Tuesday, December 25, 2007
Saturday, December 15, 2007
More Details on Gomez on Forbes Rich List
Here are the full details of Forbes's profile on Gomez Addams.
It may be worth noting this the below would not be accurate by movie cannon, where Fester is Gomez's older brother.
#12 Addams, Gomez
Net Worth: $2.0 billion
Source: Inheritance, Investing
Age: 51
Marital Status: Married
Hometown: Westfield, N.J.
Education: Astin School of Law, J.D.
Descendant of Castilian royalty and British aristocrats owes fortune to quirky--and lucky--investment style: bought a swamp for "scenic value," subsequently discovered massive oil deposit underneath; purchased mummified hand at flea market, later determined to be priceless remains of Egyptian pharaoh. Extensive holdings include insurance company, salt mine, tombstone factory, buzzard farm. Known for eccentric behavior, including affinity for sword fighting, Halloween tradition of bobbing for live crabs. Doesn't like to write checks for odd amounts; always rounds up. Passionate collector of toy trains: once bought a railroad simply so he could crash real steam engines. Reportedly spends a thousand dollars a week on cigars.
View full details Forbes website
It may be worth noting this the below would not be accurate by movie cannon, where Fester is Gomez's older brother.
#12 Addams, Gomez
Net Worth: $2.0 billion
Source: Inheritance, Investing
Age: 51
Marital Status: Married
Hometown: Westfield, N.J.
Education: Astin School of Law, J.D.
Descendant of Castilian royalty and British aristocrats owes fortune to quirky--and lucky--investment style: bought a swamp for "scenic value," subsequently discovered massive oil deposit underneath; purchased mummified hand at flea market, later determined to be priceless remains of Egyptian pharaoh. Extensive holdings include insurance company, salt mine, tombstone factory, buzzard farm. Known for eccentric behavior, including affinity for sword fighting, Halloween tradition of bobbing for live crabs. Doesn't like to write checks for odd amounts; always rounds up. Passionate collector of toy trains: once bought a railroad simply so he could crash real steam engines. Reportedly spends a thousand dollars a week on cigars.
View full details Forbes website
Forbes Lists Gomez 12th Richest Character
Forbes has made a list of the richest fictional characters in movies and TV.
It is as follows:
1) Scrooge McDuck - Worth $28.8 Billion
2) Ming the Merciless (from Flash Gordon) - Worth $20.9 Billion
3) Richie Rich - Worth $16.1 Billion
4) MOM (from Futurama) - Worth $15.7 Billion
5) Jed Clampett (The Beverly Hillbillies) - Worth $11 Billion
6) Montgomery Burns (”The Simpsons”): $8.4 billion
7) Carter Pewterschmidt (Lois Griffin’s father on “Family Guy”): $7.2 billion
8) Bruce Wayne (aka Batman): $7 billion
9) Thurston Howell III (”Gilligan’s Island”): $6.3 billion
10) Tony Stark (”Ironman”): $6 billion
11) “Fake” Steve Jobs (a fictional version of the real Apple computer mogul): $5.7 billion
12) Gomez Addams (”The Addams Family”): $2 billion
13) Willy Wonka (of the Chocolate Factory fame): $1.9 billion
14) Lucius Malfoy (”Harry Potter” movies): $1.6 billion
15) Princess Peach (”Mushroom Kingdom” heiress and Nintendo video game heroine): $1.3 billion
It is as follows:
1) Scrooge McDuck - Worth $28.8 Billion
2) Ming the Merciless (from Flash Gordon) - Worth $20.9 Billion
3) Richie Rich - Worth $16.1 Billion
4) MOM (from Futurama) - Worth $15.7 Billion
5) Jed Clampett (The Beverly Hillbillies) - Worth $11 Billion
6) Montgomery Burns (”The Simpsons”): $8.4 billion
7) Carter Pewterschmidt (Lois Griffin’s father on “Family Guy”): $7.2 billion
8) Bruce Wayne (aka Batman): $7 billion
9) Thurston Howell III (”Gilligan’s Island”): $6.3 billion
10) Tony Stark (”Ironman”): $6 billion
11) “Fake” Steve Jobs (a fictional version of the real Apple computer mogul): $5.7 billion
12) Gomez Addams (”The Addams Family”): $2 billion
13) Willy Wonka (of the Chocolate Factory fame): $1.9 billion
14) Lucius Malfoy (”Harry Potter” movies): $1.6 billion
15) Princess Peach (”Mushroom Kingdom” heiress and Nintendo video game heroine): $1.3 billion
Friday, December 14, 2007
Favorite Character Poll Results!
The most popular Addams character in our poll was... (drum roll, please)
Morticia Addams!
Morticia Addams!
Play the Forum Games
Two Addams Family-themed game threads have started on Sitcoms Online Forum!
Play The Addams Family Wrong Answer Game & Addams Family A-Z Game
Simply register with the forum to play!
Play The Addams Family Wrong Answer Game & Addams Family A-Z Game
Simply register with the forum to play!
