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|caption= A [[Dino|wild Snorkasaurus]] frightens [[Wilma Flintstone|Wilma]] & [[Betty Rubble|Betty]]. | |caption= A [[Dino|wild Snorkasaurus]] frightens [[Wilma Flintstone|Wilma]] & [[Betty Rubble|Betty]]. | ||
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|premiere= January 27, 1961 | |premiere= [[January 27]], [[1961]] | ||
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|writers= [[Warren Foster]]<br />[[Michael Maltese]] | |writers= [[Warren Foster]]<br />[[Michael Maltese]] | ||
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'''"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 | '''"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|Hanna-Barbera Productions]]. | ||
While vacationing in the mountains, Fred & Barney spot and try to outsmart and capture a wild Snorkasaurus, who's anything but stupid. | While vacationing in the mountains, Fred & Barney spot and try to outsmart and capture a wild Snorkasaurus, who's anything but stupid. He's also Dino. It's best not to think about it. | ||
==Detailed summary== | ==Detailed summary== | ||
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==Locations== | ==Locations== | ||
* [[Bedrock]] | * [[Earth]] | ||
** Rockhead & Quarry Cave Construction Co. | ** [[United States]] | ||
** Supermarket | *** [[Bedrock]] | ||
** Flintstone residence | **** Rockhead & Quarry Cave Construction Co. site | ||
** Rubble residence | **** Supermarket | ||
**** [[Flintstone residence]] | |||
**** [[Rubble residence]] | |||
==Objects== | ==Objects== | ||
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===Development=== | ===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. | ||
===Filming=== | |||
==Music== | |||
The score was composed by [[Hoyt Curtin]]. | |||
==Release== | |||
Dates are in order of release: | |||
* United States: January 27, 1961 on ABC | |||
==Behind the scenes== | ==Behind the scenes== | ||
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==Home availability== | ==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. | |||
** [[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. | |||
** [[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 (BD)|The Flintstones: The Complete Series]]'' on Blu-ray Disc. | |||
* In Australia: | |||
** [[March 2]], [[2005]]: Warner Home Video releases ''The Flintstones: The Complete First Season'' on DVD. | |||
* In the UK: | |||
** [[November 7]], 2005: Warner Home Video releases ''The Flintstones: The Complete First Season'' on DVD. | |||
==References== | ==References== | ||
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[[Category:Episodes]] | [[Category:Episodes]] | ||
[[Category:Flintstones episodes]] | [[Category:Flintstones episodes]] | ||
[[Category:Hanna-Barbera]] | |||
[[Category:The Flintstones episodes]] | [[Category:The Flintstones episodes]] |
Revision as of 14:23, 27 September 2021
The Snorkasaurus Hunter | |
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A wild Snorkasaurus frightens Wilma & Betty. | |
Production number | P-11 |
Premiere date | January 27, 1961 |
Writer(s) | Warren Foster Michael Maltese |
Director(s) | William Hanna and 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 outsmart and capture a wild Snorkasaurus, who's anything but stupid. He's also Dino. It's best not to think about it.
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 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.
Filming
Music
The score was composed by Hoyt Curtin.
Release
Dates are in order of release:
- United States: January 27, 1961 on ABC
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 |
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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.
- 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.
- 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 UK:
- November 7, 2005: Warner Home Video releases The Flintstones: The Complete First Season on DVD.