"The Munsters" (1964)TV series 1964-1966

Seasons:

1 | 2 | unknown

Release Date:

24 September 1964 (USA)

Genre:

Comedy | Family

Plot:

A family of friendly monsters have misadventures never quite realising why people react to them so strangely.

Plot Keywords:

Dracula | Bat | Dysfunctional Family | Mad Scientist | Macabre

Awards:

Nominated for Golden Globe. Another 3 nominations

US TV Schedule:

Sun. July 13

8:00 AM

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Cast

Fred Gwynne	...	Herman Munster / ... (72 episodes, 1964-1966)
Al Lewis	...	Grandpa (72 episodes, 1964-1966)
Yvonne De Carlo	...	Lily Munster (71 episodes, 1964-1966)
Butch Patrick	...	Eddie Wolfgang Munster / ... (71 episodes, 1964-1966)
Pat Priest	...	Marilyn Munster (57 episodes, 1964-1966)

Also Known As:

Meet the Munsters (USA) (working title)

Runtime:

Argentina:30 min | 30 min (70 episodes)

Country:

USA

Language:

English

Color:

Black and White

Aspect Ratio:

1.33 : 1

Sound Mix:

Mono

Certification:

Argentina:Atp | Australia:G | Canada:PG (DVD rating) | USA:Not Rated (DVD rating)

Filming Locations:

Wrigley Field - 42nd Place & Avalon Blvd., Los Angeles, California, USA

Company:

Kayro-Vue Productions

Trivia:

The occasional role of Mr. Gateman was played by John Carradine.

Goofs:

Plot holes: It's made clear that Marilyn is from Lily's side of the family, yet her last name is Munster. If she's from Lily's side, she should have Lily's maiden name (Dracula) as her last name.

Quotes:

[the Munsters are out camping. Herman is pounding stakes into the ground. Grandpa is clutching his heart and wincing]
Grandpa Munster: Herman! Herman, please! How many times do I have to tell you not to pound stakes while I'm around? You know it gives me heartburn!

Movie Connections:

Referenced in Cheaper by the Dozen (2003)

A TV treasure

Being only 27 years old I was not around when this series was actually being made but I remember watching this series in the eighties when I was around 9-12 years old. I remember enjoying every minute of it.

The catchy theme tune, the spooky house, the dinosaur under the stairs, Grandpa's experiments and the brilliant central performance from Fred Gwynne all added up to a terrific half hour comedy.

Watching it ten years on it seems a little more cheesy than I first remember it to be - but it is one of those shows I will always fondly remember.