It's a shame she wasn't able to continue with the series. Copyright laws and proprietary claims be damned, this was a brilliant concept that should have been allowed to run its course.
NetFlix totally hijacked this idea. Even the promo photo of her holding the umbrella. Jenna Ortega does a great job playing a grown up Wednesday Addams in their version of your intellectual property. Looks like you did it first. There is a movie based on a true story called "Flash of Genius". It's about how a single man won millions of dollars in a patent infringement law suit against the auto industry.
I've added her collection to my DVD collection of EVERY Addams Family appearance on film. I don't care what Copyrights say, as far as I am concerned she BELONGS in the archive.
It was the descendants of Charles Addams that presented her with a Cease-and-Desist Order... either stop making them, or they'd sue TF out of her... But I totally agree... She's a brilliant writer and actress... I personally think that they were pissed off that she has taken the 'Addams Franchise' in a direction someone else was thinking of doing and her take would be too much of a competition to what later became Wednesday on Netflix, which has paid them a FORTUNE to do it...
You know movie Producers, I mean take a look at how Disney has gone down the pan lately, they probably only sued anyway to recompensate themselves on the latest turgid garbage turned out by the woke Hollywood movie scene as it slowly crawls deeper and deeper into its own grave of mediocrity, Universal are not too bad I supposed, they do some decent horrors but money is tight these days and cohorts of Lawyers aint cheap. It looks like Deadpool 3 will be good though on the bright side.
These are incredible. Melissa does an impressive job recreating Wednesday as an adult. I was sad, as many were, when she got the cease and desist order. I hope these were an inspiration to the producers of Wednesday.
The way she handled the cat callers in the green truck... This series of shorts is BRILLIANT. Recommended to fans of The Addams Family, Wednesday, satirical, and/or dark humor.
I enjoy watching both iterations of Wednesday. Having said that, to me this rendition is like a good classic black and white movie. There are fewer sets, only a few practical special effects such as the attacking ponytail and zero explosions with a slow motion "walk away". These vignettes are carried by inspired concepts brought to life by top notch writing and acting. Very pure and visceral. I offer my mad love and a standing ovation. Bravo!
I think second only to that live action Mario series that was on UA-cam around 7-10 years ago. It got taken down, too, so Nintendo could shit out that god awful movie.
When I made the Wednesday Addams video that you see here, Melissa Hunter (Wednesday) had many videos (which I compiled here) was removed from UA-cam soon afterwards! Melissa also played as "Wolf Girl" that was a series on NBC. She is extremely talented. I give her websites in the comments as soon as I can find them to help her grow in popularity. You should see her video: "Dead Puppies" it is totally Melissa! And that boyfriend in chains? Was really her boyfriend. Hope that helps explain my reason to keep this wonderful series alive! Long Life Happiness and Funny stuff! ❤
This series has such good writing: "Wolves can smell petulance ... and body glitter." It's as though the writers seanced Charles Addams into the 21st century.
Crazy that this amazing series ran into copyright issues so had to stop yet Star Wars fans can upload shit loads of films that they have made with no problems
I have read that Lucasfilm has an unusually tolerant approach to their fans. Sadly, most IP holders are more like Paramount re: Star Trek; throwing C&Ds around like confetti.
Thank You for putting these all together…. All short and sweet. It’s a shame that they made them pull the plug on these. Melissa Hunter is priceless as Wednesday Addams….🥰 ( as well as a genius for her creative writing ) Wish there were more….🙁
And the fact that she so closely resembles Carolyn Jones, the original Morticia, (Wednesday's mother), makes it seem to be a continuation of the original series.
@@topcat43truffles15 : Which made her perfect to play Wednesday, because a child often grows up to resemble parents and she resembles Carolyn's version of Morticia more than Lisa Loring ever did or does.
This is better than the Netflix series. This has that cheery, witty, dark, and sarcastic humor, whereas the Netflix version just has a serious tone to it.
Can you imagine her and Christina Ricci doing a critique of Christina's interpretation of her portrayal? Wednesday: "Your approach to me was very close, but you weren’t threatening enough..." Ricci: "I had to work with the lines they gave me." Wednesday: "To really understand me, you should have taken that as a challenge...after all, threats only work when you leave a few bodies behind you on occasion... " Ricci: "But that's murder!" Wednesday: "Only if you get caught. I've done it several times..."
