Certainly they're cartoons. But, they were originally shown in primetime watched by adults as well as kids. These 2 shows were so huge in quality and appeal. Probably on a lot of posters list of all-time favorite shows. The 2 shows would get a lot more posts in the busier 60s sitcom section than buried here in less active cartoons. My 2¢ worth like when Barney Rubble gave his 2¢ worth.

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I prefer to keep the cartoons/animated series organized in one section. I added redirects in the 1960s Sitcoms section to make them easier to find. Maybe it will increase the activity.

These 2 shows were so huge in quality and appeal.

Flinstones finished it's first three seasons 18th, 21st, and 30th in the Nielsen ratings.

I added redirects in the 1960s Sitcoms section...
That was really great. Thanks!

Right, I ready a book on television history and it said The Flintstones was the first animated (cartoon) primetime sitcom.

Right, I ready a book on television history and it said The Flintstones was the first animated (cartoon) primetime sitcom.

I’m sure I’ll be missing something….

…but the influence of The Flintstones spawned at least *four* primetime cartoon series the very next season (1961-62):

Top Cat (Hanna-Barbera), ABC
Bullwinkle (Jay Ward Prods.), NBC, moving from afternoons as “Rocky & His Friends” on ABC
Calvin & the Colonel (Kayro Prods.), ABC
The Alvin Show (Format Films), CBS

So, the market seemed to be out there, but only “Bullwinkle” survived for more seasons.

I think I covered them all. Have I missed any for ‘61-62?

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