Readers ask: When was the jetsons set?

Did the Jetsons take place in 2020?

It takes place in the year 2062.

The cartoon itself never states the specific year, though characters often refer to living “in the 21st century.” However, promotional materials and articles at the time explained that the Jetsons were living exactly 100 years into the future. Only 41 more years to go!

Why was the Jetsons Cancelled?

3. THE JETSONS WAS CANCELED BECAUSE OF “LACK OF COLOR.” In 1962, less than three percent of American homes had a color TV set, but The Jetsons was broadcast in color—ABC’s first show to air that way. For those watching on a black-and-white TV, they missed out on the vibrant world Hanna-Barbera had created.

Do the Jetsons live on Earth?

It’s a fun theory to debate at parties, but there is one big problem. We see what is on the surface in The Jetsons. One of the most common misconceptions about The Jetsons is that the cartoon never shows the ground beneath Orbit City. The Jetson family lives in the Skypad Apartments.

What from the Jetsons has come true?

From interactive newspapers to video chatting, here are some of the inventions from The Jetsons that are a part of our world today.

• Flying cars.
• Jetpacks.
• Robotic help.
• Holograms.
• 3-D printed food.
• Drones.
• Smart shoes.
• Smartwatches.

Did the Jetsons have a cat?

As best as I can tell, the Jetsons‘ cat never had a name. He wasn’t even referred to in the ‘Jetsons End Title Theme’ because, unlike “The Flintstones,” the closing theme had no lyrics. Then, again, maybe it’s a different one as the show reveals the cat always gets sucked up by the vacuum cleaner.

How old is Jetsons?

The futuristic series, first produced by Hanna-Barbera in 1962, was set in 2062, exactly 50 years from today. 2012 is the halfway point, so we’ve still got some time before we are all driving around in flying cars. But, many other technology advances from the Jetsons are already with us.

What kind of dog is Astro?

Astro from the beloved cartoon “The Jetsons” and Scooby Doo himself are both Great Danes. The breed’s most recent claim to fame comes from Giant George, a blue Great Dane from Arizona.

What city did the Jetsons live in?

The Jetsons are a family residing in Orbit City. The city’s architecture is rendered in the Googie style, and all homes and businesses are raised high above the ground on adjustable columns.

What was George Jetson’s dog’s name?

Upon arriving home with his pushy pooch, George discovers that the family already has a dog named Astro — the flesh and blood puppy that Elroy brought home. George pits Astro against the robot dog in various doggie aptitude tests to determine which dog the Jetson family will keep.

What did the Jetsons eat?

Food-a-Rac-a-Cycle: The Jetsons had a Food-a-Rac-a-Cycle that could pretty much spit out presumably delicious food with the few pushes of a button — whether it was bacon, beef stroganoff or whatever it was that you fancied.

What was George Jetsons job?

George is now an employee at Spacely’s Space Sprockets, a manufacturer of “sprockets” and other high tech equipment. His job title is “digital index operator.” His boss is Cosmo G.

Did the Jetsons predict the future?

The futuristic family cartoon The Jetsons premiered in 1962. It was set 100 years in the future in the year 2062. We’re over half way there now, but surprisingly, many of the technologies they predicted in the cartoon are already a reality, while others are maturing quickly.

How long did the Jetsons air?

People are often shocked to learn that “The Jetsons” lasted just one season during its original run in 1962-63 and wasn’t revived until 1985. Essentially every kid in America (and many internationally) saw the series on constant repeat during Saturday morning cartoons throughout the 1960s, ’70s and ’80s.

What technology did the Jetsons have?

Some technology predicted that not only came true, but came to fruition much earlier than anticipated, include: Drones. Holograms. Jetpacks.