Jetsons, The (Hanna-Barbera 1963, George O’Hanlan, Penny Singleton)

Animated scifi sitcom. A kind of Flintstones in reverse, instead of the stone age the Jetsons was set in the 21st century and told the suburban story of George Jetson and his family in a world full of amazing inventions and labour saving gadgets.

In 1985 the series was revived for a further 51 episodes. Also two feature length films appeared:- The Flinstones meet The Jetsons and Rocking With Judy Jetson.

USA | Hanna Barbera | 24×30 minutes | 1963

Creators|Producers: William Hanna, Joseph Barbera

Voices:- GEORGE O’HANLAN as George Jetson | PENNY SINGLETON as Jane Jetson | JANET WALDO as Judy | DAWS BUTLER as Elroy | JEAN VANDER PYL as Rosie | DON MESSICK as Astro | MEL BLANC as Cosmo G. Spacely

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