---
title: "The Addams Family"
year: 1973
canonical_url: "https://www.archytele.com/show/the-addams-family-1973"
media_type: "tv"
tmdb_id: 13015
imdb_id: null
status: "Ended"
seasons_count: 1
episodes_count: 16
runtime_minutes: 30
community_rating: 7.4
vote_count: 0
content_rating: "NR"
---

# The Addams Family (1973) — Television & Cinema Intelligence Dossier

> **Archytele Living Vault Canonical Record**: https://www.archytele.com/show/the-addams-family-1973

## Executive Summary & Cultural Positioning

The Addams Family is a television series first released in 1973. Catalogued under Animation, Comedy, Family. Produced and broadcast by NBC. Current status: Ended. Spans 1 seasons and 16 tracked episodes.

## The Hook & The Verdict

**The Hook**: "An animated adaptation of the Charles Addams cartoons produced by Hanna-Barbera Productions."

### Why Watch
- Based on the Charles Addams cartoons
- Features voice-over roles from many original 1960s television series actors

### Caveats & Content Note
- Limited plot details available in the provided sources
- Tone & Suitability: The tone is family-friendly comedy based on animation and family genres.

**Micro-Themes & Vibe Matrix**: animated, comedy, family, classic

## Streaming Availability Matrix

Direct streaming licensing updates dynamically. Consult the live tracking interface at https://www.archytele.com/show/the-addams-family-1973#watch.

## Creative Credits

- **Created by**: David Levy
- **Networks / Studios**: NBC

## Key Cast Continuity

- **Ted Cassidy** as *Lurch (voice)*
- **Jackie Coogan** as *Uncle Fester (voice)*
- **Cindy Henderson** as *Wednesday Addams (voice)*
- **Lennie Weinrib** as *Gomez Addams (voice)*
- **Jodie Foster** as *Pugsley Addams (voice)*
- **Janet Waldo** as *Morticia Addams (voice)*

## Canonical Frequently Asked Questions

### Q: What year was The Addams Family released?
The animated adaptation was released in 1973.

### Q: Who produced the series?
It was produced by Hanna-Barbera Productions.

### Q: What is the source material for the show?
The series is an animated adaptation of the Charles Addams cartoons.

### Q: Did any actors from the 1960s television series return?
Yes, many of the original actors from the 1960s television series returned in voice-over roles.

### Q: What are the genres of the show?
The genres include animation, comedy, and family.

## Grounded Source Citations

- [The Addams Family — The Movie Database (TMDB)](https://www.themoviedb.org/tv/13015)

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*Generated by Archytele Open Intelligence Systems. Data verified against TMDB and JustWatch APIs.*