This is one instance where a unique concept for the iconic Addams family to give them a show during the hype of the first live-action film and one where they brought back one of the original actors from the live-action series from the 60's for the role he played for years. this is one show where you can enjoy the charm of the Addams family with the enjoyment of a Saturday morning cartoon.
8 Reviews
A wonderfully eccentric show
q_leo_rahman26 June 2015
Warning: Spoilers
This was one of my favourite cartoons growing up. I loved this show so much I wanted to be like an Addams when I grew up; a few years of isolation showed me that Addams are only feasible and popular on the TV.
The show was one in a long line of features centering on Charles Addams's famous family of eccentrics. It was a mix of cartoonish unconventional fun and unusually adult humor, which contributes greatly to the creepy charisma surrounding the Addams. This cartoon series was created in the aftermath of the 1991 Addams Family film, so it incorporates some of its elements: family dances, an snarky Wednesday, and most significantly an antagonist to the family and especially Uncle Fester – in this case the underwear manufacturer Norman Meyer, who does his darndest to bring the family down but inevitably fails due to their twisted lifestyle and personalities.
John Astin is the life and soul of the show as the wonderfully upbeat Gomez; he had earlier played Gomez in the 1960s show, and his enthusiasm and zest for the role spreads through the show and makes it a joyful experience. The rest of the cast are good in their roles, with Rip Taylor being a standout as the gleefully explosion- happy Uncle Fester.
I can't call the show perfect though, even within its field of black/absurdist comedy. The show doesn't do well unless the focus is on Gomez or Fester; when it's on the rest of the cast it's a fairly basic premise on family togetherness and tolerance to resolve a crisis befitting the specific family member. Also, the show can be seen to run out of creative ideas around the half-way mark, which I guess was why it only lasted 21 episodes. Still, when the show is good it's a wonderfully eccentric show and an eternal treat to watch.
All in all, I can never get tired of enjoying this show. Long live the Addams!
The show was one in a long line of features centering on Charles Addams's famous family of eccentrics. It was a mix of cartoonish unconventional fun and unusually adult humor, which contributes greatly to the creepy charisma surrounding the Addams. This cartoon series was created in the aftermath of the 1991 Addams Family film, so it incorporates some of its elements: family dances, an snarky Wednesday, and most significantly an antagonist to the family and especially Uncle Fester – in this case the underwear manufacturer Norman Meyer, who does his darndest to bring the family down but inevitably fails due to their twisted lifestyle and personalities.
John Astin is the life and soul of the show as the wonderfully upbeat Gomez; he had earlier played Gomez in the 1960s show, and his enthusiasm and zest for the role spreads through the show and makes it a joyful experience. The rest of the cast are good in their roles, with Rip Taylor being a standout as the gleefully explosion- happy Uncle Fester.
I can't call the show perfect though, even within its field of black/absurdist comedy. The show doesn't do well unless the focus is on Gomez or Fester; when it's on the rest of the cast it's a fairly basic premise on family togetherness and tolerance to resolve a crisis befitting the specific family member. Also, the show can be seen to run out of creative ideas around the half-way mark, which I guess was why it only lasted 21 episodes. Still, when the show is good it's a wonderfully eccentric show and an eternal treat to watch.
All in all, I can never get tired of enjoying this show. Long live the Addams!
Brings Back Childhood Memories
Ginger8724 August 2004
I remember watching this show when I was 5 years old. I loved to watch the original series with my dad and I loved this one as well. I remember watching it everyday it aired and I remember being very upset if I ever missed it.
Like in the original series every character was funny. My favorite episodes were: "Jack and Jill and the Beanstalk", "Dead and Breakfast", and "Beware of Thing". Those episodes were classics and I wish I had them all on video.
In conclusion, this was a great cartoon series. I miss it and I wish it lasted longer. I give this series 9/10 stars.
Like in the original series every character was funny. My favorite episodes were: "Jack and Jill and the Beanstalk", "Dead and Breakfast", and "Beware of Thing". Those episodes were classics and I wish I had them all on video.
In conclusion, this was a great cartoon series. I miss it and I wish it lasted longer. I give this series 9/10 stars.
A great show
TheLittleSongbird21 December 2011
I am a big fan of animated films and shows, and being also a fan of the 60s TV series, the 1973 Hanna Barbera animated series(even with its shortcomings) and the Barry Sonnenfeld movies, I revisited this show after so many years. And even with moments of flat animation especially in the backgrounds and instances where the neighbours are on the annoying side, this show is a lot of fun, with a cool theme tune, interesting story lines that aren't too reliable on being predictable and slap-sticky and some very witty and funny jokes that are true in tone to the 60s series and 90s movies and thankfully not the overly-childish ones of Addams Family Reunion and The New Addams Family. Not to mention such wonderful characters, I especially loved Morticia here, such a sexy vamp don't you think? The voice acting is very good too, with John Astin being a bonus. In conclusion, great. 9/10 Bethany Cox
It always hit the mark
asim-6909224 June 2021
Growing up in the 90s I used to watch quite a few cartoons and this show definately left an impression on me. Don't understand why this show is soo underrated. It's fun quirky and different but, I do agree with the amount of content out there now it's hard to look back. Even when I see list are made on youtube or Imdb this amazing show is always excluded from it.
The Quirkyness of the show is what attracted to me. You had never a family like theirs and the weird things they did in their day to day. Show was strange, fun and exciting. There was always that looming morbidity that something crazy might just happen on screen but, they never show it which is good for kids. I do see a possiblity of an R rated version where they go all out would be crazy to watch. Kinda like Rick and Morty.
The characters are really polished and have their place in the show from Lurch to Fester to cusion it. Even the neighbours give it a crazy prespective on how cooky the family is.
Definately going to rewatch this show again someday it has soo much nostalgia for me.
The Quirkyness of the show is what attracted to me. You had never a family like theirs and the weird things they did in their day to day. Show was strange, fun and exciting. There was always that looming morbidity that something crazy might just happen on screen but, they never show it which is good for kids. I do see a possiblity of an R rated version where they go all out would be crazy to watch. Kinda like Rick and Morty.
The characters are really polished and have their place in the show from Lurch to Fester to cusion it. Even the neighbours give it a crazy prespective on how cooky the family is.
Definately going to rewatch this show again someday it has soo much nostalgia for me.
Classic
mknapp-7443514 March 2021
Great show!
Mike-200024 May 2000
I've been watching this cartoon since I was 3, And I loved this show! I loved the wild spooky gags! This is the best Addams family show ever made! This show is good!, Unlike that crappy new show on the Fox Family channel!
Watch the show, You'll love it! Trust me! This show is to DIE for!
Watch it on Cartoon Network. Check local listings for days and times.
Watch the show, You'll love it! Trust me! This show is to DIE for!
Watch it on Cartoon Network. Check local listings for days and times.
Funny and yet...
Op_Prime17 April 2000
This show was a cartoon that aired on Saturday mornings on the ABC network. It was very funny but not quite as good as other Addams' shows. True, this show had a lot of creepy jokes and sight gags like the movies and other shows, but some things I felt were not needed here. Most notably the annoying neighbors. This show could have done without them. Catch the reruns on Cartoon Network.
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