There is a new series out now "Wednesday", that my daughter is obsessed with. The actress who portrays Morticia does a good job. But I agree with you. Carolyn will always be the best.
@JumalaPlays the new cast is fine but nobody tops the OG sixties cast. Carolyn Jones and Jon Astin defined Morticia and Gomez. Everyone else has tried to imitate their portrayals.
I remember reading an article years ago that marriage counselors were telling their patients to watch the Addams Family to learn what a healthy marriage looked like. That’s how inspiring the chemistry between Carolyn Jones and John Aston as a married couple was. 💞
It was also the writing. So many shows back then had couples fighting. She and Gomez were a wonderful couple and great parents--all things considered ;-)
I'm 70 and The Addams Family was definitely one of my favorite TV shows. I was 12,13,14, years old when that aired had such a crush on Carolyn Jones she was the best character on TV just loved. Thanks for the great video 😊
You don't foster a career that spans decades unless you truly have talent. Looks can only get you so far, but the talent rides out for a lifetime. RIP CJ, you are part of our lives till they end.
@@tm13tube I'm greatful for your wonderfully produced celeb recolections. Always tasteful with great insights and well researched elements for your audience. Thank you for this lovely piece on my greatest hollywood heart throb Carolyn Jones. Keep up the good work. A real fan of your work, Kelly Huff
A great actress. More recently, the singer Madonna also has had that natural ability to play completely different roles in her videos, from the Virgin to a witch, and all of them convincingly. In Jungian psychology it is called the Trickster archetype, with which some people are born, thus their ability to transform themselves rather astoundingly.
Absolutely the best biography that I have heard of Carolyn Jones, a totally underrated broad range actress who delighted millions with her portrayals. Bravo to Cool Classics!
Carolyn Jones really did have that Queen of Diamonds power. I loved the Addams family as a kid in the 60's and I remember my mom saying how much she loved Carolyn too, how pretty she was and what a great actress she was. Cancer took my mother in 1971, bless her sweet soul.
I loved it when Gomez called her Cara Mia ("my beloved"), and was driven wild by the slightest of her actions especially when she spoke French. I thought they were the sexiest couple on TV before I knew what sexy meant. Remember when he would kiss her arm up and down when she spoke French? Watching this video shocked me that the show was on for only 2 years. Carolyn wil never be forgotten as she was a beauty beyond the surface and a rare talent.
I never really realized how progressive the Adam's Family was with their parenting as well as portraying a healthy marriage model. One that shows equality, open communication and support. The show was really ahead of the times. Thank you for making this video.
That is so true. The chemistry between Gomez and Morticia was great. They convince you they were in love better than many other movies with a love story.
A lovely bio of a lovely woman. You really did ur homework, had no idea she was so hard working and diverse. I knew her as the divine Morticia. In my opinion she was made for that role, she created her character, no else comes close. As a 6th grader, she was the one I wanted to b like. So elegant yet playful and those sparkling eyes! RIP Carolyn u r one of a kind.
I watch the whole story. I am a fan of Carolyn specially The Addams Family. Morticia. Till this day l still watch it. 12/21/21. Thanks TH-cam for the upload.
"The Addams Family" has long been one of my ten all-time favorite television series. But it's only in the past few years I've really become acquainted with the depth and breadth of Carolyn's work. If anyone has not yet seen the movie "Career" (also stars Shirley MacLaine in one of her earliest parts) - it's a lost gem, and Carolyn's performance in that was one of the finest I've ever seen by ANY actress. I so respect her work ethic and her professionalism - never a sloppy half-hearted performance by her even if it wasn't the best part or production. This was a wonderful, comprehensive tribute that I'm sure Carolyn would be thrilled to watch herself.
I loved the Addams Family as a kid. Gomez popping in every time Morticia spoke French was a hoot and Carolyn Jones was a beautiful woman. Her, Elizabeth Montgomery, Diana Rigg, Barbara Feldon, Barbara Eden, there were so many beautiful leading lady's back in the 60s. Those were the ones I had a crush on. Very interesting biography but you forgot to mention she was in the epic, "How the West was Won." That movie had possibly the most star-studded cast of all-time. RIP Carolyn. You brought joy to a lot of people and enchanted a generation of young men who are now old men. But we haven't forgotten you.
Wow. I didn't know anything of her background. She sounds like she had been a lovely person. It's sad that she had such a short life. 53 years is so young.
That's amazing! Invasion of the body snatchers & the Addams Family is one of my favorite movies and TV show, but I never knew it was Carolyn in both roles!
I was glad to hear that too,I hate when you read about someone that was a main character in a show that you loved as a child and they say how much they hated doing it later on in interviews,kinda deflates part of your childhood,David Hedison comes to mind in Voyage to the bottom of the sea,one of my favorite shows growing up in the 70s on reruns.
