"The Flintstones (film) The Flintstones is a 1994 American buddy comedy film directed by Brian Levant and written by Tom S. Parker, Jim Jennewein, and Steven E. de Souza. It is a live-action motion picture adaptation of the 1960–1966 animated television series of the same name. The film stars John Goodman as Fred Flintstone, Rick Moranis as Barney Rubble, Elizabeth Perkins as Wilma Flintstone, and Rosie O'Donnell as Betty Rubble, along with Kyle MacLachlan as a villainous executive-vice president of Fred's company, Halle Berry as his seductive secretary and Elizabeth Taylor (in her final theatrical film appearance), as Pearl Slaghoople,"
"to date is in the 1993 animated film """", in which she is voiced by Janet Waldo. Pearl Slaghoople appears in both live-action adaptations of the series: Pearl Slaghoople Pearl Slaghoople is a fictional character on the animated TV show ""The Flintstones"". She is the mother of Wilma Flintstone, who is married to Fred Flintstone. In the original series, she portrays Fred's stereotypically antagonistic mother-in-law, acting as a nagging irritant. Her appearance was similar to Wilma's, although Pearl was noticeably larger-figured, similar in build to the men of Bedrock rather than the more shapely Wilma and Betty. In the original"
"Verna Felton Verna Felton (July 20, 1890December 14, 1966) was an American actress who was best known for providing many voices in numerous Disney animated films, as well as voicing Fred Flintstone's mother-in-law Pearl Slaghoople in Hanna-Barbera's ""The Flintstones"" (1962–1963). She also had roles in live-action films; however, she was most active in radio programs. She was known for her husky voice and no-nonsense attitude. Two of her most famous roles were as Dennis Day's mother Mrs. Day on ""The Jack Benny Program"" (1939–1962) and as Hilda Crocker on the CBS sitcom ""December Bride"" (1952–1959). Felton was born in Salinas,"
"Verna Felton Verna Felton (July 20, 1890December 14, 1966) was an American actress who was best known for providing many voices in numerous Disney animated films, as well as voicing Fred Flintstone's mother-in-law Pearl Slaghoople in Hanna-Barbera's ""The Flintstones"" (1962–1963). She also had roles in live-action films; however, she was most active in radio programs. She was known for her husky voice and no-nonsense attitude. Two of her most famous roles were as Dennis Day's mother Mrs. Day on ""The Jack Benny Program"" (1939–1962) and as Hilda Crocker on the CBS sitcom ""December Bride"" (1952–1959). Felton was born in Salinas,"
"and the 1966 film ""The Man Called Flintstone"" before departing the role. Gay Autterson Hartwig voiced Betty throughout the 1970s through the early 1980s. Julie McWhirter Dees voiced her in mid to late 1980s. Betty Jean Ward voiced her throughout the 1990s. Grey DeLisle has since performed the role in later ""Flintstones"" media since 2000. In the 1994 film, Betty was portrayed by Rosie O'Donnell, who reportedly won the role because she captured the high pitch laugh at her audition. Jane Krakowski replaced O'Donnell in the 2000 prequel ""The Flintstones in Viva Rock Vegas"", in which Betty's maiden name is"
"Pearl Slaghoople Pearl Slaghoople is a fictional character on the animated TV show ""The Flintstones"". She is the mother of Wilma Flintstone, who is married to Fred Flintstone. In the original series, she portrays Fred's stereotypically antagonistic mother-in-law, acting as a nagging irritant. Her appearance was similar to Wilma's, although Pearl was noticeably larger-figured, similar in build to the men of Bedrock rather than the more shapely Wilma and Betty. In the original series, she has red hair like her daughter's; in later specials and films, it's transitioned to gray. In the original series she was voiced by Verna Felton,"
"2000, Collins joined the cast of ""The Flintstones in Viva Rock Vegas"", a prequel to the Universal Studios live-action film ""The Flintstones"" (1994). She reprised the supporting role of Pearl Slaghoople, Wilma Flintstone's mother, that Elizabeth Taylor had originated. In 2001, she co-starred in the television film ""These Old Broads"" with Debbie Reynolds, Shirley MacLaine, and Taylor. The film was written for television by Reynolds's daughter, Carrie Fisher. In 2002, Collins returned to soap operas in a limited guest run on the American daytime soap ""Guiding Light."" In 2005, actress Alice Krige impersonated Collins in "","" a fictionalised television film"