Remote Control Hand
Hello, everyone!
Sorry for the lack of updates this last month. There has been both a surprising lack of Addams Family news since Halloween, and an excess of busyness on my part.
Anyway, I'm back to post up some of the most interesting of my mailbox full of Addams Family google alerts. Starting with this beauty: A Remote Control Hand, looking very Thing-inspired. Of course, the ring and top black thing are obvious distinctions from our beloved hand.
Details:
A larger than lifesize 23cm robotic hand which appears to have a life of its own, just like 'Thing' from the Addams Family. The supple rubber 'skin' gives it a life-like quality as it walks forward. The remote control is a simple on/off device, but it allows the hand to be brought to life surreptitiously, surprising the unsuspecting - great fun!
* 23cm
* Creepy crawling motion
* Requires 3x'AA' batteriesand 1x'9v' battery
You can buy it here
Sorry for the lack of updates this last month. There has been both a surprising lack of Addams Family news since Halloween, and an excess of busyness on my part.
Anyway, I'm back to post up some of the most interesting of my mailbox full of Addams Family google alerts. Starting with this beauty: A Remote Control Hand, looking very Thing-inspired. Of course, the ring and top black thing are obvious distinctions from our beloved hand.
Details:
A larger than lifesize 23cm robotic hand which appears to have a life of its own, just like 'Thing' from the Addams Family. The supple rubber 'skin' gives it a life-like quality as it walks forward. The remote control is a simple on/off device, but it allows the hand to be brought to life surreptitiously, surprising the unsuspecting - great fun!
* 23cm
* Creepy crawling motion
* Requires 3x'AA' batteriesand 1x'9v' battery
You can buy it here
Saturday, November 17, 2007
Addam Family Musical Gems
Wow, I really missed out on a lot by not living through the sixties.
See Gomez, Morticia, and Lurch explore different aspects of the musical spectrum.
See Gomez, Morticia, and Lurch explore different aspects of the musical spectrum.
Addams Family en Español
I'm afraid I can't translate this... but it looks fun =)
Los Locos Addams:
And:
Los Locos Addams:
And:
Wednesday Fanart
This is a sped up video of somebody recreating a picture from the first movie. It's interesting to see the process, and the finished product is beautiful!
Halloween in Lights
A few people did a wonderful jobs on their Addams Family Theme-coordinated Halloween lights.
Thursday, November 15, 2007
Halloween Bash Contest Winner!
The winner of the livejournal Addams Family Halloween Bash "All Tribute to Thee" contest has been announced. And the winner is...
Drumroll, please.
Congratulations~!
Final tally:
Please be sure to stop by addamses and check out all the contest entries!
Drumroll, please.
dreaminganita
Congratulations~!
Final tally:
Please be sure to stop by addamses and check out all the contest entries!
Addams Family Says 'Keep Your Kids Home'?
JohnSeilerBlogs.com posts an interesting piece on the Addams Family's aguement for home schooling.
Follow the link: Teach your children well…at home
Follow the link: Teach your children well…at home
Ted Cassidy (Lurch) sings Wesley
A rare video of Ted Cassidy, actor who played Lurch from the original Addams Family TV series, singing Wesley (B-side to his Addams Family themed song, The Lurch).
Wednesday, November 7, 2007
Win Addams Family DVD Volume 3
Taken from new-classics.co.uk:
"Free CDs and DVDs can be won every month at New Classics. Entry is free and the latest competitions can be seen below..."
"...Brace yourself for more macabre mayhem, and monstrous madness – it’s time, once again, to pay a call on television’s creepiest clan as they wreak hilarious havoc on their unsuspecting victims. This time, love is in the air with Pugsley, Ophelia, Uncle Fester, and even Lurch being bitten by the bug! Gomez, meanwhile, is burglarising houses in his sleep, and it’s curtains for the new neighbours when Morticia tries her hand at decorating. Prepare for a scare with the frightfully funny hilarious final volume of The Addams Family. This 3-Disc DVD set from MGM Entertainment includes 21 original episodes, commentaries by Thing and Cousin Itt, Tombstone Trivia on ‘Cat Addams’and audio commentary with The Addams Chronicles author Stephen Cox. You could win one of four copies by answering the following question: Who played Morticia in the TV series? email your answer before 31 November 2007."
Check out the official contest site!
"Free CDs and DVDs can be won every month at New Classics. Entry is free and the latest competitions can be seen below..."
"...Brace yourself for more macabre mayhem, and monstrous madness – it’s time, once again, to pay a call on television’s creepiest clan as they wreak hilarious havoc on their unsuspecting victims. This time, love is in the air with Pugsley, Ophelia, Uncle Fester, and even Lurch being bitten by the bug! Gomez, meanwhile, is burglarising houses in his sleep, and it’s curtains for the new neighbours when Morticia tries her hand at decorating. Prepare for a scare with the frightfully funny hilarious final volume of The Addams Family. This 3-Disc DVD set from MGM Entertainment includes 21 original episodes, commentaries by Thing and Cousin Itt, Tombstone Trivia on ‘Cat Addams’and audio commentary with The Addams Chronicles author Stephen Cox. You could win one of four copies by answering the following question: Who played Morticia in the TV series? email your answer before 31 November 2007."
