Which Beloved '60s Sitcom Had More Episodes: The Munsters Or The Addams Family?
The macabre sitcoms "The Munsters" and "The Addams Family" ran side by side in the 1960s, but which show had the longer run?
When it comes to original 1960s television sitcoms about spooky families, The Munsters had more episodes than The Addams Family. The Munsters aired on CBS from September 24, 1964 to May 1966, totaling 72 episodes. The Addams Family, an adaptation of Charles Addams' comic strips, premiered on ABC on September 18, 1964 and aired 64 episodes before a 1977 Halloween reunion special.
However, counting all the revivals and adaptations, The Addams Family has more episodes overall. The Addams Family has 185 episodes across various shows, specials, and movies, while The Munsters has 151 episodes, including TV movies and special appearances.
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