"Viva Rock Vegas"", Wilma was played by Kristen Johnston. Wilma Flintstone Wilma Flintstone is a fictional character in the television animated series ""The Flintstones"". Wilma is the red-headed wife of caveman Fred Flintstone, daughter of Pearl Slaghoople, and mother of Pebbles Flintstone. Her best friend is her next door neighbor, Betty. Wilma's personality is based on that of Alice Kramden, wife of Ralph Kramden on the 1950s television series ""The Honeymooners"". Much like Alice, Wilma plays the strong-willed, level-headed person in her marriage, often criticizing Fred for pursuing his various ill-fated schemes. Wilma is often the one to bail out"
"Wilma Flintstone Wilma Flintstone is a fictional character in the television animated series ""The Flintstones"". Wilma is the red-headed wife of caveman Fred Flintstone, daughter of Pearl Slaghoople, and mother of Pebbles Flintstone. Her best friend is her next door neighbor, Betty. Wilma's personality is based on that of Alice Kramden, wife of Ralph Kramden on the 1950s television series ""The Honeymooners"". Much like Alice, Wilma plays the strong-willed, level-headed person in her marriage, often criticizing Fred for pursuing his various ill-fated schemes. Wilma is often the one to bail out Fred when one of his schemes lands him in"
"Pebbles Flintstone Pebbles Flintstone (also known as Pebbles Flintstone-Rubble as an adult) is a fictional character in the ""Flintstones"" franchise. The red-haired daughter of Fred and Wilma Flintstone, Pebbles is born near the end of the third season. She is most famous in her infant form on ""The Flintstones"", but has also appeared at various other ages, including as a teenager on the early 1970s spin-off ""The Pebbles and Bamm-Bamm Show"" and as an adult in three made-for-television movies. She spent most of her time with Bamm-Bamm Rubble, her childhood best friend whom she eventually marries. According to the February"
"Fred Flintstone Fred Flintstone is the main character of the animated sitcom ""The Flintstones"", which aired during prime-time on ABC during the original series' run from 1960 to 1966. Fred is the husband of Wilma Flintstone and father of Pebbles Flintstone. His best friend is his next door neighbor, Barney, who has a wife named Betty and an adopted son, named Bamm-Bamm. Fred lives in the fictional prehistoric town of Bedrock, a world where dinosaurs coexist with modernized cavepeople and the cavepeople enjoy ""primitive"" versions of modern conveniences such as telephones, automobiles, and washing machines. Fred's trademark catchphrase yell is"
"Fred Flintstone Fred Flintstone is the main character of the animated sitcom ""The Flintstones"", which aired during prime-time on ABC during the original series' run from 1960 to 1966. Fred is the husband of Wilma Flintstone and father of Pebbles Flintstone. His best friend is his next door neighbor, Barney, who has a wife named Betty and an adopted son, named Bamm-Bamm. Fred lives in the fictional prehistoric town of Bedrock, a world where dinosaurs coexist with modernized cavepeople and the cavepeople enjoy ""primitive"" versions of modern conveniences such as telephones, automobiles, and washing machines. Fred's trademark catchphrase yell is"
"Genesis version developed by Foley Hi-Tech and published by Ocean Software was also planned, but was later canceled and was released on the Sega Channel instead The Flintstones (film) The Flintstones is a 1994 American buddy comedy film directed by Brian Levant and written by Tom S. Parker, Jim Jennewein, and Steven E. de Souza. It is a live-action motion picture adaptation of the 1960–1966 animated television series of the same name. The film stars John Goodman as Fred Flintstone, Rick Moranis as Barney Rubble, Elizabeth Perkins as Wilma Flintstone, and Rosie O'Donnell as Betty Rubble, along with Kyle MacLachlan"
