![]() Barney's career has long been a matter of speculation. The great mystery that continues to puzzle Flintstonephiles is the buring question of what Barney does for a living. Left to his own devices, he would be just as happy staying at home and spending the evening with his lovely wife, Betty, and their super-strong son, Bamm-Bamm. ![]() The important thing in Barney's mind is to be a loyal buddy, and this he performs flawlessly. Initially wary of Fred's enthusiastic and impulsive schemes, Barney usually ends up throwing caution to the wind and enjoying himself, even though, when the plans backfire -as they always do- he is the one blamed for their failure. Most people find Fred to be overbearing and difficult, but Barney doesn't let these flaws stand in the way of true friendship. The two attended Bedrock High together, met their wives together, and mutually spend a great deal of time evading their wives' ire -in short, sharing all the ups and downs of Modern Stone Age male bonding. Born in Graniteville, Barney grew up in Bedrock alongside Fred. But as with all the great classics of early TV, Gilligan’s Island, I Love Lucy, I Dream of Jeannie, et al, at the time of the original filming of these series, now regarded as “classics”, the actors and actresses had no idea these shows would still be watched, enjoyed, dissected and pored over by rabid fans the world over.With his infectious chuckle, sunny outlook on life, and ability to overlook the grumpiest disposition (i.e., that of longtime pal Fred Flintstone), Barney Rubble is Bedrock's quintesential good neighbor. Sure, the lack of continuity is distressing. Along with Fred, Barney also, in other episodes, was a private detective, a photographer, and a short-order cook. In fact, Barney actually played Fred’s boss at the quarry in one episode. Yes, Barney did have other jobs during the six year run of The Flintstones. ![]() Keis couldn’t assure Feldman that she hadn’t neglected one of Barney Rubble’s jobs. Hanna-Barbera does not have official archives, so the helpful Ms. “It revealed itself according to the occupation set up for each episode.” Barney has also been seen as a repossessor he’s done top secret work and he’s been a geological engineer.”Īs for the manner in which Barney’s occupation was revealed, it was never concretely established. ![]() She confirmed the most commonly accepted answer: “The fact is that Barney worked for Fred’s employer, ‘Bedrock Quarry and Gravel'”.īut Carol continued, “However, out of 166 half-hours from 1960-1966, there were episodic changes from time to time. Carol immediately informed him that “What does Barney Rubble do for a living?” was, indeed, the company’s most frequently asked question in all of Flintstones trivia. He spoke to Carol Keis of Hanna-Barbera’s public relations department. They anxiously ask for Barney Rubble’s vocation before they nod off for the evening.įeldman did call back, this time during regular hours. The security guard went on to explain to the amazed Feldman that he received many calls from inebriated and drunken Flinststones fans in the middle of the night. But why don’t you call back after opening hours?” “I know why you’re calling”, the security guard said, “you want to know what Barney Rubble did for a living. In research for his book on “imponderables”, author David Feldman made a direct call to Hanna-Barbera studios, the studio that produced The Flintstones TV show in its original run from 1960 to 1966.īefore Feldman could even ask the question, he was surprised at the security guard’s opening statement. The people who ponder about “imponderables” weren’t the only ones who asked the question. And Barney was….er, well, ummm……you see, Barney’s job was… What exactly did Barney Rubble do for a living?Įven self-professed Flintstones fanatics can’t agree on an answer. Ed Norton had a job working as a city sewer worker.
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