Question 1

Which actor was Steven Spielberg's first choice to play Barney Rubble?

Accepted Answer

Danny DeVito was Steven Spielberg's first choice for Barney, but DeVito turned it down and recommended Rick Moranis instead.

Question 2

Why was glassware banned from the set of The Flintstones?

Accepted Answer

Since the entire cast performed barefoot, glassware was banned from the set to prevent injuries.

Question 3

What technological innovation was used for the Flintstones' sabre-toothed cat?

Accepted Answer

The sabre-toothed cat featured one of the first furry CG characters in a feature film, requiring a complex algorithm to calculate each hair's movement.

Question 4

Why was the bowling alley sequence almost cut from the film?

Accepted Answer

The bowling alley sequence was added at the last moment because Fred's 'Twinkle Toes' bowling style was such a big part of the original series.

Question 5

What song plays from Barney Rubble's snow-cone van?

Accepted Answer

Barney Rubble's snow-cone van plays the theme song from The Jetsons (1962).

Question 6