Check out the official contest site!
Poll Closed!
Thanks to everyone who voted in the October poll! Here are the final results:
To vote in the new poll, take a look at the top, right corner of this webpage!
To vote in the new poll, take a look at the top, right corner of this webpage!
Tuesday, November 6, 2007
Livejournal Halloween Bash Voting
Taken from Addamses Livejournal:
Is everyone ready to vote? Unfortunately, there was only one entry for both the fanfiction and costume contests... So I guess I'll go ahead and announce the winners.
Fanfiction Contest Winner:
Here are links to the "All tribute to thee" contest entries:
: The Masochism Tango Music video
: Young Morticia Drawing
: Gomez & Morticia Pumpkin
: Halloween Door Decoration
I've decided to allow anyone to vote--Please, only one vote per person. This poll has no expiration date, but the official winner will be whoever has the most vote on Monday, November 12th. Remember that the contests are purely for fun... Thanks so much to everyone who participated!
Now, let the voting begin!
Follow the link to vote for your favorite entry!
Is everyone ready to vote? Unfortunately, there was only one entry for both the fanfiction and costume contests... So I guess I'll go ahead and announce the winners.
Fanfiction Contest Winner:
miss_nutcase (see the entry)
Costume Contest Winner:
paulafromtwoson (see the entry)
Here are links to the "All tribute to thee" contest entries:
I've decided to allow anyone to vote--Please, only one vote per person. This poll has no expiration date, but the official winner will be whoever has the most vote on Monday, November 12th. Remember that the contests are purely for fun... Thanks so much to everyone who participated!
Now, let the voting begin!
Follow the link to vote for your favorite entry!
Thursday, November 1, 2007
Addams Family Theme for Ukulele
ukulelehunt.com posted the music for the Addams Family Theme tune as a Halloween treat!
Full chords available free on ukulelehunt.com
Full chords available free on ukulelehunt.com
Goth rockers Jessicka Fodera and Christian Hejnal Change Names to Addams
JESSICKA and Christian had decided that once married, they would both lose their family names and start afresh. After considering Bubblestorm, Awesome, Applebottom and Deathblow, they settled on Addams, an homage to the macabre TV family. "It was time for a new bloodline," Jessicka said with a shrug. "Plus, the name Addams just fits well, like an old goth T-shirt."
Read about it on latimes.com
Read about it on latimes.com
Why Halloween and the Addamses go together so well
"The Addams Family (1964-66) – is the quintessence of Halloween," says Patricia Hluchy of the Toronto Star.
Read the article
Read the article
Sunday, October 28, 2007
Saturday, October 27, 2007
The Addams Family Water Ski Show
This month is so full of Addams Family events that it's difficult to keep up with them all. As always, if anyone managed to attend, they are welcome to send photos/stories of the occasion in to be posted here.
"The Addams Family Water Ski Show: They're creepy and they're kooky, mysterious and spooky. They're the Tampa Bay Water Ski Show Team, a talented bunch of water skiers who build pyramids and perform tricks at 40 mph.
On Saturday at 7:30 p.m., they'll be presenting their rendition of the 1960s television show, The Addams Family. The plot revolves around a sance by Addams family and friends to call back Uncle Fester, who disappeared during Hurricane Ester. The guest list includes vampires, black cats, Captain Jack Sparrow and the Witches of Eastwick.
The free show takes place at Tower Lake near the Oldsmar Flea Market. From Tampa Road, take Racetrack Road north to Douglas. Turn left. The ski site entrance is at the second dirt drive on the left. For information call Lisa Schmidt at (727) 480-9365 or Vickie Wilmouth at (813) 265-9685 or visit tampawaterski.com"
Read more about it
"The Addams Family Water Ski Show: They're creepy and they're kooky, mysterious and spooky. They're the Tampa Bay Water Ski Show Team, a talented bunch of water skiers who build pyramids and perform tricks at 40 mph.
On Saturday at 7:30 p.m., they'll be presenting their rendition of the 1960s television show, The Addams Family. The plot revolves around a sance by Addams family and friends to call back Uncle Fester, who disappeared during Hurricane Ester. The guest list includes vampires, black cats, Captain Jack Sparrow and the Witches of Eastwick.
The free show takes place at Tower Lake near the Oldsmar Flea Market. From Tampa Road, take Racetrack Road north to Douglas. Turn left. The ski site entrance is at the second dirt drive on the left. For information call Lisa Schmidt at (727) 480-9365 or Vickie Wilmouth at (813) 265-9685 or visit tampawaterski.com"
Read more about it
Friday, October 26, 2007
Waterford, Ireland: Addams Family Reunion Party
"Neat, sweet and petite they ’aint... Traffik DJs Lurch (Louis), Morticia (Zoe) and Gomez (Tommy) are about to be visited by all their long-lost eccentric, bizarre and just plain grotesque relatives...that means you, weirdo!"
