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Fred Flintstone
The Flintstones was the first animated series in American prime time, and it was not made for children. It aired at half past eight on ABC from September 1960, was sponsored in its early seasons by a cigarette brand, and was structurally a domestic sitcom in the mould of The Honeymooners — a loud working man, a patient wife, a neighbour, a bowling night.
- First appearance
- The Flintstones (1960), Hanna-Barbera / ABC
- Created by
- William Hanna, Joseph Barbera
- Also known as
- Fred
- Universe
- The Flintstones
- Appears in
- animation, television, film
Who is Fred Flintstone?
The Flintstones was the first animated series in American prime time, and it was not made for children. It aired at half past eight on ABC from September 1960, was sponsored in its early seasons by a cigarette brand, and was structurally a domestic sitcom in the mould of The Honeymooners — a loud working man, a patient wife, a neighbour, a bowling night. Setting it in the Stone Age solved a production problem elegantly, because every prop could be a visual joke and every joke could be reused. Alan Reed voiced Fred and supplied the catchphrase himself, reportedly adapting it from a hair cream slogan his mother used. The series ran six seasons and 166 episodes, and it established that animation could hold an adult audience at night, which is the line everything from The Simpsons onward stands on.
Fred Flintstone: the details
- First appearance
- The Flintstones, September 1960 on ABC
- Created by
- William Hanna and Joseph Barbera
- Prime time, not Saturday morning
- The first animated series in American prime time, aimed at adults
- It is The Honeymooners
- Structurally a domestic sitcom, transplanted to the Stone Age
- Voiced by
- Alan Reed, who supplied the catchphrase himself
- Cigarette sponsorship
- Early seasons carried a tobacco sponsor, which the schedule slot made unremarkable at the time
- Six seasons
- 166 episodes between 1960 and 1966
Why Fred Flintstone endures
The character who proved animation could hold an adult prime-time audience, three decades before The Simpsons made it normal.
What Fred Flintstone looks like on a shirt
Signature motif: Orange tunic with black markings, blue tie, bare feet
Orange with black spots is one of the most recognisable patterns in television animation, and it identifies the character with no face required. Retro bowling-shirt and vintage-television treatments do the heavy lifting in adult sizing.
The orange-and-black tunic pattern reads with no face at all. Bowling-shirt and vintage-broadcast treatments are the adult sellers; full-character prints suit youth. Strong on black and heather charcoal.
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Sizes: kids to adult
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| Band | Ages | US sizes | Search |
|---|---|---|---|
| Toddler | 2–4 years | 2T, 3T, 4T | Search toddler sizes |
| Kids | 4–7 years | XS (4/5), S (6/7) | Search kids sizes |
| Youth | 8–14 years | M (8), L (10/12), XL (14/16) | Search youth sizes |
| Adult | 15+ | S–3XL | Search adult sizes |
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Who has played Fred Flintstone
| Performer | Production | Year | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alan Reed | The Flintstones | 1960 | Voice |
| John Goodman | The Flintstones | 1994 | Live action |
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Who created Fred Flintstone?
Fred Flintstone was created by William Hanna and Joseph Barbera, first appearing in The Flintstones in 1960 (Hanna-Barbera / ABC).
What does a Fred Flintstone T-shirt usually look like?
Orange tunic with black markings, blue tie, bare feet. The orange-and-black tunic pattern reads with no face at all. Bowling-shirt and vintage-broadcast treatments are the adult sellers; full-character prints suit youth. Strong on black and heather charcoal.
Are Fred Flintstone T-shirts made for children?
Yes — Fred Flintstone appears on our kids pages, and shirts are commonly made from US toddler 2T up through youth XL.
Who has played Fred Flintstone?
Fred Flintstone has been played on screen by John Goodman (The Flintstones, 1994), and voiced by Alan Reed (The Flintstones, 1960).
How much does a Fred Flintstone T-shirt cost?
Fred Flintstone shirts we currently track start from around $19.99 on amazon.com. Every price on this page is dated, because they move.
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