@@schoolnurse8754 perspective perhaps. He always seemed huge to me (as did Herman Munster) until I started watching the reruns recently as an adult. Now they just seem a bit taller than normal.
My sister and I are both baby boomers and we still laugh about this episode to this very day!😂 Little Wednesday was workin it on OUT and Lurch was gettin down too!😂 We also talk about how Lurch used to roll his eyes around and get lost in the music when he played the harpsichord - lol!😂 The late 60's - good music, good T.V. shows and good times.💙
@@wileecoyote5749 What are you talking about? I know that I'm not a baby, nor am I 70. My point was that I simply recall that decade and enjoyed this and many shows of that time.
@@skylark4901Lol!😂 But of course! Am proud to say I have BOTH on DVD, Including the "Munster Go Home" movie! I'll take those silly little shows over so-called "reality" shows ANY day. I actually laugh more now than when I was young and first watched them!😂
Ted Cassidy was the MAN! The Adams Family was probably the best most wholesome show ever on TV. A loving, nurturing family that encouraged their children not to judge others. Always enjoying life no matter what came their way, generous and full of humor. Compare that to the snarky self centered crap that TV has been shoveling ever since and it's enough to make one weep.
And let's face it, Gomez and Morticia are a relationship goal. A married couple, with kids, who are as stupid for each other as the day they met. I want that.
@Daniel from Texas Yup. That was the whole point of the 1960s series and they did it so well, many never realized its social satire. It was subversive and that's why I loved it, even as a kid. The ones who acted and looked weird were the happiest, most successful in their relationships, and good people while their fellow citizens, who looked very normal and were a facade of social acceptability were actually miserable and were bad spouses, parents, and children and often were greedy, underhanded, dishonest, or downright criminals.
Oh wow, I always remember that episode as it was SO out of left field when that happened. I was maybe 7 or 8 when I first saw it, and it just stunned me to see him move like that!
Right? I’d watched this years ago, but rewatching it, had to admit, little Wednesday was working out! Lurch was funny as h*ll, and the way Morticia was looking at him was too funny!
I'd never really watched the Addams Family while growing up. I was aware of them, but I was always a fan of the Munsters. However, I've found the Addams Family recently on a rerun channel. Now I adore it.
Those moves are actually great. Love how it’s crossed generations and now you can find gifs of it and it’s a meme. Definitely have to watch this version of the Adams family
My favorite Addams moment. I just got done binging the Addams Family again lol. Loved how Morticia used her hands so gracefully. Did all her own knitting too lol
This was my Adams Family growing up. These were the reruns I would watch. I thought The actress who played Mortisha was Absolutely Stunningly Beautiful!!
I smiled throughout this entire video. I'm a Baby Boomer and watched this show religiously as a child. Every single character was a piece of work. But I did crush for Gomez though.
Oh shit. I didn't see that coming. Shock one was seeing little Wednesday looking like James Brown. Shock two was seeing big ol Lurch doing a respectable take at the nitty gritty. This was fun to watch.
That's such a cute dance 🥰🥰🥰 I remember watching this show as a kid, on nick at nite I think (I'm 40)? Wednesday is so cute and I loved lurch!!!! And Morticia's dress, the way it was cut on the bottom looked creepy like it crawled, like In the comic 😍
I've never seen that and I watched The Addams Family regularly as a kid. So very cool. Ted grew up in my home state of West Virginia and is a local legend.
I love how Thing is just a guy under the table, reaching out through a box. The FX are astounding! And yet, he still gets down. Don't let anyone tell you you can't dance!
That was the original plan for Thing. He didn't start out as a separated, sentient hand. Originally he was just a creepy member of the family who hid in small places and only stuck his hand out. Played by the very same actor who played Lurch
Wow really well done and very funny. Thank you! A cool tribute. If you haven't seen Bobby Banas dance the nitty-gritty check it out. He was also thel choreographer.. Last I heard he was still alive!
There are quite a number of “tribute” performances of the dance on CZcams, especially by Steven Sayer. In one such video the now-elderly great Bob Banas himself appears (doesn’t dance, though, understandably).
@@hayesman76 wow that is so cool do you remember which one by any chance? I have discovered Steve Sayre and enjoy him very much my current favorite dancer is Dylan mayoral. Watch him dance to Avicii Hey Brother and Strangers Like Us. Let me know what you think
@@laurencopenhaver5366 Here you go: czcams.com/video/54hUVcG2V8M/video.html Watch the guy in the plaid shirt to Steve Sayer’s left - his name is Hunter Krikac and some think his version is the closest around to Bob Banas’s original. Enjoy!
