Addams Family versus the Munsters!

[Monster Bob]

[Hepcat]

No poll but there is a thread

http://www.universalmonsterarmy.com/forum/index.php?topic=9201.0

And don't forget this one from the previous year:

http://www.universalmonsterarmy.com/forum/index.php?topic=4172.msg64266#msg64266

Both were flawed though since there was no poll option.

[Cerebus]

I like both also, hey it was horror themed TV:) but I give the edge to the Munsters. A Frankenstein Character, Spot- the most awesome pet in the world, Eddie the little Werewolf kid, Edgar-the raven in the clock, and grandpa- a character that just made me laugh. The awesome cars, the unique home, I loved it all! A little cartoonist, yes, but all the characters were based on my fave Universal Monsters.

And you should look up some of the pics of Yvonne DeCarlo from the 1940's - 50s noir films...stunning

[Mitchellmania]

I like them both (the Munsters a little more- Love Herman!)

[Mord]

50/50 sounds about right. Though I also give a slight edge to the Munsters.

[Haunted hearse]

The shows are similar enough, you can love them both, while being different enough that you can prefer one over the other.  And in my case I prefer the Addams Family, but I enjoy watching the Munsters.

[RedKing]

I love both but prefer the Munsters because it's based on Universal and it is more slapstick-y. Fred Gywnne and Al Lewis were so good together!

[Monster Bob]

I love both but prefer the Munsters because it's based on Universal and it is more slapstick-y. Fred Gywnne and Al Lewis were so good together!

I enjoy the contrast between the early and later MUNSTERS episodes, the early ones being more "cinematic" and shot like a movie. Plus,  Gwynne and Lewis' comedic stride really hit second season.

[Mord]

The Munsters were kind of like an Abbott and Costello Meet ...movie turned into a sitcom. Loved it as a kid, still dear to my heart as an adult.

[Cerebus]

I love both but prefer the Munsters because it's based on Universal and it is more slapstick-y. Fred Gywnne and Al Lewis were so good together!

Yeah, they were fantastic together. Always getting into trouble.
Let me put it this way, if they are on tv I would watch both, but I only own The Munsters on DVD:)

[Universal Steve]

Yeah, they were fantastic together. Always getting into trouble.
Let me put it this way, if they are on tv I would watch both, but I only own The Munsters on DVD:)

I own both series on DVD. I always liked the Munsters better because of the Universal connection and also the chemistry between Fred Gwynne and Al Lewis. I did like the second season a little better than the first becuase Herman was kind of dry in the beginning then he got stupid and it became hiliarious. The Addams Family was always IMHO an acquired taste. Not as funny as the Munsters but still a good show. Who doesn't like Lurch and Thing?

[Fester]

I liked both shows as a kid.

And I still like them both as an (kinda) adult.
However, I tend to appreciate the Gomez-Morticia relationship--especially after 28 years of marriage.

Herman and Lily obviously had a good marriage. After all, they were among the first fictional TV couples to share one bed (Samatha and Darren Stevens were there first).  For some reason I was always uncomfortable with Herman's childishness and Lily's almost patronizing way of treating him.

Al Lewis and Fred Gwynne were always great together.  Watch some old clips of Car 54 Where Are You and you'll see what I mean.

Overall, I have to admit a preference for the Addams Family.


But then, my name is probably a giveaway . . .

[Gillfan]

[Phantom Stranger]

"The Addams Family"  always, probably because I have a major crush on Mortcia

[horrorhunter]

The votes are currently tied at.....13-13!.......Mockingbird Lane?