Ep 7. The Buffalo Convention

The Flintstones is an American animated sitcom that aired from 1960-1966 on ABC. It follows the lives of a working-class Stone Age family - Fred and Wilma Flintstone, their best friends and next-door neighbors, Barney and Betty Rubble, and their children, Pebbles and Bamm-Bamm.

In season 3 episode 7, titled "The Buffalo Convention," the Flintstones and the Rubbles are excited to attend the Buffalo Lodge Convention in Rock Vegas where Fred has been selected to give a speech. The Buffalo Lodge is an organization that promotes fraternalism and community service among Buffalos, a species of prehistoric bovines.

As they prepare to leave for the convention, Fred is tasked with taking care of his lodge brother's buffalo, J. B. Biggley, a massive animal that causes chaos wherever he goes. Despite Fred's best efforts, J. B. manages to escape and wreak havoc in the city.

Meanwhile, Wilma and Betty attend the Ladies' Auxiliary, where they participate in a fashion show and admire the latest styles. But their fun is interrupted when they discover that the convention's chairman, Mr. Slate, has been kidnapped and replaced by a villainous impostor.

As the couples work to solve the mystery of Mr. Slate's disappearance, they encounter a variety of colorful characters, including a drill sergeant buffalo named Sgt. Boulder, a flamboyant fashion designer, a group of rowdy lodge brothers, and a neurotic hotel manager.

"The Buffalo Convention" is a classic Flintstones episode that showcases the show's trademark humor, slapstick comedy, and prehistoric puns. It also explores themes of friendship, loyalty, and community involvement, as the characters come together to support their fellow Buffalos and solve a mystery.

With its catchy theme song, memorable catchphrases ("Yabba-Dabba-Doo!"), and lovable characters, The Flintstones remains a beloved part of American pop culture, over 60 years after its debut. "The Buffalo Convention" is a prime example of why the show continues to be a classic and a favorite among fans of all ages.