These TV Shows Did So Well That They Got Box Office Spin-Offs

The Addams Family

The macabre 1964 sitcom The Addams Family won over fans with its off-color sense of humor and deep character development. The Addams family themselves are a staple among Halloween tropes. Wednesday's character in particular has spanned decades of reprisals.

Even an Animated Spin-Off

The Addams Family has had several spin-offs, even an animated one. Because the story of Morticia and Gomez and Wednesday is so timeless, creatives have been able to take it in several directions. Some of them are even extra kid-friendly.

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Post originally appeared on Upbeat News.