The Addams Family (1964 TV series) facts for kids
The Addams Family is a fun American TV show that mixes spooky themes with lots of laughs. It's a sitcom, which means it's a comedy show about a group of characters in different situations. The show is based on famous cartoons by Charles Addams that appeared in The New Yorker magazine.
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Meet the Addams Family Cast
The show features a very unique and memorable family. Here are the main actors and the characters they played:
- Morticia Addams: Played by Carolyn Jones. She is the elegant and loving mother.
- Gomez Addams: Played by John Astin. He is the enthusiastic and devoted father.
- Uncle Fester Addams: Played by Jackie Coogan. He is a bald, quirky uncle who loves explosions.
- Lurch: Played by Ted Cassidy. He is the tall, quiet butler who often groans.
- Grandmamma Addams: Played by Blossom Rock. She is the family's witchy grandmother.
- Wednesday Addams: Played by Lisa Loring. She is the calm and often gloomy daughter.
- Pugsley Addams: Played by Ken Weatherwax. He is the playful and mischievous son.
About the TV Show
The TV series was created by David Levy and Donald Saltzman. Each episode was about 30 minutes long. The show was filmed in black-and-white, which means it didn't use color. It aired on the ABC channel for two seasons. The first episode was shown on September 18, 1964, and the last on April 8, 1966. In total, there were 64 episodes of The Addams Family.
The Famous Theme Song
One of the most well-known parts of the show is its catchy opening theme song. This song was created and sung by Vic Mizzy. Many people still recognize the tune and its famous finger snaps today!
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Uncle Fester (Jackie Coogan) and Lurch (Ted Cassidy)
See also
In Spanish: The Addams Family (serie de 1964) para niños