"There’s great prizes on the night for the most inventive and original characters and costumes so if you always fancied yourself as a member of the McAddams Family, Gomez’s Hillbilly cousins, now’s your chance. Maybe you model yourself on Dear old Uncle Lobotomy, who holds the record for balancing the most place settings on one’s person, or even Aunt Hill (we have no desire to comment on her, lest we get infested). Rising to the grisly occasion, the Forum staff will decorate the venue in a cobweb-infested style Mama would relish.
So get a witches shawl on, a broomstick you can crawl on, go and pay a call on the Addams Family Reunion at Traffik this Saturday night. Doors open at 11.30pm and admission is •10."
Read More
"There’s great prizes on the night for the most inventive and original characters and costumes so if you always fancied yourself as a member of the McAddams Family, Gomez’s Hillbilly cousins, now’s your chance. Maybe you model yourself on Dear old Uncle Lobotomy, who holds the record for balancing the most place settings on one’s person, or even Aunt Hill (we have no desire to comment on her, lest we get infested). Rising to the grisly occasion, the Forum staff will decorate the venue in a cobweb-infested style Mama would relish.
So get a witches shawl on, a broomstick you can crawl on, go and pay a call on the Addams Family Reunion at Traffik this Saturday night. Doors open at 11.30pm and admission is •10."
Read More
Thursday, October 25, 2007
Addams Family Fire Prevention Cartoon Clip
I've been on a bit of an Addams Family youtube raid. It looks like there have been a lot of new additions--perhaps Halloween tributes.
Addams Family: Forest Fires Prevention.
Addams Family: Forest Fires Prevention.
Addams Family Handee Ultra Commercial
Addams Family paper towel commercial. I have to hand it to them, Thing is the perfect mascot for this product.
Addams Family features on Japanese Variety Show
In this game, contestants must create new dialog for scenes in The Addams Family Values. Funny dialog earns 10 points.
(Addams Family movie clips begin at about the seven minute mark.)
(Addams Family movie clips begin at about the seven minute mark.)
Monday, October 22, 2007
Halloween Bash has Entry Prize
There is now an official entry prize to be awarded to all participants in livejournal's
Addams Family Halloween Bash.
For limited time, download a sample of the prize HERE.
Addams Family Halloween Bash.
For limited time, download a sample of the prize HERE.
mensflair: "[Gomez is the]character to impersonate for the man of style"
mensflair.com recommends that the well-dressed man consider going as Gomez Addams this Halloween.
"A contemporary character to impersonate for the man of style might be Gomez Addams from the Addams Family. The dapper gentleman from the comedy series was frequently seen wearing a cravat, a velvet smoking jacket, or perhaps a natty striped suit, and had his dark hair slicked back. There was a feint air of the Count about him, but he was less of an animal than Dracula, and due to the comedic milieu of the Addams family, is probably easier to impersonate with a sardonic smile."
Read the Article
"A contemporary character to impersonate for the man of style might be Gomez Addams from the Addams Family. The dapper gentleman from the comedy series was frequently seen wearing a cravat, a velvet smoking jacket, or perhaps a natty striped suit, and had his dark hair slicked back. There was a feint air of the Count about him, but he was less of an animal than Dracula, and due to the comedic milieu of the Addams family, is probably easier to impersonate with a sardonic smile."
Read the Article
Addams Family "dropping in" at Halloween Spooktacular
The Addams Family will "be dropping in" at Halloween Spooktacular in Cardiff, Wales.
"The BBC National Orchestra of Wales will be joined by Batman, the Addams Family, skeletons and witches for a family concert. The orchestra’s education and community manager, Suzanne Hay , explains why it’s so important to attract a new generation to classical music
IF you think that the BBC National Orchestra of Wales is about stuffy performances in posh concert halls then you’re wrong.
Our Halloween Spooktacular event next week will be one of those special nights out that all the family can enjoy."
Read more
"The BBC National Orchestra of Wales will be joined by Batman, the Addams Family, skeletons and witches for a family concert. The orchestra’s education and community manager, Suzanne Hay , explains why it’s so important to attract a new generation to classical music
IF you think that the BBC National Orchestra of Wales is about stuffy performances in posh concert halls then you’re wrong.
Our Halloween Spooktacular event next week will be one of those special nights out that all the family can enjoy."
Read more
UTD: Something Wicked This Way Comes Concert
The University of Texas at Dallas (UTD) is holding a FREE Halloween-themed concert featuring the Addams Family Theme.
Title: Something Wicked This Way Comes
Date : October 26, 2007
Time: 8 - 10 p.m.)
Location: UTD University Theatre
Description: Ticket Prices: Free
The UT Dallas Chamber Singers and students from Intermediate Voice present a ghoulish set of musical selections for Halloween. The concert will include Double Trouble from the Harry Potter film “The Prisoner of Azkaban,” This is Halloween from “The Nightmare before Christmas,” Remains of the Day from “The Corpse Bride” and the theme from “The Addams Family”; jazz standards including Bewitched, Bothered and Bewildered and That Old Black Magic; and classical works by Purcell, Verdi and Ravel.