@@hayesman76 , Wow! Thanks for posting that link! You're right, Hunter Kricac is pretty damn close there in certain aspects, & what an absolute treat to See Bobby Banas gathered in for that group photo at the end. How delightful! 👍
Lurch would be that one white boy in my old high school that would shock the hell out of everyone dancing and before long all us black students are yelling, “go Lurch, go Lurch, go Lurch” lol
Who else thought Thing was going to pull the music while Lurch kept going until he saw Morticia staring at him? It's a classic bashful skit that Bob Hope perfected. ❤
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Wednesday was so cute. The 6'9" Ted Cassidy had a great sense of humor. Died young at 46. RIP.
Wow didn't know he was that young
man watching this classic show & any show before 2000 are better then whats on 2day
When I read that, I thought "that's it?"
But then I realized that no, it's not 7 feet, but that's Lebron size.
He just seemed like a tower in my head.
@@schoolnurse8754 Yeah. Standing on an NBA basketball court today he would look kinda short beside many of today's players.
@@schoolnurse8754 perspective perhaps. He always seemed huge to me (as did Herman Munster) until I started watching the reruns recently as an adult. Now they just seem a bit taller than normal.
Doesn’t matter how many times I’ve seen this. Always makes me smile 😊
My sister and I are both baby boomers and we still laugh about this episode to this very day!😂 Little Wednesday was workin it on OUT and Lurch was gettin down too!😂 We also talk about how Lurch used to roll his eyes around and get lost in the music when he played the harpsichord - lol!😂 The late 60's - good music, good T.V. shows and good times.💙
You're no longer a baby at 70
@@wileecoyote5749 What are you talking about? I know that I'm not a baby, nor am I 70. My point was that I simply recall that decade and enjoyed this and many shows of that time.
Ha! I remember, the old shows were great, and you can't talk about The Addams family without mentioning the The Munsters!
@@skylark4901Lol!😂 But of course! Am proud to say I have BOTH on DVD, Including the "Munster Go Home" movie! I'll take those silly little shows over so-called "reality" shows ANY day. I actually laugh more now than when I was young and first watched them!😂
@@eleanorcopeland Ignore Coyote. He can’t even catch a road runner!
Man Lurch could bust a move or what and Wednesday got it down. This was awesome.
@Daniel Marrett - agreeeeed
Hard to believe he’s the same guy in Butch Cassidy and The Sundance Kid!
Every time I see Carolyn Jones as Morticia it reminds me how gorgeous she was!
Who’s betting this clip will get a sudden surge in views now? (Dec 2022). Fun to see that Wednesday always knew how to bring the moves.
Ted Cassidy was the MAN! The Adams Family was probably the best most wholesome show ever on TV. A loving, nurturing family that encouraged their children not to judge others. Always enjoying life no matter what came their way, generous and full of humor. Compare that to the snarky self centered crap that TV has been shoveling ever since and it's enough to make one weep.
Absolutely correct.
Indeed
Indeed
No truer words!
And let's face it, Gomez and Morticia are a relationship goal. A married couple, with kids, who are as stupid for each other as the day they met. I want that.
Good times...still remember. A fine show indeed.
I wish they would bring it back
Favorite show as a kid!! Well.... besides Rocky & Bullwinkle.
Love this. Morticia so gorgeous and Wendy so charmed by her. Gomez to die for. What a family 😂
I think Morticia was kinda hot!
@Daniel from Texas Yup. That was the whole point of the 1960s series and they did it so well, many never realized its social satire. It was subversive and that's why I loved it, even as a kid. The ones who acted and looked weird were the happiest, most successful in their relationships, and good people while their fellow citizens, who looked very normal and were a facade of social acceptability were actually miserable and were bad spouses, parents, and children and often were greedy, underhanded, dishonest, or downright criminals.
Morticia was very chic. With that walk, she would've made a great geisha, moving with speed, grace, and poise
To die for 💀☠️💀☠️💀☠️
@@perriponders289 Lordy you are boring 😂🙄
Considering that I used to watch this show, i sure didn't remember this episode; hilarious!
Lol, the episode aired today on MeTV
Oh wow, I always remember that episode as it was SO out of left field when that happened. I was maybe 7 or 8 when I first saw it, and it just stunned me to see him move like that!
I watched every episode of this show, I thought. How I missed this befuddles me. Fantastic to see on this Halloween night 2021.
so cute 😭
She was perfect for Wednesday.
I love the way she dances😭
Beautiful. Little Wednesday and her Lurch having a moment.
Haha! Look at that lil girl go! Lurch is gettin' busy too!
I know I’ve seen James Brown do the move Wednesday’s doing. She’s so adorable!
This was my favorite episode...little Wednesday was killin it!!!😆
Dayuuum! Wednesday Addams had some slick dance moves.🔥
Right? I’d watched this years ago, but rewatching it, had to admit, little Wednesday was working out! Lurch was funny as h*ll, and the way Morticia was looking at him was too funny!
