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The
prehistoric and prehysterically funny legacy grows larger
on DVD with this 32-episode 4-disc set of Season Two. The
Flintstones offered cartoon character that over time appear
even more human and multidimensional than many of their live-action
TV situation comedy counterparts. But the biggest ongoing
series treat - the one that hooks each new generation - is
the sight gag of dinosaurs performing as "modern"
appliances - from lawnmowers to aeroplanes to vacuum cleaners
to garbage disposals. This deluxe set is full of such visual
delights and classic episodes. Now, thanks to the modern-day
advent of DVD, the memories are forever etched in stone...
The
Complete Second Season of The Flintstones contains
all 32 episodes from the shows second year. There is a good
mix of episodes and we get to see Fred as a bus driver, the
judge of a beauty competition, an escort, and a member of
high society. As you would expect, Fred and Barney are best
of friends one minute and at each others throats the next.
The only thing that really dates this collection is the sexist
attitude the show sometimes has towards women (a sign of the
times). In one episode Fred gets angry because Wilma doesn't
have his dinner ready on the table when he comes in from work.
Something
which came as something of a surprise to me, was the theme
tune and opening credits. Each episode begins with a teaser
from the episode and then launches into the theme tune "Rise
and Shine" - which was the opening theme for seasons
one and two. The animation for this opening is also different
to the later seasons and one of the extras on the discs explains
why this opening was replaced with the familiar "Yabba-Dabba-Doo!"
theme when the series was syndicated. Because the episodes
are broadcast in any order when the show is syndicated the
creators felt that the different opening credits would confuse
people and decided to cut in the new theme credits to the
first two seasons.
The
original opening scene will remind viewers of another animated
series about a dysfunctional family. It would seem that the
creators of The Simpsons have "borrowed"
elements from The Flintstones opening credits. These
credits show Fred driving home and into his garage and then
entering the house, running to sit on his comfy chair and
then the angle switches to the TV set to start the episode.
Extras
include 'How to Draw Fred Flintstone' featurette which will
allow even the world's worst drawer to sketch a pretty good
likeness of everyone's favourite caveman; a new documentary
'Carved in Stone: The Flintstones Phenomenon'; vintage commercials
of sponsors of The Flintstones; and an audio commentary
on three episodes.
This
release represents some classic animation and will appeal
to every member of the family.
 
Darren
Rea
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