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|channel= [[CBS]] | |||
|premiere= [[November 25]], [[1962]] | |premiere= [[November 25]], [[1962]] | ||
|run_time= | |run_time= | ||
|cast= [[George O'Hanlon]]<br />[[Penny Singleton]]<br />[[Daws Butler]]<br />[[Janet Waldo]]<br />[[Don Messick]] | |||
|music= [[Hoyt Curtin]] | |||
|writers= [[Barry E. Blitzer]] | |writers= [[Barry E. Blitzer]] | ||
|directors= [[William Hanna]] | |directors= [[William Hanna]] | ||
|vodirectors= [[Joseph Barbera]] | |||
|previous= Elroy's TV Show | |previous= Elroy's TV Show | ||
|next= A Visit from Grandpa | |next= A Visit from Grandpa | ||
|title_card= [[File:TJ 110 title card.png|300px]] | |title_card= [[File:TJ 110 title card.png|300px]] | ||
|title_card2= [[File:TJ 110 title card (Microchip Chump).jpg|300px]] | |||
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'''"Uniblab"''' is the tenth episode of ''[[The Jetsons (TV series)|The Jetsons]]'' season one. It aired on [[November 25]], [[1962]] on [[ABC]]. It was written by [[Barry E. Blitzer]], and produced and directed by [[William Hanna]] and [[Joseph Barbera]], the creators of the series and the founders of [[ | '''"Uniblab"''', also known as '''"Microchip Chump"''', is the tenth episode of ''[[The Jetsons (TV series)|The Jetsons]]'' season one. It aired on [[November 25]], [[1962]] on [[ABC]]. It was written by [[Barry E. Blitzer]], and produced and directed by [[William Hanna]] and [[Joseph Barbera]], the creators of the series and the founders of [[Hanna-Barbera Productions]]. | ||
Mr. Spacely pays for a new, expensive robot to take George's promotion as an office supervisor, who double-crosses him at every turn. | Mr. Spacely pays for a new, expensive robot to take George's promotion as an office supervisor, who double-crosses him at every turn. | ||
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|style="background-color:#aaffaa"| [[Don Messick]] | |style="background-color:#aaffaa"| [[Don Messick]] | ||
|- | |- | ||
|style="background-color:#FDB56C" colspan="2"| Nicky Nosecone | |style="background-color:#FDB56C" colspan="2"| [[Nicky Nosecone]] | ||
|- | |- | ||
|style="background-color:#clear"| [[George Jetson]] | |style="background-color:#clear"| [[George Jetson]] | ||
|style="background-color:#clear"| [[George O'Hanlon]] | |style="background-color:#clear"| [[George O'Hanlon]] | ||
|- | |- | ||
|style="background-color:#d2d2ff"| [[ | |style="background-color:#d2d2ff"| [[Doctor Ken Racey]] | ||
|style="background-color:#aaffaa"| Don Messick | |style="background-color:#aaffaa"| Don Messick | ||
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** [[United States]] | ** [[United States]] | ||
*** [[Orbit City]] | *** [[Orbit City]] | ||
**** [[ | **** [[Skypad Apartments]] | ||
***** Jetson residence | ***** [[Jetson residence]] | ||
**** Spacely Space Sprockets building | **** Spacely Space Sprockets building | ||
* Venus (mentioned) | * Venus (mentioned) | ||
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==Production== | ==Production== | ||
===Development=== | ===Development=== | ||
===Filming=== | |||
===Aftermath=== | ===Aftermath=== | ||
When ''The Jetsons'' originally aired, no title cards were present. They were only added when the series was revived in | When ''The Jetsons'' originally aired, no title cards were present. They were only added when the series was revived in [[1985]], and the original episodes were given title cards for consistency when they were all packaged together for ''[[The Funtastic World of Hanna-Barbera (syndication block)|The Funtastic World of Hanna-Barbera]]''. Notably, they all include [[Orbitty]], who wasn't in the original series. | ||
==Music== | ==Music== | ||
The | The music was composed and conducted by [[Hoyt Curtin]]. | ||
==Release== | ==Release== | ||
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* United States: November 25, 1962 on ABC | * United States: November 25, 1962 on ABC | ||
* [[United Kingdom]] and [[Ireland]]: [[September 4]], [[1963]] at 6:05 pm on [[ITV]] | |||
==Behind the scenes== | ==Behind the scenes== | ||
* | * The episode was released on home video under the name "Microchip Chump" with a modified version of the 1985 title card, both in the [[1990]] VHS and [[2004]] standalone DVD releases. | ||
** For ''[[The Jetsons: Complete First Season]]'' DVD, the episode went back to using the title card from the 1985 reruns. | |||
==Errors== | ==Errors== | ||
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! Meaning | ! Meaning | ||
|- | |- | ||
| | | '''Japanese''' | ||
| | | パパ 課長さんに昇進 | ||
| | | Daddy Promoted to Section Chief | ||
|} | |} | ||
==Home availability== | ==Home availability== | ||
* In the United States: | * In the United States: | ||