This is the only copy I have of this video. Of the 100k+ views of this stuff, I have watched it a tons of times. I just watched again today! This is realy good video. Please thank the woman that wrote this.
I like his content alot and Wednesday on Netflix is ok but Melissa didn't own the character, MGM does. They should just let her do Wednesday again on her own terms here.
Wednesday Addams has been a character since Charles Addams created the cartoon in The New Yorker in 1938. Netflix didn't steal Wednesday from this UA-camr.
I have to agree with Joe. Further more the Netflix series have little in common with this version of Wednesday. And to be honest, there are parts of the Netflix series that (to me) look more like they'd coloured another series with a Wednesday Addams theme, rather than a series that was made for the character Wednesday.
thank you! first time I've seen an old show brought into the present without ruining the base platform and characters. incredible job, awesome performers and funny as hell!
I was so moved by the last Comment I got for this video, I watched it again and laughed so very much. This is such a work of art! The ideas and workmanship that went into this movie are so important to the development of a new character - Wednesday Addams. I am still amazed at the joy this video gives to me and people.
Make sure you LIKE and SUBSCRIBE. I pulled this video many years ago because it was said that it was going to be removed - watch and comment while we can.
@@lindafoxwood78 AWESOME! Wanted to make sure I wasn't missing any. They're not on Melissa's channel & finding the shorts is a little hit or miss depending on who has what. The Netflix trailer made me remember these shorts & I went looking for them. So glad you've got all of it put together! Many thanks!
I ADORED Adult Wednesday! Was sad when it couldnt continue. Its such a good concept that the execs should have worked with you to actually bring this to a mini series at least. You proved the concept had appeal.
I imagine that this has become quite popular with the release of Jenna Ortega's "Wednesday" which is also great, but they should employ whoever did this as a writer on the Jenna Ortega version..
Carolyn Jones - the original Morticia (This name is really Mortician minsus the N - ie, Morticia!) was a second cousin in my family tree! My family growing up to me was "The Addams Family". I lived in the woods most of my life until sundown when my mother would call out to me: "Time to come home!!!" Most of the time I was leaning the forest back before I was 6 years old.
not sure why this appeared on my 'what to watch list ' Adult ? Midweek and Addams . I grew up with the family :-) A lot of hard work went into this ! The script is awesome , dark , yes , funny , poigniant straight talk :-) Slick presentation .
The show Wednesday owes you BIG TIME! I've loved the Addams Family ever since I was a little girl so thank you for these👍 . P.S. Where can I find a dress like Wednesday's? It would be perfect for the world famous Whitby Goth Weekend (where we celebrate Dracula author Bram Stoker's birthday - & Dracula himself of course!).
1:10 not this Wednesday getting along with her dead grandma when the Netflix!Wednesday can't get along with her own mom. It's one of the things I'm sad they changed, cus to me Addams family is like ideal family to be part of :[
It's a shame she wasn't able to continue with the series. Copyright laws and proprietary claims be damned, this was a brilliant concept that should have been allowed to run its course.
Your very right! It is a pity. A very amusing show with great stories and actors. "Wednesday" is simply superb!
NetFlix totally hijacked this idea. Even the promo photo of her holding the umbrella. Jenna Ortega does a great job playing a grown up Wednesday Addams in their version of your intellectual property.
Looks like you did it first.
There is a movie based on a true story called "Flash of Genius". It's about how a single man won millions of dollars in a patent infringement law suit against the auto industry.
It feels to me like this should be protected from copyright because it's satire.
I've added her collection to my DVD collection of EVERY Addams Family appearance on film.
I don't care what Copyrights say, as far as I am concerned she BELONGS in the archive.
It was the descendants of Charles Addams that presented her with a Cease-and-Desist Order... either stop making them, or they'd sue TF out of her... But I totally agree... She's a brilliant writer and actress... I personally think that they were pissed off that she has taken the 'Addams Franchise' in a direction someone else was thinking of doing and her take would be too much of a competition to what later became Wednesday on Netflix, which has paid them a FORTUNE to do it...
