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In 1973, ABC aired an animated one-hour special, The Mini-Munsters, based on characters from the original series. The Munster home was located on the Universal Studios back lot. It was originally constructed with two other houses on Stage 12, the studio's largest soundstage, for the 1946 film "So Goes My Love" (aka "A Genius in the Family"). After that film was completed, the sets were put into storage until 1950, when they were reassembled on the north edge of the backlot along a road christened Colonial Street, after the Colonial Mansion which was the first house on the street. All three houses were seen in many TV shows and films, including Leave It to Beaver. Mockingbird LaneThe Munsters is an American sitcom depicting the home life of a family of benign monsters.
The Munster Koach and DRAG-U-LA (built by Grandpa in episode 36, "Hot Rod Herman") were designed by Tom Daniel and built by auto customizer George Barris for the show. The "Munster Koach" was a hot rod built on a lengthened 1926 Ford Model T chassis with a custom hearse body. Barris also built the "DRAG-U-LA," a dragster built from a coffin , which Grandpa used to win back "The Munster Koach" after Herman lost it in a race.
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I saw this film in the theater during its first run and continue to enjoy it on its occasional TV appearances. Often these are during the run-up to Halloween, when "Munster Go Home" acts as an antidote to the depressing run of horror films. Fred Gwynne never looked back after making this final appearance as Frankenstein's monster, so bitter was he at the lingering pain performing the role caused him.
The series entered syndication on local stations after its original run. In the 1990s it aired on Nick at Nite and on TV Land from 2000 to 2008. In October 2011, the series was picked up by Cartoon Network's sister channel Boomerang and ran through the entire month of October that year for Halloween alongside The Addams Family. The interiors of the Munsters' mansion were filmed on Stages 30 and 32 at Universal Studios. (When Lily "dusted" the house, her Electrolux emitted clouds of dust, which she applied to surfaces most people would clean).
Photo: 8×10 Autographed The Munsters Family with Dragula & Koach
A television film titled Here Come the Munsters aired in 1995, and The Munsters' Scary Little Christmas was released in 1996. A feature film titled The Munsters released on September 22, 2022. The show was produced by Joe Connelly and Bob Mosher, who were already known for creating the Leave It to Beaver television series.
The reason Pat Priest was not used in this film was that "Universal" wanted to build up the career of Debbie Watson. Priest was over 30 at the time though Marilyn was obviously college age. In the film, the character was made to be only 17, another reason they cast the younger Watson. This not only devastated Priest, it also angered most of the fans. In Chicago, temperatures are set to drop there to 23°F on Tuesday and the city could see a low of -1°F on Christmas Day. The Electric Reliability Council of Texas said in a statement that the grid operator "expects sufficient generation to meet forecasted demand" in the state after working with the Public Utility Commission to "implement reforms."
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It was produced and released at least partly in order to introduce the characters and concept to foreign audiences, seeing as how it came in advance of international syndication for the film's source material (the television series 70-episodes). The film also featured the DRAG-U-LA custom dragster designed by George Barris. Although most of the film is set in "Shroudshire, England" the automobile racing scenes were shot at the Paramount Ranch Racetrack in Agoura, California. It was produced and released at least partly in order to introduce the characters and concept to foreign audiences, as it came in advance of international syndication for the film's source material (the television series' 70 episodes). Sawyer's View-Master Stereo Pictures issued a 3-D reel set of The Munsters depicting the episode "The Most Beautiful Ghoul in the World" in 1966, Packet No.
In 1964 a live-action pilot titled "My Fair Munster" was filmed in color by MCA Television for CBS. Fred Gwynne and Al Lewis were the first to be cast early in February 1964. Beverly Owen was signed to play Marilyn; Joan Marshall was cast as Herman's wife, "Phoebe"; and "Happy" Nate Derman was cast as Eddie. A second pilot was ordered in April 1964 with Yvonne De Carlo replacing Marshall, and the character renamed "Lilly". For a third pilot, "Happy" Nate Derman was replaced by Butch Patrick.
Grace and Freddie attempt to interfere with him winning the race, by setting up a plot to kill him. The British Munsters including their butler, Cruikshank are all exposed and apprehended by the authorities. Herman arrests Freddie and Grace by tossing tire wheels on them. Lady Effigie is sent to Shroudshire's police station with her butler by Lily and Eddie. Herman and his family donate the land and Munster Hall to the city.
CBS liked both De Carlo and Patrick, but ordered a fourth pilot where Eddie was less spoiled. Produced by the creators of Leave It to Beaver, the series was a satire of American suburban life, the wholesome TV family fare of the era, and traditional monster movies. It achieved higher Nielsen ratings than the similarly macabre-themed The Addams Family, which aired concurrently on ABC. Munster, Go Home is a 1966 Universal film based on the TV show The Munsters. Unlike the black and white Munsters TV show, Munster Go Home was in color. Released shortly after “The Munsters” aired its final episode, the 1966 feature film Munster, Go Home!
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Herman, Eddie, and Grandpa all wear heavy greenish-white facial makeup, which contrasts noticeably with their un-made-up hands and wrists. Lily, besides heavy facial makeup, has light greenish-white makeup on her hands and wrists. Marilyn, identified on the packet as "Daughter Marilyn," is of course in non-character "normal" makeup. 96 minutesCountryUnited StatesLanguageEnglishBudget$600,000Munster, Go Home! Is a 1966 American comedy film based on the 1960s family sitcom The Munsters.
All the original cast except one make it much better than it should be, the story is OK, basic, and the look is alright, again, not as cool as the series. It should have been done better really, a missed chance, needed more ghouls and spookyness and preferably in the Munster house. Later, Herman enters a race, driving Grandpa's custom dragster, the "DRAG-U-LA". Grace and Freddie plot to kill Herman to stop him from winning the race; thanks to the Gryphon posing as Roger, but with Lily's help, he wins. The British Munsters and their butler, Cruikshank including his daughter, Millie the barmaid revealed to be the Gryphon, are all exposed and apprehended by the police authorities.
Cousin Grace and Cousin Freddie are furious that the American Munsters are getting the house, and that Herman will be Lord Munster instead of Freddie. Grace and Freddie, with the help of Lady Effigie try to get rid of the Munsters, so the estate can be theirs. The American Munster couple feels right at home when Herman's relatives try to scare them. Freddie disguises himself as a ghost, but screams and runs away when he encounters Herman. Grandpa sneak out of bed to find out the secret of Munster Hall. They find out a counterfeiting operation is at work in the basement.
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