Did the Munsters copy the Addams Family?

To sum up, Charles Addams created the Addams Family characters in 1938 while the Munsters were inspired by characters that were re-introduced in 1931. The shows were pitched roughly around the same time around 1963 and probably helped each other get made.

Is anyone from the original Addams Family still alive?

Only four of the original eight members are still alive. Blossom Rock, who played Grandmama Addams, died in 1978, at age 82. ... And former child actor Jackie Coogan (The Kid), who played Uncle Fester, died of a heart attack in 1984, at 69.

Who played Thing in The Addams Family 1964?

Ted Cassidy Thing (The Addams Family)5 more rows

Is Morticia Addams white?

Description. Morticia is the wife of Gomez Addams, and the mother of Wednesday, Pugsley, Wednesday Jr., Pugsley Jr. ... She is also the sister of the daisy-headed Ophelia Frump and daughter of Granny Frump and Grandpa Frump. She has pale skin and long black hair.

Which is better Munsters or Addams Family?

This could conceivably go both ways but since the Addam's family are made up of humans who do not traditionally behave in such a morbid fashion, while the Munsters are monsters whose behavior is quite ordinary for their kind, the Addams family has to win this category.

How old was Morticia Addams when she died?

Sadly, in July 1983, Jones fell into a coma while in her home in West Hollywood, California. She died only a few days later, and her body was cremated in early August. Jones was only 50 years old at the time of her death.

Where is The Addams Family from?

Westfield, New Jersey Charles Addams was first inspired by his hometown of Westfield, New Jersey, an area full of ornate Victorian mansions and archaic graveyards. In the original comics series they live in a gothic house on Cemetery Ridge.

Are The Addams Family Mexican?

Gomez Addams is the patriarch of the fictional Addams Family, created by cartoonist Charles Addams for The New Yorker magazine in the 1930s, and subsequently portrayed on television, in film and on the stage....12 more rows

Is there really a 1313 Mockingbird Lane?

1313 Mockingbird Lane is an American garage rock band whose name was inspired by the fictional address of the Munster Mansion in the 1964–1966 television series The Munsters.

How did The Addams Family start?

Charles Addams began as a cartoonist in The New Yorker with a sketch of a window washer that ran on Febru. His cartoons ran regularly in the magazine from 1938, when he drew the first instance of what came to be called The Addams Family, until his death in 1988.

What does Morticia say in French?

Morticia : And our credo: "Sic gorgiamus allos subjectatos nunc." "We gladly feast on those who would subdue us." Not just pretty words. Morticia : Don't torture yourself, Gomez. That's my job.

Did Morticia Addams wear a wig?

It took Carolyn Jones two hours every day to put on Morticia's make-up. Topping it all off, she wore a wig made of human hair.

What ethnicity is the Addams Family?

Gomez Addams is the patriarch of the fictional Addams Family, created by cartoonist Charles Addams for The New Yorker magazine in the 1930s, and subsequently portrayed on television, in film and on the stage....12 more rows

Why is The Addams Family so rich?

Much of their wealth is due to the business activities of Gomez Addams. The character is portrayed as being heavily invested in Wall Street, and owning multiple businesses around the world. This includes a uranium mine, an exotic animal farm, a salt mine, and even a factory that manufactures tombstones.

Where are The Munsters cars now?

While the original Munster Koach now resides at famed TV and movie custom car builder George Barris' Barris Kustoms Museum in North Hollywood, Calif., Patrick says the Drag-U-La coffin-based dragster was broken down (and lost to posterity) shortly after the series ended.

Why was Munsters canceled?

The series originally aired on Thursday at 7:30 pm on CBS from Septem, to . Seventy episodes were produced. It was cancelled after ratings dropped to a series low due to competition from ABC's Batman. Butch Patrick said, "I think 'Batman' was to blame.