She was so beautiful. Being from Amarillo, my neighbor was her cousin. The family was so very proud of her. So I learned about her in my early years in the 60s. I couldn't appreciate the Spelling connection until later in my life. I loved watching this retrospect. Thanks for this.
Yes I completely agree, she was a great self possessed actress with many crucial gifts, comedic timing, that chameleon quality that let her disappear into many characters and play dramatic and funny roles with equal skill.
That chameleon quality, yes, as I mention above in Jungian psychology it is called the Trickster archetype, a natural talent someone is born with, or not.
A great overview of Carolyn's life. No mention was made or still shots from her supporting role in Marjorie Morningstar 1958...she won a Golden Globe for this....
One of the best things about the Addams Family was that in spite of their eccentricities, Gomez and Morticia were obviously genuinely very much in love.
Most noted for her unforgettable portrayal of Morticia Addams, this woman had a REMARKABLE career prior to that role. It's crazy to think she had such a wonderful run as a film and TV actress, only to be truly remembered for one classic character. That's the story of many of these television actors. Amazing. Thanks for all the hard work you do to bring these stories to life.
what a Beautiful and fantastic actress Carolyn was, thank you for this biography. her play in Addams family is perfect, she is the perfect Morticia in my opinion...love her eyes and smile.
Among many other unknowns, I didn't realize Carolyn was such a versatile actress. I did notice one limitation towards playing an evil role, always a kind face and elegance, reminds me of a loving mother pretending to be mad at the kids. It's nice to know that her loving soul had ascended back to Source.. to be with the other Angels. Thank you, for sharing her life with us.
Yes I agree,she had a very kind, loving expression..., in this sullen world where people try to be "intense" or "heavy" that would have made her standout even more..., she really deserved more fame than she had. Also at 2:35..., I can't see what was wrong with her nose that she had plastic surgery!?
Another great bio! Always thought Carolyn and John had great chemistry on Addams family. Would love to see a video on John Astin sometime 😊 Tfs and have a great weekend ❤👋
What impressed me was that Gomez and Morticia still had such passion for each other after years of marriage and after two children. A really good relationship that was satisfying to the both of them in ways sexual and otherwise. Tough to find in real life. It does happen but quite rare.
Growing up, I LOVED Morticia & wanted to look just like her! Those cheekbones, that hair! And the smoldering love she inspired in Gomez! Carolyn Jones was my ideal role model.
I knew about her career in motion pictures, and of her success in TV. "The Addams Family is among one of my favorites when I was a kid. Even in the commercials for "The Addams Family 2, whoever does Morticia's voice reminds me of her! Remember the days on "Capitol", she always looked stunning, but the first thought was always "Morticia" No one, (outside of Anjelica Huston in the movie), played the role better! I NEVER KNEW she was married to Aaron Spelling?!! She was a wonderful person to work with, I'm sure and really missed for her broad range of talent. Sorry, this was a little long, but thank you for the story.
Just like pretty much any man or boy who watched The Addams Family, I fell in love with Carolyn. The whole cast was so perfect, and the onscreen magic between her and John Astin is something akin to catching lightning in a bottle. But I never knew about her marriage to Aaron Spelling, nor the fact that he basically was responsible for her casting on the show. Sad that she only lived to be 53.
I had no idea she was Aaron's first wife either, wow! I always assumed that he had been only married to Candy. It was good that they he and Carolyn remained friends after their divorce.
I always feel a little sad these days when I see Carolyn Jones on the screen, Cancer is a terrible disease that never shows anyone any mercy . Still far too young to pass away . R.I.P Carolyn....
Since I was a kid I always loved her as Morticia,but as I got older and noticed her in other movies,(which she couldn't hide too much because her eyes always gave it away for me),and I learned she wore a wig for Morticia,I gained even more respect for her as an actress,and her talent for morphing into different characters,despite her health issues she carried on gracefully. After watching this,I stand corrected,because I thought I read in a article that the part for Morticia was done with her in mind for the part,and,her husband had to convince her she was perfect for it or something like that,thanks for that enlightening info. 🤷🏿♂🤦🏿♂
Thanks for this. Loved the Addams Family. I had a huge crush on Carolyn as a kid. She was beautiful! Her chemistry with the rest of the cast was perfect. No one will ever take her place as Morticia. So sad she died so young.
I had not realized that she had done so many other things after the Adams Family! (Although after reminding us, she was in stuff we have seen, just didn't realize it was her!) Thanks for the good memories!
