Main Flintstones Characters and Voice Actors
The Flintstones centers on Fred Flintstone, a stonecutter at Slate Rock and Gravel Company, and his wife Wilma. Their daughter Pebbles and neighbor Barney Rubble with wife Betty form the core family unit. Alan Reed was the original voice of Fred from 1960 until his death in 1977, with Henry Corden taking over the role for subsequent series and specials Forbes character guide.
Jeff Bergman currently voices Fred in modern productions, having inherited the role from Henry Corden. Mel Blanc originally voiced Barney Rubble, Bugs Bunny, and dozens of other Hanna-Barbera characters. The show premiered on ABC on September 30, 1960, making it the first prime-time animated series to run for multiple seasons IMDb The Flintstones page.
Supporting Cast and Recurring Characters
Dino and Other Key Figures
Dino is the Flintstones' pet dinosaur who behaves like a large dog, first appearing in the opening credits of the original series. The Great Gazoo, a small green alien exiled to Earth, was introduced in season 2 and voiced by Harvey Korman. Other recurring characters include Mr. Slate, Fred's boss at the quarry, and the Frankenstones, a monster family introduced in later spin-offs.
The show ran for six seasons on ABC from 1960 to 1966, producing 166 episodes. Spin-off series include The Pebbles and Bamm-Bamm Show, which aired in 1971, and I Yabba-Dabba Do, a 1993 TV movie. The franchise generated over $1 billion in retail revenue by the early 1990s, with toys, apparel, and home goods Hanna-Barbera official site.
Franchise Value and Modern Adaptations
Box Office and Streaming Performance
The Flintstones Movie, released in 1994, grossed $341 million worldwide against a $46 million budget. A live-action prequel, The Flintstones in Viva Rock Vegas, followed in 2000. The 2020 HBO Max animated series Velma featured a cameo reference to the Flintstones, confirming the property remains within Warner Bros. Discovery's active catalog Box Office Mojo Flintstones Movie.
Warner Bros. Discovery holds the rights to The Flintstones through its acquisition of Hanna-Barbera. The franchise ranks among the top 10 most valuable animated properties globally, with licensing deals spanning apparel, home decor, and video games. The original series is available for streaming on Max, the company's flagship platform SEC Warner Bros. Discovery filing.
Merchandising and Cultural Impact
The Flintstones has generated more than 100 licensed product lines since 1960, including breakfast cereals with Post Consumer Brands and a long-running partnership with Chevrolet.