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TJ · 07-04-2001, 03:55 AM

How do fans of the original Munsters series feel about the updated version? What did you like/dislike about it?

Marta · 07-05-2001, 12:57 AM

When was this? I've never seen the munster's today or whatever it was called. I have seen The Munsters though-good show! How new is the munster's today?

-Marta

TV Guy · 07-10-2001, 06:12 PM

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! When did Herman get so fat?

Lee Meriweather was a pretty good Lily, though.

julian bozo · 08-16-2001, 02:58 PM

I think the black & white are probably better.

RWCTV · 09-29-2001, 08:49 AM

The Black and white ones are way better. They have a warmth and feeling. All while trying to entertain and make you laugh. The man who played Herman in this newer series never saw the old episodes with Fred Gwynn. In 1995 and 1997 there were 2 "Munster" movies with different characters. In the first Munster movie, a brief cameo from the origianl cast came in at a retaraunt in their original type costumes.

callmetootie · 09-29-2001, 11:42 PM

The Munsters Today...I remember that one here on The Family Channel for a while.

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ficlopri · 10-15-2001, 03:31 AM

I saw the original cast make a cameo appearance in the original 1990's Munsters tv movie (all except for Gwynne who had died in real life). The original actors were all dressed normal but they acted kooky!

Alleykat · 08-21-2002, 02:36 PM

Can't Compare!

I have seen the new Munsters and they can't hold a candle to the originals! As the saying goes,"You can't improve on perfection!" Ain't it the truth?
I'd like to correspond via e-mail to any or all fans of the original Munsters! :confused: :(

fore284 · 08-26-2002, 05:34 PM

I never seen or heard of the Munsters Today until when I saw it on the board. How is it and is it an good?

scottish lad · 07-02-2004, 06:33 PM

The Munsters Today was WELL superior to The Munsters. I am saying this because its my opinion, NOT because I want to start a giant debate with other fans of the original... Everyone is entitled to their opinion in this world, of course.

The Munsters Today was HUGELY successful here in the UK, and ran for three re-run series over two years on our ITV. I am working on an online petition for the show to come to video/DVD here in the UK.

People slag the show off for not matching the original, and most peoples gripes are with the characters. Having spoken to cast and crew I'll be displaying my "interesting" analysis of the show on my website... and some truths about the adaption of the show from the original and the similarities and the differences: a lot of the props from the original show were used on the re-make, like the clock, the organ and the doors etc. Shame the stairs were destroyed in a fire as I would have LOVED em for my house.

Chiao, cheers, peace... Frank

TJL · 07-02-2004, 07:57 PM

The "Munsters Today" was awful.

It's like comparing a Dodge Dart to a Ferrari.

scottish lad · 07-03-2004, 09:44 AM

Different things work for different people I suppose... But that does not mean that something is bad, wrong or a load of rubbish. Did the Munsters Today mentally or physically hurt anyone? I think now... so its all just down to differences in opinion, and the UK Munsters fans in this case disagree with the USA Munsters fans... Fair enough.

Ciao, peace, cheers

Frank

alienkattuk · 07-04-2005, 12:16 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by TJ

How do fans of the original Munsters series feel about the updated version? What did you like/dislike about it?

and what about the SUCKY theme song?

it just sux as bad as the munsters today!

scottish lad · 07-04-2005, 08:24 PM

OK, again thats your opinion lol.

Munsters#1 · 07-17-2005, 07:03 AM

I've seen the first 4 episodes and the Pilot. It's ok, but very very corny.

08-21-2002, 02:36 PM	#8
Alleykat Member First Time Poster Join Date: Aug 21, 2002 Location: Kenedy, Texas Posts: 1	New vs old Munsters Can't Compare! I have seen the new Munsters and they can't hold a candle to the originals! As the saying goes,"You can't improve on perfection!" Ain't it the truth? I'd like to correspond via e-mail to any or all fans of the original Munsters! :confused: :(

08-26-2002, 05:34 PM	#9
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07-02-2004, 07:57 PM	#11
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07-04-2001, 03:55 AM	#1
TJ Site Owner Administrator Forum Star Join Date: Feb 03, 2000 Location: Marietta, GA Posts: 10,650	How did it compare to the original? How do fans of the original Munsters series feel about the updated version? What did you like/dislike about it?