"Pebbles and Cocoa Pebbles cereal commercials that have been produced over the years. Pebbles Flintstone Pebbles Flintstone (also known as Pebbles Flintstone-Rubble as an adult) is a fictional character in the ""Flintstones"" franchise. The red-haired daughter of Fred and Wilma Flintstone, Pebbles is born near the end of the third season. She is most famous in her infant form on ""The Flintstones"", but has also appeared at various other ages, including as a teenager on the early 1970s spin-off ""The Pebbles and Bamm-Bamm Show"" and as an adult in three made-for-television movies. She spent most of her time with Bamm-Bamm"
"and Cara Williams. For her performance on ""December Bride"", Felton was nominated for the Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Comedy Series in 1958 and in 1959. Felton was the original voice of Wilma Flintstone's mother, Pearl Slaghoople, voicing the character as a semi-regular on Hanna-Barbera's ""The Flintstones"" from 1962–63. In 1963, in the series finale of CBS's ""Dennis the Menace"" sitcom, Felton played John Wilson's aunt in the episode entitled ""Aunt Emma Visits the Wilsons"". In the story line, Mr. Wilson (Gale Gordon) tries to convince Aunt Emma to leave her estate to him and his"
"died of lung cancer at her home in Dana Point, California. She was 79 years old. Vander Pyl was interred in Ascension Cemetery in Lake Forest, California. Jean Vander Pyl Jean Thurston Vander Pyl (October 11, 1919 – April 10, 1999) was an American actress and voice actress. Although her career spanned many decades, she is perhaps best remembered as the voice of Wilma Flintstone for the Hanna-Barbera cartoon ""The Flintstones"". In addition to Wilma Flintstone, she also provided the voices of Pebbles Flintstone, Rosie the robot maid on the animated series ""The Jetsons"", Goldie, Lola Glamour, Nurse LaRue and"
"Center. After moving back to Los Angeles in 1961, she co-hosted on Red Rowe's ""Panorama Pacific"". Johnson provided voices for ""The Flintstones"" and other Hanna-Barbera productions, and guest-starred on ""Bewitched"". In 1964, she was hired by Joseph Barbera as the new voice of Betty Rubble for the final two seasons of ""The Flintstones,"" replacing Bea Benaderet. Johnson provided the voice of a Frenchwoman, an Englishwoman and Betty in the 1966 feature film ""The Man Called Flintstone"" before departing from voice acting. Gerry Johnson Gerry Johnson (April 4, 1918 – January 24, 1990) was an American actress, best known as the"
"California. Gibbs co-starred opposite Cole in the TV movie ""Lily in Winter"". Marla Gibbs Marla Gibbs (born Margaret Theresa Bradley; June 14, 1931) is an American actress, comedian, singer, writer and television producer, whose career spans five decades. Gibbs is known for her role as George Jefferson's maid, Florence Johnston, in the CBS sitcom, ""The Jeffersons"" (1975–85), for which she received five nominations for Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Comedy Series. She also starred in the show's spin-off ""Checking In"" (1981) and the NBC sitcom, ""227"" (1985–90); Gibbs co-produced the latter series, played the lead role"
"Mother-in-Law."" Jane Rose's last seen performance was as Mrs. Bulfinch in the ABC miniseries """" (1979). She died of cancer on June 29, 1979 at her home in Studio City, California. She was 66. Jane Rose Jane Rose (February 7, 1913 – June 29, 1979) was an American character actress, perhaps best remembered today as Audrey Dexter, the gently befuddled mother-in-law of Phyllis Lindstrom on the CBS sitcom ""Phyllis"" (1975–77). A versatile actress, Jane Prim Rose was born on February 7, 1913, in Seattle. She attended the University of Washington, where future actress Frances Farmer was a classmate; Rose and"
"was the last surviving main cast member of the original ""The Jetsons"" series. In 1964–66, she took over the role of Pearl Slaghoople on ""The Flintstones"", which was originally played by Verna Felton. Waldo reprised Mrs. Slaghoople on the Flintstones TV films ""I Yabba-Dabba Do!"" and ""Hollyrock-a-Bye Baby"" in the 1990s. She later provided the voices for Nancy in ""Shazzan"", Granny Sweet in ""The Atom Ant/Secret Squirrel Show"", Josie in ""Josie and the Pussycats"" and ""Josie and the Pussycats in Outer Space"", Penelope Pitstop in both ""Wacky Races"" and ""The Perils of Penelope Pitstop"". She later guest starred in ""Thundarr"
