The New Fred and Barney Show 1979
What is The New Fred and Barney Show?
The New Fred and Barney Show is a television series first released in 1979. Catalogued under Animation, Comedy.
- Type
- TV series
- Year
- 1979
- Status
- Ended
- Episodes
- 17
- Runtime
- 30 minutes
- First aired
- Feb 3, 1979
- Networks
- NBC
- Genres
- Animation, Comedy
- Updated
At a glance
- Rating
- ★ TMDB users: 7.5/10
- Format
- 2 seasons · 17 episodes
- Episode runtime
- ~30 minutes
- Status
- Ended
- Network
- NBC
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The New Fred and Barney Show is a television series first released in 1979. Catalogued under Animation, Comedy. Produced and broadcast by NBC. Current status: Ended. Spans 2 seasons and 17 tracked episodes.
Should you watch it?
“Stone‑age pals return for new Saturday‑morning antics.”
- Classic Flintstones characters in fresh episodes
- First regular series with Henry Corden as Fred
- Episodes parody fairy‑tale stories like Aladdin and Pinocchio
- Short original run limited to 1979
- Targets younger audience, less appeal for adult nostalgia
Watch it if you enjoy classic Hanna‑Barbera humor and kid‑friendly stone‑age adventures.
The series features gentle comedy suitable for children and families.
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When did the series originally air?
It aired on NBC Saturdays from February 3 to October 20, 1979.
Who provided the voice of Fred Flintstone in this series?
Henry Corden voiced Fred Flintstone, marking his first regular series role.
What are the ages of Pebbles and Bamm‑Bamm in the show?
In this series they are portrayed as toddlers.
Do the episodes reference any well‑known stories?
Yes, episodes include references to classic fairy tales such as Aladdin and Pinocchio.
Is the show appropriate for young viewers?
The cartoon’s light, family‑friendly humor makes it suitable for children.
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