The Munsters (1964–1966)

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

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Nominated for 1 Golden Globe. Another 3 nominations. See more awards »

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 Herman Munster (72 episodes, 1964-2007)
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 Grandpa (72 episodes, 1964-2007)
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 Lily Munster (71 episodes, 1964-1966)
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 Eddie Munster (71 episodes, 1964-1966)
Pat Priest ...
 Marilyn Munster (57 episodes, 1964-1966)
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Storyline

The Munsters are a weird but honest family. Herman (the father) is Frankenstein's monster. Lily (his wife) and Grandpa (her father) are vampires. Eddie (their little son) is a werewolf. Marilyn (their niece) is the only normal one (that is the ugly duck of the family). Written by Michel Rudoy <mdrc@hp9000a1.uam.mx>

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24 September 1964 (USA)  »

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Meet the Munsters  »

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4:3
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Eddie's full name was Edward Wolfgang Munster. See more »

Quotes

Lily Munster: When is that silly bird going to get girls off his mind?
The Raven: Nevermore, nevermore.
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Crazy Credits

In the un-broadcast pilot, Nate Derman, who played Eddie Munster, is listed in the opening credits as "Happy Derman." See more »

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Remade as Mockingbird Lane (2012) See more »

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Munsters v. Addams Family--a Lose-Lose Situation
24 April 2004 | by (Charlottesville, VA) – See all my reviews

The simultaneous runs of Munsters and Addams Family doomed both to two-season lifespans. Much of the audience became polarized. Munsters fans would not watch Addams Family and vice versa, but if either show had been on without the other it would have attracted almost the full audience of the other.

Either could have become a major, long-running classic. Addams Family had the better chance, being a comedy/social commentary of the type that later became the major hits, All in the Family and The Simpsons. But Munsters also could also have had its seasons in the sun. After scrapping the ill-conceived and twice miscast role of Marilyn, the enormous talent and charisma of Fred Gwynne and his chemistry with Al Lewis (good friends off-camera, too) could have carried that show for many years.


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