Every good show needs a successful sponsor appealing to their audience and giving credibility.
The Flintstones were no exception. The first seasons were sponsored in part by Miles Laboratories and Winston Cigarettes. A cartoon pushing drugs and tobacco?
What many fail to see is that The Flintstones was not originally intended for younger audiences. Adults were their aim and along with that came adult products. Besides, smoking was considered ”cool” in the sixties. But, it didn’t last long….
In 1962, Winston’s sponsorship was changed to Welch’s Grape Jelly when Wilma became pregnant. Isn’t it just like a baby to change things?
Two Flintstones Winston Commercials
Welch’s Grape Jelly Commercial
