The Snorkasaurus Hunter

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The Snorkasaurus Hunter
Dino scares Wilma and Betty.png
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

Legend
Character debut Speaking debut Ep. debut No lines Mentioned

In order of appearance:

Character Actor
Fred Flintstone Alan Reed
Ed Jerry Mann
Mrs. Stonehead Unavailable
Junior Unavailable
Barney Rubble Mel Blanc
Butcher Jerry Mann
Wilma Flintstone Jean Vander Pyl
Betty Rubble Bea Benaderet
Police officer Jerry Mann
Other Dino Jerry Mann
Ants Unavailable


Organizations

  • Rockhead & Quarry Cave Construction Co.

Locations

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

Home availability

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