The Munsters Reunion Interview: Lost Stories from Eddie and Marilyn! That's Classic!

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In this heartwarming and nostalgic Munsters reunion, Butch Patrick (Eddie Munster) and Pat Priest (Marilyn) share with John Cato untold behind-the-scenes stories from their time on the iconic show. They reflect on their friendships with Yvonne DeCarlo, Fred Gwynne, and Al Lewis, sharing funny, touching, and surprising moments both on and off the Universal lot. From rare memories of set mishaps — like Butch’s real eye injury and the secrets behind Wolfie and Spot — to emotional reflections on their Munsters “family,” the interview highlights the lasting impact the show had on their lives. Packed with Hollywood stories, laughs, and sweet surprises, this reunion is a treasure trove for fans.

Hosted by John Cato, actor, voiceover artist, and moderator for over 20 years for the television and movie industry. John's background brings a unique insight and passion to the podcast.

• 00:00:00 Introduction
• 00:01:57 Butch and Pat's fondest memories of the Munsters
• 00:05:25 Butch talks about other shows and things he explored on the Universal Studios Lot
• 00:10:06 Pat and Butch talk about what it was like for them when the Universal Studios tour first started
• 00:12:26 Pat and Butch talk about Yvonne DeCarlo
• 00:17:28 The last times Butch and Pat each spent time with Yvonne De Carlo as she got older
• 00:20:35 Butch tells a funny story about Pat
• 00:21:52 Pat tells a Yvonne DeCarlo story
• 00:22:40 Butch talks about the Munsters with Edward Hermann as Herman Munster
• 00:23:22 Butch and Pat talk about Al Lewis "Grandpa"
• 00:24:44 What Butch learned as a child from his co-actors
• 00:25:35 Pat talks about an emotional moment with Al Lewis
• 00:26:42 Butch explains his theory why the Munsters didn't go another season
• 00:29:16 Butch talks about the special on-screen chemistry he had with Fred Gwynne
• 00:30:35 Butch talks about working on the Munsters set
• 00:31:02 Pat and Butch talk about how the Munsters was like Leave It To Beaver
• 00:35:05 Pat talks about the beauty parlor episode with Yvonne DeCarlo
• 00:36:01 Pat talks highly of Pat
• 00:38:02 Butch and Pat tell an amazing Elvis story
• 00:40:53 Pat tells a wonderful and funny Lucille Ball story
• 00:42:32 Butch talks about not keeping scripts and giving away Eddie ears to friends
• 00:44:19 Pat talks about living next to Van Williams "The Green Hornet" and Adam West "Batman" 00:46:31 Pat tells a funny story about meeting Arnold Schwarzenegger
• 00:51:14 Butch and Pat talk about filming the Munsters episode "Bustin Bronco"
• 00:53:52 Butch talks about filming the Munsters episode "The Rookie"
• 00:55:32 Butch talks about filming the episode "John Doe Munster"
• 00:56:24 Pat and Butch talk about what was behind the Munster house
• 00:57:35 Butch tells a great story of how he got Wolfie several years after the Munsters ended 00:59:11 Butch tells how Igor the bat was made to fly/Pat talks about SPOT
• 01:00:31 Butch talks about getting burned by SPOT and injuring his eye on the Munsters set 01:02:22 Pat talks about little kids being shocked how old she is
• 01:03:06 Butch and Pat talk about the rarely seen Munsters special from Marineland
• 01:07:17 Pat talks about her time on the Mary Tyler Moore Show
• 01:08:58 Pat talks about the dust on the Munsters set
• 01:10:04 Pat talks about the layout of the set and the episode "The Fregosi Emerald"
• 01:14:36 Pat talks about how they made Grandpa's potions and the special effects on The Munsters 01:16:00 Pat talks about how difficult it was for Fred Gwynne to wear all the rubber, makeup and prosthetics to create Herman Munster
• 01:20:24 Pat talks about working in scenes with Fred Gwynne
• 01:23:10 Pat talks about the episode where the Munster family is trying to get Marilyn married 01:23:44 Pat talks about how Fred Gwynne and Al Lewis were constantly doing jokes on each other and her
• 01:25:38 Pat talks about working with John Carradine on the Munsters and The Incredible Two Headed Transplant
• 01:30:25 Did Pat ever meet Beverly Owen?
• 01:31:29 Pat talks about how proud her Mom was visiting her on the Munsters set
• 01:35:59 Pat talks about the Munsters cast going to dinner with the Addams Family cast
• 01:39:27 Pat talks about where to send to get her autograph