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'''"The Swimming Pool"''' is the | '''"The Swimming Pool"''' is the third episode of ''[[The Flintstones (TV series)|The Flinstones]]'' season one. It aired on October 14, 1966 on [[ABC]]. It was written by [[Warren Foster]], [[Michael Maltese]], and [[Arthur Phillips]], the creators of the show, and produced and directed by [[William Hanna]] and [[Joe Barbera]], the co-founders of [[Hanna-Barbera|Hanna-Barbera Productions]]. | ||
Fred and Barney decide to make one pool to fit both their backyards, but then get into a fight and start claiming property of both ends of the pool. | Fred and Barney decide to make one pool to fit both their backyards, but then get into a fight and start claiming property of both ends of the pool. | ||
Revision as of 18:10, 21 April 2020
"The Swimming Pool" is the third episode of The Flinstones season one. It aired on October 14, 1966 on ABC. It was written by Warren Foster, Michael Maltese, and Arthur Phillips, the creators of the show, and produced and directed by William Hanna and Joe Barbera, the co-founders of Hanna-Barbera Productions.
Fred and Barney decide to make one pool to fit both their backyards, but then get into a fight and start claiming property of both ends of the pool.
Detailed summary
Memorable quotes
Characters
In order of appearance:
- Fred Flintstone (Alan Reed)
- Wilma Flintstone (Jean Vander Pyl)
- Barney Rubble (Mel Blanc)
- Betty Rubble (Bea Benaderet)
- Swim Togs and Stuff employee
- Charlie (Michael Rye)
- Charlie's pool table partner
- Angry neighbour
- Sergeant
- Pete's partner
- Pete
Locations
- Bedrock
- Flintstone house
- Rubble house
- Swim Togs and Stuff
- Rockhead & Quarry Cave Construction Co.
- 5th Precinct
Objects
- Do It Yourself Pool Kit
- Fred's birthday cake
Vehicles
Development
The scene where Wilma brings Fred's meal by the pool was originally the series pilot pitch under the name, The Flagstones. It featured Daws Butler as both Fred and Barney, and June Foray as the voice of Betty. Foray later showed disappointment in not getting the role when the series was officially picked up.[1]
Behind the scenes
- This is the first of many names given to the construction company Fred works for, this time being called Rockhead & Quarry Cave Construction Co.
- This is the first appearance of the Rubbles' house.
- This is the first of many different Charlies who pop up.
Errors
Everlasting influence
In The Jetsons episode "Elroy's Mob", a boy is watching a scene from this episode on his TV wristwatch. Despite this, the two worlds would later be retconned to exist in the same universe in the film The Jetsons Meet the Flintstones (although other media such as the magazines published by Marvel Comics had already established that they existed within the same universe).
Critical reception
In other languages
| Language | Name | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
Home availability
References
- ^ FoundationINTERVIEWS (November 16, 2010). "Voiceover legend June Foray discusses The Flintstones pilot". YouTube. Retrieved April 21, 2020.