Amazing how awesome her life & she was...The Addams Family was my favorite show as a kid becuz of Lurch I truly admired her as Morticia tho...ty for sharing her story here...RIP Caroline Jones
Thank you so much for this feature about Carolyn Jones. I adored her in the Adams Family and then she was not acting. Now I know why. She was a wonderful actress with the nuance of timing to deliver her zinger lines. Her last wedding was a blessing for her. RIP Morticia.
I too loved The Addans Family as a young boy and Carolyn Jones created a particular tone of caring and love discreetly into the show. Your video compilation and life of actor Ted Cassidy as Lurch was excellent.
The chemistry between Carolyn and Astin was love that both confessed to each other before she passed. During at least one scene when John kissed Carolyn's arm, she could not contain her excitation. It was not edited out.
Your video does justice to this spectacular woman. I hope she's enjoying watching it wherever she is. I've been in love with her my whole life. No one else could ever be Morticia. The same goes for all the cast of "The Addams Family". What an amazing woman!
How can anybody not recognize Carolyn Jones on either the big or small screen? No matter the clothes, makeup, hairstyle....Carolyn's eyes and cheekbones were and remain distinct, unforgettable and easily recognizable. On another note: thank you for the mini-doc; I had no idea about her relationship with Aaron Spelling, nor about her nose remodel.
Certainly one of the most iconic TV roles as Morticia. Also one of the most sublimely beautiful woman to grace the screen. Very well produced video about Carolyn. BTW, John Astin is still alive at the time of this writing (December 2021).
Incredibly Carolyn's tv husband Gomez (the older by a month, John Astin) has outlived her by 40 years. Only Wednesday is the other main character from Addams still alive.
I remember having such a crush on Carolyn in her role as Morticia. I was five or six years old. She was hot! Thank you for this bio-documentary. Great work!
What a lovely tribute. I remember seeing Carolyn guest star on lots of great 7Os-8Os crime dramas, here in Texas we were always so proud of her. It was nice to see a tribute like this from someone who "gets her."
As always, you bring us a fantastic story!! She was the ultimate actress!! She really could play any part. Thank goodness her grandfather saw that too!! I really never noticed how much she resembled Bettie Davis as she got older. ❤️ Thank you for bringing us Carolyn’s story.
Addams Family is such a cult classic, I remember it from when I was a kid and recognized even then how great comedians and actors they were. :) Nice to learn more about her career.
Very thorough bio. It should be noted that the character and mannerisms of Gomez Adams was fashioned after Groucho Marx. The line producer was Nat Perrin, who wrote and produced for Groucho for years. John Aston, captured the sly mannerisms, and delivery perfectly to .form the character of Devilish Gomez. Together with Carolyn, Jones, they were my favorite TV couple.
Thank you for covering Carolyn Jones. One of my favorite actresses. Found out so many interesting things about her especially having been married and friends with Aaron Spelling. And love her as Morticia. Compared against the other two actresses up for that part, totally didn't fit at all. And the chemistry between her and John Austin was pure magic. 🥰
I loved this, thank you! My favorite stories of her came from Vincent Price. He said she was a delight to work with on House of Wax. When they went on tour to promote the movie, he quickly realized that in reality he had joined Carolyn and Aaron on their honeymoon.
Since I l loved The Addams Family as a kid (70 years old now), I’d always assumed the cast were beloved to me because of it. But the main characters drew me to whatever they performed in, and Carolyn Jones was the perfect Morticia. John Aston was her ideal spouse, and Ted Cassidy WAS Lurch. I appreciated him and all the others wherever I saw them, not ruling out Jackie Coogan, whom I already knew as an actor; why I didn’t mention him earlier. But no one EVER replaces Carolyn Jones in any role. ❤️
Very enjoyable and despite the tragic ending, on the whole a happy story. When you mentioned her first husband I almost swallowed my tongue! Surrounded by talent.
I'm falling in love with this channel, keep it up! Also Morticia and Gomez are still an amazing couple and fantastic parents. The Addams should be seen by everyone as a gold standard for a healthy family.
It is totally understandable why Gomez was so passionate about Morticia. Wonderful sense of humor to and she had amazing eyes. Toe rings,,, my God I almost fainted.
Thank you for sharing this. I had no idea she had done so much work. I have always loved her as Morticia and can't imagine anyone else playing the part like her.
I LOVED the Addams Family & it’s still my favorite ever. I loved the sets and at 5&6 yrs old was redecorating our house - much to the surprise of my mum! I today am a designer and my house, and clients when they let me, is a beautiful collection of antiques, mounts, Persian carpets, plants, fabulous drapes, musical instruments & lots of oddities - all inspired at my young age devouring every minute of the show. I often wonder what it would have looked like in color! The series is so underrated- the acting, the persona and chemistry between Gomez & Morticia is unmatched, the writing clever, the characters, the names, the sets and music perfect. I record the shows now and still watch one a few times a week before bed - everything about it makes me happy, and Lord knows a sweet respite from our turbulent times is a good thing. Thanks so much for your video - more reasons to love it :)
Wow, this is so cool. My dad was the lighting man at the Pasadena playhouse for a number of years & I actually had a part in a play when I was 4 tears old. Caroline & I also share the same birthday.