Awwwww how the world has changed!!! Love those memories. When the world was simplier!
She was killing it lol..she's got soul
Lol !!! I like her James Brown footwork..
she knew what she was doing lol that aint acting, kid had some moves!
I'd never really watched the Addams Family while growing up. I was aware of them, but I was always a fan of the Munsters. However, I've found the Addams Family recently on a rerun channel. Now I adore it.
Watched Every Episode and the Munster's. Worth It 😂
I loved them both. Still do and I'm 62 .
Did you find it on "ME TV"? That's where I watch it every night at 6 o'clock ( Eastern Time ). Great show!
Ted Cassidy was a hero, did that for however many takes with a perfect poker face.
That was GREAT! I think Bobby Banas would be proud of Lurch's moves! He has a lot of them down! This is hilarious and a great tribute to Bobby Banas!
Right?!! I cannot hear that song without Bobby Banas coming into my head.
Yeah! BB was a great dancer and choreographer. He was in Westside Story.
Those moves are actually great. Love how it’s crossed generations and now you can find gifs of it and it’s a meme. Definitely have to watch this version of the Adams family
Many years later Wednesday pulls out some great dance moves on Netflix.
Including this one, for a moment (this starts just a few seconds before, at 0:51 czcams.com/video/NakTu_VZxJ0/video.html )
@@BasketOfPuppies u beat me to it
Yea she copies a lot of moves
@@BasketOfPuppies I noticed that too wish they had put it in a bit longer as tribute tho
New Wednesday is cringe
That little girl was channeling James Brown!
My favorite Addams moment. I just got done binging the Addams Family again lol. Loved how Morticia used her hands so gracefully. Did all her own knitting too lol
1960s Wednesday Addams is the cutest!
Wednesday does it sooo well...She was Soo adorable!!🤣♥️RIP Lisa 🙏♥️🙏♥️
My favorite show when I was a kid. Morticia was so much cooler than the other TV moms. What a great clip!
I was kinda hoping Morticia was gonna bust a move. Then I realized that dress wouldn't have allowed such a thing.
That’s what I was expecting.
I’m not sure she could even sit down in that dress! But she looked gorgeous in it!
In the original episode she does dance...
More like bust a seam
Not entirely true. There are some moves you can do in a dress like that.
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Always loved the Addams Family. Wednesday's dance is really cool.
Miss this show. Lil Mama was gettin it!
For some reason this video mesmerizes me! I am amazed at the cool way Wednesday can dance! She's got the moves!
Love that song..
Wednesday and Lurch get down the nitty gritty...
Wednesday doing the James Brown
@@omarcogle1965 oh yeah.. nothing wrong with that.
@@evangelineyap4990 True
This proves how the new series nailed every detail
Love this episode.
This was my Adams Family growing up. These were the reruns I would watch. I thought The actress who played Mortisha was Absolutely Stunningly Beautiful!!
Lurch was feelin it 😂
Wednesday is so damn cute her and lurch were awesome.
You can never duplicate the original cast but the cast of Family Values can damn close!
I smiled throughout this entire video. I'm a Baby Boomer and watched this show religiously as a child. Every single character was a piece of work. But I did crush for Gomez though.
We partied off this song by Shirley back in the day and you can't forget The Name Game....
The ORIGINAL Wednesday Adams dance; They're both perfectly awesome !!
I discovered this a couple weeks ago. It's contagious. I've watched it at least once a day since!
I watch this every Friday. Gets me in the mood for the weekend.
Every Wednesday too!
Wednesday Addams, Eddie Munster and Tabitha Stephens. The cutest kids on 1960's television.
I love her dancing!
The Original Wednesday dance!! Lol 😂
Carolynn Jones RIP ❤️!
Ohhhh!!!! That girl was gettin’ it!!!! Go Wednesday!!!!
Looks like little Wednesday was a James Brown fan.
Oh shit. I didn't see that coming. Shock one was seeing little Wednesday looking like James Brown. Shock two was seeing big ol Lurch doing a respectable take at the nitty gritty. This was fun to watch.
Note that “Thing” was actually performed by Lurch.
Ah, back when life was simple and comedy made you laugh. 😄👍🏾
I could watch this video a million times!! I love it!
yo Shireley Ellis is fricken amazing! her music was a whole ass decade ahead of its time.
Wednesday’s rhythm - so neat on that timing
Perfect
It went perfect with the song well.done Wednesday addams
FIRST "dance-off" evvva!😝
Lurch was Gettin' it! Doing the damned thing!
