There Was A Reunion TV Movie With The Original Cast Back in 1977? - Sitcoms Online Message Boards

Brian Damage · 08-28-2010, 09:47 PM

http://news.google.com/newspapers?id...s+family&hl=en

Apparently, I never heard of this before. The article says it had everybody back with the exception of Grandma Addams who I guess passed away by then. Anybody know of this?

catlover79 · 08-28-2010, 09:50 PM

Blossom Rock (Grandmama) had since died, so the role was recast with actress Jane Rose.

Speaking of Grandmama - interesting bit of trivia. Alice Pearce (Gladys Kravitz #1 on Bewitched) had originally auditioned for the role but was turned down because she was too young. Their loss, of course, was Bewitched's gain!!

Brian Damage · 08-28-2010, 09:57 PM

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Originally Posted by catlover79

Blossom Rock (Grandmama) had since died, so the role was recast with actress Jane Rose.

Speaking of Grandmama - interesting bit of trivia. Alice Pearce (Gladys Kravitz #1 on Bewitched) had originally auditioned for the role but was turned down because she was too young. Their loss, of course, was Bewitched's gain!!

Interesting info...Do you know what the reunion movie was about?

catlover79 · 08-28-2010, 09:59 PM

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Originally Posted by Brian Damage

Interesting info...Do you know what the reunion movie was about?

No - sorry. Never saw it.

Adamantium · 08-28-2010, 10:38 PM

I saw it, but can't remember much about it. I used to have it on tape, but lost the tape years ago.

Marvo301 · 08-28-2010, 11:07 PM

According to IMDB.com this movie was a pilot for a potential revival series of the Addams Family. The network declined to order the new series.

comedyfreak · 08-29-2010, 12:27 AM

Halloween with the New Addams Family
A TV reunion movie, Halloween with the New Addams Family, aired on NBC Sunday, October 30, 1977. It featured most of the original cast, except Blossom Rock, who had played Grandmama but was very ill at the time; she was replaced by Jane Rose. Gomez's brother, Pancho, is staying with the Family while Gomez goes to a lodge meeting in Tombstone, Arizona. Gomez is jealous of his brother, who once courted Morticia. Halloween is nigh, and Pancho tells the legend of Cousin Shy, who distributes gifts and carves pumpkins (similar to the Great Pumpkin). Actually, Gomez has been lured off by crooks, who've bugged the house in order to steal the Family fortune. Lafferty, the boss, sends Mikey to investigate. Wednesday (now called "Wednesday Senior") is home from music academy, where she studied the piccolo (she breaks glass with it). Pugsley ("Pugsley Senior" now) is home from Nairobi medical school, where he's training to be a witch doctor. Gomez and Morticia meanwhile have had a new set of kids, Wednesday Jr. and Pugsley Jr., who closely resemble the original kids. Mikey panics and flees after treading on Kitty Cat's tail. The crooks have a fake Gomez and Morticia to help in their plans, along with two strong-arm goons, Hercules and Atlas. Gomez returns home for the Halloween party and trimming of the scarecrow. The movie had a slightly different version of the theme song. The finger snaps were used, but not the lyrics.

Lafferty poses as Quincy Addams (from Boston) to get in. He has his men tie up Gomez and Morticia and his doubles take their places, confusing Pancho, who's still got the hots for Morticia. Lurch scares off the thugs and terrifies the assistant crook. Fester, trying to be nice, puts Lafferty on the rack. Lafferty tries to escape through the secret passage and steps on Kitty Cat's tail. When the police arrive, they surrender. The Addamses are then free to celebrate Halloween happily.

tv star collector · 08-30-2010, 07:00 PM

I have "Halloween with the Addams Family" on VHS and watch it every Halloween. Great supporting cast, including Henry Darrow (High Chaparral) as Pancho, Gomez's brother; Parley Baer; and Vito Scotti. Fun movie!

Retro4Life · 08-30-2010, 07:57 PM

I remember watching that show. It was the first year I didn't go out for trick or treating so I was glad there was something good on the tube to watch.

catlover79 · 08-31-2010, 03:11 AM

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Originally Posted by Retro4Life

I remember watching that show. It was the first year I didn't go out for trick or treating so I was glad there was something good on the tube to watch.

It's a good thing they made the special when they did because we lost Ted Cassidy in 1979, Carolyn Jones in 1983 and Jackie Coogan in 1984.

McGillicuddy · 09-01-2010, 08:18 PM

Also Elvia Allmann played Grandma Frump, orginally played by Margaret Hamilton. Ophilia, Morticia's sister and Cousin Itt were also back. Too bad this isn't included on The Addams Family dvd sets, but it must be under different ownership.

JamesG · 09-01-2010, 10:31 PM

I believe at one of the recent Monster-Manias that John Astin and Felix (Cousin It) were talking about it; the clip is here around the Addams Family board somewhere.

Felix said "it wasn't that great."

ComedyGuy · 10-16-2010, 07:22 PM

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I saw it, but can't remember much about it. I used to have it on tape, but lost the tape years ago.