Great presentation. It was a unique experience growing up in the 60s and early 70s, seeing tv shows like the Addams family when it first aired. It was perfectly cast. Carolyn was so beautiful....and always had perfect timing.
Oh! I enjoyed this tribute! Thank you! As teenage girls, we loved her beauty, her makeup, her sweet elegance, and her sizzle romance chemistry with John Aston. She sure did pack in a lot of life in her short years here. She will always be Cara Mia . . . . .
I absolutely loved her in the Addams Family,there was something really special about her,thankyou for doing this video,its really cheered me up and made me think of happier times.x
In my opinion, Carolyn Jones was the best Morticia ever! No one else even comes close!
There is a new series out now "Wednesday", that my daughter is obsessed with. The actress who portrays Morticia does a good job. But I agree with you. Carolyn will always be the best.
@@davidcox3076 Wednesday is directed by Tim Burton, and he hand picked all the roles! I think he did an amazing job, the new cast is just marvellous!
You can feel her passion and respect for the art. I feel like you just have actors who are only in it for the money now
@JumalaPlays the new cast is fine but nobody tops the OG sixties cast. Carolyn Jones and Jon Astin defined Morticia and Gomez. Everyone else has tried to imitate their portrayals.
I remember reading an article years ago that marriage counselors were telling their patients to watch the Addams Family to learn what a healthy marriage looked like. That’s how inspiring the chemistry between Carolyn Jones and John Aston as a married couple was. 💞
Very Good Idea!
That explains the spike in divorce rates during that time. lol. literally they told people to imitate the idiot box. sad.
Astin.
It has been said that a healthy marriage is when you partner is your best friend.
It was also the writing. So many shows back then had couples fighting. She and Gomez were a wonderful couple and great parents--all things considered ;-)
I'm 70 and The Addams Family was definitely one of my favorite TV shows. I was 12,13,14, years old when that aired had such a crush on Carolyn Jones she was the best character on TV just loved. Thanks for the great video 😊
Thanks for sharing! 💜
You don't foster a career that spans decades unless you truly have talent. Looks can only get you so far, but the talent rides out for a lifetime. RIP CJ, you are part of our lives till they end.
Darn, I'm all misty here! What a lovely, heartfelt tribute. I agree 100% - Carolyn was one of a kind.
She was apparently reliable, on time, lines learned and ready to work. She must have earned their respect for not being a whiner but being reliable.
@@tm13tube I'm greatful for your wonderfully produced celeb recolections. Always tasteful with great insights and well researched elements for your audience. Thank you for this lovely piece on my greatest hollywood heart throb Carolyn Jones. Keep up the good work. A real fan of your work, Kelly Huff
She died young.
A great actress. More recently, the singer Madonna also has had that natural ability to play completely different roles in her videos, from the Virgin to a witch, and all of them convincingly. In Jungian psychology it is called the Trickster archetype, with which some people are born, thus their ability to transform themselves rather astoundingly.
I never realized that Aaron Spelling owed his career largely in part to Carolyn Jones....very well done documentary!
Absolutely the best biography that I have heard of Carolyn Jones, a totally underrated broad range actress who delighted millions with her portrayals. Bravo to Cool Classics!
Agreed
She was a nice human being, far from so many megalomaniacs in Hollywood, right?
No doubt. The dude is awesome.
Carolyn Jones really did have that Queen of Diamonds power. I loved the Addams family as a kid in the 60's and I remember my mom saying how much she loved Carolyn too, how pretty she was and what a great actress she was. Cancer took my mother in 1971, bless her sweet soul.
I loved it when Gomez called her Cara Mia ("my beloved"), and was driven wild by the slightest of her actions especially when she spoke French. I thought they were the sexiest couple on TV before I knew what sexy meant. Remember when he would kiss her arm up and down when she spoke French? Watching this video shocked me that the show was on for only 2 years. Carolyn wil never be forgotten as she was a beauty beyond the surface and a rare talent.
I never really realized how progressive the Adam's Family was with their parenting as well as portraying a healthy marriage model. One that shows equality, open communication and support.
The show was really ahead of the times.
Thank you for making this video.
But Feminism IS Cancer
You forgot her role in "Hole in the Head" with Frank Sinatra in the early '60s
Addams Family is still my favorite! I loved the chemistry between Carolyn and John
Yes mine, too. I watch till this day. John said, "they were attracted bro one another. From there chemistry on the show....I believed him.
