In fact, it wasn’t until 1972 that 50 percent of American households had a color TV. The Jetsons’ future is bright; it’s shiny; and it’s in color.

The family dog, Astro, was known for his catchphrase, “Ruh-ro, ... In 1962, when The Jetsons first aired, it was the first color television program to debut on the ABC network.

And the dog is… well, it turns out the dog is a millionaire. At least in the 15th episode he is. The 15th episode of “The Jetsons” originally aired on January 6, 1963 and was titled ...

A nuclear family named the Jetsons—George, Jane, Judy, Elroy, Astro the dog, and Rosie the robot maid—lived in Orbit City in the year 2062 (according to press materials, though not stated on ...

The robot dog so many Americans had come to know in Sparko is shown to exist in the Jetsons world, but is ultimately rejected. In an effort to make the show relatable — to allow the people of ...