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The New Addams Family
''The New Addams Family'' is a Situation comedy, sitcom that aired from October 1998 to August 1999 on YTV (TV channel), YTV in Canada and Television networks preceding ABC Family#Fox Family, Fox Family in the United States and CITV in the United Kingdom on weekends. It was produced by Shavick Entertainment and Saban Entertainment as a Revival (television), revival of the 1960s series ''The Addams Family (1964 TV series), The Addams Family.'' The series was shot in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada. Plot The Addams Family consists of husband and wife, Gomez and Morticia Addams, their children, Wednesday and Pugsley, as well as Grandmama, Uncle Fester, and their butler, Lurch. The Addams' are a close-knit extended family with decidedly macabre interests and supernatural abilities. No explanation for their powers is explicitly given in the series. Some of the episodes in this series are remakes of the original TV series' episodes with some episodes being exclusive to this show. L ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Situation Comedy
A sitcom, a portmanteau of situation comedy, or situational comedy, is a genre of comedy centered on a fixed set of characters who mostly carry over from episode to episode. Sitcoms can be contrasted with sketch comedy, where a troupe may use new characters in each sketch, and stand-up comedy, where a comedian tells jokes and stories to an audience. Sitcoms originated in radio, but today are found mostly on television as one of its dominant narrative forms. A situation comedy television program may be recorded in front of a studio audience, depending on the program's production format. The effect of a live studio audience can be imitated or enhanced by the use of a laugh track. Critics disagree over the utility of the term "sitcom" in classifying shows that have come into existence since the turn of the century. Many contemporary American sitcoms use the single-camera setup and do not feature a laugh track, thus often resembling the dramedy shows of the 1980s and 1990s rather t ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
John Astin
John Allen Astin (born March 30, 1930) is an American actor and director who has appeared in numerous stage, television and film roles. He is best known for starring in ''The Addams Family'' (1964–1966), as patriarch Gomez Addams, reprising the role in the television film '' Halloween with the New Addams Family'' (1977) and the animated series ''The Addams Family'' (1992–1993). Astin starred in the TV film ''Evil Roy Slade'' (1972). Other notable film roles include ''West Side Story'' (1961), ''That Touch of Mink'' (1962), ''Move Over, Darling'' (1963), ''Freaky Friday'' (1976), ''National Lampoon's European Vacation'' (1985), ''Teen Wolf Too'' (1987) and ''The Frighteners'' (1996). Astin was nominated for the Academy Award for Best Live Action Short Film for his directorial debut, the comedic short ''Prelude'' (1968). He has been married three times. His second wife was actress Patty Duke, and Astin is the adoptive father of Duke's son, actor Sean Astin. Early years Astin ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Demetri Goritsas
Demetri Goritsas is an American actor of Greek and Norwegian descent. He is best known for his roles as Ethan in the Sky One television series ''Baddiel's Syndrome'' and Max Cain in the psychological thriller television series '' Modus''. He is also best known for his film roles as Parker in the 1998 film ''Saving Private Ryan'' (1998), Dr. Perkins in the 2019 film ''Radioactive'' (2019) and as Stuart Hutchinson in the 2015 film ''Everest'' (2015). Career In 1994, Goritsas made his film debut as a minor character in the drama film '' Little Women'', featuring Winona Ryder, Christian Bale and Susan Sarandon. He also appeared as the character Slim Jim Man in the Slim Jim beef jerky commercials in the late 1990s. He played alongside Jeremy Irons in '' Gallipoli'' in 2005 and appeared in the ''Torchwood'' series as the father of Jack Harkness. He has also dubbed video games like ''DRIV3R'', ''Killzone 2'', '' Driver: San Francisco'' and ''007 Legends''. Goritsas appeared as Lev ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Tabitha St
