The Addams Family, based on the cartoons of Charles Addams, took itself more seriously than the Munsters. It was more youth oriented too.John Astin and Carolyn Jones were only 34 when they started this show. That was years younger than Mr. & Mrs. Munster. It shows on this series. The shows got better as they went along. Surprisingly the Lurch, was younger too. This show has more imagination than the Munsters, but creates a totally different, cartoon type of feeling. The cast did not have have quite the track record as the Munster's but their energy gave it a different feel. As a twin to the other by accident, this on has it's points, especially pointed out by the Thing.

It's funny, but when I ask friends my age who was the best TV dad of the 1960s, I often get the answer 'Gomez Addams' or if I mention him, they then agree with me wholeheartedly. He was a radical and wonderful husband--and the Addams', believe it or not, were a very healthy family that could be emulated. Now I am NOT recommending folks have pet lions, eat eye of newt, have model trains that blow up, sleep on beds of nails and the like. I AM recommending you look at the relationships between the characters. Mr. Addams truly loves his family. But, more importantly, he was the first husband who loved his wife sexually. He adored her--setting a wonderful example for the kids. The same can be said for Mrs. Addams. While her libido didn't seem quite as strong, it was VERY strong for a 1960s woman--and she was a loving and gentle mother. As for the kids, despite being total weirdos, they were really decent kids. All in all, the show wasn't just comedy and weirdness but a fantastic prototype for how the American family could or should be. This is why I adore this show. Sure, it makes me laugh but it also influenced how I later became a husband and father--and often makes me ask myself WWGD--what would Gomez do? Well written, funny and fun.

It's easy to look back on an idealized childhood but the fact is it was never 'what it used to be' for the most part. One of the things that WAS as good as it used to be was the wonderfully funny and intelligent television series 'The Addams Family'. You may recognize your neighbors, friends and relations in this family. Charles Addams simply dressed ordinary people up in outlandish clothing and let their natural personalities, long hidden from the public, bloom in all their weird gloriousness. The best comedy is always based on the truth and this show hits the bull's eye over and over again. The Addams family is a shining beacon of sophistication, good manners, humorous tolerance, hospitality and love.Cancel the cable and buy these dvds, you'll be much happier.

Carolyn Jones as Morticia Frump Addams was beautiful. Ted Cassidy as Lurch is interesting. John Astin as Gomez Addams was Hilarius. Jackie Coogan as Uncle Fester Frump is funny. Ken Weatherwax as Pugsley Adams and Lisa Loring as Wednesday Friday Adams where cute. Marie Blake as Grandma Adams was very good. The Thing is cool. The lion is interesting. The Adams Family had a great location for the Mansion in Hollywood, Los Angles California. This story is 7 characters of The Adams Family, a Lion, and Thing a hand that comes out of the box. This show is excellent you will like this show, the Characters and the Adams Family Mansion.