017 Addams Family Part 2: Why No One (Including Us, Apparently) Can Get Enough

This week we take a deep dive into the Addams Family franchise: the iconic TV theme and its composer, the tricky rights and studio handoffs that shaped the 1991 feature, Raul Julia and Anjelica Huston’s unforgettable performances, Christopher Lloyd as Uncle Fester, on-set troubles and Orion → Paramount drama, why Addams Family Values became the sequel fans remember, the lesser-known direct-to-video attempts, the Broadway musical, Illumination’s animated take, and the Netflix Wednesday phenomenon. We also share personal memories (Morticia costumes! Dragon Con celebrity encounters!), debate which adaptations worked best, and give recommendations for where to hunt these titles down. Perfect for longtime fans and curious newcomers alike.

In this episode you’ll hear:

• Background and trivia about the TV theme and its composer (as discussed in the episode).
• How the 1991 film came together — casting, costume anecdotes, and production setbacks.
• The surprising studio/rights maze: Orion, Paramount, and lawsuits.
• Why Addams Family Values resonated even if box office dipped.
• The Broadway musical, Illumination’s animated films, and the modern Wednesday series.
• Personal anecdotes: meeting Christopher Lloyd, Morticia Halloween costumes, and which versions we’d rewatch.

Availability / where to look (from the episode):
We mention that the classic live-action films and various animated versions are widely available — check major streaming services and digital stores (a good place to start is the studio service that now holds the live-action catalog). (Episode hosts reference Paramount+ / Amazon / MGM+ in their conversation.)

Call to action:
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— we’d love to read your takes on the next episode.