The Addams Family Vs. The Munsters

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If you’re a fan of the spooky and macabre then chances are you’re a fan of one or both of these bone-chillingly funny families. The Addams Family and The Munsters have an eerie amount in common…
Both shows premiered a week apart in September of 1964. Both were shot in black and white and mixed dark, kooky comedy and celebration of non-conformity with genuine family love.

[@littlebit080780]

The Addams were real people who behaved like Monsters.. The Munsters were real monsters who behaved like people.

[@alexanderpytko5394]

That's basically how I see it. You might say both families balance or cancel each other out.

[@tigerbread78]

Alexander Edward Pytko Yeah, the Adams had a few creatures (cousin IT, thing,) but were basically wannabes. Munsters were the real deal.

[@JanetStarChild]

Personally, I don't think the Addams family were normal humans. They put themselves through all kinds of danger that would normally cripple or kill a typical human. And if creatures like Thing and Cousin It exist in the Addams universe, then it's even further evidence that the whole family are unnatural. I always saw the family as a bunch of ghouls with a human guise.

[@adrian72300]

Yes exactly.

[@bluefenix211]

The Addams children play murderous games and still survive. Addams are truly paranormal creatures. Not sure what Gomez is, Mortecia is a vampire witch i think

[@godzillab10]

I think calling the Addams family completely human is a bit of an oversight. Obviously they aren't monsters but there's plenty supernatural about them. They often display super human strength and the ability to survive certain death, especially Fester. Not to mention a disembodied hand for a pet/butler and a cousin that it presumably entirely made up of hair and talks like an alien.

[@wdd3141]

I remember when Fester was ailing, and a conventional medical doctor was called in to help. The doctor put a thermometer in Fester's mouth, and Fester began to chew it. He swallowed an ounce of (supposedly poisonous) mercury, and it fixed what ailed him. "That really hits the spot!" he said.

[@solangelevasseure2345]

perhaps the adams family are humans who drank the potion of lisa van reener (check death becomes her movie) that they think they are alive but deep in reality theyre dead

[@tobythedog7478]

Itt doesn't speak like an alien, he has a very thick accent as they said in one episode where the IQ guy understood him

[@spacecat6022]

It is often stated that Morticia is a witch, like Grandmama (who is, depending on the series, either in the first series Morticia's mother, then Gomez's mother or mother of none) Uncle Fester (whom I always compared to some kind of Frankenstein with the electricity thing) was first Morticia's uncle, not Gomez's brother. So I think Morticia and her side of the family are not normal humans. And it was once said that Gomez, before meeting Morticia was a sickly youth, so I assume that being in love with him, she cured him with her magic and gave him extra resistance. I think Gomez was first a normal human, very excentric though, but changed with Morticia's magic while all the others were not human (witch does not count as human here).

[@mmestari]

"So I think Morticia and her side of the family are not normal humans. ""all the others were not human (witch does not count as human here)." Witches are humans. That's like saying that people that know how to use the internet are not humans, because not all people know how to use the internet.

[@Appolyon]

They're creepy and they're kooky Mysterious and spooky They're all together ooky The Addams family

[@michaelinthebathroom7560]

Their house is a museum When people come to see 'em They really are a scree-um The Addams family!

[@ilikeroses3981]

Eves UwU 💕👏👏

[@stockinganarchy7155]

@@michaelinthebathroom7560 Neat Sweet Petite!

[@bengt3902]

reaIness k-12 sans underman

[@99cherorider92]

Dun-nu-nu-nu *snap snap*

[@Larry]

I'm just surprised here's never been a crossover.

[@mcgil8891]

Yeah :/

[@hydrolito]

Addams family copyright might belong to family of artist Charles Addams or New Yorker magazine and Universal studios had copyright on The Munsters which was based on universal version of the monsters from 1931 Dracula, Frankenstein and later Bride of Frankenstein and daughter of Dracula and Lily resembled both. The Beast from 20,000 fathoms could have inspired spot that and ancient stories of dragons.

[@Ill_________________III]

I just found this comment out of no where!

[@TEKKENKING23]

Yeah I'm really surprised about

[@alanpiper3711]

Oh, but there was.

[@burnerdaughter]

I really liked the Munsters as a kid and I still like how they just seem like a normal, sweet family totally oblivious to their own quirkiness, but as an adult the Addams family just entertains me more. It's a little more original and snarky and it doesn't rely on one particular joke the way the Munsters tends to rely on the family's cluelessness in every episode.

