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In 1964, Jones donned a long coal-black wig to play Morticia Addams in the television series The Addams Family, a role which brought her a Golden Globe Award nomination and success as a comedian.
Oct 28, 2021 · When The Addams Family originally aired on September 18th, 1964, many viewers were immediately taken aback by the blatant romantic chemistry between Carolyn’s character, Morticia, and her on-screen husband, Gomez. Morticia and Gomez’s brazen PDA hit conservative audiences like a sack of rocks.
Jun 25, 2024 · When she signed on to portray matriarch Morticia Addams on the classic 60s sitcom The Addams Family, actress Carolyn Jones did so because she was intrigued by the part, and not, as some assume,...
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Morticia was portrayed by Carolyn Jones in the TV series, and Halloween with the New Addams Family TV movie. According to the 60s TV series, Morticia is descended from Salem, Massachusetts ("The Addams Family Tree", episode 5, season 1).
Carolyn Jones was Charles Addams' personal choice to play Morticia on The Addams Family (1964). Jones was an avid fan of Addams' cartoons, and the two became good friends.
- April 28, 1930
- August 3, 1983
Spectacular film clips, behind-the-scenes footage and rare interviews document the life of one of television's most recognizable faces. For just two years, she played Morticia Addams, the mom...
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Jones was better known for portraying Morticia Addams on the series The Addams Family. Pictured: Jones as Marsha, Queen of Diamonds from the Batman episode "Marsha's Scheme of Diamonds"
