Who was first Addams Family or Munsters?
After shooting a pilot presentation in March 1964 (probably just after The Munsters shot theirs?), The Addams Family debuted first on ABC on September 18, 1964. The Munsters followed on CBS on September 24, 1964. Even though both families were spooky AF, they had noticeably different tones.
Why did The Munsters get Cancelled?
It was cancelled after ratings dropped to a series low due to competition from ABC’s Batman. Butch Patrick said, “I think ‘Batman’ was to blame. ‘Batman’ just came along and took our ratings away.” But The Munsters found a large audience in syndication.
Which is better Munsters or Addams Family?
This could conceivably go both ways but since the Addam’s family are made up of humans who do not traditionally behave in such a morbid fashion, while the Munsters are monsters whose behavior is quite ordinary for their kind, the Addams family has to win this category.
Did Ted Cassidy have acromegaly?
Death. Cassidy underwent surgery at St. Vincent Medical Center in Los Angeles to have a benign tumor removed from his heart. The tumor had formed as a result of the long-term effects of the condition acromegaly, which was also responsible for his iconic deep voice, facial structure, and overall tall stature.
Was Lurch in The Munsters?
The cast of the series consists of (clockwise-from-left) John Astin (Gomez), Jackie Coogan (Uncle Fester), Ted Cassidy (Lurch), Marie Blake (Grandmama), Ken Weatherwax (Pugsley), Carolyn Jones (Morticia) and Lisa Loring (Wednesday).
Was Addams Family or Munsters more popular?
The Munsters on television and films was more popular than the original version of The Addams Family. The 1991 Addams Family film was hugely successful; however its sequel two years later under-performed and the franchise was dropped until very recently.
Was lurch in The Munsters?
Who was the little girl in The Munsters?
Marilyn Munster is a fictional character in the CBS sitcom The Munsters, originally played by Beverley Owen and later by Pat Priest. In the original series, she is the daughter of Lily Munster’s sister, with Herman alluding to her “plain” looks coming from Lily’s side of the family.