[@paxwallacejazz]

As a young child I preferred the Adams Family. The Adams Family was clearly a nod to the 60s counter culture.

[@ricardosoto5770]

Yes, but the Addams are based in Charlie Addams cartoons. They started in 1938, and were countercultural, but way ahead of their time.

[@pegbars]

No, it wasn't. 60s counter-culture was a few years away yet in 1964, so maybe the counter-culture was a nod to The Addams Family...

[@psychedeliccarrie5921]

@@pegbars Addams Family was sort of the beginning of a culture of it's own, sparking it's own counter culture. Referencing what Beau said, the Addams Family are comparable to Goths in the same way the Beatniks are comparable to Hippies. And now they're all referred to as "hipsters".

[@hydrolito]

Counter culture LSD, heroine and rise of drug abuse and early death and serial killers not an example to follow, more than one of the kids I grew up knowing died from drug abuse. Okay Grandpa was also part of counter culture also using drugs to turn into things which often backfired with unexpected side effects.

[@JMoviesMedia]

Watch out for the new counter-culture aka the counter to the counter-culture, because you'll see it soon! Muhahaha!

[@TheCyberwoman]

I adore them both, but my heart belongs to the Addams. They broke the mold in so many great ways. Chief among them, the truly progressive relationship between Gomez and Morticia. They weren't the usual buffoon and nagging wife. they loved passionately and faced the world as a team. You can't get better role models than that

[@michaelcraig9449]

And they had style for days!! Her sexy black dresses, and Gomez had some killer suits, I would wear some of them, that cool gold or silver watch chain, yeah, these 2 were totally styling, and mad passion, dancing the tango, etc..

[@TheCyberwoman]

Michael Craig Proof that step matters man. Why would we even take notice, in the first place, of how progressive and ahead of their time their time their relationship was if we first didn't fall in live with just how awesome they look.

[@michaelcraig9449]

even when I saw the show in re-runs as a little kid, I just thought they were all totally cool..even Lurch, Thing, and cousin IT of course!!

[@lenoraGrayce]

^^ Yes to G&M being a modern couple way ahead of their time!!

[@Monkofmagnesia]

Could not have said it better. I feel sorry for Ted Cassidy. He always thought his character was perceived as a dumb giant. Far from it, in my opinion. I saw him as the silent protector of the family and never, ever thought he was a dumb brute.

[@yaoi5987]

"And Lilith, a female demon in Judea mythology." *Shows a picture of Ishtar*

[@Quonzer]

I know right?

[@CashelOConnolly]

PushandillPushback your women hating ramblings are wrong but hey why let the truth get in the way of your bigotry-,here’s some info on Lilith en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lilith

[@mmestari]

@Radical Rainbow "your women hating ramblings are wrong but hey why let the truth get in the way of your bigotry" How ironic, that you whine about someone being a bigot and untruthful, when you prove yourself also to be a liar and a bigot in the very same sentence. You aren't very bright, are you now? But the worst of all is, that you are a self-righteous hypocrite.

[@bustedkeaton]

@PushandillPushback early christians would have absolutely known who lilith was, she was in jewish myth. she has no place in modern christianity completely by design, not by accident or because she wasnt attested.

[@bustedkeaton]

@@mmestari i wouldve found a better source than wikipedia, but they didnt say anything incorrect, and certainly nothing bigoted. Sounding terse is not bigotry. Randomly bringing up feminism when no one was talking about it so that one can polarize it against Christianity IS, though.

[@vincentfranklin17]

I love both shows. However, speaking for myself, I love The Munsters a bit more. Herman is a loving father. Lilly is a friendly housewife. Grampa is an absolute riot! Eddie looks up to his dad.

[@HardKore5250]

Is there any violence?

[@chrisd2051]

@@HardKore5250 not really but if there is it's played up for comedic effect.

[@HardKore5250]

Chris D Yeah Addams family better then

[@armaggon5920]

Count chocula

[@lorenheard2561]

@@armaggon5920 Gotta have him over for a bite!🧛‍♂️🍩🍪🎂

[@lalajohnson7194]

I still believe no matter a person's age, when you hear the theme song of the Addams family you start singing along with it.

