How ‘Thing’ Became Part of ‘The Addams Family’

Bopping explains the origin story behind The Addams Family character “Thing”, how he’s changed throughout the years, which actors played the character, and how Thing became a long-enduring part of the family.

When viewers see Thing, they experience a mix of confusion and curiosity about how he became a part of the Addams family.

Lori Dorn
Lori Dorn

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