[Matt]

[Seth MacFarlane] said: "The very first cartoon character I drew at age 2 was Fred Flintstone. So it's appropriate that events have come full circle, allowing me to produce the newest incarnation of this great franchise.

"Plus, I think America is finally ready for an animated sitcom about a fat, stupid guy with a wife who's too good for him."

The actor went on to promise that the show will appeal to old fans, though it will be updated for the modern-day audience.

"The characters will look the same but the only thing that will change is the stories," MacFarlane said. "What's the [prehistoric] version of an iPod?"

Kevin Reilly, President of Entertainment for Fox Broadcasting Company, added: "The Flintstones are among the funniest and most beloved characters in television history, and we can't wait to introduce them to a whole new generation on Fox.

"Fox has long been home to iconic families like the Simpsons and the Griffins, so I have no doubt that the Flintstones and the Rubbles are going to fit right in on our air."

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