Flintstones & Jetsons should be in "60s Sitcoms" section - Sitcoms Online Message Boards

vitoscotti · 11-11-2022, 03:42 PM

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.

TJ · 11-11-2022, 03:49 PM

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.

Alan Brady's Hair · 11-11-2022, 04:36 PM

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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.

vitoscotti · 11-12-2022, 06:14 PM

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Originally Posted by TJ

I added redirects in the 1960s Sitcoms section...

That was really great. Thanks!

MichaelKeith · 12-14-2022, 05:44 PM

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

cd637299 · 12-26-2022, 08:02 PM

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Originally Posted by MichaelKeith

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?

cd

11-11-2022, 03:42 PM	#1
vitoscotti Member Senior Member Join Date: Feb 14, 2017 Location: Illinois Posts: 1,065	Flintstones & Jetsons should be in "60s Sitcoms" section 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.

11-11-2022, 03:49 PM	#2
TJ Site Owner Administrator Forum Star Join Date: Feb 03, 2000 Location: Marietta, GA Posts: 10,648	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.

12-14-2022, 05:44 PM	#5
MichaelKeith Member Senior Member Join Date: Mar 01, 2007 Posts: 1,139	Right, I ready a book on television history and it said The Flintstones was the first animated (cartoon) primetime sitcom.