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On September 30, 1960, a cartoon about a family living in the Stone Age aired on ABC-TV network — and in the process, became the first prime time animated comedy series in television history. On top of that — and against all odds — it was an instant hit, spawning a merchandising bonanza during its 166 episode run. This is the incredible story of The Flintstones and the lasting legacy of one of the most influential cartoons of all time.
Join New York Adventure Club for a retrospective and examination of The Flintstones (1960-1966) — created by cartoon studio Hanna-Barbera over 60 years ago, this animated comedy series became a global sensation over its six-season run, best known for its lovable characters, outlandish situations, great music, and parodies of pop culture of the time.
Led by pop culture historian Arlen Schumer, this uplifting “visualecture” filled with stylized images, art, and provoking analysis will include:
Afterward, we'll have a Q&A with Arlen — any and all questions are welcomed and encouraged!
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About Arlen
Arlen Schumer, MFA is one of the foremost historians of comic book art, named by Comic Book Artist magazine in 1998 as "one of the more articulate and enthusiastic advocates of comic book art in America." His coffee table book, The Silver Age of Comic Book Art, won the Independent Publishers Book Award for best Popular Culture book.
Schumer is also one of comic book art’s most idiosyncratic practitioners, creating award-winning illustrations for the advertising and editorial markets.
Testimonials
"I watched some "Flintstones" in reruns while growing up. However, Arlen presented great behind the scenes info such as some of the earliest depictions of Fred and Barney and how they evolved into the beloved characters we recognize today. I also liked how Arlen showed the "competition" between the "Flintstones" and "The Honeymooners" and incorporated the emergence of pop music with examples of Elvis and the Beatles." -Mark
"Very knowledgeable and entertaining." -Laurie
"Great presentation and collection of visuals! I like the enthusiasm of the presenter." -Sandra
"Learning interesting trivia facts about The Flintstones / The host is very entertaining as well as informative /Great Event!" -Karen
"I love the historical context, photos, videos and just overall passion, excitement." -Maggie
"Loved the treasure trove of information, clips, images etc. First time listening to Arlen - he's a wonderful speaker! Everything was just perfect." - Marlla
"GREAT info! Great speaker! Not boring at all! Loved it." -Lisa
"Very informative. Fun topic" -Tom
"OMG - this brought back soooooo many memories for me. My sister and I used to watch The Flintstones as children on the TV, first in black & white and then in colour. I was also given a child's mini-projector with a cine-8 film (no sound) of a story from The Flintstones, which I still have! We played that film to death on the projector, which now unfortunately needs to be repaired. Arlen Schumer really brought this all to life with his amazing anecdotes and facts - I didn't know that Tony Curtis and Ann-Margret both "appeared" on the show - how fantastic. And, of course, I can't end my review without how my sister and I would sing and dance to our favourite song ".... In Bedrock - Twitch, Twitch"....." Thanks for reigniting all my wonderful childhood memories." -Aliki
"The presenters general knowledge of the subject matter" -April
"Thank you for offering a very interesting presentation. I didn't realize The Flintstones was patterned after the TV show 'The Honeymooners'. Plus it was great viewing the actual storyboards for the original show. Also how the characters evolved. The history of Hanna-Barbara and how they came to create this show. Plus I didn't realize the it had such a short existence and has mostly been appreciated via reruns(syndication)." -Carla
"Loved the story of The Flintstones show in the context of mid-century US culture. Loved the history of Hanna and Barbera. Love the speaker's enthusiasm and passion about the topic and the extent of his knowledge!" -Charles
"This was like a return trip and tour of my early childhood. Quite a learning experience to consider The Flintstones as a cultural touchstone." -Larry
Disclaimer
By attending a New York Adventure Club experience, you accept our terms of service.
This event is a Flintstones-themed educational webinar organized by New York Adventure Club. It is not affiliated with Hanna-Barbera, Warner Bros., or any related entities. Our event is a fan-inspired experience, celebrating the cultural and entertainment legacy of The Flintstones. Any references to The Flintstones are purely for educational and entertainment purposes, and no official endorsement or sponsorship is implied. The Flintstones and related trademarks are the property of their respective owners, and this event is an independent initiative by New York Adventure Club.
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