04x01 - Ann-Margrock Presents

Episode transcripts for the TV show "The Flintstones". Aired: September 30, 1960 – April 1, 1966.*
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Living in Bedrock, Fred Flintstone works an unsatisfying job, but returns home to his wife Wilma and eventually daughter Pebbles.
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04x01 - Ann-Margrock Presents

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♪ Laa lalala lalala Lalala la la ♪ Oh, you are in good voice this morning, sir.

[chuckling]

Boy, he's got hair like rock wall.

♪ Ratata tuu dee da dum Rata dee ha-ha-haa-ho ♪

[boink] W-w-what's that?

Only me singing, darling.

[sighs] Thank goodness.

I thought it was the call of the water buffalo.

Well, if everything goes right, this call of the water buffalo, as you call it, is our ticket to fame and fortune.

[Wilma] What do you mean?

Just wait. You'll find out.

Now, yabba-dabba-doo.

I have got to skiddle-di-doo-doo.

[swooshing]

How can he do this to me so early in the morning?

[theme music playing]

[squawking]

Yabba-dabba-doo!

♪ Flintstones, meet the Flintstones ♪

♪ They're the modern Stone age family ♪

♪ From the town of Bedrock ♪

♪ They're a page right out of history ♪

♪ Let's ride with the family down the street ♪

♪ Through the courtesy of Fred's two feet ♪

♪ When you're with the Flintstones ♪

♪ Have a yabba-dabba-doo time A dabba-doo time ♪

♪ We'll have a gay old time ♪

"Now building Bedrock Bowl."

Yeah, it's really gonna be a big one too.

[man 1] I heard that clamshell stage came all the way from Pismo Beach.

[man 2] No kidding? Pismo Beach?

Easy. Easy does it. Up she goes.

Easy.

[whimpering]

Hey! Whoa!

Hold on there! Whoa!

What is it, Lulubell? That tooth bothering you again?

[moaning]

Let's have a look.

Wow, you sure have...

Oh, looks like a bad one.

What's the trouble, Flintstone? Why aren't you working?

Lulubell's got a bad tooth, boss.

Impossible. Her group had 21 percent fewer cavities.

Well, she's got a bad tooth, all right. Take a look.

Can't be.

But it sure enough is.

I'll get the company dentist over here.

Delays, delays.

This is Mr. Slate calling Dr. Ben Cavity.

Come to Excavation Site B.

Bad molar on Lulubell.

Oh, boy, I hate these rush jobs! [squawking]

This is Mr. Slate calling Dr. Ben Cavity.

Come to Excavation Site B.

Bad molar on Lulubell. [squawks]

Here comes the dentist. It's about time.

Hurry, man! This delay is costly.

Yes, sir. Hmm.

Oh, my. Yes. Bad. Very bad. It's got to come out.

Not him. It's Lulubell.

Put in a filling, Doc, and hurry it up.

We gotta get this Bedrock Bowl finished.

When's the dedication program? Saturday.

What kind of program they gonna put on?

For the opening show, I mean.

I heard it was gonna be a big TV special.

Right. Starring none other than Ann-Margrock herself.

No kidding? Ann-Margrock? I hear she's great.

Hmm. That's a pretty nice-looking filling, if I do say so myself.

And now my signature.

Where does he think he is, Granite's Chinese?

[scatting]

[vocalizing]

Well, if it isn't loudmouth Harry.

Why, hello there, Fred, baby!

What are you supposed to be doing?

I am supposed to be trying out the acoustics.

I plan to be singing here Saturday night.

Are you really gonna be in the Ann-Margrock show?

They're looking for local talent.

That's right. I'm on my way to stardom, baby.

This is really a break, especially for Ann-Margrock, to be able to discover a talented guy like me.

Hey! What's going on over there?

[crowd cheering]

That's where Ann-Margrock's staying. I'll get out here, Fred, baby.

Hello?

Hello, this is Bobby Rockly, Ann-Margrock's manager.

Can't we get a little quiet here?

Oh, isn't this wonderful?

No. You gotta sneak away, find some place where nobody knows you.

Some place where you can relax and get ready for the show.

Well, this is all right. I like it here.

Nope. Nope, won't do.

Come on, Ann, you can slip out the back way.

Now, remember, I want you to take it easy.

Well. [sighs] If you insist. Bye.

And call me when you find a place!

Well, as far as I'm concerned, if big-mouth Harry Goldbrick can audition, so can we.

I don't know, Fred.

I do. We can use the garage to work up the act.

[Pebbles crying]

Wilma, your baby's crying!

