The Addams Family (1992 TV series)

The Addams Family is an American animated horror comedy TV series from Hanna-Barbera, based on Charles Addams’ comic strip characters. It marks the second cartoon adaptation of the property—the first being Hanna-Barbera’s 1973 series—and originally aired on ABC from September 12, 1992, to November 6, 1993. The show’s development kicked off after the 1991 Addams Family movie proved a hit. Two seasons were made, and the series concluded its original run in 1993.

Premise

The series follows the Addams Family living in their ancestral home in the fictional town of Happydale Heights. Most plots revolve around the family tackling some issue in their lives, which they try to resolve. In certain stories, the Addamses clash with the Normanmeyer family, who either try to take advantage of them or sabotage their plans to drive them out of town—though the Normanmeyers’ son is friends with the Addams children. Episodes generally tell a single story and end with the family celebrating their success by dancing together.

As with the 1973 series, the Addamses’ macabre edge was softened to make the show suitable for kids. For instance, Gomez no longer smokes cigars, and his response to his wife's use of foreign languages being reduced to a mere kissing frenzy. Writers also made sure the plots matched the style of other Saturday morning cartoons from that era. Addams Family - (voiced by John Astin, reprising his 1960s TV role): The family patriarch and Fester’s younger brother.

He’s a loving, enthusiastic father deeply devoted to his wife, Morticia. A running gag has him getting excited and romantic whenever she (or he) speaks a foreign language or mentions violence or misery. He spends much of his time on odd hobbies at home, often with Fester. Unlike other versions, Gomez usually wears a pink suit. - (voiced by Nancy Linari): The family matriarch.

She’s deeply involved in raising her children and returns her husband’s affection. Her hobbies include art and tending plants. She’s a vamp who typically wears black gothic dresses. Gomez calls her Tish, and her catchphrase is “Oh, Gomez.” - (voiced by Debi Derryberry): Gomez and Morticia’s intelligent daughter and Pugsley’s younger sister.