Flintstones]]'' season one. It aired on [[November 11]], [[1960]] 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]]. | ||
Fred & Barney agree to babysit Egbert, forcing them to miss going to a boxing match. They try to watch it on TV, but troublesome Egbert makes that difficult. | Fred & Barney agree to babysit Egbert, forcing them to miss going to a boxing match. They try to watch it on TV, but troublesome Egbert makes that difficult. | ||
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**** [[Granite Building]] | **** [[Granite Building]] | ||
**** [[Flintstone residence]] | **** [[Flintstone residence]] | ||
**** Joe | **** Joe's residence | ||
**** Police station | **** Police station | ||
**** Boulder residence | **** Boulder residence | ||
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===Filming=== | ===Filming=== | ||
==Music== | ==Music== | ||
The | The score was composed by [[Hoyt Curtin]]. | ||
==Release== | ==Release== | ||
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* The wives were supposed to be playing a bridge tournament, with Wilma implying there would be more than the three of them, but in the end, it only turned out to be Wilma, Betty, and Edna. | * The wives were supposed to be playing a bridge tournament, with Wilma implying there would be more than the three of them, but in the end, it only turned out to be Wilma, Betty, and Edna. | ||
==Everlasting | ==Everlasting influence== | ||
[[Egbert Boulder|Egbert]] is mentioned in "[[The Engagement Ring]]" | * [[Egbert Boulder|Egbert]] is mentioned in "[[The Engagement Ring]]." | ||
==Critical reception== | ==Critical reception== | ||
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==Home availability== | ==Home availability== | ||
* In the United States: | * In the United States: | ||
** March 16, 2004: [[Warner Home Video]] releases ''[[The Flintstones: The Complete First Season]]'' on DVD. | ** [[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. | ** [[October 28]], [[2008]]: Warner Home Video releases ''[[The Flintstones: The Complete Series]]'' (limited edition) on DVD. | ||
** March 13, 2012: Warner Home Video releases ''[[4 Kids Favorites: The Flintstones Collection]]'' on DVD. | ** [[March 13]], [[2012]]: Warner Home Video releases ''[[4 Kids Favorites: The Flintstones Collection]]'' on DVD. | ||
** November 13, 2012: Warner Home Video releases ''The Flintstones: The Complete Series'' (standard edition) on DVD. | ** [[November 13]], 2012: Warner Home Video releases ''The Flintstones: The Complete Series'' (standard edition) on DVD. | ||
** May 6, 2014: Warner Home Video releases ''[[Fred Flintstone and Friends (DVD)|Fred Flintstone and Friends]]'' on DVD. | ** [[May 6]], [[2014]]: Warner Home Video releases ''[[Fred Flintstone and Friends (DVD)|Fred Flintstone and Friends]]'' on DVD. | ||
** May 23, 2017: Warner Home Video releases ''The Flintstones: The Complete First Season'' (Hanna-Barbera Diamond Collection 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. | ** [[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. | ** [[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. | ** [[October 27]], [[2020]]: Warner Home Video releases ''[[The Flintstones: The Complete Series (BD)|The Flintstones: The Complete Series]]'' on Blu-ray Disc. | ||
* In Australia: | * In Australia: | ||
** March 2, 2005: Warner Home Video releases ''The Flintstones: The Complete First Season'' on DVD. | ** [[March 2]], [[2005]]: Warner Home Video releases ''The Flintstones: The Complete First Season'' on DVD. | ||
* In the UK: | * In the UK: | ||
** November 7, 2005: Warner Home Video releases ''The Flintstones: The Complete First Season'' on DVD. | ** [[November 7]], 2005: Warner Home Video releases ''The Flintstones: The Complete First Season'' on DVD. | ||
** May 28, 2012: Warner Home Video releases ''Fred Flintstone and Friends'' on DVD. | ** [[May 28]], 2012: Warner Home Video releases ''Fred Flintstone and Friends'' on DVD. | ||
==References== | ==References== |
Revision as of 11:06, 27 September 2021
The Babysitters | |
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Fred & Barney drive with a crying Egbert. | |
Production number | P-4 |
Premiere date | November 11, 1960 |
Music composed by | Hoyt Curtin |
Writer(s) | Warren Foster |
Director(s) | William Hanna and Joseph Barbera |
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"The Babysitters" is the seventh episode of The Flintstones season one. It aired on November 11, 1960 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.
Fred & Barney agree to babysit Egbert, forcing them to miss going to a boxing match. They try to watch it on TV, but troublesome Egbert makes that difficult.
Detailed summary
Memorable quotes
Characters
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Locations
- Earth
- United States
- Bedrock
- Granite Building
- Flintstone residence
- Joe's residence
- Police station
- Boulder residence
- Fire station
- Bedrock
- United States
Objects
- Sandwiches
Vehicles
Production
Development
Filming
Music
The score was composed by Hoyt Curtin.
Release
Dates are in order of release:
- United States: November 11, 1960 on ABC
Behind the scenes
Errors
- The wives were supposed to be playing a bridge tournament, with Wilma implying there would be more than the three of them, but in the end, it only turned out to be Wilma, Betty, and Edna.
Everlasting influence
- Egbert is mentioned in "The Engagement Ring."
Critical reception
In other languages
Language | Name | Meaning |
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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.
- March 13, 2012: Warner Home Video releases 4 Kids Favorites: The Flintstones Collection on DVD.
- November 13, 2012: Warner Home Video releases The Flintstones: The Complete Series (standard edition) on DVD.
- May 6, 2014: Warner Home Video releases Fred Flintstone and Friends 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 UK:
- November 7, 2005: Warner Home Video releases The Flintstones: The Complete First Season on DVD.
- May 28, 2012: Warner Home Video releases Fred Flintstone and Friends on DVD.