That's such a cute dance 🥰🥰🥰 I remember watching this show as a kid, on nick at nite I think (I'm 40)? Wednesday is so cute and I loved lurch!!!! And Morticia's dress, the way it was cut on the bottom looked creepy like it crawled, like In the comic 😍
I loved that especially Lurch. Wendy always seemed so dry as a child too,so this is special. 🥰💖
Love this. Thanks for sharing. Classic fun - and oh yeah Morticia was MAGNIFICENT
She is a terrific dancer!
She dances so smoothly
He looked like he was trying not to fall over a cliff.😁. Too funny 😂.
Ortega should do this dance as an homage in the new Wednesday series!
Great video !!! Great dancing !!
Carolyn Jones was hot !!!
I could watch this video all day long and never get tired of it. Both were doing the damn thing.
The best ever where those days! Thanks for the reminder! You performer's! Thankyou XO !
SUBLIME💖❤️💖❤️❤️💖💖❤️💖❤️😂 WE JUST LOVE THE ADDAMS FAMILY AND THE SONGS SUNG BY SHIRLEY ELLIS. 💖❤️💖❤️💖❤️💖❤️💖❤️💖❤️
I've never seen that and I watched The Addams Family regularly as a kid. So very cool. Ted grew up in my home state of West Virginia and is a local legend.
Miss this show!!!!!❤
The Adam's Family retro vintage loved watching this show.
The replicas are ok too.
I love how Thing is just a guy under the table, reaching out through a box. The FX are astounding!
And yet, he still gets down. Don't let anyone tell you you can't dance!
That was the original plan for Thing. He didn't start out as a separated, sentient hand. Originally he was just a creepy member of the family who hid in small places and only stuck his hand out. Played by the very same actor who played Lurch
Perfect I love me some Shirley Ellis and Wednesday was a cutie
That little girl can DANCE!
Whoa! the big guy can dance too.
Wonderful video.
Everytime I here this fantastic song I see Bobby Banas dancing it🤩👏💐🥰
I love how little Wednesdays dancing ballet with lurch.the looks on mortician and gomez face when lurch comes out at first
Little Wednesday could dance. She was actually doing the James Brown, they should have played one his songs for her to get down.😍😍😍
Morticia is just stunning.
Haha, I can remember watching this as a child - yup I’m that old. The new Wednesday definitely studied and referenced this in her dance at the RaveN
Dood can we talk about lurch's doing them dance moves 💚
Idk why this came up in my feed but I am so happy it did lol
Wed. Wednesday was a real little mini bopper. She must be a Bronx girl.
Too funny, excellent clip. Wednesday couldn't be cuter and Lurch definitely is Da Man.
We need new shows like this ,
I need things for sure but more tv ain’t one of them
Whoever figured out this song is perfect for this video.... THANK YOU!
Wow really well done and very funny. Thank you! A cool tribute.
If you haven't seen Bobby Banas dance the nitty-gritty check it out. He was also thel choreographer.. Last I heard he was still alive!
There are quite a number of “tribute” performances of the dance on CZcams, especially by Steven Sayer. In one such video the now-elderly great Bob Banas himself appears (doesn’t dance, though, understandably).
@@hayesman76 wow that is so cool do you remember which one by any chance? I have discovered Steve Sayre and enjoy him very much my current favorite dancer is Dylan mayoral. Watch him dance to Avicii Hey Brother and Strangers Like Us. Let me know what you think
@@laurencopenhaver5366
Here you go: czcams.com/video/54hUVcG2V8M/video.html
Watch the guy in the plaid shirt to Steve Sayer’s left - his name is Hunter Krikac and some think his version is the closest around to Bob Banas’s original. Enjoy!
@@hayesman76 , Wow! Thanks for posting that link! You're right, Hunter Kricac is pretty damn close there in certain aspects, & what an absolute treat to See Bobby Banas gathered in for that group photo at the end. How delightful! 👍
@@hayesman76 big fan of Hunter’s!!
She was quite an impressive dancer for a little girl 😎
That little kid and that giant were straight up HITTIN it!
Lurch would be that one white boy in my old high school that would shock the hell out of everyone dancing and before long all us black students are yelling, “go Lurch, go Lurch, go Lurch” lol
Yes ❤ when lurch dropped it low the first time I lost it 😂😂😂
DAMNATION!!! Lurch could bust some moves!!!!
Straight up!
This combines all the things I love. Great job!
Great show.
Carolyn Jones was gorgeous.
how adorable.
I can't believe I haven't seen this before. It's perfection. 😁
The original version is considerably better but whatever you say
@@AhtuMondello Have a nice day. 🌞
Now that’s how you start your day
Who else thought Thing was going to pull the music while Lurch kept going until he saw Morticia staring at him? It's a classic bashful skit that Bob Hope perfected. ❤