This series of minis is freaking awesome. Sorry Melissa wasn't able to continue. They should have hired her and made a full series.
You know movie Producers, I mean take a look at how Disney has gone down the pan lately, they probably only sued anyway to recompensate themselves on the latest turgid garbage turned out by the woke Hollywood movie scene as it slowly crawls deeper and deeper into its own grave of mediocrity, Universal are not too bad I supposed, they do some decent horrors but money is tight these days and cohorts of Lawyers aint cheap. It looks like Deadpool 3 will be good though on the bright side.
I agree
These are incredible. Melissa does an impressive job recreating Wednesday as an adult. I was sad, as many were, when she got the cease and desist order. I hope these were an inspiration to the producers of Wednesday.
100 % it was once
Incredible acting,she is so natural in that character,plus her real personality is adorable,i wish her the best in life,hugs
It is too bad that they did not allow the new Wednesday Adams to continue. These short videos are fantastic !!!
my name is cohen. I have an uncle name Allen. Uncle Allen was is WW2. I was is Desert Storm. ❤
my favorite version of Wednesday Addams
This series is brilliant. It should have been just allowed to run as a fan film instead of throwing copyright laws around.
Good stuff here, I miss this series.
I'm glad these are still up. she was brilliant. the writing was excellent. I understand why it had to stop, but I don't have to like it.
The growling pet in Wednesday's purse has me dying.
"... do you compost?..." This is some serious Addams Family stuff here.
This was absolutely brilliant. Her and her team were incredible 👏
The way she handled the cat callers in the green truck... This series of shorts is BRILLIANT. Recommended to fans of The Addams Family, Wednesday, satirical, and/or dark humor.
This is the greatest Adams Family related content ever!!!
I enjoy watching both iterations of Wednesday. Having said that, to me this rendition is like a good classic black and white movie. There are fewer sets, only a few practical special effects such as the attacking ponytail and zero explosions with a slow motion "walk away". These vignettes are carried by inspired concepts brought to life by top notch writing and acting. Very pure and visceral. I offer my mad love and a standing ovation. Bravo!
One of my favorite shows and definitely my favorite satire of that show.
To me, it's a classic.
This is possibly the best original stuff I've seen on UA-cam
I think second only to that live action Mario series that was on UA-cam around 7-10 years ago. It got taken down, too, so Nintendo could shit out that god awful movie.
When I made the Wednesday Addams video that you see here, Melissa Hunter (Wednesday) had many videos (which I compiled here) was removed from UA-cam soon afterwards! Melissa also played as "Wolf Girl" that was a series on NBC. She is extremely talented. I give her websites in the comments as soon as I can find them to help her grow in popularity. You should see her video: "Dead Puppies" it is totally Melissa! And that boyfriend in chains? Was really her boyfriend. Hope that helps explain my reason to keep this wonderful series alive! Long Life Happiness and Funny stuff! ❤
I don't usually laugh out loud at campy humor , but THIS was really funny ...
I love this person.
This series has such good writing: "Wolves can smell petulance ... and body glitter." It's as though the writers seanced Charles Addams into the 21st century.
If the powers that be had any brains, they would have hired Melissa and produced this concept while reaping profits.
LOL! Thank you so much. I am watching this right now. ♥
Gosh - she should star in a big Movie - sheˋs a brilliant Wednesday.
Crazy that this amazing series ran into copyright issues so had to stop yet Star Wars fans can upload shit loads of films that they have made with no problems
oh well
Oh, wow this is made by a fan? It's less OOC then Netflix show, I would have never guessed!
I have read that Lucasfilm has an unusually tolerant approach to their fans. Sadly, most IP holders are more like Paramount re: Star Trek; throwing C&Ds around like confetti.
Thank You for putting these all together….
All short and sweet. It’s a shame that they made them pull the plug on these.
Melissa Hunter is priceless as Wednesday Addams….🥰
( as well as a genius for her creative writing )
Wish there were more….🙁
@topcat43truffles15 Melissa Hunter is a brilliant actor and producer.
And the fact that she so closely resembles Carolyn Jones, the original Morticia, (Wednesday's mother), makes it seem to be a continuation of the original series.