That is so true. The chemistry between Gomez and Morticia was great. They convince you they were in love better than many other movies with a love story.
A lovely bio of a lovely woman. You really did ur homework, had no idea she was so hard working and diverse. I knew her as the divine Morticia. In my opinion she was made for that role, she created her character, no else comes close. As a 6th grader, she was the one I wanted to b like. So elegant yet playful and those sparkling eyes! RIP Carolyn u r one of a kind.
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She was far more influential than I thought. Love Morticia and Wednesday and the entire Addams Family!
I watch the whole story. I am a fan of Carolyn specially The Addams Family. Morticia. Till this day l still watch it. 12/21/21. Thanks TH-cam for the upload.
She was beautiful and the show was fun to watch with all the wild characters.
Never realized how many times I didn't recognize her appearances in movies and shows, until watching this loving tribute to her
Carolyn was quite the chameleon
Her dancing with Lurch is simply amazing :-)
"The Addams Family" has long been one of my ten all-time favorite television series. But it's only in the past few years I've really become acquainted with the depth and breadth of Carolyn's work. If anyone has not yet seen the movie "Career" (also stars Shirley MacLaine in one of her earliest parts) - it's a lost gem, and Carolyn's performance in that was one of the finest I've ever seen by ANY actress. I so respect her work ethic and her professionalism - never a sloppy half-hearted performance by her even if it wasn't the best part or production. This was a wonderful, comprehensive tribute that I'm sure Carolyn would be thrilled to watch herself.
Thank you for the recommendation. I'll try to find Career.
I love Career! She was great in everything
The sad character she played in The Bachelor Party - she steals the film in a tiny part.
Carolyn playing Mortica was sublime.
She IS Morticia, period. No one else could compete. That's true talent.
Could not agree more!
So... not fully lime?
And the eroticism with "Gomez" was pure physical and intellectual chemistry.
@@derekm3180 I can never understand the casting of Angelica Huston. A great Actress no doubt, but nowhere near as utterly gorgeous as Caroline.
I loved the Addams Family as a kid. Gomez popping in every time Morticia spoke French was a hoot and Carolyn Jones was a beautiful woman. Her, Elizabeth Montgomery, Diana Rigg, Barbara Feldon, Barbara Eden, there were so many beautiful leading lady's back in the 60s. Those were the ones I had a crush on. Very interesting biography but you forgot to mention she was in the epic, "How the West was Won." That movie had possibly the most star-studded cast of all-time. RIP Carolyn. You brought joy to a lot of people and enchanted a generation of young men who are now old men. But we haven't forgotten you.
Wow. I didn't know anything of her background. She sounds like she had been a lovely person. It's sad that she had such a short life. 53 years is so young.
That's amazing! Invasion of the body snatchers & the Addams Family is one of my favorite movies and TV show, but I never knew it was Carolyn in both roles!
I'm glad to know that she liked her role as Morticia. I always loved the Addamms Family.
I was glad to hear that too,I hate when you read about someone that was a main character in a show that you loved as a child and they say how much they hated doing it later on in interviews,kinda deflates part of your childhood,David Hedison comes to mind in Voyage to the bottom of the sea,one of my favorite shows growing up in the 70s on reruns.
Bravo for this well written, researched and narrated video!
I didn't realize she was in so many movies and tv shows.
Or that she was married to Aaron Spelling.
That's amazing. Great video. Thanks!
Glad you enjoyed it
She was so beautiful. Being from Amarillo, my neighbor was her cousin. The family was so very proud of her. So I learned about her in my early years in the 60s. I couldn't appreciate the Spelling connection until later in my life. I loved watching this retrospect. Thanks for this.
Nicely done, sir. She was a treasure.
My thoughts exactly. Thank you!
Yes I completely agree, she was a great self possessed actress with many crucial gifts, comedic timing, that chameleon quality that let her disappear into many characters and play dramatic and funny roles with equal skill.
That chameleon quality, yes, as I mention above in Jungian psychology it is called the Trickster archetype, a natural talent someone is born with, or not.
She was an amazing actress! She also played in King Creole with Elvis Presley. She was a terrific woman!
A great overview of Carolyn's life. No mention was made or still shots from her supporting role in Marjorie Morningstar 1958...she won a Golden Globe for this....
And he didn't mention Carolyn temporarily replacing Jane Wyman in Falcon Crest either.
One of the best things about the Addams Family was that in spite of their eccentricities, Gomez and Morticia were obviously genuinely very much in love.
Most noted for her unforgettable portrayal of Morticia Addams, this woman had a REMARKABLE career prior to that role. It's crazy to think she had such a wonderful run as a film and TV actress, only to be truly remembered for one classic character. That's the story of many of these television actors. Amazing. Thanks for all the hard work you do to bring these stories to life.