[@jmarsh5485]

I get that with the Munsters theme tune 😕

[@nemasis3134]

I started singing addams family right when I read this!!!!!!!

[@ernestogastelum9123]

i dont

[@Mitsuraga]

No need to sing along when you can just snap.

[@cece3194]

You forgot Cousin IT!! He was my very favorite when I was a little kid in the 60's and repeats in the 70's! I "talked" with him!!

[@johnhelle6926]

C E W Spelled Itt. Two ts.

[@seraby7151]

I think it's because it's a recurring cast and only visits from time to time.

[@shimmerkeiston3214]

It's a family we're talking about

[@DeaconPolen]

Who the heck is cousin it. The first time I saw this I thought pennywise

[@leonchua5948]

@@DeaconPolen Cousin itt was the hairy thing in the Addams family oh and also he talks like an alien

[@honda-akari]

The Addams surely weren't humans, and they kinda survived everything lol

[@user-ht2zv6up3y]

They are probably either humans or witches (grandmother definitely is) who have been amplified in some way so as to be harder to injure

[@AnneARcTiCa]

I prefer the Addams family. I could never get into the Munsters. besides, the best romance will always be between morticia and Gomez. ❤

[@spacecat6022]

Morticia and Gomez are among the best tv romances of all!

[@chrisparkes2179]

@@spacecat6022 John Astin and Carolyn Jones both had marriage trouble at the time so they decided to play Gomez and Morticia as the ultimate romantic couple. Cara Mia. Bubbeleh.

[@terrenceschwinge7805]

Addams Family was brilliantly off centered humor and was much more than “macabre.” The Munsters were obvious and corny. Addams Family wins this for me by a mile.

[@melaniel.4269]

I would agree with this

[@saint-juste]

I agree. The Munsters sound gimmicky and boring. I feel like the joke of them being monsters would get old fast. Especially since they seem to have that dumb dad and competent mom stereotype.

[@slytheringuy0529]

You Guys haven't watched any of the episodes of The Munsters it was so funny as The Addams Family

[@phil_3950]

meh, like em both.

[@BeeHatGuy]

@@phil_3950 same, but slightly prefer The Addams Family

[@louisborselio8608]

When I watch The Addams Family I feel like I'm visiting them. When I watch The Munsters I feel like I'm living with them.

[@lorenheard2561]

🖤🖤🖤🖤🦇🦇🦇🦇🦇

[@tenacious3911]

The main difference between the Addamses and the Munsters is their backgrounds, the Addamses are blue blood old money WASP types while the Munsters are lower middle class first generation immigrants. I like them both, but I tend to prefer the Addamses.

[@lorenheard2561]

More like Old World....and they wouldn't fit in.....at the country club too well....😎🖤

[@edward684]

Rea: the munsters Like: The addams family

[@armstrongaesthetics9805]

Rea?

[@mcmanboy8207]

Armstrong Aesthetics Reply maybe

[@maggielin3031]

ima do both

[@Heathers.Chainsaw]

I've never seen the Munsters, But I love the Adam's family!!! But, is anyone going to talk about how it's all over the place? Wednesday is younger, then older then they have a baby brother, then he disappears with no talking about it? It freaks me out!

[@edward684]

ArmstrongAesthetics reaction

[@hannah3938]

I honestly loved both growing up, my grandma preferred the Munsters so they hold a bit more special place in my heart wish they’d revisit it

[@AlesiaMichelle]

Well it’s happening

[@nataliet.9403]

I'm a fan of both of them!! There is literally no comparison! They are both so amazing as individual show.

[@arealmench]

I agree but gave the edge to the Munsters. Herman is cute and adorable and a big baby.

[@freespeech4all757]

The interactions between Herman and Grandpa were my favorite part of the show. I'm sure the familiarity with each other from the "Car 54" days helped them be so comfortable with each others characters.

[@zepmarq]

The Munsters were my favorite because they got out of the house more and the Herman/Grandpa interactions were funny. .

[@arielkiara5653]

the munsters was my favorite i love when herman played baseball and knock the score board down thats priceless

[@CubamusPrime]

Wished they did a cross over.

[@theanonymouswaffle4576]

Great minds think alike I guess!

[@Schatzl7411]

They Could be neighbours 😍😂

[@mechellec7140]

That is what people should do find actors that portray each of set characters and have them as neighbors. I hear Gomez Addams now....

