Series synopsis
The Munsters is an American comedy sci-fi & fantasy family television series that premiered on CBS on September 24, 1964. It ended on May 12, 1966. It was created by Chris Hayward, Bob Mosher, Allan Burns. It stars Fred Gwynne, Yvonne De Carlo, Butch Patrick and Al Lewis.
A family of friendly monsters that have misadventures all while never quite understanding why people react to them so strangely.
Premise
A family of friendly monsters that have misadventures all while never quite understanding why people react to them so strangely.
Cast and characters
Leading cast
- Fred Gwynne as Herman Munster
- Yvonne De Carlo as Lily Munster
- Butch Patrick as Eddie Munster
- Al Lewis as Grandpa
- Claire Carleton as Yolanda Cribbins
- Pat Priest as Marilyn Munster
- Beverley Owen as Marilyn Munster
Guest cast
- Bill Quinn as Mr. White
- Herbie Faye
- Vito Scotti
- Bonnie Franklin
- Tommy Farrell
- Paul 'Mousie' Garner
- Walter Brooke
- Forrest Lewis
- Zalman King
- Stuart Nisbet
- Mabel Albertson as Agnes Daly
- John Fiedler as Warren Bloom - Mailman
Episodes
This series spans 3 seasons with 82 episodes.
| Season | Episodes | First aired | Last aired |
|---|---|---|---|
| Season 0 | 12 | January 1, 1964 | July 8, 2003 |
| Season 1 | 38 | September 23, 1964 | June 10, 1965 |
| Season 2 | 32 | September 15, 1965 | May 12, 1966 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
My Fair Munster This initial 15 minute unaired pilot for the series sees Marilyn being escorted home after a night out and her would-be beau being frightened off when he comes within view of Marilyn's Uncle Herman and Aunt Phoebe. Grandpa heads to his lab to enact a love potion that will entice whomever Marilyn should want, despite her appearance. |
January 1, 1964 |
| 2 |
The Munsters escort Santa in the Parade a rare Universal Newsreel with 'The Munsters' in the Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade. |
November 27, 1964 |
| 3 |
Family Portrait The Munsters have been chosen by Event Magazine as the average American family. Grandpa is insulted by being labelled ""average."" He disappears, jeopardising the family's photo opportunity and the large amount of prize money that came with it. When a journalist and photographer arrive at the Munster home, Herman and Lily think they are burglars. |
December 17, 1964 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Munster Masquerade Marilyn’s boyfriend, Tom Daily, invites the Munster clan to a masquerade. Eddie remains at home with Mrs. Morton as his sitter. Marilyn goes as Priscilla, Lily is Little Bo Peep, Grandpa is Napoleon and Herman is King Arthur in a suit of shining armor. |
September 24, 1964 |
| 2 |
My Fair Munster Grandpa mixes up a love potion designed to make the opposite sex fall madly for anyone who drinks it. |
October 1, 1964 |
| 3 |
A Walk on the Mild Side Herman is suffering from insomnia. The only thing that will make him sleep is a late-night walk in the park. A 'monster' type creature has been spotted in the park at night and Lily would prefer if Herman would stay home. What she doesn’t know is that the monster is Herman! |
October 8, 1964 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Herman’s Child Psychology Eddie is upset that his family does not treat him cruelly because he thinks this means they don’t care about him. When Eddie decides to run away from home, Herman employs a little child psychology, which naturally backfires. Various circumstances eventually lead to Herman’s getting involved with a dancing bear. |
September 16, 1965 |
| 2 |
Herman, the Master Spy In this Cold War episode, a Russian fishing trawler picks up a scuba-diving Herman in its haul of fish and mistakes him for the missing link. The crew members report their find to Moscow, claiming it puts the Soviets ahead in the “missing link race”. The response from the Commissar is that Herman is an American spy. |
September 23, 1965 |
| 3 |
Bronco-Bustin’ Munster In yet another example of Eddie’s misguided regard for his father’s natural abilities, the young Munster enters Herman’s name in the bucking bronco contest at the local rodeo. Lily is unable to talk Herman out of such a dangerous task: he is intent on being a hero to his son in spite of the fact that he’s scared stiff. Meanwhile, the promoters plan to have Herman ride a horse that is guaranteed to break every bone in his body. |
September 30, 1965 |
Production
Release
| Original network/platform | CBS |
|---|---|
| First aired | September 24, 1964 |
| Last aired | May 12, 1966 |
| Runtime | 25 minutes |
| Status | ended |
| Schedule | Thursday at 19:30:00 |