This is a made for tv movie, whci means every fifteen minutes or so there was a commercial, so every fifteen minutes the action stops, but that is not one of the flaws. First, it was not filmed but video taped. One could tell just by watching. Second, it is not black and white. Being in b/w made the show feel like it was a part of the Universal Classic Horror series. The opening credits irked me, as it did at least one other reviewer. It gave Carolyn Jones a "Specoal Guest Star" listing. Why? Althhough the show was an ensemble cast, it was John Astin who made the show. Most of the original cast returned for this special, including the children (Ken Weather max' smile remained the same), and a couple of the actors who played various roles returned. The pacing seems off but it has its moments (such as Lurch's reaction when he discovers what his "date" actually is). I watch this every Halloween and, voer the yeats it sees to get better. If it feels like a pilot for a new series, it was (Charles Addams tombstone is in the family grave yard). It is on Youtube so one can watch it any time for free, although years ago I did purchase the DVD.