[@nativetexanful]

That's right. They should have done a special episode where the Addams family and the Munsters meet each other.

[@darkservantofheaven]

I know right. I mean Lurch met Batman for crying outloud

[@ELSITAFERNANDEZ]

I used to watch the munsters at my grandparents house, so i have a soft spot for them

[@37bear31]

Munsters were my favorite growing up... what kid wouldn't want to grow up living in that house with a fire breathing dragon under the stairs.

[@mightylonesome9426]

Didn't pay much attention when the shows first aired but after watching reruns lately I like the Munsters more. Yvonne was so pretty.

[@sanfordflorida7]

The Munsters were my favorites. They were sweet and lovable characters. The Addams family seemed to be a bit more sinister, especially the little girl, Wednesday.

[@wagfinpis]

The Munsters were awesome! The Adam's were selling exception of narcissists and psychos.

[@amandamears1916]

I love The Monster's.The props were amazing.especially for a sitcom back then.Universal did a great job.

[@ookyspooky4128]

Personally I prefer the Munsters, I like the Addams Family as well though

[@marilynhobbie977]

I loved the Munsters its been my favorite 60s show ever its still on on METV I still watch it

[@HalloranIllustrations]

I am a huge fan of both. Why limit yourself with only watching one over the other as both are absolutely amazing and worth your time.

[@doktor_ghul]

It's an old question, but for me, there was never a choice. I'd visit the Munsters happily, but I'm Addams blood, born and raised, and proud of it.

[@julianhermanubis6800]

I am definitely in the Addams Family camp, but I like the Munsters. The Munsters are funny, but they are basically a lazy reiteration of Universal movie monsters. The Addams family are a weird, surreal and very original creation of the strange mind of cartoonist Charles Addams. The AF TV show is subversive and encourages us to root for the "weirdos" against the clueless normality of the outside world. The Munsters are monsters, but they are weirdly conventional in some regards, except for loose cannon Grandpa.

[@mateoairaudo5535]

Actually The Munsters were very conservative in some ways. In fact, there´s an episode in which they´re chosen as the typical American family. The Addams, on the other side, were very well-off but more groundbreaking, as Morticia and Gomez were both equals, and that´s pretty uncommon for a series that aired in the 60´s. Besides, The Addams were much more friendly than The Munsters, who were actually very prejudiced. Love both shows, but nowadays The Addams remain better because of how fresh it was and a more sophisticated humor.

[@wagfinpis]

Booooo!

[@turtle0568]

I love them both! Thanks for the video!

[@LindsayHoliday]

You're welcome, Happy Halloween

[@catmandude1800]

I also loved the Charles Addams cartoons. Originally, the bald man [ later to be known as Uncle Fester] was not depicted as a member of the family- he was solo. Adding him to the others made a lot of sense, though.

[@eligalford9505]

I like both, but I am an Addams at my core. Morticia and Gómez are the most amazing love story ever told

[@fairy5668]

I think it would have been good to mention cousin It, Morticia's mother Grandma (?) Frump, and my favourite additional character in the Addams Family - Ophelia (Morticia's twin sister). Ophelia was such an awesome and unexpected creation and has unfortunately been forgotten

[@jamarkusholcomb516]

The Flintstones: Am I a joke for you? The Jetsons: Me too?

[@HarleyQuinn-me2pj]

I prefer the Addams Family

[@ASHLEY-vw8vy]

Same

[@HardKore5250]

Why?

[@surrealdynamics4077]

Oh the Adams family here too, they were more present in my childhood, but both are really good

[@tynishaellis6575]

Same

[@jaishemajames4554]

Yess!!

[@asveprod56films]

The Orignal Munsters are my favourite and doesnt need to be colored in my view, that just gives it more character.

[@lisa0795]

I love them both, but I think I prefer the Addams Family. great video, thank you.

[@LindsayHoliday]

Thanks!

[@cornbreadjohnson7648]

Lindsay Koski I love both of these wonderful Classic Masterpieces💖💖😀Thank U so much💛God bless U👼.

[@Kimberlytheresam]

I have to say I love both!! I used to watch them as a kid, and still love those shows.

[@imsogooodyeaaa5336]

Like- Addams family Comment- Munsters

[@TheOnemanmoshpit]

Munsters

[@slytheringuy0529]

I Vote Both. They're both Funny and I love them For me It's a Tie

[@nishies]

lol Munsters

[@phil_3950]

Both are great, there shouldnt even be a debate about which is better in my opinion.