07-05-2001, 12:57 AM	#2
Marta Member Frequent Poster Join Date: Apr 30, 2001 Location: NY, USA 13 years old Posts: 185	When was this? I've never seen the munster's today or whatever it was called. I have seen The Munsters though-good show! How new is the munster's today? -Marta

07-10-2001, 06:12 PM	#3
TV Guy Member Forum 3000 Club Member Join Date: Jun 25, 2001 Location: Boston, MA, USA Posts: 3,419	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! When did Herman get so fat? Lee Meriweather was a pretty good Lily, though.

08-16-2001, 02:58 PM	#4
julian bozo Member Senior Member Join Date: Jun 30, 2001 Location: Cullman,Al,United States Posts: 1,534	I think the black & white are probably better.

09-29-2001, 08:49 AM	#5
RWCTV Making Sense Senior Member Join Date: Sep 21, 2001 Location: Lockport, IL USA Posts: 1,138	The Black and white ones are way better. They have a warmth and feeling. All while trying to entertain and make you laugh. The man who played Herman in this newer series never saw the old episodes with Fred Gwynn. In 1995 and 1997 there were 2 "Munster" movies with different characters. In the first Munster movie, a brief cameo from the origianl cast came in at a retaraunt in their original type costumes.

09-29-2001, 11:42 PM	#6
callmetootie Member Forum 4000 Club Member Join Date: Mar 06, 2001 Location: Clifton Park, NY Posts: 4,768	The Munsters Today...I remember that one here on The Family Channel for a while. ------------------ Andrew Carden

10-15-2001, 03:31 AM	#7
ficlopri Member Forum Regular Join Date: Jun 27, 2001 Location: Methuen, Ma.USA Posts: 659	I saw the original cast make a cameo appearance in the original 1990's Munsters tv movie (all except for Gwynne who had died in real life). The original actors were all dressed normal but they acted kooky!

07-02-2004, 06:33 PM	#10
scottish lad Member Occasional Poster Join Date: Jul 02, 2004 Location: Glasgow, Scotland, UK. Posts: 29	The Munsters Today was WELL superior to The Munsters. I am saying this because its my opinion, NOT because I want to start a giant debate with other fans of the original... Everyone is entitled to their opinion in this world, of course. The Munsters Today was HUGELY successful here in the UK, and ran for three re-run series over two years on our ITV. I am working on an online petition for the show to come to video/DVD here in the UK. People slag the show off for not matching the original, and most peoples gripes are with the characters. Having spoken to cast and crew I'll be displaying my "interesting" analysis of the show on my website... and some truths about the adaption of the show from the original and the similarities and the differences: a lot of the props from the original show were used on the re-make, like the clock, the organ and the doors etc. Shame the stairs were destroyed in a fire as I would have LOVED em for my house. Chiao, cheers, peace... Frank

07-03-2004, 09:44 AM	#12
scottish lad Member Occasional Poster Join Date: Jul 02, 2004 Location: Glasgow, Scotland, UK. Posts: 29	Different things work for different people I suppose... But that does not mean that something is bad, wrong or a load of rubbish. Did the Munsters Today mentally or physically hurt anyone? I think now... so its all just down to differences in opinion, and the UK Munsters fans in this case disagree with the USA Munsters fans... Fair enough. Ciao, peace, cheers Frank

07-04-2005, 08:24 PM	#14
scottish lad Member Occasional Poster Join Date: Jul 02, 2004 Location: Glasgow, Scotland, UK. Posts: 29	OK, again thats your opinion lol.