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FReeper Canteen ~ Most Excellent Adventures in TV Land ~ 6 January 2006
January 5, 2006 | George Jetson

Posted on 01/05/2006 6:01:36 PM PST by beachn4fun

TIME TRAVEL

ARE YOU READY? The Canteen is about to embark on another journey back in time.

If you're brave enough, climb aboard, no ticket required……we're about to take off.

Come on, hop in, watch your step ...... The controls are set.

Beachy, has a surprise for everyone. We’re off on another animated situation comedy trip (a.k.a – cartoon).

Buckle up. Now don't be afraid....I know how to fly this thing.......Here we goooooooooo.......LIFT OFF……..

WHOOOOOOSHHHHHHHH

Landing with a gentle thump. Here we are - Let me turn on the television to see what is on.

Do any of you remember this show?

The Jetsons

1962 (original series), 1984 (new series) – 1963 (original series), 1987 (new series) - ABC

Color - 30 minutes

75 episodes

Creators: William Hanna and Joseph Barbera

The Jetsons Cast

George Jetson - George O'Hanlon

Jane Jetson - Penny Singleton

Elroy Jetson - Daws Butler

Judy Jetson - Janet Waldo

Astro the Dog - Don Messick

Rosie the Robot Maid - Jean Vanderpyl

Henry Orbit - Daws Butler (Howard Morris in a few of the original episodes)

Orbity - Frank Welker ('80s version)

Uniblab - Don Messick ('60s version)

Mr. Spacely - Mel Blanc

Mrs. Spacely - Jean Vanderpyl

RUDI - Don Messick ('80s version)W.C. Cogswell - Daws Butler

The Jetsons Theme Song

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The Jetsons Tidbits

The Jetsons was an animated prime-time television series produced by Hanna-Barbera Productions from 1962 to 1963. After being re-run on Saturday morning for decades, new episodes were produced in 1984, 1985, and 1987 for syndication. The show is essentially the futuristic counterpart of The Flintstones. Both cartoons were family sitcoms projecting contemporary American situations into other time periods. While The Flintstones took place in the far-flung past, The Jetsons takes place in the future. .

George Jetson worked for a short, tyrannical boss named Cosmo G. Spacely, owner of the company Spacely Sprockets. Mr. Spacely had a competitor, W.C. Cogswell, owner of the rival company Cogswell Cogs. All homes and businesses were raised high above the ground on narrow poles, and George commuted to work in a flying saucer with a transparent top.

Again, like the Flintstones, much of the show's humor came from the way the cartoon parodied everyday 20th Century living. While the Flintstones lived in a world with machines powered by birds and dinosaurs, the Jetsons lived in a universe of elaborate robotic contraptions, aliens, holograms, and whimsical inventions.

Other Jetson family members included Jane Jetson, the wife and homemaker; teenage daughter Judy and preteen son Elroy. Housekeeping was seen to by a robot maid, Rosie; she only appeared in two episodes of the original 1960s show, excluding her appearance in the closing credits, but made many appearances on the 1980s show.

The family dog Astro could mumble, just as Scooby-Doo later on could. This is not surprising as the voice actor for both characters was Don Messick. Astro's best known line indicates impending trouble: "Ruh-ro!"

Though no dates are ever specified, The Jetsons was originally supposed to take place in the year 2062, which is a hundred years after the show's debut. Jetsons: The Movie pins the series as taking place "late in the 21st century." In the movie The Jetsons Meet the Flintstones Elroy wanted to time travel into the future to visit the 25th century, indicating the Jetsons live no later than the 24th century.

In the original closing credits, George came home and tried to walk Astro, the Jetsons' family dog, but when Astro noticed a cat by the electronic dog walk, Astro began to chase it and George got caught into the dog-walk. Astro and the cat both looked on as George cried "Jane, stop this crazy thing!" This was obviously a counterpart to the Flintstones' closing credits in which the saber-toothed cat put Fred Flintstone out for the night.

The Jetsons' phone number is VENUS-1234.