What was the name of the reunion TV Movie ???

Frump · 10-21-2010, 02:37 PM

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What was the name of the reunion TV Movie ???

I have it and it's pretty good, the house looks totally different though. It was also their first and only appearance in color.

21 Chester Place · 08-07-2011, 01:30 PM

Halloween with the New Addams Family (1977)‎

I found it on Youtube awhile back, it's probably still up

08-28-2010, 09:47 PM	#1
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08-28-2010, 09:50 PM	#2
catlover79 God Bless Val Forum Addict Join Date: May 29, 2006 Location: Bewitched in Ohio Posts: 70,376	Blossom Rock (Grandmama) had since died, so the role was recast with actress Jane Rose. Speaking of Grandmama - interesting bit of trivia. Alice Pearce (Gladys Kravitz #1 on Bewitched) had originally auditioned for the role but was turned down because she was too young. Their loss, of course, was Bewitched's gain!!
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08-28-2010, 11:07 PM	#6
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08-29-2010, 12:27 AM	#7
comedyfreak Cheers! Forum Fanatic Join Date: Dec 14, 2005 Location: Sunny California Posts: 11,059	Here's The Plot Halloween with the New Addams Family A TV reunion movie, Halloween with the New Addams Family, aired on NBC Sunday, October 30, 1977. It featured most of the original cast, except Blossom Rock, who had played Grandmama but was very ill at the time; she was replaced by Jane Rose. Gomez's brother, Pancho, is staying with the Family while Gomez goes to a lodge meeting in Tombstone, Arizona. Gomez is jealous of his brother, who once courted Morticia. Halloween is nigh, and Pancho tells the legend of Cousin Shy, who distributes gifts and carves pumpkins (similar to the Great Pumpkin). Actually, Gomez has been lured off by crooks, who've bugged the house in order to steal the Family fortune. Lafferty, the boss, sends Mikey to investigate. Wednesday (now called "Wednesday Senior") is home from music academy, where she studied the piccolo (she breaks glass with it). Pugsley ("Pugsley Senior" now) is home from Nairobi medical school, where he's training to be a witch doctor. Gomez and Morticia meanwhile have had a new set of kids, Wednesday Jr. and Pugsley Jr., who closely resemble the original kids. Mikey panics and flees after treading on Kitty Cat's tail. The crooks have a fake Gomez and Morticia to help in their plans, along with two strong-arm goons, Hercules and Atlas. Gomez returns home for the Halloween party and trimming of the scarecrow. The movie had a slightly different version of the theme song. The finger snaps were used, but not the lyrics. Lafferty poses as Quincy Addams (from Boston) to get in. He has his men tie up Gomez and Morticia and his doubles take their places, confusing Pancho, who's still got the hots for Morticia. Lurch scares off the thugs and terrifies the assistant crook. Fester, trying to be nice, puts Lafferty on the rack. Lafferty tries to escape through the secret passage and steps on Kitty Cat's tail. When the police arrive, they surrender. The Addamses are then free to celebrate Halloween happily.
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08-30-2010, 07:57 PM	#9
Retro4Life Accept No Substitutes Forum Veteran Join Date: Feb 04, 2009 Location: IL Posts: 6,708	I remember watching that show. It was the first year I didn't go out for trick or treating so I was glad there was something good on the tube to watch.
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08-28-2010, 10:38 PM	#5
Adamantium TVAdam No More Forum Veteran Join Date: Sep 11, 2002 Location: Springfield, Ohio Posts: 7,828	I saw it, but can't remember much about it. I used to have it on tape, but lost the tape years ago.

08-30-2010, 07:00 PM	#8
tv star collector I Love Susie Forum 4000 Club Member Join Date: Oct 18, 2005 Location: South Carolina Posts: 4,486	I have "Halloween with the Addams Family" on VHS and watch it every Halloween. Great supporting cast, including Henry Darrow (High Chaparral) as Pancho, Gomez's brother; Parley Baer; and Vito Scotti. Fun movie!

09-01-2010, 08:18 PM	#11
McGillicuddy Member Forum Veteran Join Date: Sep 28, 2002 Posts: 5,179	Also Elvia Allmann played Grandma Frump, orginally played by Margaret Hamilton. Ophilia, Morticia's sister and Cousin Itt were also back. Too bad this isn't included on The Addams Family dvd sets, but it must be under different ownership.

09-01-2010, 10:31 PM	#12
JamesG Freakshow Moderator Forum Icon Join Date: Feb 01, 2008 Location: Brooklyn, NY Posts: 57,095	I believe at one of the recent Monster-Manias that John Astin and Felix (Cousin It) were talking about it; the clip is here around the Addams Family board somewhere. Felix said "it wasn't that great."

08-07-2011, 01:30 PM	#15
21 Chester Place It's so nice and gloomy Frequent Poster Join Date: Aug 01, 2011 Location: USA Posts: 127	Halloween with the New Addams Family (1977)‎ I found it on Youtube awhile back, it's probably still up
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