Fred Gwynne

MUNSTER, GO HOME, (front), Butch Patrick, Fred Gwynne, (back), Yvonne De Carlo, Al Lewis, Debbie Watson, 1966 with Pat Priest inset

Why Was Pat Priest Replaced as Marilyn in ‘Munster, Go Home!’?

The actress said two of her costars tried to help her keep the role.

Pictured from left is Yvonne De Carlo (as Lily Munster), Fred Gwynne (as Herman Munster) in the CBS series, THE MUNSTERS. Premier episode aired September 24, 1964.

‘The Munsters’: Why Fans Still Love the Monster Family

For two years, Mockingbird Lane’s first family charmed audiences before Batman cut their run short.

THE MUNSTERS, Butch Patrick, Fred Gwynne, Yvonne De Carlo, Al Lewis, Pat Priest, 1964-66

13 Things You Didn’t Know About ‘The Munsters,’ Plus: Who Is Still Alive?

The family moved to 1313 Mockingbird Lane over 60 years ago, and have been beloved by viewers ever since.

American actor and children's book author Fred Gwynne (as Herman Munster) poses in costume on the set of the CBS television situation comedy 'The Munsters,' 1965.

Remembering Fred Gwynne, Herman Munster From ‘The Munsters’

His life also included Broadway roles, writing children’s books, radio work, and a memorable final turn in ‘My Cousin Vinny.’

Robert Young of Father Knows Best graphic

Best TV Dads of the 1950s & 1960s That Defined the Generation

Beloved by all, these TV dads help raise generations.

Fred Gwynne Collage

It’s Fred Gwynne’s 99th Birthday! 5 Things You Never Knew About the ‘Munsters’ Star

You remember him as a TV icon … but did you know he also wrote children’s books?

PET SEMATARY, 1989

5 Things You Didn’t Know About 1989’s ‘Pet Sematary’ Movie

36 years ago, the film that taught us “sometimes, dead is better” hit theaters.

CAR 54, WHERE ARE YOU?, from left: Fred Gwynne, Joe E. Ross, (1961), 1961-1963.

6 Things You Didn’t Know About ‘Car 54, Where Are You?’

The police comedy had a short tenure on NBC, but a long afterlife in reruns.

The Bad & The Bumbling Classic TV Dads We Still Love

From Homer to Herman we uncover some of the most unconventional TV Dads.

THE DUKES OF HAZZARD, from left, Tom Wopat, John Schneider, 1979-85.

Rev Up the Nostalgia: Iconic TV Cars from Classic Shows

These four-wheeled superstars were just as famous as the stars who drove them.

American actor Butch Patrick as Eddie Munster in the TV comedy horror series 'The Munsters', circa 1965. and Now

The Youngest Star of ‘The Munsters,’ Butch Patrick, Shares His Stories on Being Eddie

Famed child actor Butch Patrick turns 70 today and opened up to us about playing Eddie.

TVs Best Dads

Beloved By All, These Popular TV Pops Helped Raise Generations

Celebrate the best TV dads through the decades.