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The Flintstones S3E18 — The Hero
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The Flintstones•Season 3•Episode 18

The Hero

7.2/10 · 216 votesJan 18, 196325 min

Ranked #27 of 28 in Season 3•−0.3 vs season avg

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Barney rescues a baby from a runaway carriage, but it is Fred who gets the credit and attention. His feeble attempts to set the record straight finally give way to his enjoyment of the celebrity, until cold shoulders from both Wilma and Dino,

Directed byWilliam Hanna
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Alan Reed

Alan Reed

Fred Flintstone (voice)

Mel Blanc

Mel Blanc

Barney Rubble (voice)

Jean Vander Pyl

Jean Vander Pyl

Wilma Flintstone (voice)

Bea Benaderet

Bea Benaderet

Betty Rubble (voice)

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William Hanna

William Hanna

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Episode Summary

"The Hero" is episode 18 of The Flintstones season 3. It scored 7.2/10 from 216 votes, ranking #27 of 28 episodes this season (season average 7.5). Directed by William Hanna, it aired on January 18, 1963.

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