Oh, it's my baby now?

Why is it it's your baby when she's quiet and my baby when she cries?

Look, Wilma. Barney and me have to...

Sorry, Fred, you'll have to keep an eye on her.

I'm just swamped with housework.

I thought you were gonna get a high-school girl to come in and babysit.

I couldn't get anyone.

They're all too excited about Ann-Margrock being in town.

I'll tell you what.

You beeswax the floor and I'll babysit.

Okay, I'll watch her.

That does it. You can't work up an act and babysit for Pebbles at the same time.

Yeah, and we don't even get to see Ann-Margrock either.

[humming]

[sighs] Just my luck. A flat tire.

[crying]

Look, Pebbles, I'm a monkey. [chittering]

Oh, will you knock it off, Barney? You're scaring her.

[knocking on door]

Oh, boy. What next?

Yes?

Pardon me, could I use your phone?

Huh? Oh. Sure. Sure. Come on in.

Thank you so much.

You see, my car broke down in front of your house and...

Ah. What an adorable baby.

Hello, precious.

[Pebbles babbling]

[giggles]

How about that? Pebbles likes you, miss.

Yeah, she sure does.

Oh, the phone is over here, miss.

[Pebbles crying]

Here we go again. I'd better pick her up.

Come on, little Pebble y-poo.

Hi. Everything's fine, Rockly. Just a little car trouble.

No, I haven't found a place to stay yet.

You hear that, Fred? She's looking for a place to stay.

Hey, maybe we got us a babysitter.

Yes, I'll call you as soon as I do. Bye.

Thank you so much, Mister...

Flintstone, miss. Fred Flintstone.

And, this is my partner, Barney Rubble.

Hi.

I couldn't help overhearing you on the phone.

You looking for a place to stay? Why, yes, I am.

In town for the Ann-Margrock show.

Oh, yes, you might say so.

Oh, why don't you stay here?

[babbling]

[chuckles] Pebbles likes you. And all you have to do is keep an eye on her.

Well, it's certainly cozy and quiet here, and she is awfully cute.

Then it's a deal. Wilma.

What's the matter? What's wrong?

Nothing's wrong. Everything's great.

This young lady's looking for a place to stay for a couple of days and she's willing to look after the baby.

And Pebbles likes her. Look.

Yes, I can see she does.

That's awfully nice of you, Miss...

My name's Annie.

You have a beautiful baby. Thank you.

Come on, Barney-boy.

Let's get out to the garage and polish up our act.

Right.

Oh, fellows, for heaven's sake.

You have just one child, Mrs. Flintstone?

Sometimes I wonder.

Well, Barney-boy, what little ditty will we dazzle them with at the Bowl?

Here, I got it. This will wow them.

I hope this isn't a long-playing record.

I'm tired. What are you kicking about?

My beak isn't exactly a diamond point, you know.

[in unison] ♪ Fred and Barney sing on key ♪

♪ Fred and Barney singing do re mi ♪

♪ They are hard to b*at When they sing a song ♪

♪ They are hard to b*at ♪

♪ They can do no wrong in a song ♪

[wailing]

There, there, now. Don't cry, darling.

♪ You are still awake And it's half past your bedtime ♪

♪ The sandman had a date He didn't keep ♪

♪ But when the lambs commence To jump across the fence ♪

♪ I'll count them all Until you fall asleep ♪

♪ The first little lamb ♪

♪ Jumped over the fence ♪

♪ And was off to the land of nod ♪

♪ The second and third Were close behind ♪

♪ Like three little peas in a pod ♪

♪ The fourth little lamb ♪

♪ Was too chubby to jump ♪

♪ He crawled under instead ♪

♪ The fifth little lamb Wasn't there at all ♪

♪ He must have stayed home in bed ♪

♪ Number six jumped around ♪

♪ As confused as could be ♪

♪ He didn't know where he had been ♪

♪ He jumped over, that's true ♪

♪ But before he was through ♪

♪ He jumped over, jumped back ♪

♪ Then jumped over again ♪

♪ The next little lamb ♪

♪ Was the littlest lamb ♪

♪ Too little for such a big leap ♪

♪ Though he tried like a scout ♪

♪ He soon tuckered out ♪

♪ And the littlest lamb ♪

♪ Was asleep ♪

♪ The littlest lamb ♪

♪ ls asleep ♪

[Fred laughs] Hey, look at this one, Barney.

Let's try a chorus of "While Strolling By The Rock One Day".

Fellows. Fellows.

Hey, could you hold it down? The baby's asleep.

Yeah, but we got to work up an act. An act? You do an act?