[@pheresy1367]

I LOVE THE ADDAMS FAMILY. Never liked the Munsters.. I was an instant fan of ADDAMS at age 9 in 1964. I thought that the Munsters had corny, goofy humor with unlikable characters who were ALL clueless. They all seemed like losers to me which made the show less attractive to my nine year old eyes.. Even the house looked shabby, dirty and falling apart. No sex appeal either. House Frau Lily and big bumbling Herman didn't show any real passion. Herman and Grandpa always sneaking around trying to do something behind Lily's back. Never understood its popularity. The Addams were super weird but super sexy. I had a huge nine year old crush on Morticia. All the characters were so exotic but all had their place, and all supported each other. They exuded such confidence and generosity. They remind me of the way characters are portrayed in ANY Doctor Seuss book. As a family show, it was a great example of a high functioning Bohemian family engaged with life passionately. These two shows are often compared with each other, but they are VERY different at their core. Addams showed us BDSM, with graphic show of playful torture. Yoko Ono style singing. I think Gomez Addams introduced Yoga to the world in 1964.

[@theaterpsycho8885]

I don’t think the sexiness of a show should really matter too much...

[@byte5397]

When i saw your comment... Huh I like the Addams too Huh read more sure.. WHAT THE HECK IS DIS I CAN'T READ THIS (im lazy)

[@JMoviesMedia]

Ooffff if you think Thing, Lurch, Fester & Grandma were sexy you really need some help. 😂 A boy your age should've related to Eddie not Pugsly. They're both similar and great because they're both fun. Anyone trying to pull out undertones and over analyze the shows by pinning them against each other and saying one was sexy, exotic, counter-culture and etc. and the other was goofy and such, that person is clearly trying to cling to something specific to seem different and stand out. There's nothing wrong with being "goofy" and not trying so hard to be edgy and "sexy" or "exotic". If you can't appreciate the beauty and goodness in everything you only have your one niche. What's so great about living in a niche?

[@JMoviesMedia]

What to you is exotic is maybe daft, senseless or absurd, and to you what is goofy maybe fun, entertaining and down to earth.

[@wagfinpis]

Addams = malignant narcissists and psycho's Munsters = outward heart of humanity balanced with true inner power

[@Anvilshock]

Addams. RIP Raul Julia.

[@homelesshannah50]

RIP John Astin

[@karmallama4686]

John played a cheeky sassy Gomez. Raul played his darkly sinister but sexy and someone who you don't want to piss off

[@chrisparkes2179]

@@homelesshannah50 John Astin is still alive, aged 89.

[@homelesshannah50]

@@chrisparkes2179 Oh snap, that's awkward hell I thought Arthur Miller died in 1982

[@samanthabailey02]

very provocative. yes lilly is able to stand on her own but that in its self shows she belongs with this beautiful line up.

[@fairy5668]

Wrong video lol

[@KodyaxDerschrecken]

Honestly, I love both series equally. If someone where to redo and combine the two into a single sitcom, perhaps with the two as neighbors and the werewolf son of the Munsters taking a romantic interest in Wednesday that could make for an interesting if weird and macabre series.

[@jeffreyodell9994]

BRILLIANT IDEA ! !

[@gorefreak1970rb]

The Munsters for the win.

[@maxnullifidian]

I liked both shows a lot - but I'm still in love with Morticia (Carolyn Jones) from the original TV show.

[@sec4558]

Oh how I loved lovable cute Herman, played by the great Fred Gwynn

[@juliatremayne483]

I preferred the Munsters myself. It always cracked me up how they didn't see how they were any different than any other suburban family. I also loved how Herman and Lily were just a happy old married couple and good parents to their son, even though they were obviously monsters. Nothing against the Addams family, that's just my preference.

[@karmallama4686]

It was just an average sitcom family with a few extras which weren't even scary

[@snowoffwhite7924]

Jane Coburn it was funny to people with humor

[@JHowesitgoing123]

@@karmallama4686 It's not meant to be scary, dolt. It's a comedy show.

[@marianelyvelez8445]

JFrog He never said it was supposed to be scary

[@mexinerdentartaiment]

Marianely Velez he implied it

[@Ichigo_Hime]

I love the Munsters. My dad got me the series and the movies when I was a kid and I couldn’t get enough of it.

