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| executive_producer = [[Charles W. Fries]]
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| producer = David Levy
* David Levy
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| editor = Ken Baker
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| runtime = 74 minutes
| runtime = 74 minutes
| company = Charles Fries Productions
| company = Charles Fries Productions
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| network = [[NBC]]
| network = [[NBC]]
| picture_format = Color
| released = {{Start date|1977|10|30}}
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* ''[[The Addams Family (1973 TV series)|The Addams Family]]'' (1973 series)
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* ''[[The Addams Family (1992 TV series)|The Addams Family]]'' (1992 series)
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| preceded_by = ''[[The Addams Family (1973 TV series)|The Addams Family]]'' (1973 series)
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==Plot==
==Plot==
Gomez's brother Pancho is staying with the Family while Gomez goes to a lodge convention in [[Tombstone, Arizona]]. Gomez is jealous of his brother, who once courted Morticia. Halloween is nigh and Pancho tells the legend of Cousin Shy, who distributes gifts and carves pumpkins. Actually, Gomez has been lured off by crooks who have bugged the house in order to steal the Family fortune.
Gomez's brother Pancho is staying with the family while Gomez goes to a lodge convention in [[Tombstone, Arizona]]. Gomez is jealous of his brother, who once courted Morticia. Halloween is nigh and Pancho tells the legend of Cousin Shy, who distributes gifts and carves pumpkins. Actually, Gomez has been lured off by crooks who have bugged the house in order to steal the family fortune.


The lead crook "Bones" Lafferty sends Mikey to investigate. Wednesday (Senior) is home from music academy, where she studied the [[piccolo]] (she breaks glass with it). Pugsley (Senior) is home from [[Nairobi]] medical school, where he's training to be a witch doctor. Mikey panics and flees after treading on Kitty Kat's tail. The crooks have a fake Gomez and Morticia to help in their plans, along with two strong-arm goons, Hercules and Atlas. Gomez returns home for the Halloween party and trimming of the [[scarecrow]].
The lead crook "Bones" Lafferty sends Mikey to investigate. Wednesday (Senior) is home from music academy, where she studied the [[piccolo]] (she breaks glass with it). Pugsley (Senior) is home from [[Nairobi]] medical school, where he is training to be a [[witch doctor]]. Mikey panics and flees after treading on Kitty Kat's tail. The crooks have a fake Gomez and Morticia to help in their plans, along with two strong-arm goons, Hercules and Atlas. Gomez returns home for the Halloween party and trimming of the [[scarecrow]].


Lafferty poses as Quincy Addams (from Boston) to get in. He has his men tie up Gomez and Morticia and his doubles take their places, confusing Pancho, who's still infatuated with Morticia. Lurch scares off the thugs and terrifies the assistant crook Louie the Lard (who was dressed as Little Bo Peep). Fester, trying to be nice, puts Lafferty on the rack. Lafferty tries to escape through the secret passage and steps on Kitty Kat's tail. When the police arrive upon responding to a noise complaint, Lafferty and his gang surrender.
Lafferty poses as Quincy Addams (from Boston) to get in. He has his men tie up Gomez and Morticia and his doubles take their places, confusing Pancho, who's still infatuated with Morticia. Lurch scares off the thugs and terrifies the assistant crook Louie the Lard (who was dressed as Little Bo Peep). Fester, trying to be nice, puts Lafferty on the rack. Lafferty tries to escape through the secret passage and steps on Kitty Kat's tail. When the police arrive upon responding to a noise complaint, Lafferty and his gang surrender.


The Addams Family are then free to celebrate Halloween happily, ending the night by singing together in welcome for Cousin Shy.
The Addams family are then free to celebrate Halloween happily, ending the night by singing together in welcome for Cousin Shy.


==Cast==
==Cast==
{{Cast listing|
{{castlist|
* [[Carolyn Jones]] as [[Morticia Addams]] / Ophelia Frump
* [[Carolyn Jones]] as [[Morticia Addams]] / Ophelia Frump
* [[John Astin]] as [[Gomez Addams]]
* [[John Astin]] as [[Gomez Addams]]
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* [[Elvia Allman]] as Granny Hester Frump
* [[Elvia Allman]] as Granny Hester Frump
* [[Henry Darrow]] as Pancho Addams
* [[Henry Darrow]] as Pancho Addams
* Jennifer Surprenant as Wednesday Addams (junior)
* [[Jennifer Surprenant]] as Wednesday Addams (junior)
* Ken Marquis as Pugsley Addams (junior)
* [[Ken Marquis]] as Pugsley Addams (junior)
* [[Parley Baer]] as Bones Lafferty
* [[Parley Baer]] as Bones Lafferty
* Patrick Campbell as Louie the Lord
* [[Patrick Campbell (actor)|Patrick Campbell]] as Louie the Lord
* [[Vito Scotti]] as Mikey
* [[Vito Scotti]] as Mikey
* Dean Sothern as Fake Gomez
* [[Dean Sothern]] as Fake Gomez
* Terry Miller as Fake Morticia
* [[Terry Miller (actress)|Terry Miller]] as Fake Morticia
* David Johns as Hercules
* [[David B. Johns]] as Hercules
* Clinton Beyerle as Atlas
* [[Clinton Beyerle]] as Atlas
* George Ranito Jordan as First Cop
* [[George Ranito Jordan]] as First Cop
* Suzanne Krazna as Countess Dracula
* [[Suzanne Krazna]] as Countess Dracula
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==Production==
==Production==
[[Blossom Rock]], who had originally portrayed Grandmama, was ill at the time of the production (she died in January 1978, nearly three months after this special aired), causing her role to be given to [[Jane Rose]]. [[Margaret Hamilton (actress)|Margaret Hamilton]], who had portrayed Mother Frump, declined to appear in the film; her role was played by [[Elvia Allman]]. Character actors [[Parley Baer]] and [[Vito Scotti]], who both had recurring roles in the original series, also appeared in the movie, but as different characters than they had portrayed originally.
[[Blossom Rock]], who had originally portrayed Grandmama, was ill at the time of the production (she died in January 1978, nearly three months after this special aired), causing her role to be given to [[Jane Rose]]. [[Margaret Hamilton (actress)|Margaret Hamilton]], who had portrayed Mother Frump, declined to appear in the film; her role was played by [[Elvia Allman]]. Character actors [[Parley Baer]] and [[Vito Scotti]], who both had recurring roles in the original series, also appeared in the film, but as different characters than those they had portrayed originally.


