The cartoonist Addams is best known for creating the iconic characters of Gomez and Morticia Addams, which first appeared in the New Yorker magazine in 1938. Chas is the nickname of Charles Addams, the cartoonist behind the Addams Family. He was born in Westfield, New Jersey in 1912 and went on to become one of the most influential cartoonists of the 20th century. His work has been featured in numerous publications, including The New Yorker, Playboy, and TV Guide. He was also the creator of the Addams Family television series, which ran from 1964 to 1966.