** [[ | ** [[June 28]], [[1990]]: [[Hanna-Barbera Home Video]] releases ''[[The Jetsons: Microchip Chump (VHS)|The Jetsons: Microchip Chump]]'' on VHS. | ||
** [[June 8]], [[2004]]: [[Warner Home Video]] releases ''[[The Jetsons: Microchip Chump (DVD)|The Jetsons: Microchip Chump]]'' on DVD. | |||
** [[May 11]], 2004: Warner Home Video releases ''[[The Jetsons: The Complete First Season]]'' on DVD. | |||
** [[May 23]], [[2017]]: Warner Home Video releases ''The Jetsons: The Complete First Season'' (Hanna-Barbera Diamond Collection edition) on DVD. | ** [[May 23]], [[2017]]: Warner Home Video releases ''The Jetsons: The Complete First Season'' (Hanna-Barbera Diamond Collection edition) on DVD. | ||
** [[September 10]], [[2019]]: [[Warner Archive Collection]] releases ''[[The Jetsons: The Complete Original Series]]'' on Blu-ray Disc. | ** [[September 10]], [[2019]]: [[Warner Archive Collection]] releases ''[[The Jetsons: The Complete Original Series]]'' on Blu-ray Disc. | ||
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==References== | ==References== | ||
<references/> | <references/> | ||
[[Category:1962]] | |||
[[Category:ABC]] | |||
[[Category:Directed by Joseph Barbera]] | [[Category:Directed by Joseph Barbera]] | ||
[[Category:Directed by William Hanna]] | [[Category:Directed by William Hanna]] | ||
[[Category:Episodes]] | [[Category:Episodes]] | ||
[[Category:Hanna-Barbera]] | [[Category:Hanna-Barbera]] | ||
[[Category:Jetsons | [[Category:Jetsons (franchise)]] | ||
[[Category: | [[Category:Jetsons]] | ||
[[Category:The Jetsons episodes]] | [[Category:The Jetsons episodes]] | ||
[[Category:Written by Barry E. Blitzer]] | [[Category:Written by Barry E. Blitzer]] |
Latest revision as of 22:51, 6 April 2024
- For the character himself, see Uniblab (character).
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Network | CBS |
Premiere date | November 25, 1962 |
Starring | George O'Hanlon Penny Singleton Daws Butler Janet Waldo Don Messick |
Music composed by | Hoyt Curtin |
Writer(s) | Barry E. Blitzer |
Director(s) | William Hanna |
Voice director(s) | Joseph Barbera |
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Title card | |
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"Uniblab", also known as "Microchip Chump", is the tenth episode of The Jetsons season one. It aired on November 25, 1962 on ABC. It was written by Barry E. Blitzer, and produced and directed by William Hanna and Joseph Barbera, the creators of the series and the founders of Hanna-Barbera Productions.
Mr. Spacely pays for a new, expensive robot to take George's promotion as an office supervisor, who double-crosses him at every turn.
Detailed summary
Memorable quotes
Characters
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Organizations
Locations
- Earth
- United States
- Orbit City
- Skypad Apartments
- Spacely Space Sprockets building
- Orbit City
- United States
- Venus (mentioned)
Objects
- Encyclopedia microbook
- Supersonic Dress-O-Matic
Vehicles
- Flying cars
Production
Development
Filming
Aftermath
When The Jetsons originally aired, no title cards were present. They were only added when the series was revived in 1985, and the original episodes were given title cards for consistency when they were all packaged together for The Funtastic World of Hanna-Barbera. Notably, they all include Orbitty, who wasn't in the original series.
Music
The music was composed and conducted by Hoyt Curtin.
Release
Dates are in order of release:
- United States: November 25, 1962 on ABC
- United Kingdom and Ireland: September 4, 1963 at 6:05 pm on ITV
Behind the scenes
- The episode was released on home video under the name "Microchip Chump" with a modified version of the 1985 title card, both in the 1990 VHS and 2004 standalone DVD releases.
- For The Jetsons: Complete First Season DVD, the episode went back to using the title card from the 1985 reruns.
Errors
Critical reception
In other languages
Language | Name | Meaning |
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Japanese | パパ 課長さんに昇進 | Daddy Promoted to Section Chief |
Home availability
- In the United States:
- June 28, 1990: Hanna-Barbera Home Video releases The Jetsons: Microchip Chump on VHS.
- June 8, 2004: Warner Home Video releases The Jetsons: Microchip Chump on DVD.
- May 11, 2004: Warner Home Video releases The Jetsons: The Complete First Season on DVD.
- May 23, 2017: Warner Home Video releases The Jetsons: The Complete First Season (Hanna-Barbera Diamond Collection edition) on DVD.
- September 10, 2019: Warner Archive Collection releases The Jetsons: The Complete Original Series on Blu-ray Disc.
- October 13, 2020: Warner Home Video releases The Jetsons: The Complete Series (Hanna-Barbera Diamond Collection edition) on DVD.
- June 21, 2022: Warner Home Video releases The Jetsons: The Complete Series on DVD.