"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,"
"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,"
"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"
"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"
"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,"
"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"
"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"
"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"
"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"
"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"
"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"
"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"
"that Fred is the only child of Ed and Edna Flintstone (a handyman and a homemaker, respectively) might be taken as canon. As young adults, Fred and Barney worked as bellhops at a resort. There, they meet and fall in love with Wilma and Betty, who were working there as cigarette girls. Fred and Wilma's mother, Pearl Slaghoople, also met and took an instant dislike to each other, starting a long-lasting rivalry between the two. An unspecified amount of time later, Fred married Wilma. Fred is a typical blue-collar worker, who works as a ""bronto crane operator"" at Slate Rock"
"the couple had twins, Chip and Roxy. In the 1994 live-action ""Flintstones"" movie, Bamm-Bamm appears as a four-year-old who is adopted after Fred secretly gives money to Barney and Betty to ensure that they could afford the adoption. Bamm-Bamm is seen with long, matted, filthy blond hair and only wearing a fig leaf loincloth. He was mentioned to have been raised by wild mastodons, a parody of various examples of interspecies adoption. This also hinted at how he had gained his incredible super-strength. Bamm-Bamm soon started to look like his cartoon counterpart after a bath, a haircut, and some new"
"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"
"as his ancestor. The Hatrocks later appear in the follow-up fifth-season episode ""The Hatrocks and the Gruesomes"", where they visit Bedrock. The last of the Arkanstone Flintstones was Fred's great-great-uncle Zeke Flintstone. Other relatives of Fred include: Giggles Flintstone, a rich, eccentric practical joker whose jokes drive Fred into a mad rage; Uncle Tex Hardrock, Fred's rich Texan uncle; Tumbleweed and Mary Lou Jim, Fred's rich Texan cousins; Rockbottom ""Rocky"" Flintstone, Fred's grand dad, who was a veteran of Stone World War One; Stony Flintstone, Fred's grandfather and James Hardrock, Edna's father. Fred's personality was based on that of Ralph"
"roundtables, and later described the film as ""one of those scripts that had about 18 writers"". The effects for Dino, Dictabird, and the other prehistoric creatures were provided by Jim Henson's Creature Shop. Actors John Candy, Jim Belushi, Dan Aykroyd, Bill Murray, and Chevy Chase were all considered for the role of Fred Flintstone, but John Candy had died before production began, the last four actors were all deemed too skinny and a fat suit was deemed too inappropriate to be used. If Goodman had turned the role down, the film would not have been made. Geena Davis, Faith Ford,"
"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"
"in trailer parks trying to keep their families together. They exhibit moments of heroism and poignancy"". Markowitz's version was apparently too sentimental for director Donner, who disliked it. Eventually, the rights were bought by Amblin Entertainment and Steven Spielberg who, after working with Goodman on ""Always"", was determined to cast him in the lead as Fred. Brian Levant was hired as director, knowing he was the right person because of his love for the original series. They knew he was an avid fan of the series because of his Flintstones items collection and the knowledge he had from the series."
"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"
"The Flintstones in Viva Rock Vegas The Flintstones in Viva Rock Vegas (also known as The Flintstones 2 or The Flintstones 2: Viva Rock Vegas) is a 2000 American comedy film directed by Brian Levant, written by Jim Cash, Harry Elfont, Deborah Kaplan, and Jack Epps, Jr., and is the prequel to Levant's ""The Flintstones"" (1994), based on the 1960–66 animated television series of the same name. It is set before the events of both the series and the first film, showing how Fred and Barney met Wilma and Betty. None of the original cast from the first film reprise"
"""yabba dabba doo!"", a phrase that was originally his club's cheer, and later adopted as part of the theme song from the third season on and used in the 1994 live-action ""Flintstones"" movie. Since the original series' run, Fred has since appeared in various other cartoon spinoffs, live action adaptations, music videos, and commercials. While the mid-1980s spin-off series ""The Flintstone Kids"" depicts Fred as a child, the series may be apocryphal due to its presenting Wilma as a childhood friend of Fred and Barney; the original series asserts that they first met as young adults. Still, the series' depictions"
"online store and Amazon.com. The Flintstones: Fred's Final Fling Fred's Final Fling is a 1980 animated television special and the second of ""The Flintstone Special"" limited-run prime time revival of ""The Flintstones"" produced by Hanna-Barbera Productions which premiered on NBC on November 7, 1980. Like many animated series created by Hanna-Barbera in the 1970s, the show contained a laugh track created by the studio, one of the last productions to do so. When Frank Frankenstone's X-rays are mistaken for Fred's, the doctor tells him he only has 24 hours to live. Dazed by the news, Fred vows to do good"
"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"
"and in the movie ""Better Off Dead"". Barney Rubble Barney Rubble is a fictional character who appears in the television animated series ""The Flintstones"". He is the diminutive, blond-haired caveman husband of Betty Rubble and adoptive father of Bamm-Bamm Rubble. His best friend is his next door neighbor, Fred. Barney's personality was based on that of Ed Norton on the 1950s television series ""The Honeymooners"", played by Art Carney. Like Ralph Kramden on ""The Honeymooners"", Fred was constantly on the lookout for get-rich-quick schemes, while Barney, like Norton, found life satisfactory as it was, but participated in said schemes because"
"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 of Mary Jenkins, and sang the theme song. Gibbs has won a"
"as children, and yet others featuring Fred and Barney encountering Marvel Comics superhero The Thing and Al Capp's comic strip character The Shmoo – have appeared over the years. The original show also was adapted into a live-action film in 1994, and a prequel, ""The Flintstones in Viva Rock Vegas"", which followed in 2000. Unlike its sister show ""The Jetsons"" (the two shows appeared in a made-for-TV crossover movie in 1987), the revival programs were not widely syndicated or rerun alongside the original series. In 2011, it was announced ""Family Guy"" creator Seth MacFarlane would be reviving ""The Flintstones"" for"
"""The Man Called Flintstone"" (1966) and in the television specials ""Alice in Wonderland or What's a Nice Kid Like You Doing in a Place Like This?"" (1966) and """" (1977). He continued providing Fred's voice in future ""Flintstones"" spin-off series and specials, as well as Cocoa Pebbles and Fruity Pebbles cereal commercials, until his death in 2005. The series is hosted by Fred Flintstone and featured a repackaging of the following six Hanna-Barbera Saturday morning cartoons that were originally broadcast by the various networks from 1971 to 1975: The six series were repackaged from their original half-hour formats into multi-part"
"medical research. 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."
"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"