'Addams Family' composer Vic Mizzy dies at 93

[progressiveGI]

You all know the theme to "The Addams Family." Sing it with me now: "They're creepy and they're kooky, mysterious and spooky . . . "

OK, quick trivia question for you. What group sang that legendary finger-snapping theme song? I once asked that question of seven TV critics, and none of them knew.

The "group" was Vic Mizzy, the man who composed the memorable little ditty. Mizzy, who died Saturday at 93 at his Bel Air home in California, sang the song himself, then overdubbed his voice three times. It was just the kind of playful touch he was known for during his long career.


Excerpt from story @: http://www.cleveland.com/tv/index.ssf/2009/10/addams_family_composer_vic_miz.html

[Deb]

1. Preschoolers sing his song to the days of the week

with claps in place of the snaps little fingers can't manage. I'm glad to hear he was a playful person and wonder if he knew what a wonderful teaching tool his song became.

[cbdo2007]

2. RIP *snap snap* RIP *snap snap*