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|image= [[File:Dino scares Wilma and Betty.png|300px]] | |image= [[File:Dino scares Wilma and Betty.png|300px]] | ||
|caption= A [[Dino|wild Snorkasaurus]] frightens [[Wilma Flintstone|Wilma]] & [[Betty Rubble|Betty]]. | |caption= A [[Dino|wild Snorkasaurus]] frightens [[Wilma Flintstone|Wilma]] & [[Betty Rubble|Betty]]. | ||
|prodno= P-11 | |prodno= P-11<ref name="Production">[[T.R. Adams|Adams, T.R.]] (November [[1994]]). ''[[The Flintstones: A Modern Stone Age Phenomemon]]'', page 148. [[Turner Publishing]]. Retrieved [[December 9]], [[2021]].</ref> | ||
|premiere= [[January 27]], [[1961]] | |premiere= [[January 27]], [[1961]] | ||
|run_time= | |run_time= | ||
|cast= [[Alan Reed]]<br />[[Mel Blanc]]<br />[[Jean Vander Pyl]]<br />[[Bea Benaderet]]<br />[[Jerry Mann]] | |||
|music= [[Hoyt Curtin]] | |||
|writers= [[Warren Foster]]<br />[[Michael Maltese]] | |writers= [[Warren Foster]]<br />[[Michael Maltese]] | ||
|directors= [[William Hanna]] | |directors= [[William Hanna]]<br />[[Joseph Barbera]] | ||
|previous= The Big Bank Robbery | |previous= The Big Bank Robbery | ||
|next= The Hot Piano | |next= The Hot Piano | ||
}} | }} | ||
'''"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]] and [[Michael Maltese]], and produced and directed by [[William Hanna]] and [[Joseph Barbera]], the creators of the series and the founders of [[ | '''"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]] and [[Michael Maltese]], and produced and directed by [[William Hanna]] and [[Joseph Barbera]], the creators of the series and the founders of [[Hanna-Barbera Productions]]. | ||
While vacationing in the mountains, Fred & Barney spot and try to | While vacationing in the mountains, Fred & Barney spot and try to capture a wild Snorkasaurus, who's anything but stupid. | ||
==Detailed summary== | ==Detailed summary== | ||
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|style="background-color:#clear"| | |style="background-color:#clear"| [[Dino|Snorkasaurus]] | ||
|style="background-color:#clear"| Jerry Mann | |style="background-color:#clear"| Jerry Mann | ||
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==Production== | ==Production== | ||
===Development=== | ===Development=== | ||
Despite already appearing for two episodes as a regular | Despite already appearing for two episodes as a regular pet, Dino is given a formal introduction of sorts in this episode, albiet one which didn't fit with his characterization. He is depicted as having a full range of vocabulary and talks in the same mannerisms as comedian and actor, [[Phil Silvers]]. From his next appearance onward, he reverts back to being a speechless pet and the "Phil Silvers Dino" is never referred back to. | ||
===Filming=== | ===Filming=== | ||
In the book ''[[The Flintstones: A Modern Stone Age Phenomenon]]'', the recording date for this particular episode is listed as "N/A."<ref name="Production" /> | |||
==Music== | ==Music== | ||
The | The music was composed by [[Hoyt Curtin]]. | ||
==Release== | ==Release== | ||
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* United States: January 27, 1961 on ABC | * United States: January 27, 1961 on ABC | ||
* [[United Kingdom]] and [[Ireland]]: [[May 4]], [[1961]] at 7:00 pm on [[ITV]] | |||
==Behind the scenes== | ==Behind the scenes== | ||
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==Errors== | ==Errors== | ||
* | * As mentioned above, the episode is infamous for giving Dino a backstory, despite already appearing earlier on "[[No Help Wanted]]". Not only did he speak in that appearance, but he also ended up more as Wilma's pet rather than being Fred's. | ||
** If this episode was supposed to be how Dino became the Flintstones' family pet, then there would be no explanation as to why he lost his human-like intelligence and ability to speak. | |||
** This episode is further convoluted by Dino's appearances in ''[[The Flintstone Kids]]'', which retconned him as Fred's pet since childhood. | |||
==Critical reception== | ==Critical reception== | ||
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* 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 (DVD)|The Flintstones: The Complete Series]]'' (limited edition) on DVD. | ||
** [[ | ** [[November 13]], [[2012]]: Warner Home Video releases ''The Flintstones: The Complete Series'' (standard edition) 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 | * In the United Kingdom and Ireland: | ||
** [[August 22]], [[1988]]: [[The Video Collection]] releases ''[[The Flintstones: The Big Bank Robbery and The Snorkasaurus Story]]'' on VHS. | |||
** [[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. | ||
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Latest revision as of 00:30, 9 January 2024
| The Snorkasaurus Hunter | |
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 A wild Snorkasaurus frightens Wilma & Betty. | |
| Production number | P-11[1] |
| Premiere date | January 27, 1961 |
| Starring | Alan Reed Mel Blanc Jean Vander Pyl Bea Benaderet Jerry Mann |
| Music composed by | Hoyt Curtin |
| Writer(s) | Warren Foster Michael Maltese |
| Director(s) | William Hanna Joseph Barbera |
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"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 and Michael Maltese, and produced and directed by William Hanna and Joseph Barbera, the creators of the series and the 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: | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Organizations
- Rockhead & Quarry Cave Construction Co.
Locations
- Earth
- United States
- Bedrock
- Rockhead & Quarry Cave Construction Co. site
- Supermarket
- Flintstone residence
- Rubble residence
- Bedrock
- United States
Objects
- Shopping trolley
Vehicles
Production
Development
Despite already appearing for two episodes as a regular pet, Dino is given a formal introduction of sorts in this episode, albiet one which didn't fit with his characterization. He is depicted as having a full range of vocabulary and talks in the same mannerisms as comedian and actor, Phil Silvers. From his next appearance onward, he reverts back to being a speechless pet and the "Phil Silvers Dino" is never referred back to.
Filming
In the book The Flintstones: A Modern Stone Age Phenomenon, the recording date for this particular episode is listed as "N/A."[1]
Music
The music was composed by Hoyt Curtin.
Release
Dates are in order of release:
- United States: January 27, 1961 on ABC
- United Kingdom and Ireland: May 4, 1961 at 7:00 pm on ITV
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
- As mentioned above, the episode is infamous for giving Dino a backstory, despite already appearing earlier on "No Help Wanted". Not only did he speak in that appearance, but he also ended up more as Wilma's pet rather than being Fred's.
- If this episode was supposed to be how Dino became the Flintstones' family pet, then there would be no explanation as to why he lost his human-like intelligence and ability to speak.
- This episode is further convoluted by Dino's appearances in The Flintstone Kids, which retconned him as Fred's pet since childhood.
Critical reception
In other languages
| Language | Name | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
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.
- November 13, 2012: Warner Home Video releases The Flintstones: The Complete Series (standard 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.
- 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 United Kingdom and Ireland:
- August 22, 1988: The Video Collection releases The Flintstones: The Big Bank Robbery and The Snorkasaurus Story on VHS.
- November 7, 2005: Warner Home Video releases The Flintstones: The Complete First Season on DVD.
References
- ^ a b Adams, T.R. (November 1994). The Flintstones: A Modern Stone Age Phenomemon, page 148. Turner Publishing. Retrieved December 9, 2021.
