Happyester Fester

"Happyester Fester" is the first episode of The Addams Family season one. It aired on September 12, 1992 on ABC. It was written by Lane Raichert and Bill Matheny.

Two rival underwear companies take interest in Uncle Fester's new fabric, Happyester.

Characters

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Locations

 * Happydale Heights
 * Addams residence

Filming
There are three credited directors for every episode: Robert Alvarez, Don Lusk, and Carl Urbano, with Ray Patterson as supervising director.

Music
The music was composed by Guy Moon. The theme song was performed by Vic Mizzy.

Release
Dates are in order of release:


 * United States: September 19, 1992 at 10:30am on ABC

Behind the scenes

 * Cousin Itt is absent.

Marketing and promotion
In 1992, possibly January 1, before the episode even aired, Trumpet Club published a novelized adaptation called Fester's Unbelievable Underwear.