"the television project ""For Their Own Good"". She later starred in the comedy series ""Battery Park"" and has appeared in television and films including the 1994 remake of ""Miracle on 34th Street"" and 2000's ""28 Days"" starring as Sandra Bullock's sister. Perkins also had a small role in the 2003 film ""Finding Nemo"", voicing the clownfish who was the wife of Marlin and mother of Nemo, and who was killed by a barracuda at the beginning of the film. Perkins also appeared as a psychiatrist in the 2005 suspense thriller, ""The Ring Two"", starring Naomi Watts. She played Wilma Flintstone"
"copywriter at KHJ radio in the mid-1930s and later became an advertising executive. Vander Pyl made numerous TV appearances as an actress in programs such as ""Leave It to Beaver"", ""The Donna Reed Show"", ""Father Knows Best"", ""The Beverly Hillbillies"", ""That Girl"", and ""Petticoat Junction"". One of her final TV appearances was in the opening scene of the Season Two ""Murder, She Wrote"" episode, ""One Good Bid Deserves a Murder"". Vander Pyl also had a cameo appearance in the 1994 live-action film version of ""The Flintstones"" as Mrs. Feldspar, an elderly woman in a conga line. Vander Pyl was the"
"Slaghoople. Flintstones' writer Earl Kress explained the discrepancy as such: ""Unfortunately, it's just as simple as [Hanna-Barbera] not caring about the continuity."" Jean Vander Pyl was the original voice artist of Wilma until her death in 1999. Since then, Tress MacNeille has taken over as Wilma's voice. In ""The Flintstone Kids"", Wilma was voiced by Julie McWhirter Dees and Elizabeth Lyn Frasier at different points. In the live-action film ""The Flintstones"", Wilma was played by Elizabeth Perkins, although Vander Pyl made a cameo at Fred's surprise party (in the conga line behind Dino). In the prequel film ""The Flintstones in"
"continued into the 1990s with ""The Commish"" (1993), ""Burke's Law"" (1994), """" (1995), ""Silk Stalkings"" (1996) and ""General Hospital"" (1996, 1999). She also appeared in the critically acclaimed miniseries, ""In Cold Blood"" (1996). Her television career continued into the 2000s when she appeared in an episode of ""Twenty Good Years"" (2006). In the 1960s Stevens was a member of a five-voice vocal ensemble called ""The Skip-Jacks."" That group is best known for performing the theme songs for the television programs ""The Flintstones""' and ""The Patty Duke Show"". Stevens appeared in several stage productions, including a touring production of an all-female"
"Judyann Elder Judyann Elder (born Judith Ann Johnson; August 18, 1948) is an American actress, director, and writer. Elder is perhaps best known for her roles on television, most notably as Nadine Waters; Gina's (portrayed by Tisha Campbell) mother on the FOX sitcom ""Martin"". Elder also portrayed Harriette Winslow on ABC's ""Family Matters"" during the middle of its final season in 1997 after the departure of Jo Marie Payton. Prior to her television career, Elder is a veteran of stage and screen who has appeared in scores of theatrical productions throughout the United States and Europe. Born in Cleveland, Elder"
"at the age of 44, she learned that she had latent autoimmune diabetes, a form of type 1 diabetes that is most often diagnosed in middle age. Elizabeth Perkins Elizabeth Ann Perkins (born November 18, 1960) is an American actress. Her film roles have included ""About Last Night..."" (1986), ""Big"" (1988), ""The Flintstones"" (1994), ""Miracle on 34th Street"" (1994) and ""Avalon"" (1990). She is known for her role as Celia Hodes in the Showtime TV series ""Weeds"", for which she received three Primetime Emmy nominations and two Golden Globe nominations. Perkins was born in Queens, New York, the daughter of"