Maybe you'd like to watch some real professionals work?

Well, I'd love to. I'll tell you what, I'll put the baby in the other room and be right out.

Okay, Barn, let's take it from the top.

That's showbiz talk.

Now this time, we do a little chorus of "Gravel Me Back To Old Virginny".

♪ Gravel me back to Old Virginny ♪

♪ That's where the cotton and the ♪ Mr. Flintstone. Mr. Flintstone.

Say, why don't you use those hats and canes?

It would dress up your act.

Oh, yeah. Well, I was gonna do that later.

Pretty nifty.

Here you are, partner. Catch.

Right-o, old chap. Ta-da.

It would be nice if you put some movement into it too.

[Fred] Movement? Like what?

May I borrow your hat and cane, Mr. Rubble?

Sure. Be my guest.

Now then shall we take it from the top?

[lively music playing]

Hey, you're good, Annie.

You're the greatest.

And you are both absolutely wonderful.

[ringing]

Rockly speaking. Hello, Ann?

Ann, where have you been?

I tried to get a hold of you yesterday.

We're having sponsor trouble.

I'll meet you down at Bedrock Bowl right away.

Oh, dear. I don't see how I can.

I have the baby to look after and nobody's up yet.

But, Ann... Ann, this is important.

Baby? What baby?

All right. All right. I'll be there.

I'll just have to bring her with me, that's all.

But, Mr. Sponsor, Ann-Margrock's a star!

She can do any kind of music. I don't believe it.

These young singers, all they can sing is this "ooh, hop-a-dop" stuff.

But I tell you, Ann-Margrock can do any kind of music.

Now you be a good girl and I'll be right back.

[crying]

All right. All right, honey. I think I'm spoiling you.

[whimpering]

[Ann] Now close your eyes.

♪ This little lamb ls the littlest lamb ♪

♪ Too little for such a big leap ♪

♪ Though you try like a scout ♪

♪ You soon tucker out ♪

♪ Now my littlest lamb ♪

♪ ls asleep ♪

♪ My littlest lamb ♪

♪ ls asleep ♪ Who's that girl? That's your star.

That was beautiful. Just lovely.

I'm proud to have you on the show. Proud. [sniffs]

My mother used to sing that song to me.

What a beautiful child. Who is she?

She belongs to the Flintstones, the people I'm staying with.

You make a wonderful team.

Well, thank you, sir. It's a fact. Good day.


Flintstone, huh?

Well, we owe that baby a vote of thanks.

She helped save the day.

Hey, how do you think our audition went, Fred?

Are you kidding? We m*rder*d them.

How come they stopped us after the first chorus?

Well, they saw enough to know that we got what it takes.

Then how come that fellow was holding his nose?

He was pointing at his nose, Barney.

That's a television signal that means they're on time.

Hey, hold it.

Here comes a couple of the big sh*ts.

Beautiful.

In all my years, I've never heard anything like it.

Ann-Margrock and... What was that name again?

Flintstone. Yes, Flintstone.

Margrock and Flintstone, what a sensational combination.

You hear that? He said we're sensational.

We're in, Barney. They want us to work with Ann-Margrock.

How come they didn't mention my name?

What's the difference?

They know we're a team. Flintstone and Rubble.

You mean, Rubble and Flintstone.

It's true.

Barney and I are gonna be on the Ann-Margrock show.

Then it's right to the top.

We're gonna be big stars. [fingers snapping]

What's that for? To wake you both up. You were dreaming.

Yeah.

Well, just watch the TV show tonight.

And call up everyone we know.

Get everybody tuned in.

Time for one more rehearsal. Right, partner.

[in unison] ♪ Yabba-dabba-dabba Yabba-dabba-dabba ♪

♪ Yabba-dabba-dabba ♪ Is it possible?

Fred and Barney singing on television?

You know something, Barney?

We're being selfish. Selfish?

I mean, about Annie. After all, she did help us.

Fred, I'm proud of you.

Here she comes now. Oh, Annie.

Yes, sir?

[babbling]

I got big news. Now brace yourself.

You ready?

Well, you are gonna be on the stage at the Bedrock Bowl tonight.

I guess she's in a deep state of shock.

Now don't faint. I mean it.

Barney and I are gonna be on the Ann-Margrock show.

And you've been so darn sweet and helpful, we want you to appear with us.

You mean, you'd take me on as a partner?

That's right. We think you got lots of talent.

We want you to have every chance for a big career.

See you backstage at 8:00.

I'll be there, Mr. Flintstone. And thanks.

