It's the first day of Flintstone February, a celebration on this blog of everything Flintstones, and to usher in this celebration, I share with you not one, but two interviews from yesteryear featuring cast members of The Flintstones. This first one is audio only and was conducted in 1965 to promote the original series' final season. "Interviewed" here are Alan Reed, Jean Vander Pyl, and Gerry Johnson, the second voice of Betty Rubble. Sadly, it doesn't seem like Mel Blanc was interviewed here, which is a real shame. You're probably wondering why "interview" is in quotations, so I'll explain. The actors' audio was part of an LP sent out to radio stations. Local radio hosts would then do their own recording of the questions, making it sound like it was an exclusive. Give it a listen right below!
Jumping forward about 20 years, here is an Entertainment Tonight segment covering the series' 25th anniversary, complete with a short interview with Jean Vander Pyl and Henry Corden, the second Fred Flintstone. Also interviewed are the "real" Fred and Wilma, interestingly enough. I wish it was a bit longer, but it's always great to see videos with the voices of our Hanna-Barbera favorites. However, I must say one thing: that Wilma Flintstone mascot costume is the stuff of nightmares!
Check back here tomorrow for another exciting installment of Flintstones February. It's Fred Flintstone's birthday, and I'm celebrating it by looking at four of the voice actors who have brought everyone's favorite caveman to life!
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