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Jul 17, 2005 · I think "Munsters Today" ran 1988-91. It was really horrible, though -- lousy scripts and cheap-looking (it was videotaped instead of filmed!). John Schuck was terrible as Herman!
Jan 25, 2024 · Yes, The Munsters was considered a hit during its original run. While it had a relatively short initial run from 1964 to 1966, the show gained a significant following and became a cultural phenomenon.
- Jane Kenney
This color revival of The Munsters starred John Schuck (Herman), Lee Meriwether (Lily), Howard Morton (Grandpa), Hilary Van Dyke (Marilyn) and Jason Marsden (Eddie), and broadcast 72 episodes from October 8, 1988, to May 25, 1991, giving it more first-run episodes than the original series.
The major visual difference about the show was that it was in color and on video, instead of black and white and on film. When the second season rolled around, the show changed somewhat. The frozen-in-time concept was dropped and stripped from the theme song.
The Munsters Today: With John Schuck, Lee Meriwether, Howard Morton, Jason Marsden. America's First Family of Fright awaken after an accidental 22-year nap and must adjust to life in the 1980s.
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Oct 14, 2019 · The Munsters Today (1988-1991) lasted 73 episodes compared to the original’s 70, and The New Addams Family (1998-1999) lasted 65 episodes compared to the original’s 64. Photos: Everett Collection
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A little known fact about this remake is that it was the first show ever to be completely recast and revived for an all-new series. The new show ran from 1988 to 1991, and it helped bring attention -- and new fans -- to the original Munsters show.