George and Jane's wedding anniversary is June 2.

If one does not pay a parking meter, a hand comes out and bangs the faulty parked space car.

An episode of Hanna-Barbera's The Flintstones, featured (via the Great Gazoo's help) the Flintstones and Rubbles visiting 25th century Bedrock, which greatly resembled the Jetsons' future. Ironically, a made-for-television film was made in the 1980s that would pair both the Flintstones with the Jetsons (the aforementioned The Jetsons Meet the Flintstones).

Astro does not appear until episode 1.5 "The Coming of Astro" (21 October 1962), in which he is found by Elroy.

The host of the "Love Rocket", a popular show, is named Gamey McGameGame.

George Jetson was ranked #4 in TV Guide's list of the "25 Greatest Sci-Fi Legends" (1 August 2004 issue).

Penny Singleton, who played Blondie in the 1940s movie series, was the voice of Jane Jetson. The Blondie comic strip is often cited a significant influence on The Jetsons

Jetsons: the Movie is dedicated to the memories of Mel Blanc and George O Hanlon (the voices of Mr. Spaceley and George Jetson), who both died during the film's production.

Quotes

George : "Yum, it's been lightyears since you programmed synthetic brownies"

George: "We wouldn't last on unemployment cheques, a 1000 a week doesn't strech very far these days"

Judy : "Daddy, if you dance like that in front of my friends I have to go live in another galaxy. Oh daddy, your dancing went out with pop-up fuels it is practically 20th century"

Jane : "Our home food dispenser broke and I had to wait 20 seconds at the check out counter, such inefficiency"

Spacely : "Are you out of your orbit?!?"

Spacely : "No hurry, any time in the next 5 minutes is fine"

R.U.D.I. : "I can't stand it when humans cry it makes my diodes all gooey"

Cogswell : "There's only one thing worse than war and that is business, and Spacely has declared business on us"

That's the end of the ride for today. I hope you enjoyed this tv special. Were you pleasantly surprised by the change in the programming?

Final note: All information found freely on the Internet

Footnote: Management is not responsible for anyone never having seen this show. To order your pay-per-view, have you credit card ready. Shipping and Handling is separate. Taxes are applicable. Void where prohibited. Children under 40 must have parent's approval to watch this show.



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1 posted on 01/05/2006 6:01:37 PM PST by beachn4fun
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To: beachn4fun

Supporting our Soldiers, Sailors, Marines, Airmen, and Coast Guardsmen at more than 1,000 places across the U. S. and around the world.

~Tribute to Our Troops~


2 posted on 01/05/2006 6:02:30 PM PST by AZamericonnie (~www.ProudPatriots.org---------Serving those who serve us!~)
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To: beachn4fun
Good Morning Troops!
Thank You, for your service
Thank You, for my freedom.


Canteen Mission Statement: Showing support and boosting the morale of our military and our allies military and the family members of the above. Honoring those who have served before.




3 posted on 01/05/2006 6:02:43 PM PST by Soaring Feather
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To: 68-69TonkinGulfYachtClub; Kathy in Alaska; MoJo2001; bentfeather; StarCMC; tomkow6; Bethbg79; ...
Popcorn and the show is ready


4 posted on 01/05/2006 6:03:03 PM PST by beachn4fun (Not all who wander are lost ~ J.R.R. Tolkien...........(4.0))
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To: AZamericonnie
WOO HOO Connie.....youz first!


5 posted on 01/05/2006 6:04:18 PM PST by beachn4fun (Not all who wander are lost ~ J.R.R. Tolkien...........(4.0))
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To: bentfeather
Evening, Ms. Feather. You gave it a heck of a try....you deserve a round too.


6 posted on 01/05/2006 6:05:11 PM PST by beachn4fun (Not all who wander are lost ~ J.R.R. Tolkien...........(4.0))
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To: beachn4fun; All
Good morning Troops, Veterans and Canteeners.

* * * * * * * * * * * *

Our Flag Flying Proudly One Nation Under God

* * * * * * * * * * * *

Lord, Please Bless Our Troops, they're fighting for our Freedom.