==Home media==
==Home media==
In 1989, [[GoodTimes Entertainment|GoodTimes Home Video]] released ''Halloween with the New Addams Family'' on [[VHS]].
In 1989, [[GoodTimes Entertainment|GoodTimes Home Video]] released ''Halloween with the New Addams Family'' on [[VHS]].


== References ==
==See also==
* [[List of films set around Halloween]]

==References==
{{Reflist}}
{{Reflist}}


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Latest revision as of 03:56, 29 June 2024

Halloween with the New Addams Family
Ted Cassidy, Carolyn Jones and John Astin in a publicity photo for the special.
GenreHalloween television movie
Written byCharles Addams (characters; uncredited)
George Tibbles
Directed byDennis Steinmetz
Starring
Theme music composerVic Mizzy
Country of originUnited States
Original languageEnglish
Production
Executive producerCharles W. Fries
ProducerDavid Levy
CinematographyJacques R. Marquette
EditorKen Baker
Running time74 minutes
Production companyCharles Fries Productions
Original release
NetworkNBC
ReleaseOctober 30, 1977 (1977-10-30)
Related

Halloween with the New Addams Family is a 1977 American made-for-television comedy horror film based on the 1964–1966 sitcom The Addams Family. In contrast to the "new" in the title, most of the original series regulars reprised their roles, including John Astin, Carolyn Jones (billed as a "special guest star"), Jackie Coogan, Ted Cassidy, Lisa Loring, Ken Weatherwax and Felix Silla. Eleven years after the cancellation of the 1960s TV series, it was the only presentation that brought together most of the original cast in a color production, shot on videotape.[1]

Plot

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Gomez's brother Pancho is staying with the family while Gomez goes to a lodge convention in Tombstone, Arizona. Gomez is jealous of his brother, who once courted Morticia. Halloween is nigh and Pancho tells the legend of Cousin Shy, who distributes gifts and carves pumpkins. Actually, Gomez has been lured off by crooks who have bugged the house in order to steal the family fortune.

The lead crook "Bones" Lafferty sends Mikey to investigate. Wednesday (Senior) is home from music academy, where she studied the piccolo (she breaks glass with it). Pugsley (Senior) is home from Nairobi medical school, where he is training to be a witch doctor. Mikey panics and flees after treading on Kitty Kat's tail. The crooks have a fake Gomez and Morticia to help in their plans, along with two strong-arm goons, Hercules and Atlas. Gomez returns home for the Halloween party and trimming of the scarecrow.

Lafferty poses as Quincy Addams (from Boston) to get in. He has his men tie up Gomez and Morticia and his doubles take their places, confusing Pancho, who's still infatuated with Morticia. Lurch scares off the thugs and terrifies the assistant crook Louie the Lard (who was dressed as Little Bo Peep). Fester, trying to be nice, puts Lafferty on the rack. Lafferty tries to escape through the secret passage and steps on Kitty Kat's tail. When the police arrive upon responding to a noise complaint, Lafferty and his gang surrender.

The Addams family are then free to celebrate Halloween happily, ending the night by singing together in welcome for Cousin Shy.

Cast

[edit]

Production

[edit]

Blossom Rock, who had originally portrayed Grandmama, was ill at the time of the production (she died in January 1978, nearly three months after this special aired), causing her role to be given to Jane Rose. Margaret Hamilton, who had portrayed Mother Frump, declined to appear in the film; her role was played by Elvia Allman. Character actors Parley Baer and Vito Scotti, who both had recurring roles in the original series, also appeared in the film, but as different characters than those they had portrayed originally.

Home media

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In 1989, GoodTimes Home Video released Halloween with the New Addams Family on VHS.

See also

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References

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  1. ^ https://midnitereviews.com/2015/10/halloween-with-the-new-addams-family/
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