

The cartoon has been reinvisioned and remade countless times over the years, with some versions faring far better than others. The bizarre gang made their small screen debut in the 1964 live-action television series The Addams Family, introducing the masses to iconic characters like the eccentric, lovestruck Gomez and Morticia, and their brooding children Wednesday and Pugsley.

First published in The New Yorker in 1938, the oddball aristocrats appeared in the publication over the course of 50 years, leading to future television and film adaptations that remain some beloved fan favorites.

The Addams Family is a beloved media franchise that follows the macabre, kooky family members and is based on the popular Charles Addams cartoon.
