Fun Facts
Fred Flintstone
Debuted in: 1960
Catchphrase: “Yabba-Dabba-Doo!”
Occupation: Bronto-crane operator at the Slate Rock and Gravel Company
Personality: Loud, lovable, short-tempered, scheming but well-meaning
Often dreams of quick riches but ends up in slapstick chaos
Wilma Flintstone
Debuted in: 1960
Fred's wife
Smart, patient, and practical — the voice of reason in the Flintstone household
Known for her trademark white necklace and orange hair
Often bails Fred out of trouble, but gives him a hard time first
Barney Rubble
Debuted in: 1960
Fred’s best friend and neighbor
Laid-back, loyal, and good-natured
Often dragged into Fred’s schemes
Occupation: Varies (originally unknown, later episodes suggest quarry work)
Betty Rubble
Debuted in: 1960
Barney’s wife
Friendly, sweet, and supportive
Best friends with Wilma
Often seen laughing at or helping resolve the guys’ antics
Pebbles Flintstone
Debuted in: 1960
Fred and Wilma’s baby daughter
Introduced in 1963
Cute, red-haired toddler with a bone in her ponytail
Later shown as a teenager in The Pebbles and Bamm-Bamm Show (1971)
Bamm-Bamm Rubble
Debuted in: 1960
Adopted son of Barney and Betty
Superhuman strength as a toddler
Introduced in 1963, shortly after Pebbles
Later becomes Pebbles’ boyfriend and then husband in spin-off specials
Dino
Debuted in: 1960
The Flintstones’ pet dinosaur
Purple, dog-like behavior (barks, licks, jumps on Fred)
Loyal and lovable, provides slapstick comic relief
Mr. Slate
Debuted in: 1960
Fred’s grumpy boss at the quarry
Frequently annoyed by Fred’s schemes and work ethic
The Great Gazoo
Debuted in: 1965
Green alien introduced in 1965
Sent to Earth to observe humans
Only Fred and Barney can see him
Often causes more problems than he solves