Come in costume, sing along and have a bewitchingly good time!
MORE DETAILS
Title: Something Wicked This Way Comes
Date : October 26, 2007
Time: 8 - 10 p.m.)
Location: UTD University Theatre
Description: Ticket Prices: Free
The UT Dallas Chamber Singers and students from Intermediate Voice present a ghoulish set of musical selections for Halloween. The concert will include Double Trouble from the Harry Potter film “The Prisoner of Azkaban,” This is Halloween from “The Nightmare before Christmas,” Remains of the Day from “The Corpse Bride” and the theme from “The Addams Family”; jazz standards including Bewitched, Bothered and Bewildered and That Old Black Magic; and classical works by Purcell, Verdi and Ravel.
Come in costume, sing along and have a bewitchingly good time!
MORE DETAILS
Wednesday, October 17, 2007
Addams Family Movie Screenshots
miss_nutcase of livejournal posted two beautiful Addams Family movie screen shots.
Pics:
Gomez's Hat & Slacks
&
Gomez & Tish
Pics:
Gomez's Hat & Slacks
&
Gomez & Tish
Sunday, October 14, 2007
Addams Family Halloween Costume Ideas!
A nice collections of tips and ideas for Addams-related Halloween costumes!
Addams Family Costume Ideas
Addams Family Costume Ideas
Thursday, October 11, 2007
Addams Family Pigs?
Unfortunately, I don't have any information on these. They definitely qualify as kooky, though.
Tuesday, October 9, 2007
Gypsy Player's Addam's Family Reunion
Another Addams themed dinner theater!
"The Gypsy Players and the Palmdale Holiday Inn are presenting dinner and a murder with the comedy murder mystery spoof, The Addams Family Mystery, written especially for the Gypsy Players by local playwright, John Logue.
They're creepy and kookier than ever and someone in the family is up to no good! It's a family reunion and you, being a member of the illustrious Addams clan, are invited. Wednesday Adams will be coming home from college for the festivities. The fun starts the minute you are escorted to your table and continues while you have an opportunity to bribe suspects and attempt to solve the crime. It's non-stop comedy and excitement by a professional cast.
Join the Gypsy Players at Palmdale Holiday Inn Fridays, Oct. 19 and Nov. 16 for dinner and a show at 7:30 p.m. A three course meal, show and wait staff gratuities are included in the $45 per person ticket price. All performances are held at The Holiday Inn, located at 38630 5th St West (just off the 14 freeway and Palmdale Blvd. exit).
Shows run approximately 2 1/2 hours and reservations are required. Please note that this show is rated PG-13 for mild language and thematic elements and content may not be suitable for children. For more information or to make reservations please call The Gypsy Players at (888) MURDERZ or make your reservation online at www.justmurder.com"*
Location: Palmdale, CA
Shows run from October 19, 2007 to February 14, 2008.
Check official site for times and prices
"The Gypsy Players and the Palmdale Holiday Inn are presenting dinner and a murder with the comedy murder mystery spoof, The Addams Family Mystery, written especially for the Gypsy Players by local playwright, John Logue.
They're creepy and kookier than ever and someone in the family is up to no good! It's a family reunion and you, being a member of the illustrious Addams clan, are invited. Wednesday Adams will be coming home from college for the festivities. The fun starts the minute you are escorted to your table and continues while you have an opportunity to bribe suspects and attempt to solve the crime. It's non-stop comedy and excitement by a professional cast.
Join the Gypsy Players at Palmdale Holiday Inn Fridays, Oct. 19 and Nov. 16 for dinner and a show at 7:30 p.m. A three course meal, show and wait staff gratuities are included in the $45 per person ticket price. All performances are held at The Holiday Inn, located at 38630 5th St West (just off the 14 freeway and Palmdale Blvd. exit).
Shows run approximately 2 1/2 hours and reservations are required. Please note that this show is rated PG-13 for mild language and thematic elements and content may not be suitable for children. For more information or to make reservations please call The Gypsy Players at (888) MURDERZ or make your reservation online at www.justmurder.com"*
Location: Palmdale, CA
Shows run from October 19, 2007 to February 14, 2008.
Check official site for times and prices
Sunday, October 7, 2007
Scare Fair 2007 in DuBois, Pennsylvania
John Franklin, actor who played Cousin Itt in the Addams Family movies, attended Scare Fair 2007 in DuBois, Pennsylvania, yesterday. I invite anyone who attended the fair to write in about your experiences!
More about the Scare Fair
Saturday, October 6, 2007
Morticia's Morgue
I came across a website called Morticia's Morgue.
It has a nice little gallery of Addams Family photos.
It has a nice little gallery of Addams Family photos.