[giggling]

Now, not one word out of you, young lady.

[giggling]

♪ Figaro, figaro, figaro ♪ How's that, Fred? Marvelous.

You sound just like Jeanette Rockdonald.

Mr. Rockly. [chuckles] I wonder when they're gonna announce the winner of the auditions. Oh, didn't you hear?

That's out.

The sponsor wants Ann-Margrock to do a one-woman show.

Sorry.

Barn, what do you think of Rory Flintstone for a stage name?

Or maybe Kirk would be better. I like Fatso.

Say, what are you two clowns doing here?

Getting ready to go on.

That's a hot one. [laughs] As what?

Let's give them a sample, Barn.

[vocalizing]

What's that sound like?

Tonsillitis, what else? Come on, who are you kidding?

But it's true.

Would you like to make a small wager on it?

Oh, we might.

How much do you feel that you can afford to lose?

Oh, shall we say 10 bucks?

Make it 15. How about 20?

Why not 30? Done.

Oh, Mr. Rockly? Yeah?

Would you kindly tell my friend here who won the audition?

I told you, nobody. Ann-Margrock's doing the show alone.

[stammering]

Alone?

I'll see you fellows on payday.

Kind of tough, Fred? Yeah. I...

[Ann] Hi, fellows. All set?

Annie, there's something I have to tell you.

What is it?

I really feel awful about it, but you see, well, we can't give you your big chance because we're not gonna be on the show.

You're not? Nope.

But you told Wilma. All your friends will be watching.

I know, but that's not what bothers us.

What we're really sorry about is raising your hopes like we done.

Yeah. We're not good enough for the big time.

But you, you're young and really talented.

Gee, we would have loved to have been able to give you your chance.

You mean that's what really bothers you?

That I'll be disappointed?

I guess we're a couple of phonies.

You really deserve better.

[upbeat music playing]

And now, the star of our show, Ann-Margrock!

Now don't you go away, you two. You wait right there.

Hey! Where are you going?

Annie, wait!

Get out of there.

Hurry! They'll call a cop.

They think Annie's...

[in unison] Ann-Margrock?

♪ I ain't going to be your fool No more ♪

♪ Cried and cried Until my eyes are sore ♪

♪ I gave you all the love I had Still, you tried to treat me bad ♪

♪ I loves you But I ain't gonna be your fool ♪

♪ I'm sick and tired Of all your cheating and lying ♪

♪ I'm gonna find myself a boy To keep my heart from crying ♪

♪ Then you will be so blue ♪

♪ A-weeping and a-moaning And a-crying too ♪

♪ I loves you But I ain't gonna be your fool ♪

♪ Last night, I thought about you About things that we used to do ♪

♪ About the things that we used to say But that was yesterday ♪

♪ I'm a-gonna change my ways Now it's my turn to play ♪

♪ Gonna find me somebody new A-take-a-place-a-you now ♪

♪ I ain't going to be your fool No more ♪

♪ Cried and cried Until my eyes are sore ♪

♪ I gave you all the love I had Still, you tried to treat me bad ♪

♪ I loves you But I ain't gonna be your fool ♪

♪ You're gonna find out Just what you've done wrong ♪

♪ You're gonna wake up in the morning Baby, I'll be gone ♪

♪ Each and every day of the week ♪

♪ I can't eat my dinner And I can't sleep ♪

♪ I loves you But I ain't gonna be your fool ♪

♪ I loves you But I ain't gonna be your fool ♪

♪ I loves you But I ain't gonna be your fool ♪

[audience cheering over TV]

And now to a very special little listener.

I'd like to say good night.

Good night, Pebbles.

[babbling]

Come on, fellows. I need some help.

Let's take it from the top.

♪ You're gonna find out Just what you've done wrong ♪

♪ You're gonna wake up in the morning Baby, I'll be gone ♪

♪ Each and every day of the week ♪

♪ I can't eat my dinner And I can't sleep ♪

♪ I loves you But I ain't gonna be your fool ♪

♪ I loves you But I ain't gonna be your fool ♪

♪ I loves you But I ain't gonna be your fool ♪

♪ Flintstones, meet the Flintstones ♪

♪ They're the modern Stone Age family ♪

♪ From the town of Bedrock ♪

♪ They're a page right out of history ♪

♪ Someday, maybe Fred will win the fight ♪

♪ Then that cat will stay out for the night ♪

♪ When you're with the Flintstones ♪

♪ Have a yabba-dabba-doo time A dabba-doo time ♪

♪ We'll have a gay old time ♪

♪ We'll have a gay old time ♪ Wilma!
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