The Addams Family (1964 TV series)

The Addams Family is an American  horror/black comedy sitcom based on the characters from Charles Addams' New Yorker cartoons.

The show starred Carolyn Jones as Morticia Addams, John Astin as Gomez Addams, Jackie Coogan as Uncle Fester Addams, Ted Cassidy as Lurch, Marie Blake as Grandmamma Addams, Lisa Loring as Wednesday Addams and Ken Weatherwax as Pugsley Addams.

The 30-minute television series was created by David Levy and Donald Saltzman and shot in black-and-white, airing for two seasons on ABC from September 18, 1964, to April 8, 1966, for a total of 64 episodes.

The show is also known for its opening theme, which was composed and sung by Vic Mizzy.

Cast
Main
 Carolyn Jones as Morticia Addams
 Jones also played Ophelia Frump, Morticia's sister
 John Astin as Gomez Addams
 Jackie Coogan as Uncle Fester
 Ted Cassidy as Lurch
 Cassidy also used his hand to play Thing
 Marie Blake as Grandmama Addams
 Lisa Loring as Wednesday Addams
 Ken Weatherwax as Pugsley Addams

Recurring
 Felix Silla as Cousin Itt
 Margaret Hamilton as Hester Frump

Minor
 Parley Baer as Arthur J. Hansen
 Eddie Quillan as Joe Digby
 Allyn Joslyn as Sam Hilliard
 Rolfe Sedan as Mr. Briggs
 Vito Scotti as Sam Picasso

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