[mojo2]

We've all seen and done the South Park v Simpsons threads. Ho-hum!

But what about Jetsons v Flinstones??!!

[bad_quote]

Jetsons were a spin off of the flintstones huge success, and only had like 20 episodes. Flintstones on the other hand, ran for years and years and years. So ... I'd have to give it to the flinstones.

[mojo2]

Originally Posted by bad_quote

Jetsons were a spin off of the flintstones huge success, and only had like 20 episodes. Flintstones on the other hand, ran for years and years and years. So ... I'd have to give it to the flinstones.

I could make a case for the Flintstones' success being due to the obvious similarity to the Honeymooners and because we were a simpler people living in a simpler time and that the Jetsons were just ahead of their time.

If the whole thing were repeated today (Yeah, I know...NEITHER ONE might make it.) I think the Jetsons would come out much better than they did before. MAYBE even beating Fred & Wilma!

I LOVED the Jet Screamer Fan Club Contest episode. And the one where Henry had an old 20th Century car that was considered an antique. And when I watched George pushing buttons all day and complaining about how hard he worked, I used to laugh. Now, I understand that pushing buttons and typing on a keyboard IS work!


I love the Flinststones, but for this thread, I'm going with the Jetsons.

[Artful Dodger]

Originally Posted by bad_quote

Jetsons were a spin off of the flintstones huge success, and only had like 20 episodes. Flintstones on the other hand, ran for years and years and years. So ... I'd have to give it to the flinstones.

There are 75 Jetson's episodes.

[bad_quote]

Now. But for over a decade there were only a few.

http://members.aol.com/howard217/epgs/thejetsons.html

[Artful Dodger]

Originally Posted by bad_quote

Now. But for over a decade there were only a few.

http://members.aol.com/howard217/epgs/thejetsons.html

I thought you meant in total. thanks for the clarification. Either way i'm not old enough for that lapse in episode output to have effected me. Both are great shows, regardless.

[The Godfather]

Jane is the best foxy mama that Hanna Barbera has ever created.

Wilma is just funny, but not as hot.

[mojo2]

http://www.grudge-match.com/History/...-jetsons.shtml

The Scenario
Mr. Spacely was dismayed. A shortage of space-age metals had nearly sent his company, Spacely Sprockets, into bankruptcy. Suddenly, a flash of insight! If his sprockets could be made of something else, a material that was durable, abundant, and most importantly, free, he would finally get the edge over his main rival, Cogswell Cogs. But what material? Stone! His sprockets needed to be made out of stone! Time to call in a lackey...

"You wanted to see me, Mr. Spacely?"
"Yes, George. I've decided to take the company in a new direction. We need to amass large amounts of stone. By which, I mean you need to amass large amounts of stone."
"Stone, sir?"
"Yes. Rocks, slates, boulders, you know..."
"I'll get right on it, sir."

Back at home, he discusses the problem with his family. His boy, Elroy, chimes in, "Rocks, Dad? Gee whiz, there haven't been any rocks in millions of years. Between erosion and acid rain, they're all gone!"
"Oh no. I'm gonna be fired for sure!"
"Well, Dad, it just so happens that I've been working on a time machine for my school science project. I bet we could travel back in time to when rocks were everywhere!"
"Great thinking, son! Gather the whole family and prepare the time machine. I'm going to need all your help to keep my job!"

Meanwhile, millions of years ago....

"...and then Mr. Slate said I had to stay here and guard the quarry all night! I don't know who would steal rocks, though. I think he's getting back at me for sleeping on the job. Anyway, thanks for bringing the family to keep me company, Wilma.

Suddenly, there's a flash of light and a popping sound.

"Step aside, caveman. I have to load all this stone into the time machine or I'll lose my job."

"Oh yeah, stringbean? Well, I have to guard this stone, or I'll lose my job!"

"If that's the way you want it..." Knuckles crack. Family members eye each other wearily.

So, Brendan, how will the futuristic family fare against the prehistoric people?


http://www.grudge-match.com/History/...-jetsons.shtml

[JoshuaZ]

Jetsons. Because everything that we laughed about is just about possible now.

[sek929]

Jetsons.

They were cooler simply because their car made a 'pbpbpbpbpbpbpbp' sound...

You know the sound...

[Mr. Blur]

Jetsons. At work I use a .wav of their doorbell for my new mail alert.

[lavar78]

The Flintstones. They had a better cast (unlike the Jetsons who basically had the family, Mr. Spacely, and Mr. Cogswell), a better theme song (although they're both great), and better movies (like "The Man Called Flintstone"). Furthermore, the Jetsons never had anyone like Madame Yes ("I'm too important to be captured!"). The Flintstones rocked (pun intended)!

[Kevin]

Has anyone seen that Black and White Flintstones commercial with them smoking cigs and promoting a cig brand?

Funny stuff.

The Flintstones was originally supposed to be an adult cartoon, a spinoff of the Honeymooners.

[Ratm]

For me it's got to be the Flintstones; nothing like seeing a bunch of honkies riding a violet dinosaur. By the way when the hell are we going to do a "Sanford and Son" vs. "The Jeffersons"?

[mojo2]

Originally Posted by Ratm

For me it's got to be the Flintstones; nothing like seeing a bunch of honkies riding a violet dinosaur. By the way when the hell are we going to do a "Sanford and Son" vs. "The Jeffersons"?

Aww, c'mon Ratm! I'm tired from pushing buttons and typing all day! Couldn't YOU do the Jeffersons vs Sanford and Son?

VERY tough contest THAT one would be!

I cain't wait!

BTW, I know Fred had at least two different cars during the show's run, but I don't recall his pet, Dino, ever being used as a means of transport! Not sure if the person who placed them on top of Dino's back was just using artistic license or what. Hmm...