@@jacklow9611
Excellent point, Melissa looks like she could be Carolyn’s daughter….
@@topcat43truffles15 : Which made her perfect to play Wednesday, because a child often grows up to resemble parents and she resembles Carolyn's version of Morticia more than Lisa Loring ever did or does.
Stiffling creativity as this is simply wrong - these presentations are priceless, well done and a heartfelt thank you!
Glad you enjoyed it!
I do love this young woman’s works. Wit, finess and charm abound…
"My mom says
i'm special"
"Your mom exaggerates" 🤣🤣
Just an excellent moment (and valid point for us all!) :)
This is better than the Netflix series. This has that cheery, witty, dark, and sarcastic humor, whereas the Netflix version just has a serious tone to it.
I would love to see Wednesday Adams playing a Marine Drill Instructor.
OOOOOH yeah! Same voice, same delivery... and a lot of nervous young men.
You would Hate that! Oh wow. Made me laugh. Thank you. :)
coolest tv series I have ever seen. No disrespect to the 60s original and the movies. Wednesday is a not so distant second.
@MrEab2010 My entire family thinks we are the Addams family! I have a TIger head from Africa hanging in my TV room. Glad you liked the videos.
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Fantastic series! Gotta love Wednesday.
I literally had no idea this existed until right now and I just started watching, I'm so excited. it looks so good!
I am so glad to share funny stuff with people I wish could have these great things. It took me 3 years to find these videos.
I haven't seen this for years ... such a great series ... thanks Linda 😈
Glad to see this version back on the tube. These shorts are perfect macabre humor in a jugular vein.
Can you imagine her and Christina Ricci doing a critique of Christina's interpretation of her portrayal?
Wednesday: "Your approach to me was very close, but you weren’t threatening enough..."
Ricci: "I had to work with the lines they gave me."
Wednesday: "To really understand me, you should have taken that as a challenge...after all, threats only work when you leave a few bodies behind you on occasion... "
Ricci: "But that's murder!"
Wednesday: "Only if you get caught. I've done it several times..."
It's nice they are all gathered in one spot to enjoy. I still think Netflix should have paid her for the idea.
This is the only copy I have of this video. Of the 100k+ views of this stuff, I have watched it a tons of times. I just watched again today! This is realy good video. Please thank the woman that wrote this.
Netflix totally stole your idea of a show you know, they even named it Wednesday. How despicable smh...
I like his content alot and Wednesday on Netflix is ok but Melissa didn't own the character, MGM does.
They should just let her do Wednesday again on her own terms here.
@@Joecbg100r/woosh
@@Ethereal_Amaryllis sorry, being realistic. I like this series a lot of I haven't mentioned it before
Wednesday Addams has been a character since Charles Addams created the cartoon in The New Yorker in 1938. Netflix didn't steal Wednesday from this UA-camr.
I have to agree with Joe. Further more the Netflix series have little in common with this version of Wednesday. And to be honest, there are parts of the Netflix series that (to me) look more like they'd coloured another series with a Wednesday Addams theme, rather than a series that was made for the character Wednesday.
thank you! first time I've seen an old show brought into the present without ruining the base platform and characters. incredible job, awesome performers and funny as hell!
I love these. They are so clever and creative, well produced and acted, and very funny with great social messaging.
What r u studying?
Wednesday : Weakness!
Lol 😆 🤣 love her character
This is what Netflix should have done.
Make no mistake, NetFlix stole this idea, right down to Wednesday holding the umbrella in the promo pictures.
One of the best things I've seen on YT for a long while...of course all good things must come to an end.
I was so moved by the last Comment I got for this video, I watched it again and laughed so very much. This is such a work of art! The ideas and workmanship that went into this movie are so important to the development of a new character - Wednesday Addams. I am still amazed at the joy this video gives to me and people.
Thank you for reposting these, Melissa really does a great job at adult Wednesday. She was amazing!
Make sure you LIKE and SUBSCRIBE. I pulled this video many years ago because it was said that it was going to be removed - watch and comment while we can.
Is this all of the shorts put together?
@@whitestar73 Hard to believe this is all of them. This is truly just brilliant work.
@@lindafoxwood78 AWESOME! Wanted to make sure I wasn't missing any. They're not on Melissa's channel & finding the shorts is a little hit or miss depending on who has what.
