The Addams Family Fun-House 1973 First Published in Castle of Frankenstein Magazine issue 21 Status Lost

The Addams Family Fun-House is a 1973 unsold pilot that was aired on various channels during the 1973 and 1974 season. It was based on the cartoon characters created by Charles Addams and was a variety show that included musical numbers as well as skits. One blogger remembers a "dance party" sequence that he states was similar to a "Laugh-In" sequence, and he also states that the dancing is interrupted for one-liners.

Some of the gags featured blue-screen effects. When somebody opens a door, it reveals a filmed sequence of a skydiver.

The program was episodic with different segments that looked as though they were going to be repeated throughout the series. One such sequence featured the family reminiscing about the past while sitting around a large family album.

Cast

Jack Riley as Gomez Addams

Liz Torres as Morticia Addams

Butch Patrick as Pugsley Addams

Stubby Kaye as Fester Addams

Noelle Von Sonn as Wednesday Addams

Felix Silla as Cousin Itt

Pat McCormack as Lurch

Jim Nabors as Himself

Resources

Vincent Terrace's entry on the Addams Family Fun-house

A blog about the Addams Family in general and mentions the pilot

Schenectady Gazette, TV Schedule, 30 March 1974

The Times Record, TV Schedule, 25 December 1973

Westchester Weekend, TV Schedule, 6 September 1974