Tabitha () is an English feminine given name, originating with (or made popular through) Saint Tabitha, mentioned in the New Testament. In the Bible Tabitha or Dorcas is a woman mentioned in the New Testament. The English name is derived from an Aramaic word, /ܛܒܝܬܐ ''ṭaḇīṯā'' " emalegazelle", cf. he, צְבִיָּה '' Tzviya'' (classical ''ṣəḇīyāh''). It is a biblical name from Acts of the Apostles (), which in the original Greek was , in which Tabitha is a woman raised from the dead by Saint Peter. Variants Other spellings include Tabytha, Tabatha, Tabata, Tabathina and Tabea. Use in the United States and the United Kingdom The name was common in 18th century New England, and of those born between 1718 and 1745, ranked about 31st as most common female given names, about 0.56% of the population. The name gained a resurgence in the United States in the 1970s and 1980s, when it was ranked among the 200 most popular names for girls. The character Tabitha S ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Paul Dobson (actor)
Paul Dobson is a British-born Canadian voice actor who works for various studios in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada. He performed Naraku and Myoga from ''Inuyasha'', Doctor Doom from '' Fantastic Four: World's Greatest Heroes'', Juggernaut from '' X-Men: Evolution'', Happosai from ''Ranma ½'', Enzo Matrix from ''ReBoot'', Folken Fanel from the Ocean dub of ''Escaflowne'', Zarbon from the Ocean dub of '' Dragon Ball Z'', Graveheart from ''Shadow Raiders'', various characters from several ''Transformers'' series ('' Beast Machines'', '' Armada'', '' Energon'' and ''Cybertron''), Moo from ''Monster Rancher'', Graham Aker from ''Mobile Suit Gundam 00 is a Japanese anime television series, the eleventh installment in Sunrise studio's long-running ''Gundam'' franchise comprising two seasons. The series is set on a futuristic Earth and is centered on the exploits of the fictional paramilita ...'' series, Sensei Wu from '' Lego Ninjago: Masters of Spinjitzu'' and var ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Cousin Itt
Cousin Itt is a fictional character in the ''Addams Family'' television and film series. He was developed specifically for the 1964 television series and is a regular supporting character in subsequent motion-picture, television and stage adaptations. Character background Cousin Itt is a diminutive, hirsute being, his visible form composed entirely of floor-length blonde hair. He has an IQ of 320, is often attired in bowler hat and round sunglasses, and speaks in a high-pitched gibberish that is understood only by his family. As he was created specifically for the television series, illustrations of the character by cartoonist Charles Addams followed the show's debut, first in a single-panel sketch showing Itt on the telephone ("This is It speaking"), and later in family-portrait artwork. He drives a ''Messerschmitt Kabinenroller''. Appearances Television Cousin Itt is introduced in the television series as the cousin of family patriarch Gomez Addams. He is an occasional guest in ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Thing (The Addams Family)
Thing T. Thing, often referred to as just Thing, is a fictional character in ''The Addams Family'' series. The Addamses called it "Thing" because it was something that could not be identified. It is known as "Cosa" (Thing) in Spain, "Dedos" (Fingers) in Hispanic America, "Mano" (Hand) in Italy ,"La Chose" (the Thing) in French speaking countries, and "eiskaltes Händchen" (icecold little hand) in German. Appearances In ''The Addams Family'' media Thing was the creation of Charles Addams, who drew the Addams Family cartoons in ''The New Yorker'' magazine, beginning in the 1930s. He first appeared in Addams's 1954 book ''Homebodies''. One of Addams cartoons shows the Addams mansion with a sign at the front saying "Beware of the Thing". Additionally, Thing has been in the original television series (1964– 66), the revived series ''The New Addams Family'' (1998), in the related films ''The Addams Family'' (1991), ''Addams Family Values'' (1993) and ''Addams Family Reunion'' (19 ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Lurch (The Addams Family)
Lurch (whose first name is unknown) is a fictional character created by American cartoonist Charles Addams as a butler to the Addams Family. In the original television series, Lurch was played by Ted Cassidy. Cartoons In Charles Addams's original cartoons, Lurch is often seen accompanying the rest of the Family, sometimes carrying a feather-duster. In a couple of illustrations, the Family is seen decorating Lurch like they would a Christmas tree. Characterization Lurch is a 6 ft 9 in (2.05 m) tall, shambling, gloomy butler. In the original ''Addams Family'' television series, Lurch has a deep and resonant voice. Although fully capable of normal speech, Lurch often communicates via simple inarticulate moans, which, much like the dialogue of Cousin Itt, his employers have no trouble understanding. Like any butler, Lurch tries to help around the house, but occasionally his great size and strength cause trouble. He clearly takes pride in his work and is willing to do even ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Uncle Fester