Thursday, October 4, 2007
Addams Family Personality Quiz: updated
Updated quiz Addams Family personality test/quiz:
Addams Family Personality Quiz
Morticia: You are the bewitching Morticia Addams! You are the subtle, steadfast presence that holds your family together. To the people around you, you are captivating and elegant. Always one step ahead of the world, you are an enigma to most of us. You find your greatest happiness in gently guiding the ones you love--preferable from high atop a pedestal. You quote: "Later, Gomez."
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Addams Family Personality Quiz
Morticia: You are the bewitching Morticia Addams! You are the subtle, steadfast presence that holds your family together. To the people around you, you are captivating and elegant. Always one step ahead of the world, you are an enigma to most of us. You find your greatest happiness in gently guiding the ones you love--preferable from high atop a pedestal. You quote: "Later, Gomez."
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Wednesday, October 3, 2007
Monday, October 1, 2007
Addams Family livejournal Contests!
This Halloween, the Addams Family livejournal community, Addamses, will be holding three Addams Family-themed contests!
CONTESTS:
1) Addams Family Short Fanfiction Contest
2) Addams Family Costume Contest
3) Addams Family--"All tribute to thee" Contest
READ MORE HERE
Sunday, September 30, 2007
Watch Addams Family Episodes on the Web
Streaming feed of select Addams Family episodes is being offered on dvdcosmos.com. Though the quality is a bit lacking, I hope it prompts anyone who hasn't purchased the DVD collections yet to go out and do so (or preorder the complete series set!)
Watch Episodes Online
The Addams Family--epitome of freedom?
Two opinion articles on our favorite family:
The Kooky and Spooky Addams Family
&
I Want To Be Adopted By The Addams Family
The Kooky and Spooky Addams Family
&
I Want To Be Adopted By The Addams Family
Friday, September 28, 2007
Addams Family (Pugsley Returns) Dinner Theatre!
If you happen to live in California near the Shell Beach area, this might be of interest: 
Summary:
Welcome to another Addams Family Reunion! Pugsley is back from medical school and Wednesday is as beautiful as ever. To find out how the Addams family is coping after losing their dear Uncle Fester (and Grandmamma, who was sent to the slammer) at their last reunion, please join them at their yearly reunion and have a fantastic dinner, too.
The Addams’ family kindly request that all cousins come to this year’s reunion!
The fun and mystery begins the minute you are escorted to your table and continues through dinner and beyond while you have an opportunity to bribe suspects and attempt to solve the crime. Instead of the usual dinner theater fare --- dinner, then a stage show --- the action takes place in the audience as you become a part of the show! All this and more while enjoying a delicious dinner.
Date: September 30, 2007 - November 11, 2007
Time: 5:00pm (Doors open 4:30pm, Box Office 4:15)
Location: Spyglass Inn Restaurant - Shell Beach
Event Address: 2703 Spyglass Drive
Event City: Shell Beach
Parking: Free on premises
Phone: (805) 489-3875
Admission: $48.95 - (Includes Dinner, Show, Tax & Tip)
Cast
Gomez Addams:
Ron Kewish
Morticia Addams:
Chris Jeszeck
Wednesday Addams:
Angela Hutt
Grandma Frump:
Judie Kewish
Ophelia Frump:
Patty Beckman
Pugsley Addams:
Johannes Beals
Addams Family Dinner Theatre!
Summary:
Welcome to another Addams Family Reunion! Pugsley is back from medical school and Wednesday is as beautiful as ever. To find out how the Addams family is coping after losing their dear Uncle Fester (and Grandmamma, who was sent to the slammer) at their last reunion, please join them at their yearly reunion and have a fantastic dinner, too.
The Addams’ family kindly request that all cousins come to this year’s reunion!
The fun and mystery begins the minute you are escorted to your table and continues through dinner and beyond while you have an opportunity to bribe suspects and attempt to solve the crime. Instead of the usual dinner theater fare --- dinner, then a stage show --- the action takes place in the audience as you become a part of the show! All this and more while enjoying a delicious dinner.
Date: September 30, 2007 - November 11, 2007
Time: 5:00pm (Doors open 4:30pm, Box Office 4:15)
Location: Spyglass Inn Restaurant - Shell Beach
Event Address: 2703 Spyglass Drive
Event City: Shell Beach
Parking: Free on premises
Phone: (805) 489-3875
Admission: $48.95 - (Includes Dinner, Show, Tax & Tip)
Cast
Gomez Addams:
Ron Kewish
Morticia Addams:
Chris Jeszeck
Wednesday Addams:
Angela Hutt
Grandma Frump:
Judie Kewish
Ophelia Frump:
Patty Beckman
Pugsley Addams:
Johannes Beals
Wednesday, September 26, 2007
Addams Family Movie Screenshots
Nefer of The Raul Julia Forum (a great forum, by the way) posted some excellent screenshots of the Addams Family movies.
You can view the shots at the following links:
Loop 1 & Loop 2
You can view the shots at the following links:
Loop 1 & Loop 2
Tuesday, September 25, 2007
Purchase Addams Family Complete Series Box Set in November!
