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tvje · 02-15-2005, 06:41 PM

Who is the bigger TV Icon? Ralph Kramden or his animated counterpart Fred Flintstone?

It is hard for me to choise. My heart says Kramden, but my head says Flintstone.

Stuck In The '70's · 02-15-2005, 06:51 PM

Ralph Kramden

barwars · 02-15-2005, 06:58 PM

Ralph Kramden is the bigger TV icon, but Fred Flintstone is more recognizable, and much more significant in terms of pop culture.

There's a thin line between TV icon and pop culture icon.... this is a perfect example of it.

TJL · 02-15-2005, 07:17 PM

Ralph Kramden, without a doubt.
Jackie Gleason was one of the most popular TV stars during that era.

spunkygirl · 02-15-2005, 08:21 PM

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Originally Posted by barwars

Ralph Kramden is the bigger TV icon, but Fred Flintstone is more recognizable, and much more significant in terms of pop culture.

There's a thin line between TV icon and pop culture icon.... this is a perfect example of it.

Zebra 3 · 02-16-2005, 12:00 AM

Ralph Kramden all the way!

Belair · 02-16-2005, 02:50 AM

Fred Flinstone because I dont know who the other fella is.

dandelion wine · 02-16-2005, 03:09 AM

Ralph Kramden

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Originally Posted by Pretty in Purple

Fred Flinstone because I dont know who the other fella is.

Here's a picture of Jackie Gleason as Ralph.

bossradio93 · 02-22-2005, 01:51 PM

Definitely Ralph Kramden since "The Flintstones" were inspired from "The Honeymooners". Without The Honeymooners, there would be no Flintstones.

I'll always love Fred Flintstone, but Ralph came first.

gilligan fanatic · 02-24-2005, 04:02 PM

There both great but Raph came first

GARFIELDKOOL · 02-24-2005, 07:34 PM

I will vote for Ralph because he inspired Fred. They both crack me up though.

Marvo301 · 02-26-2005, 08:39 PM

It seems to me that only real people can truly be considered true icons. Ralph and Fred are both fictional characters and therefore neither one is truly an icon. Jackie Gleason, on the other hand, who played Ralph and inspired Fred is a true T.V. and entertainment icon.

tvje · 03-05-2005, 09:36 PM

Little off topic. But in the first episode of the Jetsons, they used some Honeymooners catchphraises. In one sence, George says to a door "One of these days, bang right in the kisser. In another sence, Mr. Spacely says "I have a big mouth."

View Poll Results: Bigger TV Icone
Ralph Kramden	15	62.50%
Fred Flinstone	9	37.50%
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02-15-2005, 06:41 PM	#1
tvje Senior Member Member Join Date: Feb 26, 2002 Posts: 1,362	Bigger TV Icon? Ralph Kramden or Fred Flintstone Who is the bigger TV Icon? Ralph Kramden or his animated counterpart Fred Flintstone? It is hard for me to choise. My heart says Kramden, but my head says Flintstone. __________________ tvje

02-15-2005, 06:51 PM	#2
Stuck In The '70's Forum Legend Member Join Date: Jun 06, 2003 Location: In Television Hell Posts: 56,757	Ralph Kramden __________________ Sonny

02-15-2005, 07:17 PM	#4
TJL Forum Veteran Suburbanite Extrordinaire Join Date: Dec 29, 2001 Location: New Jersey - the cradle of civilization Posts: 16,353	Ralph Kramden, without a doubt. Jackie Gleason was one of the most popular TV stars during that era. __________________ "I think I'll stroll up to the front to see how the shooting's going..." - Capt. Benjamin Franklin "Hawkeye" Pierce Read my blogs! http://centralparkamisguide.com/ http://dvdcriticscorner.com Visit me on Facebook!http://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=641138880 Hey, I do the tweet thing too! http://twitter.com/TomLevier My shop of handmade items! http://www.etsy.com/shop/ColdGarageCreations

02-16-2005, 12:00 AM	#6
Zebra 3 Senior Member Striped Tomato Join Date: Jun 26, 2002 Location: Bay City Posts: 5,455	Ralph Kramden all the way! __________________ Sitcoms Online STARSKY & HUTCH Message Board

02-15-2005, 06:58 PM	#3
barwars Forum Veteran DELETE THIS, PLEASE. Join Date: May 04, 2002 Posts: 10,499	Ralph Kramden is the bigger TV icon, but Fred Flintstone is more recognizable, and much more significant in terms of pop culture. There's a thin line between TV icon and pop culture icon.... this is a perfect example of it.

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Belair Senior Member Back@SO&Loveit! Join Date: Dec 13, 2004 Location: New York City Posts: 5,914	Fred Flinstone because I dont know who the other fella is. __________________ Half of Hollywood is dying to be discovered..... The other half are afraid they will be.

02-22-2005, 01:51 PM	#10
bossradio93 Senior Member Game Show Fanatic! Join Date: Nov 01, 2004 Location: Bellflower, California Posts: 2,378	Kramden or Flintstone? Definitely Ralph Kramden since "The Flintstones" were inspired from "The Honeymooners". Without The Honeymooners, there would be no Flintstones. I'll always love Fred Flintstone, but Ralph came first. __________________ HBO Documentary: Left of the Dial: Grade: B+ "Morals aren't supposed to stop because it's politically inconvenient to continue them." Keith Olbermann - *Countdown with Keith Olbermann* April 22, 2009 (MSNBC) UPCOMING DVD RELEASES June 16, 2009: The Three Stooges Collection: Volume 6 Star Trek coming to KDOC-TV Monday May 4 @ 9:00pm Farewell KNX/CBS Columbia Square (April 30, 1938-August 12, 2005). Thanks for 67 great years of information and entertainment. My DVD Collection

02-24-2005, 04:02 PM	#11
gilligan fanatic Senior Member Born to Be Bad Join Date: May 06, 2001 Location: down by the Lagoon Posts: 9,548	There both great but Raph came first

02-24-2005, 07:34 PM	#12
GARFIELDKOOL Senior Member Member Join Date: Sep 02, 2004 Location: Rochester, NY Posts: 7,025	I will vote for Ralph because he inspired Fred. They both crack me up though.

02-26-2005, 08:39 PM	#13
Marvo301 Forum Veteran I got a rock. Join Date: May 17, 2002 Location: The Great White North Posts: 16,479	It seems to me that only real people can truly be considered true icons. Ralph and Fred are both fictional characters and therefore neither one is truly an icon. Jackie Gleason, on the other hand, who played Ralph and inspired Fred is a true T.V. and entertainment icon. __________________ Only a life lived for others is worth living. Alfred Einstein A life isn't worth living unless it has impact on other lives. Jackie Robinson Be always at war with your vices, at peace with your neighbors, and let each new year find you a better man. Benjamin Franklin

03-05-2005, 09:36 PM	#14
tvje Senior Member Member Join Date: Feb 26, 2002 Posts: 1,362	Little off topic. But in the first episode of the Jetsons, they used some Honeymooners catchphraises. In one sence, George says to a door "One of these days, bang right in the kisser. In another sence, Mr. Spacely says "I have a big mouth."

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