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[[File:Dino scares Wilma and Betty.png|thumb|300px|A [[Dino|wild Snorkasaurus]] frightens [[Wilma Flintstone|Wilma]] & [[Betty Rubble|Betty]].]]
[[File:Dino scares Wilma and Betty.png|thumb|300px|A [[Dino|wild Snorkasaurus]] frightens [[Wilma Flintstone|Wilma]] & [[Betty Rubble|Betty]].]]
'''"The Snorkasaurus Hunter"''' is the eighteenth episode of ''[[The Flintstones (TV series)|The Flintstones]]'' season one. It aired on January 27, 1961 on [[ABC]]. It was written by [[Warren Foster]], [[Michael Maltese]], and [[Arthur Phillips]], and produced and directed by [[William Hanna]] and [[Joe Barbera]], the creators of the show and the co-founders of [[Hanna-Barbera|Hanna-Barbera Productions]].
'''"The Snorkasaurus Hunter"''' is the eighteenth episode of ''[[The Flintstones (TV series)|The Flintstones]]'' season one. It aired on January 27, 1961 on [[ABC]]. It was written by [[Warren Foster]], [[Michael Maltese]], and [[Arthur Phillips]], 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]].


While vacationing in the mountains, Fred & Barney spot and try to capture a wild Snorkasaurus, who's anything but stupid.
While vacationing in the mountains, Fred & Barney spot and try to capture a wild Snorkasaurus, who's anything but stupid.
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* [[Flintmobile]]
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==Development==
==Production==
===Development===
Despite already appearing for two episodes as a regular dog, Dino is suddenly given an "origin", one which doesn't even fit. He now has a full range of vocabulary and talks in the same mannerisms as comedian and actor Phil Silvers. In his next appearance, he reverts back to his previous self and the Phil Silvers Dino is never referred back to.
Despite already appearing for two episodes as a regular dog, Dino is suddenly given an "origin", one which doesn't even fit. He now has a full range of vocabulary and talks in the same mannerisms as comedian and actor Phil Silvers. In his next appearance, he reverts back to his previous self and the Phil Silvers Dino is never referred back to.



Revision as of 14:19, 19 May 2020

"The Snorkasaurus Hunter" is the eighteenth episode of The Flintstones season one. It aired on January 27, 1961 on ABC. It was written by Warren Foster, Michael Maltese, and Arthur Phillips, and produced and directed by William Hanna and Joseph Barbera, the creators of the show and the co-founders of Hanna-Barbera Productions.

While vacationing in the mountains, Fred & Barney spot and try to capture a wild Snorkasaurus, who's anything but stupid.

Detailed summary

Memorable quotes

Characters

In order of appearance:

Non-speaking characters are in italics

Locations

  • Bedrock
    • Rockhead & Quarry Cave Construction Co.
    • Supermarket
    • Flintstone house
    • Rubble house

Objects

  • Shopping trolley

Vehicles

Production

Development

Despite already appearing for two episodes as a regular dog, Dino is suddenly given an "origin", one which doesn't even fit. He now has a full range of vocabulary and talks in the same mannerisms as comedian and actor Phil Silvers. In his next appearance, he reverts back to his previous self and the Phil Silvers Dino is never referred back to.

Behind the scenes

  • In this episode, the company Fred works for is identified as Rockhead & Quarry Cave Construction Co.
  • Mrs. Stonehead and Junior are not that different from Mrs. Roxy and Junior in "The Engagement Ring".

Errors

Critical reception

In other languages

Language Name Meaning

Home availability

References