Nicely done. I miss you carolyn. You were my favorite.
what a Beautiful and fantastic actress Carolyn was, thank you for this biography. her play in Addams family is perfect, she is the perfect Morticia in my opinion...love her eyes and smile.
What a fascinating, beutiful woman! Thanks for putting this together.
I loved Morticia. She cracked me up. One of the best
What a wonderful tribute to the awesome Carolyn Jones. She has been one of my favorite actresses forever. Thank you ... this was a treasure.
Among many other unknowns, I didn't realize Carolyn was such a versatile actress. I did notice one limitation towards playing an evil role, always a kind face and elegance, reminds me of a loving mother pretending to be mad at the kids. It's nice to know that her loving soul had ascended back to Source.. to be with the other Angels. Thank you, for sharing her life with us.
Yes I agree,she had a very kind, loving expression..., in this sullen world where people try to be "intense" or "heavy" that would have made her standout even more..., she really deserved more fame than she had. Also at 2:35..., I can't see what was wrong with her nose that she had plastic surgery!?
It is truly amazing. Carolyn Jones is a master of disguise and characters. 😊
Another great bio! Always thought Carolyn and John had great chemistry on Addams family. Would love to see a video on John Astin sometime 😊 Tfs and have a great weekend ❤👋
What impressed me was that Gomez and Morticia still had such passion for each other after years of marriage and after two children. A really good relationship that was satisfying to the both of them in ways sexual and otherwise. Tough to find in real life. It does happen but quite rare.
Great job! This was great thank you for your hard work
Growing up, I LOVED Morticia & wanted to look just like her! Those cheekbones, that hair! And the smoldering love she inspired in Gomez! Carolyn Jones was my ideal role model.
I knew about her career in motion pictures, and of her success in TV. "The Addams Family is among one of my favorites when I was a kid. Even in the commercials for "The Addams Family 2, whoever does Morticia's voice reminds me of her! Remember the days on "Capitol", she always looked stunning, but the first thought was always "Morticia" No one, (outside of Anjelica Huston in the movie), played the role better! I NEVER KNEW she was married to Aaron Spelling?!! She was a wonderful person to work with, I'm sure and really missed for her broad range of talent. Sorry, this was a little long, but thank you for the story.
That would be Charlize Theron. And those movies are fantastic.
I agree! Only Caroline and Angelica could really play that character. What amazing talent. I have always been envious of Morticia Addams’ life.
I was an autistic kid, Asperger's, now healed, but back then this television series scared me to death.
@@RicardoMartinez-jy5lo What do you mean, "now healed"? You can't heal aspergers.
Just like pretty much any man or boy who watched The Addams Family, I fell in love with Carolyn. The whole cast was so perfect, and the onscreen magic between her and John Astin is something akin to catching lightning in a bottle. But I never knew about her marriage to Aaron Spelling, nor the fact that he basically was responsible for her casting on the show. Sad that she only lived to be 53.
correct, the chemistry between Carolyn and John was incredible.
@@michaelsmyth3935 7:30 am on Saturday for me, just before cartoons.
Thought, i was the only one who had that crush as a kid.
Morticia and Gomez set my standard for a happy married couple.
@@bonifaceawa yes same! Greatest love story ever.
I had no idea she was Aaron's first wife either, wow! I always assumed that he had been only married to Candy. It was good that they he and Carolyn remained friends after their divorce.
I always feel a little sad these days when I see Carolyn Jones on the screen, Cancer is a terrible disease that never shows anyone any mercy . Still far too young to pass away . R.I.P Carolyn....
So beautiful & such a good actress & comedian. Totally underated talent!
Since I was a kid I always loved her as Morticia,but as I got older and noticed her in other movies,(which she couldn't hide too much because her eyes always gave it away for me),and I learned she wore a wig for Morticia,I gained even more respect for her as an actress,and her talent for morphing into different characters,despite her health issues she carried on gracefully.
After watching this,I stand corrected,because I thought I read in a article that the part for Morticia was done with her in mind for the part,and,her husband had to convince her she was perfect for it or something like that,thanks for that enlightening info. 🤷🏿♂🤦🏿♂
Thanks for this. Loved the Addams Family. I had a huge crush on Carolyn as a kid. She was beautiful! Her chemistry with the rest of the cast was perfect. No one will ever take her place as Morticia. So sad she died so young.
I had not realized that she had done so many other things after the Adams Family! (Although after reminding us, she was in stuff we have seen, just didn't realize it was her!) Thanks for the good memories!
9ooo9
She looks so much better in dark hair than as a blonde. I never associated her other roles with the same actress. Great episode!