Uncle Fester is a member of the fictional Addams Family. He was played by Jackie Coogan in the original television series, by Christopher Lloyd in the two feature films, by Nick Kroll in the 2019 and 2021 animated features, by Fred Armisen in the 2022 Netflix series ''Wednesday'', by Patrick Thomas in the direct-to-video film ''Addams Family Reunion'', and by Michael Roberds in ''The New Addams Family''. In the Broadway musical, the part was originated by Kevin Chamberlin. Character Uncle Fester is a completely hairless, hunched, and barrel-shaped man with dark, sunken eyes and often a deranged smile. He always wears a heavy, full-length fur coat. Fester was derived from a character drawn by cartoonist Charles Addams, although these were single-page cartoons, with no stories or character names. Nevertheless, the character is recognizable in a number of cartoons, both by his appearance (bald, stooping, sunken eyes) and behavior (e.g. turning the shower into a special "scalding" ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Grandmama (The Addams Family)
Grandmama is a fictional character in the ''Addams Family'' television and film series. First appearing in the works of cartoonist Charles Addams, she is a supporting character in the film, television, and stage adaptations. Character background Grandmama Addams is an aged witch who concocts potions and spells, and dabbles in fortune telling and knife throwing. She is the grandmother of the Addams children, Pugsley and Wednesday, although her relationship to the other family members is less consistent. Grandmama first appeared along with the then-unnamed Addams family in Charles Addams' original cartoons published in ''The New Yorker'', in which she was regularly illustrated with shoulder-length frizzy hair and a fringed shawl. Addams described Grandmama in a 1963 character synopsis as "a disrespectful old hag" and "foolishly good-natured ... a weak character hois easily led." Grandmama and Granny Frump In Charles Addams' original ''The New Yorker'' cartoon strips, the charac ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Addams Family Reunion
''Addams Family Reunion'' is a 1998 American comedy horror film based on the characters from the cartoon created by cartoonist Charles Addams. Directed by Dave Payne, the film was intended to serve as a pilot for a new proposed television series produced by Saban. The film stars Daryl Hannah and Tim Curry as Morticia and Gomez Addams respectively while Carel Struycken and Christopher Hart's hand are the only ones to reprise their roles from the last two films. The film's plot focused on the eccentric, macabre aristocratic Addams family mistakenly arriving at the wrong family reunion and encountering a man ( Ed Begley Jr.) who seeks to commit murder in order to inherit a fortune. Payne had intended to give the film a dark, edgy tone, but Saban had interfered with the development, insisting that the story be aimed solely at entertaining children, and lack much of the black comedy and satire of the previous films. Saban also wanted Payne to imitate aspects of Paramount Pictures' ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Wednesday Addams
Wednesday Addams is a fictional character from the Addams Family multimedia franchise created by American cartoonist Charles Addams. She is typically portrayed as a morbid and emotionally reserved child that is fascinated by the macabre, often identified by her pale skin and black pigtails. Wednesday has been portrayed by several actresses in various films and television series, including Lisa Loring in the television series ''The Addams Family'' (1964), Christina Ricci in the films ''The Addams Family'' (1991) and ''Addams Family Values'' (1993), Chloë Grace Moretz in the animated film ''The Addams Family'' (2019) and its sequel. She was the protagonist of the Netflix series ''Wednesday'' (2022), portrayed by Jenna Ortega. Origin Addams Family members were unnamed in ''The New Yorker'' cartoons that first appeared in 1938. When the characters were adapted for the 1964 television series, Charles Addams named Wednesday based on the Monday's Child nursery rhyme line: "Wednesda ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
