The Addams Family
Ophelia's Career
Season 2, Episode 30 · Aired 1966-04-08
Synopsis
When Ophelia laments that she has been jilted, Morticia suggests a career as an alternative to marriage. She tries chemistry first, then turns to operatic singing, so Cousin Itt is summoned to coach her to stardom.
Finale desk note
From the desk: The guide closes on “Ophelia's Career” (1966-04-08) — a series bookend worth the package context. Rivalry with The Munsters and the usual Hollywood 'which goth family won' discourse.
In the series
This episode is part of The Addams Family (1964–1966) on ABC.
Goth glamour before it was a brand — weirdness as family values.
Key cast
- John Astin as Gomez Addams
- Carolyn Jones as Morticia Addams
- Jackie Coogan as Uncle Fester
- Ted Cassidy as Lurch