Amazing how awesome her life & she was...The Addams Family was my favorite show as a kid becuz of Lurch I truly admired her as Morticia tho...ty for sharing her story here...RIP Caroline Jones
Thank you so much for this feature about Carolyn Jones. I adored her in the Adams Family and then she was not acting. Now I know why. She was a wonderful actress with the nuance of timing to deliver her zinger lines. Her last wedding was a blessing for her. RIP Morticia.
At the end at her wedding , I kinda teared up R/I.P. , Mrs Adams
@Murican Ignorance What a thoughful and insightful comment.
Really enjoyed this video. Loved the character, Morticia Addams. Still watch it on me TV. 👍
Always loved her eyes,they always delivered half of the script.
So true, I felt in love with those eyes!!!
So beautiful
Thanks for your production efforts and finding great clips, great biography of a beloved actress, Carolyn!
Glad you like them!
I too loved The Addans Family as a young boy and Carolyn Jones created a particular tone of caring and love discreetly into the show. Your video compilation and life of actor Ted Cassidy as Lurch was excellent.
She had both the looks AND the talent. She could play different types of characters with ease.
Morticia,99, Jeanie. What a time to be alive!
You are right. I grew up with all 3 & always thought they were so pretty.. especially 99 with the longer hair. Ps/ don't forget about Samantha. 😊
That Girl as well!
She was really good in Last Train from Gun Hill. I recently caught King Creole and loved her part in the movie. Of course, loved her as Morticia!
The chemistry between Carolyn and Astin was love that both confessed to each other before she passed. During at least one scene when John kissed Carolyn's arm, she could not contain her excitation. It was not edited out.
In which episode was that?
Yes, you remember which episode that was??
Your video does justice to this spectacular woman. I hope she's enjoying watching it wherever she is. I've been in love with her my whole life. No one else could ever be Morticia. The same goes for all the cast of "The Addams Family". What an amazing woman!
Wow, thank you
I've always thought of her as the Lady with the Extraordinary Eyes. And every movie or tv show she appears in, that's how I spot her--those *eyes.*
How can anybody not recognize Carolyn Jones on either the big or small screen? No matter the clothes, makeup, hairstyle....Carolyn's eyes and cheekbones were and remain distinct, unforgettable and easily recognizable.
On another note: thank you for the mini-doc; I had no idea about her relationship with Aaron Spelling, nor about her nose remodel.
Life is so unfair to those who deserve more. Bless her soul, she gave us much to enjoy. 💕
She is always easily recognisable by her nose job regardless of her wigs and costumes.
Her voice's cadences is distinct as well
Certainly one of the most iconic TV roles as Morticia. Also one of the most sublimely beautiful woman to grace the screen. Very well produced video about Carolyn. BTW, John Astin is still alive at the time of this writing (December 2021).
Incredibly Carolyn's tv husband Gomez (the older by a month, John Astin) has outlived her by 40 years. Only Wednesday is the other main character from Addams still alive.
@@melreslor2114 John Astin is still alive. In his 90s, such a blessing🙏🏾.
Outstanding upload!!!
Such memories. Thank you very much for sharing.
Another lovely tribute to a class act ..... Thank you!...R.I.P. Carolyn Jones.
I remember having such a crush on Carolyn in her role as Morticia. I was five or six years old. She was hot! Thank you for this bio-documentary. Great work!
So it wasn't just me!
What a lovely tribute. I remember seeing Carolyn guest star on lots of great 7Os-8Os crime dramas, here in Texas we were always so proud of her. It was nice to see a tribute like this from someone who "gets her."
What a delightful video! I learned a lot I didn’t know.
As always, you bring us a fantastic story!! She was the ultimate actress!! She really could play any part. Thank goodness her grandfather saw that too!! I really never noticed how much she resembled Bettie Davis as she got older. ❤️ Thank you for bringing us Carolyn’s story.
Addams Family is such a cult classic, I remember it from when I was a kid and recognized even then how great comedians and actors they were. :) Nice to learn more about her career.
Those amazing cheekbones!
Artist, l thought the same thing. She does resembles Betty Davis.
She had so many looks.
A real actress for sure.
This was a very well done video.
These are better than most documentaries on tv.
Wow! Thank You!
Very thorough bio. It should be noted that the character and mannerisms of Gomez Adams was fashioned after Groucho Marx. The line producer was Nat Perrin, who wrote and produced for Groucho for years. John Aston, captured the sly mannerisms, and delivery perfectly to .form the character of Devilish Gomez. Together with Carolyn, Jones, they were my favorite TV couple.
Yeah, noticed that myself. I called it like an insane Groucho, though.😉
Cara mia!