[@arealmench]

Same here, love the Munsters and Herman was sweet and adorable.

[@sucha_shocker]

I honestly love both equally. I saw them on TVLand as a child, and they are both exceptional. Idk why ppl think you need to like one or the other

[@wagfinpis]

Addams = malignant narcissists and psycho's Munsters = outward heart of humanity balanced with true inner power

[@andreaklos5822]

I love both to be honest

[@81StrangeFruit]

I love the Munsters! They were funny and lovable.

[@charlesbeckinger6694]

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[@thomasmoore4338]

MonsteR35 I disagree the Addams family is way better

[@crueltyfreecolorist1025]

Munsters wins over all! Forever!

[@davidbarry9690]

Yes munsters better

[@alexwhite5683]

Eddie munster is one of my favorite characters of all times. Love the Munster

[@MsjEsUsFrEaK73]

I adore both of them, but I'm a Munster girl! Lily's my fav 🖤

[@johngeraldbajora1279]

the addams family is the best for me

[@sanstheskeleton2023]

Addams all the way

[@lillycarlile544]

Me personally, I would enjoy seeing Wednesday, Pugsly, and Eddie having a playdate

[@steeltuff1]

I grew up in England in the 90's so I've never seen the original Addams family but we did have reruns of the Munsters. Just hearing the into music brings back memories.

[@wagfinpis]

Addams were narcissists and psycho's where the Munsters were a balance of outward humanity and inner power.

[@rjmartin5067]

I love both but the Addams family is my favorite!

[@anaisreynard8454]

I am both Addams and Munster.

[@jgrey1735]

Same. They're amazing. X3

[@Anna-mi1uh]

shure............shure................ thats totaly why you have an adems family profile.............

[@user-fj8ub7yo4c]

Anais Reynard do not tell me you are both. your profile pic is Mortisha addams

[@hydrolito]

Grandpa on the Munster's has the power to disguise, became bat many times a woman in one episode, and a horse in another.

[@Airsoftcleaner]

And a Wolf in another

[@metal87power]

Gomez's hobby is constant destruction of his miniature train. That's a difference.

[@thriddoctor]

Musters, hands down. They had Spot the dragon for a start.

[@edgarmorales7855]

I gotta go with the MUNSTERS !!!

[@GwrachSeren]

Never could get into The Munsters as well as I could The Addams Family~

[@cherrycola3604]

Shan Sharkyshark I feel the same way just flipped around!

[@GwrachSeren]

To each their own~ I kinda found them boring

[@anagjini7111]

ms. will always love my life something wrong with your keyboard? (And your life views) ?

[@RoarOfWolverine]

Izri Cam I gotta give you props on that call-out. What an extremely intelligent way to handle that troll. Way to go Izri!

[@isabella-sv8jp]

Wolverine Smith Thank you.

[@sjcohen4444]

I'm glad we have both and the hell with choosing one! I saw Yvonne DeCarlo (Lily Munster) "live" onstage in the Broadway musical "Follies". I also used to see Al Lewis (Grandpa Munster) seated outside his restaurant, Grandpa's Bella Gente on Bleecker Street in NYC's Greenwich Village. Lastly, when I visited Universal Studios, Hollywood back in the '70s, before it became an amusement park, the Munster house was a highlight of the backlot tour. I had no intercourse with any Addams Family cast members but I did see the Broadway musical. Not very good. I don't think it was mentioned in the video but a bit of trivia: Jackie Coogan (Uncle Fester) was briefly married to WWII pin-up girl with the million dollar legs, Betty Grable. Also, Blossom Rock (Grandmama) was MGM musical legend, Jeanette McDonald's, sister).

[@jwallace1805]

i have indeed had intercourse with an adams family. not THE addams family& strictly speaking, it was only with the parents.

[@abbeycouch2852]

I love the Munsters, they are sweet and kind yet spooky, I love that combination and I find them more relatable. I think lily is sexy, I love her flowing dress, even though it’s white it looks ghostly the way it flows. Lily’s eyes are intense, and love her hair. The house looks homey. I sincerely enjoy their theme song.

