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When ''The Jetsons'' originally aired no title cards were present. | 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. | ||
==Behind the scenes== | ==Behind the scenes== |
Revision as of 14:59, 19 May 2020
"The Coming of Astro" is the fifth episode of The Jetsons season one. It aired on October 21, 1962 on ABC. It was written by Tony Benedict, and produced and directed by William Hanna and Joseph Barbera, the creators of the show and the co-founders of Hanna-Barbera Productions.
A mix up causes George and Jane to get into the identical flying car of bank robber, Knuckles Nuclear.
Detailed summary
Memorable quotes
Characters
In order of appearance:
Mentioned and non-speaking characters are in italics
- Jane Jetson (Penny Singleton)
- Pierre (Daws Butler)
- Judy Jetson (Janet Waldo)
- Elroy Jetson (Daws Butler)
- Astro (Don Messick)
- George Jetson (George O'Hanlon)
- Jane's mother
- Pet shop employee (Don Messick)
- 'Lectronimo
- Cat burglar (Don Messick)
- Police officer
Organizations
Locations
- Earth
- Orbit City
- Galaxie Beauty Salon
- Skypad Apartments
- Jetsons' apartment
- Spacely Space Sprockets
- Pet shop
- Orbit City
- The Moon
Objects
- Televiewer
Vehicles
- Space cars
Production
Development
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.
Behind the scenes
- This is one of the rare occasions where George is at work, without Mr. Spacely appearing.
- How Elroy meet Astro is revealed in "Millionaire Astro".
- On The Jetsons: The Complete First Season, this is the fourth episode.
Errors
- The televiewer may or may not be the visaphone.
Critical reception
In other languages
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