"The Addams Family -3-D Box Art & Full Press Release for The Addams Family - The Complete Series
November 13th Release Has Snappy New Package, But No New Extras"
DETAILS:
Release Information:
Studio: MGM Home Video
Release Type: Complete Series
Release Date: 11/13/2007
Subtitles: None/Unknown
Number of Discs: 9
Number of Episodes: 64
Running Time: 1758 mins
Retail Price: $69.98 (US$)
Full Review and Details
November 13th Release Has Snappy New Package, But No New Extras"
DETAILS:
Release Information:
Studio: MGM Home Video
Release Type: Complete Series
Release Date: 11/13/2007
Subtitles: None/Unknown
Number of Discs: 9
Number of Episodes: 64
Running Time: 1758 mins
Retail Price: $69.98 (US$)
Full Review and Details
Addams Family fanfiction!
Many thanks to
mosellegreen of livejournal for permission to post a link to her
ADDAMS FAMILY FANFICTION ARCHIVE!
Please stop by her site and browse through the library of fiction!
If anyone has an Addams Family fiction link you'd like to share with us, please contact me, and I'll be happy to post it here.
mosellegreen of livejournal for permission to post a link to her
ADDAMS FAMILY FANFICTION ARCHIVE!
Please stop by her site and browse through the library of fiction!
If anyone has an Addams Family fiction link you'd like to share with us, please contact me, and I'll be happy to post it here.
Saturday, September 22, 2007
Addams Family livejournal Celebration!
With the best holiday of the year only a little over a month away, and I thought I'd remind everyone that there is no better time to enjoy Addams Family spirit than Halloween! To honor the release of the third and final volume of The Addams Family TV show, I thought we might have a bit of a celebration at the livejournal community, addamses. Please visit the community for more details!*Visit the community
*Halloween Bash link
The Addams Family Portrait
"The Addams Family Portrait" (14:26) featurette on the making of the series by John Astin, Ken Weatherwax, Lisa Loring, and Felix Silla:
Tuesday, September 18, 2007
Addams Family VS The Munsters by Mick LaSalle
The death of Yvonne De Carlo earlier this week makes us more aware than ever of the cultural divide facing this nation. Specifically, there are two types of people. "Addams Family" people and "Munsters" people.
We all know this. Moreover, we can usually guess, after five minutes, if a person is a "Munsters" person or an "Addams Family" person.
"Addams Family" people tend to be left-of-center, culturally elitist, college educated, somewhat counter-culture and strident in their opinions.
"Munsters" people tend to be forthright, honest, ingenuous, engaging and open to other opinions. They also tend to have had happier childhoods.
"Addams Family" people tend to defend their choice based on their appreciation of the concept of the show. They like the idea of it. They like it for its commentary on the family, for its artistic statement, for what they consider to be its avant-garde quality. They also like the theme song (which everybody likes). Furthermore, men of a certain age reached adolescence with a serious thing for Morticia.
"The Munsters" people tend to defend their choice based on their appreciation of certain episodes and by their enthusiasm for Fred Gwynne. They argue that Gwynne was far and away the most talented actor in either series. Some also have nice things to say about Grandpa. Moreover, most have seen a "Munsters" episode more recently than their counterparts have seen an "Addams Family" episode. (The movies don't count.)
For myself, I have always preferred "The Munsters," though just about every woman I've ever been attracted to has preferred "The Addams Family." This means something. I just don't know what.
Original Text from sfgate.com
We all know this. Moreover, we can usually guess, after five minutes, if a person is a "Munsters" person or an "Addams Family" person.
"Addams Family" people tend to be left-of-center, culturally elitist, college educated, somewhat counter-culture and strident in their opinions.
"Munsters" people tend to be forthright, honest, ingenuous, engaging and open to other opinions. They also tend to have had happier childhoods.
"Addams Family" people tend to defend their choice based on their appreciation of the concept of the show. They like the idea of it. They like it for its commentary on the family, for its artistic statement, for what they consider to be its avant-garde quality. They also like the theme song (which everybody likes). Furthermore, men of a certain age reached adolescence with a serious thing for Morticia.
"The Munsters" people tend to defend their choice based on their appreciation of certain episodes and by their enthusiasm for Fred Gwynne. They argue that Gwynne was far and away the most talented actor in either series. Some also have nice things to say about Grandpa. Moreover, most have seen a "Munsters" episode more recently than their counterparts have seen an "Addams Family" episode. (The movies don't count.)
For myself, I have always preferred "The Munsters," though just about every woman I've ever been attracted to has preferred "The Addams Family." This means something. I just don't know what.
Original Text from sfgate.com
Saturday, September 15, 2007
Scratch - Addams Family Values Behind The Scenes
An interview of the younger cast of Addams Family Values:
Tuesday, September 11, 2007
Thursday, August 30, 2007
Wednesday, August 8, 2007
Fanlistings
Addams Family-related Fanlistings:
If you know of a fanlisting to add to this list, please let me know.
