Thing T. Thing

Thing T. Thing, usually known as just The Thing, or simply Thing, is a fictional sentient severed hand and a supporting character... uhh... err... extremity featured on the 1964 comedy series The Addams Family. Credited in the show only as "Itself", the Thing hand actually belonged to actor Ted Cassidy. It was introduced in the pilot episode of the series, "The Addams Family Goes to School", and made regular appearances throughout the course of the series.

Notes & Trivia



 * Actor Ted Cassidy is more popularly known for playing the role of Lurch on the series. A double was used for scenes where Lurch and the Thing appeared in the same scene.


 * The front gates of the Addams family residence bore the sign, "Beware of the Thing".