[@wagfinpis]

Addams = malignant narcissists and psycho's Munsters = outward heart of humanity balanced with true inner power

[@arbiter569]

Munsters fan over here! Love Adam’s family too

[@stec1616]

Definitely the Munsters for me, love Yvonne De Carlo

[@dr34mlucid]

I stumbled on your channel by mistake a couple of weeks ago while searching for Alice in wonderland clips. I'm really digging it.. I'm surprised you have so few subs... My personal favourite is "Addams family values". But they are all good.

[@singingbeginner2410]

I like the Addams family

[@okie_outlaw]

Munsters were funnier and more relatable

[@Meg_Lovegood]

Grew up on both, don't have a favorite. there are equal in their own way.

[@LunaLakshmi]

Uhhh "Typical middle class" don't have 9 bedroom houses...

[@sheilabree1991]

That's not what she said. She said nine rooms. That would be 4 bedrooms. Herman's and Lily's bedroom, (1) Grandpa's, (2) Eddie's (3) and, Marilyn's. (4) Typical middle class by 60's standards.

[@hydrolito]

Spot slept in the basement and grandpa had a laboratory somewhere else in the basement.

[@uekidude2460]

She said: "...and dungeon." It was humor.

[@ibuprofen303]

Someone's only middle class when they assemble a total of three shitters in their house, none of them outside either. And all of them with extractor fans to get rid of the smell. Of shit. None of this "I'd give it five minutes if I were you" bullshit that the working classes do. And when they stop calling the paper one wipes the shit off one's arse with "Bog roll" and starts calling it "Quilted toilet tissue" - then and only then is someone middle class. Oh yeah and they need different magazines to read when they're having a dump, like "Cunt-ry living" and "Horses weekly" - the glossy ones. Not "Russell Grants horoscope from the Daily Mail" that the working classes have in the shitter, which they may then use to wipe their arses on.Then, and only then is someone middle class.

[@sheilabree1991]

Where did I say nine bedrooms ? They had nine ROOMS, which I explained earlier. That's a four bedroom home which is very typical of a family of three and especially having an extended family of a father in law and a niece/cousin live in. Let me repeat myself, Herman's/Lily's bedroom, Eddie's bedroom, Marilyn's bedroom, Grandpa's bedroom. That's 4 bedrooms. Let's add a spare bedroom for spot under the staircase, a living room, dining room and a kitchen. They never showed a ninth room that I'm aware of so grandpas "basement room" (dungeon) must have counted as the ninth unless there was a nursery or sewing room we didn't see. Or perhaps a spare guest bedroom upstairs. Yes, that size home for a family of 5 was a very typical middle-class home of the 1960's. Sheesh, I know many people today with only 1 child that own 4 bedroom homes w/a full basement. I even know single mothers of one child with three bedroom homes.

[@Nerdcoresteve1]

Adams Family all the way

[@dianeanderson6733]

22nd September 2019 still watching the munsters brilliant.

[@loujeanmbaker4499]

Loved them both in the original. I never has lured to the remakes or the movies. Just can't imagine them in color. Thanks for a few moments of memories.

[@davidlape6273]

Dark vs Slapstick humor. Both families were different but didn't know it. Different but full of love. Loved both but leaned towards Munsters. Gotta luv that Herman.

[@RitchieRosson]

Me a Munsters Man all the way! Lovely video Lindsay. Thank you !

[@demonslover]

Although I liked the Munsters, I mean I'm not going to put down any show that has vampires and werewolves and act like that's normal every day stuff. The problem was I found most of the plots tiring and the only lively one was Grandpa. I love the Addams family Wednesday was my favorite but all of them were a joy to watch and had some much life.

[@michaelcraig9449]

No way!! They are a thiousand times better than those teenager shows now with the werewolves and vampires and teenage girls falling for them, and what was it called? Twilight, Moonlight,. something like that..Now THAT is tiring plots...

[@wdd3141]

One enduring problem is when people refer to Grandpa as "Grandpa Munster." He's Herman's father-in-law, not his father! It should be "Grandpa Dracula." I simply refer to him as "Grandpa on 'The Munsters.'" We get the same problem on "The Beverly Hillbillies" with "Granny Clampett." It's "Granny Moses"! She's Jed's mother-in-law, not his mother.

[@hippiedaze1970]

I remember watching both these shows as a child. I think I was more into The Munsters though. I always loved Eddie Munster.

[@stebaer]

I guess I like The Munsters, better they act normal but look scary while the Addams Family act weird but look normal.

