Back To Index Munsters: Complete First Season
 Barnes & Noble Its a retro-TV conundrum: The Addams Family or The Munsters? Both premiered in 1964, lasted two seasons, and were consigned to the TV graveyard within a week of each other. But while The Addams Family was more sophisticated and wickedly funny, The Munsters was much more kid friendly. Father Herman (Fred Gwynne) isnt a monster; hes just built that way. The childlike, Frankensteinian behemoth is oblivious to the fact that his mere appearance scares everyone silly. Herman got the shows biggest laughs by simply engaging in everyday paternal activities, such as playing baseball. What kid doesnt fantasize having a dad who could hit a baseball seven blocks, as Herman does in "Herman the Rookie" -- guest star Leo Durocher exclaims, "I dont know whether to sign him with the Dodgers or send him to Vietnam." The series, from the creators of Leave It to Beaver, puts a macabre spin on the traditional all-American sitcom family, with vampira mom Lily (Yvonne De Carlo), batty Grandpa (Al Lewis), and wolfboy Eddie (Butch Patrick). Also sharing the Munster home at 1313 Mockingbird Lane is beautiful niece Marilyn, whose normal appearance the family pities. This first season is a real scream, with such series benchmark episodes as "A Walk on the Mild Side," in which insomniac Hermans nighttime strolls terrorize the populace. Lending support throughout the season is a gallery of beloved TV faces, including Paul Lynde and Sid Melton ("Rock-a-Bye Munster"), Richard Deacon ("Pikes Pique"), Gavin MacLeod ("The Sleeping Cutie"), Harvey Korman ("Family Portrait"), Billy Mumy ("Come Back, Little Googie"), and Don Rickles ("Dance with Me, Herman"). The Munsters was not created to win Emmys, and its nice to see that, thanks to DVD, less distinguished, but fondly remembered series such as this dont have to stay buried. Donald LiebensonCustomer ReviewsWrite your own online review >Number Of Reviews: 1 Average Rating: Marianne, A reviewer, June 27, 2004 At Last !I have long loved both the Addams Family & the Munsters and am so happy the latter is finally out on DVD. This was an adorable, heart-warming & funny little show. Herman , was a wonderful caring father & husband who loved his family and tried to do right by them even if he messed up at times. He was a big scary looking fellow ( Frankenstein look alike)but with a heart of gold which shows you cant really judge a book by its cover ! I thought it soo funny how they thought there was nothing strange about themselves and as immigrants tried to assimilate into their new culture. They were also very patriotic citizens. This was and continues to be a great show ! Interested in the song lyrics? - Check out themostlyrics.com! Looking For A DVD? - Check out dvd-a-rama.com! |
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