The Munsters (1964-1966) Appreciation Thread - Blu-ray Forum

Jar Jar Stinks · 03-26-2019, 03:44 AM

The Munsters don't seem to get much love or recognition in this forum, so I wanted to remedy that. Considering all the Universal Monster fans here, I thought this fact would be of interest:

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The costumes and appearances of the family members other than Marilyn were based on the classic monsters of Universal Studios films from the 1930s and 1940s. Universal produced The Munsters as well and was thus able to use these copyrighted designs, including their iconic version of Frankenstein's monster for Herman. Other studios were free to make films with the Frankenstein creature, for example, but could not use the costume and style of make-up (flat head and neck bolts) originally created by Jack Pierce for the 1931 Universal Studios film Frankenstein. The make-up for the show was created and applied to the actors by Bud Westmore, who pioneered many make-up effects and designs for many of the Universal monster movies.

I also saw that someone hand-colored the opening, which I thought looked pretty great.

redxrebellion · 03-26-2019, 03:56 AM

Love the Munsters. I grew up watching them. I’m still waiting for a blu release

recS-12 · 03-26-2019, 04:00 AM

Grew up watching these episodes (re-runs) all summer breaks. Along w/The Addams Family, Gillian’s Island, on TBS. Brings back great memories. I too would buy these on BD if ever released to support the cause.

Darkfantasy · 08-02-2021, 08:52 PM

Fingers crossed that we get this remastered and released on Blu-ray since the reboot is happening!!

Dragon78 · 08-02-2021, 09:11 PM

Love the Munsters, hope it gets a blu-ray release soon.

BluBonnet · 08-02-2021, 10:31 PM

I've been meaning to watch this.

Believe Peacock has both seasons

critterdvd · 08-02-2021, 10:34 PM

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Originally Posted by BluBonnet

I've been meaning to watch this.

Believe Peacock has both seasons

They do! I'm about halfway through season 1 watching one or two episodes a night with "Murder, she Wrote" when the insomnia kicks in. I'd definitely be down to grab Blu's should they be released.

Flash3000 · 08-02-2021, 11:31 PM

I too would immediately buy a Blu-ray release but until they do I will continue to cherry-pick episodes out of this collection.

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SilverFox84 · 08-03-2021, 12:29 PM

The Munsters was a fun watch but it'll always have the stigma of trying to jump on The Addams Family bandwagon.

Flash3000 · 08-04-2021, 12:28 AM

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Flash3000 · 08-04-2021, 12:38 AM

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Originally Posted by SilverFox84

The Munsters was a fun watch but it'll always have the stigma of trying to jump on The Addams Family bandwagon.

Really? I hadn't heard that before. I thought they both debuted within 6 days of each other

The Addams Family - First episode date: 18 September 1964 .

The Munsters - First episode date: 24 September 1964.

bmick23 · 03-26-2022, 09:27 PM

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Originally Posted by SilverFox84

The Munsters was a fun watch but it'll always have the stigma of trying to jump on The Addams Family bandwagon.

Quite the opposite. ABC passed on The Addams Family pitch but once they heard Universal was filming The Munsters, they called David Levy and asked how quickly he could get a pilot together. Both series premiered in the fall of '64.

oddbox83 · 08-04-2021, 11:41 AM

I liked the Eddie Izzard pilot as well... A shame it wasn't picked up. I'd like that to get an official release.

Chedwiggen · 03-27-2022, 01:23 AM

Love The Munsters and Addams Family. Would love to see both of them get a quality release on blu.

OneWayFilms · 03-27-2022, 02:32 AM

Good timing on this thread being boosted since Rob Zombie is in the midst of his new Munster's movie.

playgames1970 · 03-27-2022, 02:53 AM

Just a few days ago I completed working my through the DVD set of The Munsters, and a couple months back I did the same with The Addams Family. I had never seen the two Munsters movies previously; Munsters Go Home isn't too bad, but wow...Munsters' Revenge is pretty difficult to get through, but I did it!

As I watched the series as an adult, I was impressed both with the Herman/Frankenstein makeup which is really good, the way Fred Gwynne made Herman so believable even when he goes a little over the top in tantrums, and the comic timing/banter/energy between Gwynne/Herman and Lewis/Grandpa...very Laurel and Hardy or Abbot and Costello-esque. Good stuff!

Clark Kent · 03-27-2022, 03:02 AM

People should be aware Shout Factory put out the Munster, Go Home! movie on Blu-ray. I'd love seeing the entire series on BD but I doubt it happening.

https://www.blu-ray.com/movies/Munst...lu-ray/133616/

Chedwiggen · 03-27-2022, 03:35 AM

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Originally Posted by Clark Kent

People should be aware Shout Factory put out the Munster, Go Home! movie on Blu-ray. I'd love seeing the entire series on BD but I doubt it happening.

https://www.blu-ray.com/movies/Munst...lu-ray/133616/

I think it's got a good shot. It's a popular series and there's only two seasons. My worry is that it would end up at some place like Mill Creek and be one big mess.

edmonddantes · 03-27-2022, 03:42 PM

better millcreek than nothing, Id love to have this in BD, and MC for all the agro they get, they've improved lately

Personally I was always of the munsters rather than the more "adult"/intellectual addams family. Watching an episode always makes me forget the real world for half an hour, its good, decent, wholesome fun

50strat54 · 03-27-2022, 05:29 PM

Loved The Munsters and The Addams Family.