[@scarymovienight8868]

I love them both and I'm a die hard Munster's fan and I'm a die hard Adams family fan too

[@robertmiller7721]

Munsters all the way. The stories seemed funnier.

[@megaswenson]

I agree. And with the Addams family, there was always the irritating Gomez, with that noxious cigar. I HATED him!

[@realar]

Herman always cracks me up!

[@theoriginaleb9616]

Thank you for this! I just stumbled across your video. I remember watching these shows as a kid in the 80’s. I always liked the Munsters more. Thinking about it now, I think the sexual advances of the Adams parents probably grossed me out as a little kid! Lol! As an adult, I can certainly appreciate both shows equally now. I had no idea that they premiered a week apart, and ran for the same amount of time. I wonder which show received better ratings back then. I will admit, I was a little disappointed that Cousin Itt wasn’t mentioned. I’ve always had long, straight brown hair, and when I was a kid, my cousin Itt impression was my claim to fame! Lol

[@edgregory1]

The Munsters theme song was so great.

[@davidpadilla5238]

I like The Munsters and I wish they can also do an animation movie with illumination

[@willmack5909]

The Munsters for me hands down. Working class Herman. So awesome was the show, the theme song was marvelous too, especially season 2.

[@edwardmannuzza6449]

I like them both, But I'd have to say I like the Munsters the best.

[@gadamcyk]

munsters!

[@geektoro]

I can't choose which I like better. That's like choosing which child you like better.

[@hothmandon]

I grew up watching the Munsters on Nick at Night In the 90's but I like them both

[@DemonicRemption]

@hotmandon The Munsters aired on Nick At Nite in the 90s?! Given what few clips I've seen of the Munsters, I feel cheated because I only grew up with the Addams Family film and 90s cartoon.

[@les4767]

@@DemonicRemption Oh yeah?....I grew up in the 1970's...and the only one of these shows that was re-run in my area was "The Munsters." I didn't see "The Addams Family" until the 1990's films and the re-runs on Nick at Nite. Subsequently, I definitely have more nostalgic entertainment from "The Munsters." I do, however find The Addamses to be quite entertaining too.

[@DemonicRemption]

@@les4767 I just think it would've been nice to watch both Addams Family and Munsters growing up. But I didn't learn about The Munsters until about ten or eleven years ago... And it looked like something I would've loved growing up in the 90s. Although if my math is accurate you were in your 20s when you watched The Addams Family, I guess I shouldn't begrudge missing The Munsters as a kid...

[@les4767]

@@DemonicRemption Yeah, born 1968....78, 88....so, 22....that's right :)

[@DemonicRemption]

@@les4767 Huh, so you're 20 years older than me if you were 22 in 88(which is when I was born...). I'm guessing too that since you enjoyed the Addams Family at that age, you have a situation similar to mine when it comes to shows you enjoy. I have this odd trait of when I see another show similar to a show I already like, I think it'll be just as good. And while this trait has led me to some disappointments, I don't see that being the case with the Munsters given what I've seen... Although to be fair what little I've seen involves Herman Munster, who seems like a likable fellow...

[@tomh4544]

The Addams Family was the better of the two, but I liked The Munsters too

[@cherrycola3604]

I love the Munsters much much more, I felt the Adams family to be quite boring while the Munsters kept me entertained and wanting more!!

[@wagfinpis]

Addams = malignant narcissists and psycho's Munsters = outward heart of humanity balanced with true inner power

[@confused_ufo]

The Addams Family will always hold a special place in my heart

[@okie_outlaw]

The Addams Family were Uber rich and could afford to be eccentric and unrelatable. The Munsters were middle class and relatable despite their outward appearance. The Munsters were full blooded Americans!

[@razrramonel4077]

I personally loved both "The Addams Family and The Munsters ", I loved the antics that both Uncle Fester and Grandpa Munster would have done.

[@theodorenovak2356]

I love both shows very very much and was very sad when they both went off the air The Munsters are very dear to me however the soul of my heart will always belong to The Addams Family

[@Kit10QT]

I like them both, but I'm Adams all the way.

[@fredyrodriguez8881]

I wished that a special episode aired where the Adams Family meet the Munster

[@Teelirious]

Out of all iterations of both shows, the Addams original TV show is yards away my favorite.

[@drewchrysler6756]

I like both the Addams Family & The Munsters.

[@millionzeni8460]

The Addams...