Cousin Itt Visits the Addams Family - S1-E20
Revealing mistake: In the wide shot of the family watching Cousin Itt perform magic tricks, you can see Felix Silla's legs as they probably didn't intend for the whole character to be in frame.
The Addams Family (1964)
1 revealing mistake in Cousin Itt Visits the Addams Family - chronological order
Starring: John Astin, Carolyn Jones, Jackie Coogan, Ted Cassidy
Christmas with the Addams Family - S2-E15
Continuity mistake: When the second Santa (Grandma) knocks at the children's door, in one brief shot Wednesday already has 2 dolls in her arms.
Grandmama Addams: Fester, You're not cheating.
Uncle Fester: Sorry.
Trivia: John Astin (Gomez), Carolyn Jones (Morticia) and Ted Cassidy (Lurch) are the only actors to appear in all 64 episodes of the show.
Question: How was effect of the light bulb that lit up whenever Fester put it in his mouth achieved?
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Answer: Basically from what I understand, they stuck the innards of a small flashlight into the base of the bulb and put a little switch on it. When he put it in his mouth and bit down, his teeth would hit the switch, which would turn on the flashlight and made the bulb light up.
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