Uncle Fester confesses that he’s exaggerated himself to his Illinois pen pal, Madelyn, especially about having a full head of hair – a mane to equal his bristling athleticism. For Madelyn’s forthcoming visit, Morticia and Gomez have Uncle Fester outfitted with a hairpiece, but when Morticia learns that Madelyn has had five husbands, all now dead, she begins to worry for Uncle Fester’s future happiness.