The Hypnotist

The Hypnotist

February 10, 1961 TV Episode The Flintstones

Studio
Hanna-Barbera Studios
Distributor
Columbia/Screen Gems

Synopsis

Inspired by the Great Mesmo, Fred accidentally hypnotizes Barney into thinking he's a dog. Barney runs off and winds up in the pound.

Teaser Sequence: Fred attempts to hypnotize Wilma. Wilma goes to sleep and Betty tells Fred that was wonderful into putting her asleep and she giggles. Fred then tells Wilma she is a big dog and Wilma starts barking. Betty starts giggling uncontrollably about Wilma being a big dog and then Wilma joins Betty laughing as Fred has a puzzled look on his face.

Characters

Fred Flintstone, Wilma Flintstone, Barney Rubble, Betty Rubble, The Great Mesmo, Doctor, Cashier, Usher, Announcer, Dog Catcher

Credits

Directing

Director
William Hanna, Joseph Barbera

Producing

Producer
William Hanna, Joseph Barbera
Associate Producer
Alan Dinehart

Writing

Writer
Warren Foster

Voices

Voice
Alan Reed (Fred), Jean Vander Pyl (Wilma, Various Women), Mel Blanc (Barney, 2nd Subject, Clerk, Dog, Dog Catcher, Bird, Cat), Bea Benaderet (Betty), Ed Wynn (The Great Mesmo), Howard McNear (Doctor), Jerry Mann (Cashier, Usher, Announcer)

Music

Music
Hoyt S. Curtin

Animation

Animator
Ed Love

Production notes

Recorded on 7-25-60.