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'''"The Flying Suit"''' is the seventh episode of ''[[The Jetsons (1962 TV series)|The Jetsons]]'' season one. It aired on November 4, 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|Hanna-Barbera Productions]].
'''"The Flying Suit"''' is the seventh episode of ''[[The Jetsons (TV series)|The Jetsons]]'' season one. It aired on [[November 4]], [[1962]] on [[ABC]]. It was written by [[Tony Benedict]], and produced and directed by [[William Hanna]] and [[Joseph Barbera]], the creators of the series and the founders of [[Hanna-Barbera Productions]].


George thinks Elroy has made flying pills, so he takes it to Spacely to turn into a fortune and put Spacely's competitor, Cogswell, out of business for good.
George thinks Elroy has made flying pills, so he takes them to Spacely to turn into a fortune and put Spacely's competitor, Cogswell, out of business for good.


==Detailed summary==
==Detailed summary==
==Memorable quotes==
==Memorable quotes==
==Characters==
==Characters==
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|style="background-color:#d2d2ff"| [[Herbie]]
|style="background-color:#d2d2ff"| [[Herbie (The Flying Suit)|Herbie]]
|style="background-color:#aaffaa"| [[Mel Blanc]]
|style="background-color:#aaffaa"| [[Mel Blanc]]
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==Locations==
==Locations==
* [[Earth]]
* [[Earth]]
** [[Orbit City]]
** [[United States]]
*** [[Spacely Space Sprockets]]
**** [[Orbit City]]
*** Cogswell Cosmic Cogs
***** Spacely Space Sprockets building
*** [[30 Second Cleaners]]
***** Cogswell Cosmic Cogs building
*** [[Skypad Apartments]]
***** [[30 Second Cleaners]]
**** Jetson residence
***** [[Skypad Apartments]]
****** [[Jetson residence]]


==Objects==
==Objects==
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==Production==
==Production==
===Development===
===Development===
===Filming===
===Aftermath===
When ''The Jetsons'' originally aired, no title cards were present. They were only added when the series was revived in [[1985]], and the original episodes were given title cards for consistency when they were all packaged together for ''[[The Funtastic World of Hanna-Barbera (syndication block)|The Funtastic World of Hanna-Barbera]]''. Notably, they all include [[Orbitty]], who wasn't in the original series.
==Music==
The music was composed and conducted by [[Hoyt Curtin]].


===Aftermath===
==Release==
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.
Dates are in order of release:
 
* United States: November 4, 1962 on ABC
* [[United Kingdom]] and [[Ireland]]: [[August 14]], [[1963]] at 6:05 pm on [[ITV]]


==Behind the scenes==
==Behind the scenes==
* This is the first appearances of Mr. Cogswell and his employees Harlan and Moonstone.
* This episode reveals that George only works three days a week.
* This episode reveals that [[George Jetson|George]] only works three days a week.
* Cogswell Cosmic Cogs is also called Cogswell Cogs and Cogswell Company.
* Cogswell Cosmic Cogs is also called Cogswell Cogs and Cogswell Company.
* This is the first time a law enforcement officer is given a name.
* This is the first time a law enforcement officer is given a name.
* Oddly, this episode chooses Skypad Apartments to have its name above the building.
* Oddly, this episode chooses Sky Pad Apartments to have its name above the building, as well as the only time.


==Errors==
==Errors==
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==Critical reception==
==Critical reception==
==In other languages==
==In other languages==
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! Meaning
! Meaning
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| '''Japanese'''
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| エルロイ博士の発明
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| Dr. Elroy's Invention
|}
|}


==Home availability==
==Home availability==
*  
* In the United States:
** [[May 11]], [[2004]]: [[Warner Home Video]] releases ''[[The Jetsons: The Complete First Season]]'' on DVD.
** [[May 23]], [[2017]]: Warner Home Video releases ''The Jetsons: The Complete First Season'' (Hanna-Barbera Diamond Collection edition) on DVD.
** [[September 10]], [[2019]]: [[Warner Archive Collection]] releases ''[[The Jetsons: The Complete Original Series]]'' on Blu-ray Disc.
** [[October 13]], [[2020]]: Warner Home Video releases ''[[The Jetsons: The Complete Series]]'' (Hanna-Barbera Diamond Collection edition) on DVD.
** [[June 21]], [[2022]]: Warner Home Video releases ''The Jetsons: The Complete Series'' on DVD.


==References==
==References==
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Latest revision as of 22:45, 6 April 2024

The Flying Suit
Network ABC
Premiere date November 4, 1962
Starring George O'Hanlon
Penny Singleton
Daws Butler
Janet Waldo
Mel Blanc
Howard Morris
Jean Vander Pyl
Music composed by Hoyt Curtin
Writer(s) Tony Benedict
Director(s) William Hanna
Voice director(s) Joseph Barbera
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"The Flying Suit" is the seventh episode of The Jetsons season one. It aired on November 4, 1962 on ABC. It was written by Tony Benedict, and produced and directed by William Hanna and Joseph Barbera, the creators of the series and the founders of Hanna-Barbera Productions.

George thinks Elroy has made flying pills, so he takes them to Spacely to turn into a fortune and put Spacely's competitor, Cogswell, out of business for good.

Detailed summary

Memorable quotes

Characters

Legend
Character debut Speaking debut Ep. debut No lines Mentioned

In order of appearance:

Character Actor
George Jetson George O'Hanlon
Miss Galaxy Jean Vander Pyl
Cosmo Spacely Mel Blanc
Mr. Cogswell Daws Butler
Moonstone Daws Butler
Harlan Howard Morris
Jane Jetson Penny Singleton
George Jetson George O'Hanlon
Herbie Mel Blanc
Elroy Jetson Daws Butler
Judy Jetson Janet Waldo
Officer Ozone Mel Blanc
Homeless man Mel Blanc


Organizations

Locations

Objects

  • Cogswell's hover chair
  • X-1500
  • Flying pills

Vehicles

  • Flying cars

Production

Development

Filming

Aftermath

When The Jetsons originally aired, no title cards were present. They were only added when the series was revived in 1985, and the original episodes were given title cards for consistency when they were all packaged together for The Funtastic World of Hanna-Barbera. Notably, they all include Orbitty, who wasn't in the original series.

Music

The music was composed and conducted by Hoyt Curtin.

Release

Dates are in order of release:

Behind the scenes

  • This episode reveals that George only works three days a week.
  • Cogswell Cosmic Cogs is also called Cogswell Cogs and Cogswell Company.
  • This is the first time a law enforcement officer is given a name.
  • Oddly, this episode chooses Sky Pad Apartments to have its name above the building, as well as the only time.

Errors

Critical reception

In other languages

Language Name Meaning
Japanese エルロイ博士の発明 Dr. Elroy's Invention

Home availability

References

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