Charles Addams, a cartoonist, creates spooky and eccentric characters that later become The Addams Family. These characters first appeared in The New Yorker magazine.
The original black-and-white television series "The Addams Family" premieres on ABC, bringing the characters to a wider audience.
The first theatrical film adaptation of The Addams Family, starring Anjelica Huston and Raul Julia, is released.
A modern animated feature film based on The Addams Family is released by MGM and Orion Pictures.