Thank you, whenever I watched John Aston on the Addams Family I got Deja Vu but I couldn't put my finger on it! Of course, Groucho!
Thank you for covering Carolyn Jones. One of my favorite actresses. Found out so many interesting things about her especially having been married and friends with Aaron Spelling. And love her as Morticia. Compared against the other two actresses up for that part, totally didn't fit at all. And the chemistry between her and John Austin was pure magic. 🥰
I loved this, thank you! My favorite stories of her came from Vincent Price. He said she was a delight to work with on House of Wax. When they went on tour to promote the movie, he quickly realized that in reality he had joined Carolyn and Aaron on their honeymoon.
Didn't Vincent willingly pay for a lot of their meals that were not covered by the promotional tour? I heard something like that.
Since I l loved The Addams Family as a kid (70 years old now), I’d always assumed the cast were beloved to me because of it. But the main characters drew me to whatever they performed in, and Carolyn Jones was the perfect Morticia. John Aston was her ideal spouse, and Ted Cassidy WAS Lurch. I appreciated him and all the others wherever I saw them, not ruling out Jackie Coogan, whom I already knew as an actor; why I didn’t mention him earlier. But no one EVER replaces Carolyn Jones in any role. ❤️
Carolyn Jones also had a part in How the West was Won, she was the wife to George Peppard's part as a lawman. Another great movie.
George peppard was cool as hell on the a team
Very enjoyable and despite the tragic ending, on the whole a happy story. When you mentioned her first husband I almost swallowed my tongue! Surrounded by talent.
I loved Carolyn Jones in every role she played.
I'm falling in love with this channel, keep it up!
Also Morticia and Gomez are still an amazing couple and fantastic parents. The Addams should be seen by everyone as a gold standard for a healthy family.
Beautiful respectful homage to a beautiful and talented lady. Thank you so much.
LOVE HER. She is the Queen of Cool.
Thank you for this video. That was really fascinating. What a great actress and what a great career! God rest her soul!
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It is totally understandable why Gomez was so passionate about Morticia. Wonderful sense of humor to and she had amazing eyes. Toe rings,,, my God I almost fainted.
One of my favorite shows of all time. Thank you.
Thank you for sharing this. I had no idea she had done so much work. I have always loved her as Morticia and can't imagine anyone else playing the part like her.
I LOVED the Addams Family & it’s still my favorite ever. I loved the sets and at 5&6 yrs old was redecorating our house - much to the surprise of my mum! I today am a designer and my house, and clients when they let me, is a beautiful collection of antiques, mounts, Persian carpets, plants, fabulous drapes, musical instruments & lots of oddities - all inspired at my young age devouring every minute of the show. I often wonder what it would have looked like in color! The series is so underrated- the acting, the persona and chemistry between Gomez & Morticia is unmatched, the writing clever, the characters, the names, the sets and music perfect. I record the shows now and still watch one a few times a week before bed - everything about it makes me happy, and Lord knows a sweet respite from our turbulent times is a good thing. Thanks so much for your video - more reasons to love it :)
Wow, this is so cool. My dad was the lighting man at the Pasadena playhouse for a number of years & I actually had a part in a play when I was 4 tears old. Caroline & I also share the same birthday.
Very Cool!
Beautiful and touching story. Carolyn was a loving and caring soul right through to the end of her life.
Thanks mate, it was lovely to learn about Carolyn's extended career, she was a hard working actor 💜
Thank you for your great tribute to Carolyn. The one & only Morticia Addams.
One of the most beautiful actresses of that era, gorgeous ❤️
Great presentation. It was a unique experience growing up in the 60s and early 70s, seeing tv shows like the Addams family when it first aired. It was perfectly cast. Carolyn was so beautiful....and always had perfect timing.
Morticia and Gomez in reruns taught GenX what to aspire to in a marriage.
They were by far THE most loving couple on TV.
The PERFECT mini documentary of this BEAUTIFUL women. THANK YOU. A MUST watch!!!!
This was really good, love your videos.
Oh! I enjoyed this tribute! Thank you! As teenage girls, we loved her beauty, her makeup, her sweet elegance, and her sizzle romance chemistry with John Aston. She sure did pack in a lot of life in her short years here. She will always be Cara Mia . . . . .
I absolutely loved her in the Addams Family,there was something really special about her,thankyou for doing this video,its really cheered me up and made me think of happier times.x
The way she delivers her lines, as Morticia, is so eerie and cool.
Gorgeous..... only word for her
.... never, ever thought hair color could be SOOOO important! 😵.... she should have turned permanently to dark hair!!!
She did look better as a brunette
I loved the Addams family she played Morticia so wonderfully. She was a great actor and will be missed.
Ms. Jones was such a great actress. I agree with the narrator, she embodied every role.
Also great bio piece.