Classic Endings

"The Flintstones", often referred to as the first prime-time animated series, originally aired from 1960 to 1966 and follows the humorous adventures of the Flintstone family in the prehistoric town of Bedrock. The final shot of the ending credits features Fred Flintstone pounding on the door and shouting "Wilma!" after being locked outside by a prehistoric saber-toothed cat.

Written by Jimmy Page and Robert Plant, "Stairway to Heaven" was released on Led Zeppelin's 1971 fourth studio album, often referred to as "Led Zeppelin IV". Despite the song's legendary popularity, the band never released it as a single.

The iconic finale of 1991's "Thelma & Louise", directed by Ridley Scott, features the two leading ladies, Geena Davis and Susan Sarandon, driving their 1966 Ford Thunderbird convertible off a cliff. The scene, which represents their unyielding spirit against adversity, has been both celebrated and critiqued.

"Don't You Forget About Me" by Simple Minds became the anthem of the 1985 film "The Breakfast Club", a coming-of-age Brat Pack film directed by John Hughes. The song plays during the movie's iconic freeze-frame ending, with Judd Nelson's character triumphantly walking across the football field.

"Casablanca" (1942) is one of the most beloved films of all time, and its final line, "Louis, I think this is the beginning of a beautiful friendship", is delivered by Humphrey Bogart as Rick Blaine. The film was awarded three Oscars, including Best Picture, cementing its place as a classic.