Meet The Jetsons

The JetsonsSo, my son pointed out the other day that Jane Jetson is 32 in the cartoon series (which Wikipedia says the character states in the first episode). Her husband George is six years her senior.

Their daughter Judy? Age 16.

Do the math.

Intentional on the part of the writers? Inadvertent? Should it change how we regard the series?

I’m not suggesting that discussion of this issue should take precedence over, say, job creation, a cure for cancer or Mideast Peace. Still…

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  • Arlene Wszalek

    Arlene Wszalek is a strategist, advisor, speaker, and cultural observer. Until recently, she served as Executive Vice President of Strategy & Innovation at Allied Global Marketing, a global agency known for performance-based, idea-driven campaigns that shape culture and drive results. Arlene has lived and worked in both the U.S. and the U.K., and her experience spans media, entertainment, technology, travel, and the arts. She holds a BA from Smith College and is a member of the Television Academy (ATAS), the Recording Academy (NARAS) and the Producers Guild of America..

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