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The Addams Family

The Addams Family

When we’re together, every night is Halloween.

19648.02 Seasons64 EpisodesEnded

Overview

A satirical inversion of the ideal of the perfect American nuclear family, they are an eccentric wealthy family who delight in everything grotesque and macabre, and are never really aware that people find them bizarre or frightening. In fact, they themselves are often terrified by "normal" people.

Created by Charles Addams
Written by Charles Addams
Produced by Herbert W. Browar, Nat Perrin
NetworksABC

Top Cast

Carolyn Jones

Carolyn Jones

Morticia Addams

John Astin

John Astin

Gomez Addams

Jackie Coogan

Jackie Coogan

Uncle Fester

Ted Cassidy

Ted Cassidy

Lurch

Marie Blake

Marie Blake

Grandmama

Lisa Loring

Lisa Loring

Wednesday Addams

Ken Weatherwax

Ken Weatherwax

Pugsley Addams

Themes & Keywords

parent child relationshipbutlervampirehaunted housemarriagesatiredark comedyfamily relationshipswealthygothicmacabreuncle nephew relationshipdark fantasysitcomeccentric familygoth girlsromantic

About The Addams Family

The Addams Family is a comedy, family series that first aired in 1964 exploring themes of parent child relationship, butler, vampire, haunted house, marriage, satire. Created by Charles Addams, it stars Carolyn Jones, John Astin, Jackie Coogan. A satirical inversion of the ideal of the perfect American nuclear family, they are an eccentric wealthy family who delight in everything grotesque and macabre, and are never really aware that people find them bizarre or frightening. In fact, they themselves are often terrified by "normal" people.

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