The Netflix trailer made me remember these shorts & I went looking for them.
So glad you've got all of it put together! Many thanks!
Better than the official show.
Absolutely BRILLIANT!
You have to love Adult Wednesday... Just love them.
This is very good!!! I love it!!!!!!!
Absolutely awesome love this 10/10
As the FIRST time I have ever comment on UA-cam. Great work, no, fantastic work, to you and your team!
I can't get enough of Addams Family! This is just a Win-Win for all Addams Fans - Like me! Glad you like my channel.
Today I decided to watch this video again. I can not believe how funny it is! Just like it is all.
This stuff is so funny! 💋
Holy moly this is brilliant.
Like many, I thought this was some of the best comedy ever.
I ADORED Adult Wednesday! Was sad when it couldnt continue. Its such a good concept that the execs should have worked with you to actually bring this to a mini series at least. You proved the concept had appeal.
Smart comedy.....I see real genius and I absolutely adore her
Anytime something brilliant is created, lawyers and accountants rush it to crush it.
Each is more brilliant than the next!
Love the show
Bring back Wednesday
Melissa Hunter was amazing as Wednesday, but her concept show Wolfgirl for NBC used the best takes from Wednesday in it.
this iteration of the Wednesday has always been the best one regardless of gag orders by idiots who dont know any better. ALWAYS
I imagine that this has become quite popular with the release of Jenna Ortega's "Wednesday" which is also great, but they should employ whoever did this as a writer on the Jenna Ortega version..
They should bring back the Addams family tv show ...
Completely enjoyed this , Thanks !
Carolyn Jones - the original Morticia (This name is really Mortician minsus the N - ie, Morticia!) was a second cousin in my family tree! My family growing up to me was "The Addams Family". I lived in the woods most of my life until sundown when my mother would call out to me: "Time to come home!!!" Most of the time I was leaning the forest back before I was 6 years old.
These are great !
The series was one of the few brilliant shows left. What a shame that money got in the way.
not sure why this appeared on my 'what to watch list '
Adult ? Midweek and Addams .
I grew up with the family :-)
A lot of hard work went into this !
The script is awesome , dark , yes , funny , poigniant straight talk :-)
Slick presentation .
Absolutely brilliant!
best thing i found on the net today, thank you algorithm for finally giving me something good.
These were better than any of the movies.
Love the clips! So wish you get the opportunity to make this a big thing.
The writing and acting were without equal. This could have and should have been commercially successful. I’ve watched these over and over…
This is simply brilliant
Far better than the commercial Wednesday series.
The greatest show I have ever seen on utube 🥰
This show is hilarious! Love it!
I am happy to see that this is back up somewhere.
I think I found my new God. I need to watch these again, and again.
These were fantastic, it's a shame that Disney didn't pick this up as a series.
I love this! My kind of show.
Oh, this is absolutely brilliant.
These are priceless. Melissa is an incredible talent.
Absolutely LOVE LOVE LOVE each & every episode
So glad to see she is back on you tube, after she was shut down years ago
These are fantastic!
Excellent, and you can see Wensdays real bbeauty. so much fun :)
....luv it... ty!
NO SHIT! I rewatched this video when I can! This is wonderful. I'm just saying.
Are there more of these somewhere? These had me laughing to life!
The show Wednesday owes you BIG TIME! I've loved the Addams Family ever since I was a little girl so thank you for these👍 . P.S. Where can I find a dress like Wednesday's? It would be perfect for the world famous Whitby Goth Weekend (where we celebrate Dracula author Bram Stoker's birthday - & Dracula himself of course!).
Fantastic series of short videos which I would have loved if they made it into a long running series !!!
This is much better than what they tried
1:10 not this Wednesday getting along with her dead grandma when the Netflix!Wednesday can't get along with her own mom. It's one of the things I'm sad they changed, cus to me Addams family is like ideal family to be part of :[
Adorable and genius. So start your own spooky family for tv. You will be the coolest mom ever. Call it the strange family.
Absolutely awesome!
A little baby Heidi Gardner shows up in one of these! The casting and acting in these webisodes is perfection!
This was such a Brilliant production 😂