I pledge allegiance to the Flag
of the United States of America,
and to the Republic, for which it stands;
one nation UNDER GOD,
indivisible,
with liberty and justice for all.

Prayers going up.


7 posted on 01/05/2006 6:05:29 PM PST by HopeandGlory (Hey, Liberals . . . PC died on 9/11 . . . GET USED TO IT!!!)
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To: HopeandGlory

I meant to ask, are you kidz home now?


8 posted on 01/05/2006 6:06:16 PM PST by beachn4fun (Not all who wander are lost ~ J.R.R. Tolkien...........(4.0))
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Click on the pic and I'll guide you
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9 posted on 01/05/2006 6:06:24 PM PST by 68-69TonkinGulfYachtClub (Have you said Thank You to a Service Man or Woman today?)
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To: beachn4fun; AZamericonnie

Connie, you beat me!!



Good job, beachy, thanks.


10 posted on 01/05/2006 6:06:33 PM PST by Soaring Feather
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Good evening, Mr. Tonk


11 posted on 01/05/2006 6:07:25 PM PST by beachn4fun (Not all who wander are lost ~ J.R.R. Tolkien...........(4.0))
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To: beachn4fun

Why thank ya...thank ya very much! Hey...that pic looks familiar....wonder where I've seen it before! *wink*

Good evening Beachiekins & thank you for this evening's thread! I've always wanted to be able to get ready in the morning like Jane Jetson! Wouldn't that be a time saver!!!!:)


12 posted on 01/05/2006 6:07:39 PM PST by AZamericonnie (~www.ProudPatriots.org---------Serving those who serve us!~)
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To: beachn4fun
Woohoo!!!! Well, ya certainly snuck this one in on us!


Let the fun begin! Thanks Beachy!

13 posted on 01/05/2006 6:07:48 PM PST by luvie (Everyone that doesn't like what America and President Bush has done for Iraq can all go to HELL.-BD)
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To: beachn4fun; LUV W; La Enchiladita; All

Hello!
How are you all doing tonight?
HUGS!


14 posted on 01/05/2006 6:07:54 PM PST by GodBlessUSA (US Troops, Past, Present and Future, God Bless You and Thank You! Prayers said for our Heroes!)
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To: beachn4fun

Thanks for today's thread
and everything you do for our troops and the Canteen.


15 posted on 01/05/2006 6:08:28 PM PST by 68-69TonkinGulfYachtClub (Have you said Thank You to a Service Man or Woman today?)
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To: AZamericonnie

Oh yeah! I loved many of their gizmos. I wanted to live in their now!


16 posted on 01/05/2006 6:08:58 PM PST by beachn4fun (Not all who wander are lost ~ J.R.R. Tolkien...........(4.0))
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To: bentfeather

LOL....by a nano second! If I was tryin' I'd never have made it! Evening Queenie!


17 posted on 01/05/2006 6:09:45 PM PST by AZamericonnie (~www.ProudPatriots.org---------Serving those who serve us!~)
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To: beachn4fun

Hello Beachy thank you for the "Fun new Thread." . . . the kidz . . . ;-) . . . have gone back home . . . PHEW!!!


18 posted on 01/05/2006 6:09:55 PM PST by HopeandGlory (Hey, Liberals . . . PC died on 9/11 . . . GET USED TO IT!!!)
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To: AZamericonnie
Man you're fast! LOL! (((((Connie)))))....good to see you tonight!


#1....AZAMERICONNIE!!! WOOHOO!!!

19 posted on 01/05/2006 6:10:26 PM PST by luvie (Everyone that doesn't like what America and President Bush has done for Iraq can all go to HELL.-BD)
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To: beachn4fun
The Jetsons! I loved them.:) That song is in my head for the night now. LOL
20 posted on 01/05/2006 6:10:33 PM PST by GodBlessUSA (US Troops, Past, Present and Future, God Bless You and Thank You! Prayers said for our Heroes!)
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