Continuity mistake: When Barney puts down the telephone and says "Could it be Fred Flintstone after all these years?", the receiver vanishes shortly before the scene changes.
The Flintstones (1960)
21 continuity mistakes in season 6
Starring: Mel Blanc, Bea Benaderet, Alan Reed, Jean Vander Pyl
Other mistake: During the closing theme (early seasons), when Fred walks by to close the birdcage, Wilma is shown in the background sleeping and her entire mouth is missing.
Fred Flintstone: Where's your get up and go?
Barney Rubble: It just got up and went.
Trivia: When dubbed in Spanish (shown on Spanish stations), Fred and Barney's first names were changed to Pedro and Pablo. Wilma became Vilma and Betty remained Betty.
Question: Was this show cancelled or simply ended?
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Answer: The ratings had declined in its last few seasons, and the series was cancelled.
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