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Please write an essay with a brief history of "The Addams family" and "The Munsters", include their relationship to each other and how they have been ranked with each other over time.

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The Addams Family and The Munsters are two popular television sitcoms that were created in the 1960s. Both shows are known for their quirky and eccentric characters, as well as their dark and macabre humor.

The Addams Family was created by cartoonist Charles Addams and first appeared in his New Yorker cartoons in the 1930s. The television series, which ran from 1964 to 1966, starred John Astin as Gomez Addams, Carolyn Jones as Morticia Addams, Jackie Coogan as Uncle Fester, Ted Cassidy as Lurch, and Blossom Rock as Grandma Addams. The show followed the quirky and eccentric family as they navigated their way through various humorous and supernatural adventures.

The Munsters, on the other hand, was created by writers Joe Connelly and Bob Mosher and first aired in 1964. The show starred Fred Gwynne as Herman Munster, Yvonne De Carlo as Lily Munster, Al Lewis as Grandpa Munster, Beverley Owen (later replaced by Pat Priest) as Marilyn Munster, and Butch Patrick as Eddie Munster. The show followed the lives of a family of monsters who lived together in a spooky old mansion.

Despite their similarities, The Addams Family and The Munsters were actually rival shows that aired on competing networks. The Addams Family aired on ABC, while The Munsters aired on CBS. Despite this, the two shows have often been compared to each other due to their similar themes and characters.

Over the years, both shows have remained popular and have spawned various spin-offs, revivals, and adaptations. The Addams Family has been adapted into several feature films, as well as a Broadway musical. The Munsters, on the other hand, has been adapted into several films and television shows, including a 2012 reboot called Mockingbird Lane.

In terms of popularity, both shows have their fans and detractors. Some people prefer the quirky and eccentric humor of The Addams Family, while others enjoy the campy and macabre humor of The Munsters. Ultimately, the ranking of the two shows is largely a matter of personal preference.