A Flintstones Christmas Carol

A Flintstones Christmas Carol

Year: 1994

Runtime: 70 mins

Language: English

Director: Joanna Romersa

ComedyFamilyTV MovieAnimation

Fred is cast as Ebenezer Scrooge in a stage adaption of the classic Christmas story, but is acting a bit stingy in real life.

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1

Fred clinches the lead and becomes consumed by rehearsals

Fred lands the leading role of Ebenezer Scrooge and quickly treats it as his ticket to stardom. He spends all his time rehearsing, neglecting his job and his family. The tension in the Flintstone household grows as Wilma and Pebbles notice his absence and growing selfishness.

Christmas Eve morning Bedrock Theater
2

Pebbles forgotten for cave care; Wilma confronts Fred

In his rush to get to work and finish Christmas shopping, Fred forgets Pebbles' cave care and later to pick her up. When Fred arrives at the theater, Wilma confronts him with tears, furious about his neglect. The family’s worry over Pebbles’ safety highlights Fred’s drift from his responsibilities.

Christmas Eve afternoon Bedrock Theater
3

Opening scene begins; Brickens sets the tone

Narrator Charles Brickens reads the opening lines as the curtain rises. There is a brief moment of stage fright before Fred makes his entrance as Scrooge. The audience witnesses the tensions between ambition and generosity unfold on stage.

Opening of the play Bedrock Theater Stage
4

Miss Feldspar falls ill; Wilma steps in as understudy

In the second act, Miss Feldspar, who plays the Ghost of Christmas Past, contracts the Bedrock Bug. As stage manager, Wilma is forced to improvise and take over the role herself. The production must carry on with limited cast and improvisation.

Second act opening Backstage / Theater
5

Fezziwig party interruption forces Belle to improvise

During Fezziwig's Christmas party, Betty reveals that Maggie has fallen ill with the Bedrock Bug. Wilma dons the Belle costume to fill in, while Fred remains distracted elsewhere. The cast must adapt to the sudden illness of additional performers.

Second act scene Fezziwig's party (the play's setting)
6

Fred realizes the presents are forgotten; hurries to the store

Realizing he forgot the presents, Fred races to the store to retrieve them. His frantic dash adds to the mounting chaos of the production. The urgency underscores his detached priorities and the stakes of the performance.

Second act Bedrock Store
7

Ghost of Christmas Yet to Come reveals himself as Philo Quartz

A hooded figure representing the Ghost of Christmas Yet to Come confronts Fred and ultimately reveals himself as Philo Quartz. He drives Fred back toward the theater to confront his life choices. The spectral encounter pushes Fred toward a moment of reckoning within the play.

Second act On the road to the theater / Theater
8

Ghost shows an abandoned gravestone: 'EBONEZER SCROOGE'

In the play’s vision, the Ghost of Christmas Yet to Come presents an abandoned gravestone engraved with 'EBONEZER SCROOGE'. The scene shifts to Scrooge’s bedchamber, where he awakens as Christmas morning begins. The chilling image foreshadows the possibility of a life not changed.

Transition to Christmas morning Stage vision / Scrooge's bedchamber
9

Scrooge buys a Turkeysaurus and arranges delivery

On Christmas morning, Scrooge awakens and resolves to bring a feast to the Cragits, hiring a passing boy to purchase a Turkeysaurus and arrange its delivery. This act signals his intended transformation and return to family-centric values. The moment marks the shift from self to generosity.

Christmas morning Scrooge's bedchamber; City streets
10

Scrooge meets Wilma as a charitable worker; apology follows

As he begins to roam the city, Scrooge encounters Wilma, portraying a member of the Piltdown Charitable Foundation. Fred, in the role of a humbled man, begs forgiveness for his earlier selfishness and promises a changed heart. Wilma, though skeptical, goes along with the moment of reconciliation.

Christmas morning City streets / Piltdown Charitable Foundation setting
11

Pebbles and Bamm-Bamm forget lines; Pebbles finds the moment to speak

Back on stage, Pebbles forgets her line 'God bless us, everyone!' and then recovers to deliver it herself. The audience and company react to the child’s courage and the show’s heartwarming moment. The scene underscores the night’s evolving spirit of generosity and teamwork.

Curtain call / final act Bedrock Theater Stage
12

Curtain falls; Fred faces consequences but embraces change

As the curtain drops, the company scolds Fred for his earlier 'Scrooge' behavior and selfishness. He apologizes sincerely, acknowledging that his friends and family matter more than any role. The ensemble embraces the change, signaling a hopeful transformation.

End of show Bedrock Theater Stage
13

Dino reveals himself as the Ghost Yet to Come

The Ghost of Christmas Yet to Come unmasks himself as Dino, who took the part after Philo fell ill with the Bedrock Bug. The playful reveal reinforces the playful, communal nature of the production. The moment seals Fred’s commitment to genuine change.

Final act reveal Backstage / Theater
14

Post-show plans and a new year of balance

Back at home, Fred resolves to cook dinner for Wilma's mother. He then falls ill with the flu, echoing the Bedrock Bug’s brief visit. Wilma decides to cook with her mother's help, reinforcing that family comes first and that the bug lasts only a day.

Christmas night Flintstone home

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