#9: The Near Extinction of The Flintstones
The Flintstones narrowly escaped oblivion shortly after debuting due to a dispute with Jackie Gleason. He felt the cartoon’s creators, Hanna and Barbera, had pilfered The Honeymooners’ essence, threatening the show’s existence.
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Faced with the dilemma of potentially being labeled the man who canceled The Flintstones, Gleason eventually backed down. His decision allowed The Flintstones to flourish into a cultural phenomenon, spawning movies, merchandise, and even children’s vitamins.