The Munsters: The Complete Series [DVD]

Got this as a gift. It has been watched and is a good quality. Woud recommend to a Munsters lover!!

"The Munsters: The Complete Series" is an excellent box set, beginning with the packaging and its raised lettering in the front and on top. Fred Gwynne (Herman Munster) and Al Lewis (Grandpa) played off each other very well, having previously worked together in the TV series "Car 54, Where Are You?" A fascinating bonus feature is the 15-minute pilot episode, filmed in color. The silly incidental music was later replaced by the classic instrumental Munsters' theme, written by composer/arranger Jack Marshall. The pilot episode included Joan Marshall as Phoebe Munster, and Nate "Happy" Derman as Eddie Munster. Phoebe looked eerily similar to Morticia Addams, as played by Carolyn Jones. Phoebe was very subservient to Herman. Yvonne De Carlo, who effortlessly made the transition from movies to television, was spookily perfect as Herman's wife, Lily Munster. Lily was strong willed, and kept the child-like Herman in line. "Happy" Derman played Eddie Munster as a young werewolf, with pointed ears, long fangs and sharp claws, who panted and growled a lot. He would never be able to attend public school. Butch Patrick's character of Eddie Munster was more of a human-werewolf hybrid, who was able to make some friends in school. In fact, in the episode "Eddie's Nickname," the other kids only made fun of Eddie because he was the shortest student in his class, calling him Shorty. Herman had a meaningful father-to-son talk about that subject. To me, it summed up why the Munsters are so beloved. Herman to Eddie: "The lesson I want you to learn is, it doesn't matter what you look like. You can be tall or short, or fat or thin, or ugly or handsome like your father, or you can be black or yellow or white, it doesn't matter. What does matter is the size of your heart, and the strength of your character." The episodes in the second season became even more bizarre. They also featured more physical comedy, especially with regards to Herman's super-human strength, and his ability to take punishment. In the episode "John Doe Munster," a huge safe falls on Herman's head. Herman isn't physically injured, but he does develop amnesia. In "Just Another Pretty Face," due to an accident in Grandpa's lab, Herman's face becomes disfigured, at least by Munsters' standards. Fred Gwynne appears without the Munster makeup on his face, for most of the episode. Near the end of the episode, Herman is hit by lightning, which restores his original facial features. Due to the rigors of applying that makeup, and wearing the heavy boots and bulky clothes, playing Herman took a physical toll on Fred Gwynne. In addition to that, Fred was wary of being typecast as Herman Munster for the rest of his career. The success of "Batman" caused a ratings drop for "The Munsters," which led to their cancellation after the second season. Fred, Al and Yvonne did appear in the theatrical movie "Munster, Go Home!" (1966), and the made-for-TV movie "The Munsters' Revenge" in 1981. Fortunately, both of those movies are included as bonus features in this box set. In addition, biographies of Fred Gwynne, Al Lewis and Yvonne De Carlo are also included in disc 6 of season two. Also included is the best bonus feature about the Munsters, "America's First Family Of Fright." After watching this box set, it's easy to see why a TV show that debuted fifty years ago, and only lasted two seasons, is so fondly remembered.

From the windy Mockingbird Heights at 1313 Mockingbird Lane, The Munsters come to send goosebumping, rib-tickling '60s wit and humor to your funny bone with The Munsters - The Complete Series! Previously released as separate season sets, each with its own history of issues Munsters fans are all too familiar with, The Munsters Complete Series doesn't just simply repackage the episodes but also attempts to do the fans proud by righting the wrongs that haunted the previous sets. Remember the dual-sided discs? Gone. Remember the flimsy, gimmicky, craptastic "Herman's Head" box you had to fight with to get the discs out of? Gone. Instead you'll find... For your convenience and viewing pleasure, Universal has repackaged from the Season 1 and Season 2 sets every classic episode from the series (and respective special features) on 12 single-sided DVDs (including two bonus features ) all in an exclusive collectible box set with nice package art for hours of eerie Munsters fun, and for a very reasonable price! Special Features include: * "America's First Family of Fright" * "Fred Gwynne: More Than a Munster" * "Yvonne De Carlo: Guilded Lily" * "Al Lewis: Forever Grandpa" * The Munsters Unaired Pilot * The Munsters "Family Portrait" Episode (Color Version) (Note: If you own the original separate season sets then you already have The Munsters - Complete Series episodes and special features minus the previously unreleased The Munsters "Family Portrait" episode (color version), and should consider The Munsters - Family Portrait separate single disc release which also features both the color and original B&W version before deciding.) Bonus Features: * Munster, Go Home! (1966) * The Munsters' Revenge (1981) Season 1: Munster Masquerade My Fair Munster A Walk on the Mild Side Rock-a-Bye Munster Pike's Pique Lo-Cal Munster Tin Can Man Herman the Great Knock Wood, Here Comes Charlie Autumn Croakus The Midnight Ride of Herman Munster The Sleeping Cutie The Munsters' Family Portrait Grandpa Leaves Home Herman's Rival Grandpa's Call of the Wild All-Star Munster If a Martian Answers, Hang Up Eddie's Nickname Bats of a Feather Don't Bank on Herman Dance With Me, Herman Follow That Munster Love Locked Out Come Back, Little Googie Far Out Munsters Munsters on the Move Movie Star Munster Herman the Rookie Country Club Munsters Love Comes to Mockingbird Heights Mummy Munster Lily Munster, Girl Model Munster the Magnificent Herman's Happy Valley Hot Rod Herman Herman's Raise Yes, Galen, There Is a Herman (aka My Friend Herman) Season 2: Herman's Child Psychology Herman, the Master Spy Bronco Bustin' Munster Herman Munster, Shutter Bug Herman, Coach of the Year Happy 100th Anniversary Operation Herman Lily's Star Boarder John Doe Munster The Man for Marilyn Herman's Driving Test Will Success Spoil Herman Munster? Underground Munster The Treasure of Mockingbird Heights Herman's Peace Offensive Herman Picks a Winner Just Another Pretty Face Heap Big Herman The Most Beautiful Ghoul in the World Grandpa's Lost Wife The Fregosi Emerald Zombo Cyrano de Munster The Musician Prehistoric Munster A Visit from Johann Eddie's Brother Herman the Tire Kicker A House Divided Herman's Sorority Caper Herman's Lawsuit A Visit from the Teacher That's a LOT of Munsters! Great Value!

I bought this as a gift for my dad and he is watched it over and over more times than I can count. This series is truly awesome for all of the family but can be a little racy at times (being children of their era I suppose and emulating the reality of those decades.) There are plenty of light-hearted moments and I especially like the color and black and white difference of the show. A movie is included. I recommend for anybody who are fans of the series or know anybody who is into the gothic theme!

Le condizioni del prodotto warehouse sono superiori alla descrizione.

Audio únicamente en versión original, sin subtítulos

Great DVDs

c est dommage mais la saison 1 n est pas en vf ni en vostf sauf la saison 2 et les telefilms

Uma série que remete a minha infância, sensacional.