If you know of a fanlisting to add to this list, please let me know.
Friday, May 25, 2007
Addams Family: Personal Review
An blog entry about the personal impact of the Addams Family
Read about it: "I love it when you speak French!"
Read about it: "I love it when you speak French!"
Monday, May 21, 2007
Addams Family Musical!
"The macabre characters created by illustrator Charles Addams will sing on Broadway in a new musical, The Addams Family, to be penned by songwriter Andrew Lippa and Jersey Boys writers Marshall Brickman and Rick Elice."
*Read the entire article on playbill.com
*Read the entire article on playbill.com
Wednesday, April 25, 2007
Script (with omitted scenes - complete)
The script of the 1991 movie - with scenes that weren't in the movie!
sample:
"MORTICIA
Just as long as we're together,
n'est pas, mon cher?
As she turns to Gomez, we see the interior of the bungalow
-- all ersatz cowboy and Indian mixed with chrome-plated
plastic and orange shag carpet.
GOMEZ
sits slumped in a chair made from wagon wheel and nauga-
hyde. It's as if all of his insane, vibrant energy has
been leeched from him. He's a broken man. He looks back
at her as if he's never heard French.
GOMEZ
Huh?
Wednesday tends to him. She and her mother exchange a
worried look.
PUGSLEY
comes from the bathroom, nibbling a wrapped bar of motel
soap.
PUGSLEY
This place isn't so bad. They even
put candy in the bathroom.
MORTICIA
That's the soap, dear.
PUGSLEY
Oh.
He takes another greedy bite.
Wednesday pats her father's arm.
WEDNESDAY
Do you want a cigar, Father?
GOMEZ
(in a monotone)
They're very bad for you.
WEDNESDAY
(very worried)
Father?
Wednesday exchanges a panic-stricken look with Morticia.
The family moves closer to Gomez.
GOMEZ
But maybe I'll have one of those...
He takes a bar of soap from Pugsley. Gomez unwraps it
and morosely eats."
More: Addams Family Movie Script
EDIT:
FULL SCRIPT FOR DOWNLOAD: Addams Family Movie Script - click "The Addams Family"
sample:
"MORTICIA
Just as long as we're together,
n'est pas, mon cher?
As she turns to Gomez, we see the interior of the bungalow
-- all ersatz cowboy and Indian mixed with chrome-plated
plastic and orange shag carpet.
GOMEZ
sits slumped in a chair made from wagon wheel and nauga-
hyde. It's as if all of his insane, vibrant energy has
been leeched from him. He's a broken man. He looks back
at her as if he's never heard French.
GOMEZ
Huh?
Wednesday tends to him. She and her mother exchange a
worried look.
PUGSLEY
comes from the bathroom, nibbling a wrapped bar of motel
soap.
PUGSLEY
This place isn't so bad. They even
put candy in the bathroom.
MORTICIA
That's the soap, dear.
PUGSLEY
Oh.
He takes another greedy bite.
Wednesday pats her father's arm.
WEDNESDAY
Do you want a cigar, Father?
GOMEZ
(in a monotone)
They're very bad for you.
WEDNESDAY
(very worried)
Father?
Wednesday exchanges a panic-stricken look with Morticia.
The family moves closer to Gomez.
GOMEZ
But maybe I'll have one of those...
He takes a bar of soap from Pugsley. Gomez unwraps it
and morosely eats."
More: Addams Family Movie Script
EDIT:
FULL SCRIPT FOR DOWNLOAD: Addams Family Movie Script - click "The Addams Family"
Sunday, March 25, 2007
Japanese Car Commercials
Japanese Addams Family Car Commercials:
Morticia:
"Happiness."
Overdub (repeated twice):
"Wish, Fun, New.
The happiness factory.
The Honda Odyssey is born."
Morticia:
"Happiness."
Overdub: "The happiness factory.
Wish, Fun, New.
The Honda Odyssey is born."
Fake Gomez: "Happiness."
Overdub - same as first commercial.
(Translator's Note: It may seem somewhat nonsensical in English - Sorry, this is a direct translation and not at all fixed to sound good in English...)
Morticia:
"Happiness."
Overdub (repeated twice):
"Wish, Fun, New.
The happiness factory.
The Honda Odyssey is born."
Morticia:
"Happiness."
Overdub: "The happiness factory.
Wish, Fun, New.
The Honda Odyssey is born."
Fake Gomez: "Happiness."
Overdub - same as first commercial.
(Translator's Note: It may seem somewhat nonsensical in English - Sorry, this is a direct translation and not at all fixed to sound good in English...)
Saturday, January 13, 2007
Raul Julia on MYSPACE & LIVEJOURNAL
Sites for Raul Julia have been added to MYSPACE & LIVEJOURNAL. Please check them out!
Monday, January 1, 2007
Addams Family iPod
An iPod engraved with the Addams Family credo. Sic gorgiamus allos subjectatos nunc: "We gladly feast on those who would subdue us".
Note that the apple online store does free engravings on ipods.
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