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[[File:Fred stuck on Gotrocks's phones.png|thumb|300px|[[Fred Flintstone|Fred]] responding to [[J.L. Gotrocks]]'s phones after taking his job.]]
:''This article is about the [[The Flintstones (TV series)|The Flintstones]] episode. For the [[Top Cat (TV series)|Top Cat]] episode, see "[[The Tycoon (Top Cat)|The Tycoon]]."''
'''"The Tycoon"''' is the twenty-second episode of ''[[The Flintstones (TV series)|The Flintstones]]'' season one. It aired on February 24, 1961 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]].
{{Infobox episode
|name= The Tycoon
|image= [[File:Fred stuck on Gotrocks's phones.png|300px]]
|caption= [[Fred Flintstone|Fred]] responding to [[J.L. Gotrocks]]'s phones after taking his job.
|prodno= P-22<ref name="Production">[[T.R. Adams|Adams, T.R.]] (November [[1994]]). ''[[The Flintstones: A Modern Stone Age Phenomenon]]'', page 151. [[Turner Publishing]]. Retrieved [[December 9]], [[2021]].</ref>
|premiere= [[February 24]], [[1961]]
|run_time=
|cast= [[Alan Reed]]<br />[[Mel Blanc]]<br />[[Jean Vander Pyl]]<br />[[Bea Benaderet]]<br />[[John Stephenson]]
|music= [[Hoyt Curtin]]
|writers= [[Warren Foster]]
|directors= [[William Hanna]]<br />[[Joseph Barbera]]
|previous= Love Letters on the Rocks
|next= The Astra' Nuts
}}
'''"The Tycoon"''' is the twenty-second episode of ''[[The Flintstones (TV series)|The Flintstones]]'' season one. It aired on [[February 24]], [[1961]] on [[ABC]]. It was written by [[Warren Foster]], and produced and directed by [[William Hanna]] and [[Joseph Barbera]], the creators of the series and the founders of [[Hanna-Barbera Productions]].


Fred takes the place of missing look-a-like industrial tycoon, J.L. Gotrocks, who goes to meet the common folk, insulting everyone he meets, including Fred's wife and friends.
Fred takes the place of missing look-a-like industrial tycoon, J.L. Gotrocks, who goes to meet the common folk, insulting everyone he meets, including Fred's wife and friends.


==Detailed summary==
==Detailed summary==
==Memorable quotes==
==Memorable quotes==
==Characters==
==Characters==
In order of appearance:
{{CastTop}}
|-
|style="background-color:#d2d2ff"| Narrator
|style="background-color:#aaffaa"| [[John Stephenson]]
|-
|style="background-color:#clear"| [[Fred Flintstone]]
|style="background-color:#clear"| [[Alan Reed]]
|-
|style="background-color:#clear"| [[Wilma Flintstone]]
|style="background-color:#clear"| [[Jean Vander Pyl]]
|-
|style="background-color:#clear"| [[Barney Rubble]]
|style="background-color:#clear"| [[Mel Blanc]]
|-
|style="background-color:#clear"| [[Betty Rubble]]
|style="background-color:#clear"| [[Bea Benaderet]]
|-
|style="background-color:#d2d2ff"| [[J.L. Gotrocks]]
|style="background-color:#aaffaa"| Alan Reed
|-
|style="background-color:#d2d2ff"| Parrot
|style="background-color:#aaffaa"| Mel Blanc
|-
|style="background-color:#FDB56C" colspan="2"| J.L. Gotrocks's wife
|-
|style="background-color:#d2d2ff"| [[F.M.]]
|style="background-color:#aaffaa"| John Stephenson
|-
|style="background-color:#d2d2ff"| [[G.W.]]
|style="background-color:#aaffaa"| Mel Blanc
|-
|style="background-color:#d2d2ff"| [[Mr. Boulder (The Tycoon)|Mr. Boulder]]
|style="background-color:#aaffaa"| Mel Blanc
|-
|style="background-color:#FDB56C" colspan="2"| [[Mrs. Slaghoople]]
|-
|style="background-color:#d2d2ff"| Doorman
|style="background-color:#aaffaa"| Mel Blanc
|-
|style="background-color:#FDB56C" colspan="2"| Mabel
|-
|style="background-color:#d2d2ff"| Ladies in office
|style="background-color:#aaffaa"| Bea Benaderet
|-
|style="background-color:#d2d2ff"| [[Mr. Stonehead]]
|style="background-color:#aaffaa"| John Stephenson
|-
{{CastBottom}}


