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May
28 2004: This site was originally produced between 1999 and
2000, before disappearing from the net a few years ago. After recently
stumbling across the original files while clearing my PC, I decided
to return the site to the net, albeit in an archived form. There
won't be any updates, but as my first ever website I've got a lot
of fondness from it, and it's nice to have it available once again.
Enjoy!
Production
on The New Addams
Family ceased
on Friday 28th May 1999, upon the completion of the 65th episode,
"Death Visits the Addams Family". All episodes have now been seen
on television, and continue to be seen in regular repeats on the
Fox Family Channel and more recently the Fox Kids network. The show
is also broadcast in a number of foreign territories.
Although no official statement has been made over the cancellation,
it is understood from cast members that a second season was deemed
unfeasible primarily due to financial issues. The
New Addams Family formed
a flagship show for the Fox Family Channel relaunch in November
1998.
It immediately established itself as the network's highest rating
show, and continues to form a significant part of their line-up.
A total of 65 episodes were rapidly produced in Canada by Shavick
Entertainment between 1998-1999, at a cost of over $35 million.
Glenn Taranto (Gomez Addams) commented that: "We, as a cast, wanted
to make more and so did the crew. We had a magnificent crew by the
way. They deserve as much credit as we do for making a show we hoped
fans would be proud of. When an artistic decision is based on finances
the financial decision will usually win. Always remember this is
called Show 'Business'.
"We had a great
run and have to be thankful to Fox Family and [Executive Producer]
Lance Robbins for giving us this chance in the first place. It would
seem none of the other networks saw the potential in an 'Addams
Family' redux. So a tip of the hat to Lance for taking a chance
on a classic show with all-new faces. Mike Roberds (Uncle Fester)
and I have said many times how happy we all were that it never became
'The Munsters Today'."
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