Follow That Munster (25 Feb. 1965)

Herman wants to become a detective, in order to earn some extra money for his family.

Director:

Joseph Pevney

Writers:

Allan Burns (concept), Joe Connelly,

Stars:

Fred Gwynne, Yvonne De Carlo, Al Lewis

Cast

Episode cast overview:
Fred Gwynne	...	Herman Munster
Yvonne De Carlo	...	Lily Munster
Al Lewis	...	Grandpa
Pat Priest	...	Marilyn Munster
Butch Patrick	...	Eddie Munster
Ken Lynch	...	Mr. Kempner
Herb Armstrong	...	Mike
Ronnie Haran	...	Her
Michael Winkelman	...	Him (as Mike Winkelman)
Doris Singleton	...	Mrs. Andrews

Storyline

Herman sees an ad in the paper about an easy job in a detective agency. He's excited about the opportunity of becoming a detective, including training and good pay. Grandpa thinks that it's a crazy thing, but Herman's already sent his application to the agency. Calling himself agent 704, Herman begins to practice, disguising himself in all possible ways and chasing suspects in the street during the night. Lily doesn't know about Herman's secret job, and suspects that he is having an affair with some woman. Desesperatly, Lily goes to the same agency where Herman's searching for his first opportunity, asking the boss that follows her husband and tell her whether he's seeing another woman or not. But after hearing the creepy description of Herman, the boss won't run risks, and he'll put in charge the so called agent 704. Excited by his first serious case, Herman begins to study strategies with Grandpa, who asks him to make a portrait of the unfaithful husband. They'll have a surprise ...

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Genres:

Comedy | Family | Fantasy | Horror | Sci-Fi

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Details

Country:

USA

Language:

English

Release Date:

25 February 1965 (USA)

Filming Locations:

Stage 30, Universal Studios - 100 Universal City Plaza, Universal City, California, USA

Company Credits

Production Co:

Kayro-Vue Productions

Technical Specs

Runtime:

30 min

Sound Mix:

Mono

Color:

Black and White

Aspect Ratio:

1.33 : 1

Did You Know?

Trivia

The title is based on the cliché used by detectives (which Herman Munster wants to be), policemen and those chasing an individual when they quickly leave in an automobile. The person jumps into another automobile and yells: "Follow that car!"

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Quotes

Herman Munster: I saw this add in a magazine at Mrs. Andrews house for something where I can't fail.
Grandpa: What is?
Herman Munster: I'm gonna study hairdressing in my own time and make a fortune with my own beauty parlor!

User Reviews

Herman Munster, Private Detective

Herman is taking a correspondence course (sent from Tijuana!) on "Learning How To Be A Dectective" and has been out the last three nights with the goal of "making the streets safe for women and children." Of course, he doesn't tell anyone until finally he mentions it to Grandpa. The rest of the family is in the dark but they know he's not coming home until 11 each night and has some lame excuse each time.

Herman's idea is to give up his job for this "high-paying job in the career of law enforcement." That's why he's been out the last three nights: practicing how to shadow people. Grandpa thinks he's nuts and reminds Herman is "a big shot down at the parlor." He also reminds him Lily won't go for this....but you know, Herman: once his pea-brained mind is set on something, he goes for it....until he totally bungles things.

Anyway, the real fun starts the next night when Herman goes back out. We see him discussed as a statue as a pilgrim; then snooping under a bush dressed as Sherlock Holmes, and then interrupting two teens kissing with his Charlie Chan "number one detective" outfit.....all very funny scenes.

Lily checks up on him and finds out he's not working overtime, so she hires a detective to have followed. The agency puts Herman on the case: to follow himself, as it turns out! Weird!

Not a lot happens in here but when it does, like the above scene, or when Herman gets an assignment to guard a married woman, the results funny.