''Mentioned and non-speaking characters are in italics''
==Organizations==
 
* Rockhead Quarry Construction Co.
* Narrator ([[John Stephenson]])
* [[Gotrocks Corp.]]
* ''Butcher''
* ''Baker''
* ''Pizza pie maker''
* ''Banker''
* [[Fred Flintstone]] ([[Alan Reed]])
* [[Wilma Flintstone]] ([[Jean Vander Pyl]])
* [[Barney Rubble]] ([[Mel Blanc]])
* [[Betty Rubble]] ([[Bea Benaderet]])
* [[J.L. Gotrocks]] (Alan Reed)
* Parrot (Mel Blanc)
* ''Mrs. Gotrocks''
* [[F.M.]] (John Stephenson)
* [[G.W.]] (Mel Blanc)
* [[Mr. Boulder (The Tycoon)|Mr. Boulder]] (Mel Blanc)
* ''Mrs. Slaghoople''
* Doorman (Mel Blanc)
* ''Mabel''
* Ladies in office (Bea Benaderet)
* [[Mr. Stonehead]] (John Stephenson)


==Locations==
==Locations==
* [[Bedrock]]
* [[Earth]]
** Butcher's
** [[United States]]
** Baker's
**** [[Bedrock]]
** Pizza pie shop
**** Butcher shop
** Bank
**** Baker shop
** Flintstone house
**** Pizza pie shop
** Quarry
**** Bank
** [[Gotrocks Corp.]]
**** [[Flintstone residence]]
** [[Tar-pit Tavern]]
**** Quarry
** [[Boulder Dan's Billiards]]
**** [[Gotrocks Corp.]]
** [[Sam's Ice Cream Parlor]]
**** [[Tar-pit Tavern]]
* Riviera
**** [[Boulder Dan's Billiards]]
**** [[Sam's Ice Cream Parlor]]
** Riviera (mentioned)


==Objects==
==Objects==
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* [[Flintmobile]]
* [[Flintmobile]]


==Development==
==Production==
===Development===
===Filming===
The cast was recorded on [[September 13]], [[1960]].<ref name="Production" />
 
==Music==
The music was composed by [[Hoyt Curtin]].
 
==Release==
Dates are in order of release:


* United States: February 24, 1961 on ABC


==Behind the scenes==
==Behind the scenes==
* The narrator mentions at the beginning how Bedrock is the county seat of Cobble Stone County.
* The narrator mentions at the beginning how Bedrock is the county seat of Cobblestone County and 200 feet below sea level.
* The quarry is called Rockhead Quarry Construction Co. in this episode.
* The quarry is called Rockhead Quarry Construction Co. in this episode.


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==Critical reception==
==Critical reception==
==In other languages==
==In other languages==
{| class="wikitable"
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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 (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.
** [[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 United Kingdom and [[Ireland]]:
** [[November 7]], 2005: Warner Home Video releases ''The Flintstones: The Complete First Season'' on DVD.


==References==
==References==
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Latest revision as of 23:58, 14 July 2023

This article is about the The Flintstones episode. For the Top Cat episode, see "The Tycoon."
The Tycoon
Fred stuck on Gotrocks's phones.png
Fred responding to J.L. Gotrocks's phones after taking his job.
Production number P-22[1]
Premiere date February 24, 1961
Starring Alan Reed
Mel Blanc
Jean Vander Pyl
Bea Benaderet
John Stephenson
Music composed by Hoyt Curtin
Writer(s) Warren Foster
Director(s) William Hanna
Joseph Barbera
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"The Tycoon" is the twenty-second episode of The Flintstones season one. It aired on February 24, 1961 on ABC. It was written by Warren Foster, and produced and directed by William Hanna and Joseph Barbera, the creators of the series and the founders of Hanna-Barbera Productions.

Fred takes the place of missing look-a-like industrial tycoon, J.L. Gotrocks, who goes to meet the common folk, insulting everyone he meets, including Fred's wife and friends.

Detailed summary

Memorable quotes

Characters

Legend
Character debut Speaking debut Ep. debut No lines Mentioned

In order of appearance:

Character Actor
Narrator John Stephenson
Fred Flintstone Alan Reed
Wilma Flintstone Jean Vander Pyl
Barney Rubble Mel Blanc
Betty Rubble Bea Benaderet
J.L. Gotrocks Alan Reed
Parrot Mel Blanc
J.L. Gotrocks's wife
F.M. John Stephenson
G.W. Mel Blanc
Mr. Boulder Mel Blanc
Mrs. Slaghoople
Doorman Mel Blanc
Mabel
Ladies in office Bea Benaderet
Mr. Stonehead John Stephenson


Organizations

Locations

Objects

  • Phones

Vehicles

Production

Development

Filming

The cast was recorded on September 13, 1960.[1]

Music

The music was composed by Hoyt Curtin.

Release

Dates are in order of release:

  • United States: February 24, 1961 on ABC

Behind the scenes

  • The narrator mentions at the beginning how Bedrock is the county seat of Cobblestone County and 200 feet below sea level.
  • The quarry is called Rockhead Quarry Construction Co. in this episode.

Errors

Critical reception

In other languages

Language Name Meaning

Home availability

References

  1. ^ a b Adams, T.R. (November 1994). The Flintstones: A Modern Stone Age Phenomenon, page 151. Turner Publishing. Retrieved December 9, 2021.
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