"A Flintstone Family Christmas A Flintstone Family Christmas is a 1993 animated Christmas television special featuring characters from ""The Flintstones"" franchise. It was produced by Hanna-Barbera and aired on ABC on December 18, 1993. The special was nominated for a Primetime Emmy Award in 1994 for Outstanding Animated Program (For Programming Less Than One Hour). This is the only appearance of Stoney and the final appearance of Pebbles and Bamm-Bamm in their adult forms as well as their children, Chip and Roxy. Hanna-Barbera continued doing the series but with the original timeline. Fred Flintstone gets into the Christmas spirit by"
"Betty Rubble Betty Rubble is a fictional character in the television animated series ""The Flintstones"" and its spin-offs and live-action motion pictures. She is the black-haired wife of caveman Barney Rubble and the adoptive mother of Bamm-Bamm Rubble. Her best friend is her next-door neighbor Wilma Flintstone. Betty lives in the fictional prehistoric town of Bedrock, a world where dinosaurs coexist with cavepeople and the cavepeople enjoy primitive versions of modern conveniences such as telephones, automobiles and washing machines. Betty's personality was based on the stock character of the lead character's best friend's wife, commonly seen in 1950s television (other"
"of her life."" Liz Sheridan Elizabeth Ann Sheridan (born April 10, 1929) is an American actress. Sheridan was born in Rye, New York, the daughter of concert singer Elizabeth Poole-Jones and classical pianist Frank Sheridan. Sheridan may be best known for her recurring role as Jerry Seinfeld's mother, Helen, in ""Seinfeld"". She played the role for all nine seasons, from 1990 to 1998. She starred in the 1976 Broadway play ""Best Friend"" before moving on to regular supporting roles in films and television series such as ""Moonlighting"", ""Kojak"", ""The A-Team"", ""Murder, She Wrote"", and ""Cagney & Lacey"". Her first major"
"Elizabeth Perkins Elizabeth Ann Perkins (born November 18, 1960) is an American actress. Her film roles have included ""About Last Night..."" (1986), ""Big"" (1988), ""The Flintstones"" (1994), ""Miracle on 34th Street"" (1994) and ""Avalon"" (1990). She is known for her role as Celia Hodes in the Showtime TV series ""Weeds"", for which she received three Primetime Emmy nominations and two Golden Globe nominations. Perkins was born in Queens, New York, the daughter of Jo Williams, a drug treatment counselor and concert pianist, and James Perkins, a farmer, writer, and businessman. She has two older sisters. Her paternal grandparents were Greek"
"in ""Bewitched"" and the Elder Rose (portrayed by Gloria Stuart) in the 1997 film ""Titanic"". This was one of her final dubbing roles before her death in 1998. In her animated roles, Tettoni voiced Madame Adelaide Bonfamille in the Italian version of ""The Aristocats"". Her other Disney dubbing roles included Queenie in ""One Hundred and One Dalmatians"", Giddy in ""Dumbo"" and the Snooty Flower in ""Alice in Wonderland"". She also dubbed Pearl Slaghoople in ""The Flintstones"". Tettoni died in Rome on March 7th 1998 just one day before her 88th birthday. Wanda Tettoni Wanda Tettoni (March 8, 1910 - March"
"Jane Rose Jane Rose (February 7, 1913 – June 29, 1979) was an American character actress, perhaps best remembered today as Audrey Dexter, the gently befuddled mother-in-law of Phyllis Lindstrom on the CBS sitcom ""Phyllis"" (1975–77). A versatile actress, Jane Prim Rose was born on February 7, 1913, in Seattle. She attended the University of Washington, where future actress Frances Farmer was a classmate; Rose and Farmer were subsequently roommates in New York City in 1935. Rose, who worked with the New York Association for the Blind (she served eleven years as the Association's Director of Recreation), also taught acting,"
"Alan Reed Alan Reed (born Herbert Theodore Bergman; August 20, 1907 – June 14, 1977) was an American actor and voice actor, best known as the original voice of Fred Flintstone on ""The Flintstones"" and various spinoff series. He also appeared in many films, including ""Days of Glory"", ""The Tarnished Angels"", ""Breakfast at Tiffany's"", ""Viva Zapata!"" (as Pancho Villa), and ""Nob Hill"", and various television series. Reed was born in New York City to a Lithuanian-Jewish father and a Ukranian-Jewish mother. He attended Washington High School (now George Washington Educational Campus) and majored in journalism at Columbia University. Between graduating"