Must see TV for a kid in the 60s!

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Flash3000 Special Member Member since:Aug 2013 Location:Australia 4K collection:6 Blu-ray collection:281 Trading Score:1	Error. Last edited by Flash3000; 08-04-2021 at 12:39 AM.

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03-26-2019, 03:56 AM	#2
redxrebellion Blu-ray Samurai Member since:Nov 2011 4K collection:344 Blu-ray collection:1885 DVD collection:295 Trading Score:11	Love the Munsters. I grew up watching them. I’m still waiting for a blu release

03-26-2019, 04:00 AM	#3
recS-12 Blu-ray Archduke Member since:Oct 2007 Location:Tucson, Az USA 4K collection:385 Blu-ray collection:1373 DVD collection:257 MA collection:286 Digital collection:175 iTunes collection:269 Trading Score:75	Grew up watching these episodes (re-runs) all summer breaks. Along w/The Addams Family, Gillian’s Island, on TBS. Brings back great memories. I too would buy these on BD if ever released to support the cause.

08-02-2021, 08:52 PM	#4
Darkfantasy Member Member since:Dec 2010	Fingers crossed that we get this remastered and released on Blu-ray since the reboot is happening!!

08-02-2021, 09:11 PM	#5
Dragon78 Blu-ray Ninja Member since:Jan 2019	Love the Munsters, hope it gets a blu-ray release soon.

08-02-2021, 10:31 PM	#6
BluBonnet Blu-ray King Top contributor Member since:Oct 2009 Trading Score:1	I've been meaning to watch this. Believe Peacock has both seasons

08-02-2021, 11:31 PM	#8
Flash3000 Special Member Member since:Aug 2013 Location:Australia 4K collection:6 Blu-ray collection:281 Trading Score:1	I too would immediately buy a Blu-ray release but until they do I will continue to cherry-pick episodes out of this collection. 967544-Product-0-I_64973a67-b1d8-43fc-9359-01c3d9833240_900x.jpg

08-03-2021, 12:29 PM	#9
SilverFox84 Banned Member since:Jun 2020	The Munsters was a fun watch but it'll always have the stigma of trying to jump on The Addams Family bandwagon.

08-04-2021, 11:41 AM	#13
oddbox83 Blu-ray Champion Member since:Sep 2013 Location:UK	I liked the Eddie Izzard pilot as well... A shame it wasn't picked up. I'd like that to get an official release.

03-27-2022, 01:23 AM	#14
Chedwiggen Blu-ray Samurai Top contributor Member since:Sep 2012 4K collection:- Blu-ray collection:- DVD collection:- Digital collection:- iTunes collection:- Trading Score:94	Love The Munsters and Addams Family. Would love to see both of them get a quality release on blu.

03-27-2022, 02:32 AM	#15
OneWayFilms Blu-ray Ninja Top contributor Member since:Mar 2010 Location:Mississippi 4K collection:13 Blu-ray collection:967 DVD collection:759 Digital collection:457 iTunes collection:1 Blu-ray reviews:5	Good timing on this thread being boosted since Rob Zombie is in the midst of his new Munster's movie.

03-27-2022, 02:53 AM	#16
playgames1970 Member Member since:Sep 2013	Just a few days ago I completed working my through the DVD set of The Munsters, and a couple months back I did the same with The Addams Family. I had never seen the two Munsters movies previously; Munsters Go Home isn't too bad, but wow...Munsters' Revenge is pretty difficult to get through, but I did it! As I watched the series as an adult, I was impressed both with the Herman/Frankenstein makeup which is really good, the way Fred Gwynne made Herman so believable even when he goes a little over the top in tantrums, and the comic timing/banter/energy between Gwynne/Herman and Lewis/Grandpa...very Laurel and Hardy or Abbot and Costello-esque. Good stuff!

03-27-2022, 03:02 AM	#17
Clark Kent Blu-ray Prince Top contributor Member since:Oct 2007 Location:Metropolis Blu-ray reviews:2 Trading Score:184	People should be aware Shout Factory put out the Munster, Go Home! movie on Blu-ray. I'd love seeing the entire series on BD but I doubt it happening. https://www.blu-ray.com/movies/Munst...lu-ray/133616/

03-27-2022, 03:42 PM	#19
edmonddantes Special Member Member since:Jun 2020 Location:Bogotá, Colombia Blu-ray collection:4	better millcreek than nothing, Id love to have this in BD, and MC for all the agro they get, they've improved lately Personally I was always of the munsters rather than the more "adult"/intellectual addams family. Watching an episode always makes me forget the real world for half an hour, its good, decent, wholesome fun

03-27-2022, 05:29 PM	#20
50strat54 Blu-ray Champion Member since:Sep 2013 Trading Score:86	Loved The Munsters and The Addams Family. Must see TV for a kid in the 60s!

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