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tvje · 02-15-2005, 07:41 PM

Who is the bigger TV Icon? Ralph Kramden or his animated counterpart Fred Flintstone?

It is hard for me to choise. My heart says Kramden, but my head says Flintstone.

Mr. Television · 02-15-2005, 07:51 PM

Ralph Kramden

barwars · 02-15-2005, 07:58 PM

Ralph Kramden is the bigger TV icon, but Fred Flintstone is more recognizable, and much more significant in terms of pop culture.

There's a thin line between TV icon and pop culture icon.... this is a perfect example of it.

TJL · 02-15-2005, 08:17 PM

Ralph Kramden, without a doubt.
Jackie Gleason was one of the most popular TV stars during that era.

spunkygirl · 02-15-2005, 09:21 PM

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Originally Posted by barwars

Ralph Kramden is the bigger TV icon, but Fred Flintstone is more recognizable, and much more significant in terms of pop culture.

There's a thin line between TV icon and pop culture icon.... this is a perfect example of it.

Zebra 3 · 02-16-2005, 01:00 AM

Ralph Kramden all the way!

Belair · 02-16-2005, 03:50 AM

Fred Flinstone because I dont know who the other fella is.

dandelion wine · 02-16-2005, 04:09 AM

Ralph Kramden

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Originally Posted by Pretty in Purple

Fred Flinstone because I dont know who the other fella is.

Here's a picture of Jackie Gleason as Ralph.

bossradio93 · 02-22-2005, 02:51 PM

Definitely Ralph Kramden since "The Flintstones" were inspired from "The Honeymooners". Without The Honeymooners, there would be no Flintstones.

I'll always love Fred Flintstone, but Ralph came first.

gilligan fanatic · 02-24-2005, 05:02 PM

There both great but Raph came first

GARFIELDKOOL · 02-24-2005, 08:34 PM

I will vote for Ralph because he inspired Fred. They both crack me up though.

Marvo301 · 02-26-2005, 09:39 PM

It seems to me that only real people can truly be considered true icons. Ralph and Fred are both fictional characters and therefore neither one is truly an icon. Jackie Gleason, on the other hand, who played Ralph and inspired Fred is a true T.V. and entertainment icon.

tvje · 03-05-2005, 10:36 PM

Little off topic. But in the first episode of the Jetsons, they used some Honeymooners catchphraises. In one sence, George says to a door "One of these days, bang right in the kisser. In another sence, Mr. Spacely says "I have a big mouth."

Dude111 · 12-01-2013, 06:22 PM

Jackie Gleason without a doubt!!!!!

Love the honeymooners!!

treky · 12-02-2013, 02:41 AM

Ralph Kramden

02-15-2005, 07:41 PM	#1
tvje Member Senior Member Join Date: Feb 26, 2002 Posts: 1,402	Bigger TV Icon? Ralph Kramden or Fred Flintstone Who is the bigger TV Icon? Ralph Kramden or his animated counterpart Fred Flintstone? It is hard for me to choise. My heart says Kramden, but my head says Flintstone.
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View Poll Results: Bigger TV Icone
Ralph Kramden	20	55.56%
Fred Flinstone	16	44.44%
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02-15-2005, 07:58 PM	#3
barwars .. Forum Star Join Date: May 04, 2002 Posts: 13,273	Ralph Kramden is the bigger TV icon, but Fred Flintstone is more recognizable, and much more significant in terms of pop culture. There's a thin line between TV icon and pop culture icon.... this is a perfect example of it.

02-22-2005, 02:51 PM	#9
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02-24-2005, 08:34 PM	#11
GARFIELDKOOL Member Forum Veteran Join Date: Sep 02, 2004 Location: Rochester, NY Posts: 7,204	I will vote for Ralph because he inspired Fred. They both crack me up though.

02-26-2005, 09:39 PM	#12
Marvo301 I'm NOT a Blockhead! Forum Celebrity Join Date: May 17, 2002 Location: The Great White North Posts: 21,460	It seems to me that only real people can truly be considered true icons. Ralph and Fred are both fictional characters and therefore neither one is truly an icon. Jackie Gleason, on the other hand, who played Ralph and inspired Fred is a true T.V. and entertainment icon.
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03-05-2005, 10:36 PM	#13
tvje Member Senior Member Join Date: Feb 26, 2002 Posts: 1,402	Little off topic. But in the first episode of the Jetsons, they used some Honeymooners catchphraises. In one sence, George says to a door "One of these days, bang right in the kisser. In another sence, Mr. Spacely says "I have a big mouth."

12-01-2013, 06:22 PM	#14
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12-02-2013, 02:41 AM	#15
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