The Munsters®: America's First Family of Fright?
In an era of monster mania, The Munsters crept into America's living rooms in September of 1964, leaving an indelible impression on a generation of TV viewers. Fred Gwynne starred as Herman Munster, the head of a household of otherworldly creatures oblivious to the unsettling impact they had on their suburban neighbors. Rare behind-the-scenes footage, new and archival interviews with the cast, candid photographs and film and television clips illuminate the enormous success of the television series that led to numerous sequels, feature films and a merchandising bonanza.
Fred Gwynne: More Than a Munster?
Two generations of television audiences knew him as the gawky, 6'5" police officer Francis Muldoon on the hit comedy series Car 54, Where Are You? and as the loveable Frankenstein monster, Herman Munster in the 1960s sitcom The Munsters. Gwynne later went on to become one of Hollywood's most respected character actors in such films as The Cotton Club and My Cousin Vinny. The patrician-bred, Harvard-educated intellectual was also the writer and illustrator of a series of children's books. But Gwynne endured agonizing personal tragedies in silence, never letting the public see the pain behind his toothy smile. Scenes from Fred Gwynne's television shows and films as well as a rarely seen Munsters pilot, cherished family photographs and intimate interviews document the life and career of this gentle giant.
Al Lewis: Forever Grandpa?
Actor Al Lewis achieved the status of pop-culture icon as Grandpa Munster, the cantankerous yet loveable patriarch of the Munster family. In addition to acting, the Brooklyn-born family man was also a restaurateur, a professional basketball scout and a political candidate! Highlights from film and television appearances along with candid interviews show the real man behind the Munster.
Yvonne DeCarlo: Gilded Lily?
She is known the world over as Lily Munster. But before starring as television's favorite vampire mom, Yvonne De Carlo mesmerized movie audiences throughout the 1940s and 1950s in a series of "sword and sandal" pictures and went on to star opposite many of Hollywood's sexiest leading men,. Spectacular film and television clips, rare photographs and interviews with family and friends illuminate the life of one of Hollywood's most mesmerizing actresses.
Cast & Crew
Actors:
• Fred Gwynne
• Al Lewis
• Debbie Watson
• Yvonne De Carlo
• Butch Patrick
Length: 175 mins
Rating: NR
Chapters: 30
Number of Discs: 2
Standard 1.33:1 Color
Animation & Superheroes
