The Addams Family is a fictional household created by cartoonist Charles Addams. They first appeared in a series of cartoons in the 1930s, later becoming popular through a television series in the 1960s. The family is known for their dark humor and eccentric personalities, often embracing the macabre and the unusual. The main characters include Gomez Addams, the charming patriarch; Morticia Addams, his elegant wife; and their children, Wednesday and Pugsley. Other notable members are Uncle Fester, the quirky relative, and Lurch, the tall, silent butler. The family's unique lifestyle and love for the bizarre have made them iconic in popular culture.