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|caption= [[Barney Rubble|Barney]] flying upside down above a confused [[Fred Flintstone|Fred]].
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|premiere= [[September 30]], [[1960]]
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'''"The Flintstone Flyer"''' is the first episode of ''[[The Flintstones (TV series)|The Flintstones]]'' season one. It aired on September 30, 1960 on [[ABC]]. It was written by [[Michael Maltese]], and produced and directed by [[William Hanna]] and [[Joseph Barbera]], the creators of the show and the co-founders of [[Hanna-Barbera|Hanna-Barbera Productions]].
'''"The Flintstone Flyer"''' is the first episode of ''[[The Flintstones (TV series)|The Flintstones]]'' season one. It aired on [[September 30]], [[1960]] on [[ABC]]. It was written by [[Michael Maltese]], and produced and directed by [[William Hanna]] and [[Joseph Barbera]], the creators of the show and the co-founders of [[Hanna-Barbera|Hanna-Barbera Productions]].


Fred uses Barney's new invention in a scheme for him and Barney to go bowling, instead of going to the opera with their wives.
Fred uses Barney's new invention in a scheme for him and Barney to go bowling, instead of going to the opera with their wives.
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===Filming===
===Filming===
==Music==
==Music==
The music was composed by [[Hoyt Curtin]].
The score was composed by [[Hoyt Curtin]].


==Release==
==Release==
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==Everlasting influence==
==Everlasting influence==
This episode has been adapted into [[Archie Comics]]' [[The Flintstones (Archie Comics)/Issue 7|''The Flintstones'' #7]].
* This episode has been adapted into [[Archie Comics]]' [[The Flintstones (Archie Comics)/Issue 7|''The Flintstones'' #7]].


==Critical reception==
==Critical reception==
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==Home availability==
==Home availability==
* In the United States:
* In the United States:
** 1987: [[Worldvision Home Video]] releases ''[[The Flintstones: The First Episodes]]: Collector's Edition'' on VHS.
** [[1987]]: [[Worldvision Home Video]] releases ''[[The Flintstones: The First Episodes]]: Collector's Edition'' on VHS.
** 1989: [[Hanna-Barbera Home Video]] releases ''The Flintstones: The First Episodes'' (Hanna-Barbera Super Stars edition) on VHS.
** [[1989]]: [[Hanna-Barbera Home Video]] releases ''The Flintstones: The First Episodes'' (Hanna-Barbera Super Stars edition) on VHS.
** 1991: Hanna-Barbera Home Video releases ''The Flintstones: The First Episodes'' (Flintstones: Anniversary Collection edition) on VHS.
** [[1991]]: Hanna-Barbera Home Video releases ''The Flintstones: The First Episodes'' (Flintstones: Anniversary Collection edition) on VHS.
** 1991: Hanna-Barbera Video releases ''[[The Flintstones: The Very First Episode (VHS)|The Flintstones: The Very First Episode]]'' on VHS.
** 1991: Hanna-Barbera Video releases ''[[The Flintstones: The Very First Episode (VHS)|The Flintstones: The Very First Episode]]'' on VHS.
** 1991: Hanna-Barbera Video releases ''[[The Flintstones: The Very First Episode/Jetson's Millions]]'' on VHS.
** 1991: Hanna-Barbera Video releases ''[[The Flintstones: The Very First Episode/Jetson's Millions]]'' on VHS.
** March 14, 2000: [[Warner Home Video]] releases ''[[The Flintstones: Stone-Age Adventures]]'' on VHS.
** [[March 14]], [[2000]]: [[Warner Home Video]] releases ''[[The Flintstones: Stone-Age Adventures]]'' on VHS.
** June 8, 2004: Warner Home Video releases ''[[The Flintstones: The Very First Episode (DVD)|The Flintstones: The Very First Episode]]'' on DVD. The cover is based on this episode.
** [[June 8]], [[2004]]: Warner Home Video releases ''[[The Flintstones: The Very First Episode (DVD)|The Flintstones: The Very First Episode]]'' on DVD. The cover is based on this episode.
** 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.
** April 26, 2005: Warner Home Video releases ''[[The Flintstones: The Flintstone Flyer/Hot Lips Hannigan]]'' on mini-DVD. The cover is based on this episode.
** [[April 26]], [[2005]]: Warner Home Video releases ''[[The Flintstones: The Flintstone Flyer/Hot Lips Hannigan]]'' on mini-DVD. The cover is based on this episode.
** 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 07:48, 27 September 2021

This article is about the episode. For the vehicle, see Flintstone Flyer.
The Flintstone Flyer
Flintstone Flyer upside down.png
Barney flying upside down above a confused Fred.
Production number P-2
Premiere date September 30, 1960
Writer(s) Michael Maltese
Director(s) William Hanna and Joseph Barbera
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"The Flintstone Flyer" is the first episode of The Flintstones season one. It aired on September 30, 1960 on ABC. It was written by Michael Maltese, and produced and directed by William Hanna and Joseph Barbera, the creators of the show and the co-founders of Hanna-Barbera Productions.

Fred uses Barney's new invention in a scheme for him and Barney to go bowling, instead of going to the opera with their wives.

Detailed summary

Memorable quotes

Characters

Legend
Character debut Speaking debut Ep. debut No lines Mentioned

In order of appearance:

Character Actor
Fred Flintstone Alan Reed
Wilma Flintstone Jean Vander Pyl
Paper boy Jean Vander Pyl
Barney Rubble Mel Blanc
Betty Rubble Bea Benaderet
Opera singer Unavailable


Locations

Objects

Vehicles

Production

Development

Filming

Music

The score was composed by Hoyt Curtin.

Release

Dates are in order of release:

  • United States: September 30, 1960 on ABC

Behind the scenes

Errors

Everlasting influence

Critical reception

In other languages

Language Name Meaning

Home availability

References

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