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The Munsters: A Trip Down Mockingbird Lane
If you recognise the famous Mockingbird Lane address, you probably grew up in the 1960's and never missed a chance to see the Munsters. Now, it's time to rediscover Herman and Lily, Grandpa, Eddie and Marilyn in this entertaining, comprehensive look at the first family of fright. A complete episode guide makes "The Munsters" the must-have companion to watching the series on DVD, while hundreds of rare photographs from the archives of Universal Studios plus interviews with cast and crew reveal the deepest, darkest secrets of the Munster family. Foreword by Yvonne DeCarlo (who played the wife, Lily Munster) and Afterword by Butch Patrick (who played the son, Eddie Munster) are included.
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208 pages, Paperback
First published September 1, 2006
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April 24, 2014
Great book. HAD to get it because I am a HUGE Munsters fan!
Wish it had not made some of the photos all one color though (like all orange, all blue etc).. Really disappointed by that. But the rest is great.
Wish it had a foreword by Al Lewis. The book was redone not long after his death though.
Wonderful Stephen got a foreword by a Yvonne before she died.
Every Munsters fan should own this! Quite a few rare photographs you can't find online anywhere. Nice information as well. Even has a quiz!
The show is still very much a popular show. Even though it first aired 50 years ago this year, only was in black and white and went for only two seasons!
Would recommend
Wish it had not made some of the photos all one color though (like all orange, all blue etc).. Really disappointed by that. But the rest is great.
Wish it had a foreword by Al Lewis. The book was redone not long after his death though.
Wonderful Stephen got a foreword by a Yvonne before she died.
Every Munsters fan should own this! Quite a few rare photographs you can't find online anywhere. Nice information as well. Even has a quiz!
The show is still very much a popular show. Even though it first aired 50 years ago this year, only was in black and white and went for only two seasons!
Would recommend
October 30, 2008
Thank you, Thank you, Thank you Mr. Stephen Cox! You took a childhood favorite of so many people (and not just during it's intital run) and put together this fun collection of tidbits and trivia, highlights, and lowlights, interviews and memories of a super fun pop-culture (and still somewhat obscure) favorite. You made a fan of The Munsters here in California very happy every time she sees that cover photo of a happy family on her bookshelf. Cheers!
May 4, 2025
Here it is: a definitive look at one of the iconic TV shows of the 1960s, The Munsters. A satire of the family sitcom tropes of the day, The Munsters took the traditional storylines of shows like Leave It to Beaver, Father Knows Best, and The Donna Reed Show, and gave them a comically macabre twist.
Six decades later, The Munsters continues to be a unique and entertaining half-hour of classic TV gold.
The Munsters works for one reason: the cast. It’s the total commitment and buy-in to the premise by Fred Gwynne (Herman), Al Lewis (Grandpa), Yvonne De Carlo (Lily), Butch Patrick (Eddie), and Beverly Owen/Pat Priest (Marilyn) that makes this show a timeless TV treasure. Their ability to make such an out-of-this-world premise effective and hilarious is a true testament to the comedy talents of these outstanding performers.
Throw in an iconic house and car, excellent make-up and costumes, a great theme song, lots of puns, and plenty of slapstick and fast-motion comedy, and you have 70 episodes of peak 60s TV comedy.
In an era populated by Bewitched, I Dream of Jeannie, and The Addams Family, this was truly the Golden Age of supernatural sitcoms with memorable characters, theme songs, and settings.
In his book The Munsters: A Trip Down Mockingbird Lane, Stephen Cox explores the series' origins, fantastic cast, production, merchandising, and life after its two-year run on CBS. There are also many insightful interviews with the writers, cast, and crew.
At the end of the book, there’s a complete episode list, which features a synopsis, credits, and trivia about each episode.
One of the many things I loved about this book was its attention to detail, and it’s clear that Cox is a big fan of the show. You won’t feel short-changed while reading this book; you’ll be immersed in the world of The Munsters and come away with a new appreciation for the men and women who made this show a reality.
While many attempts have been made to duplicate the magic of the original series, there’s no mistaking that The Munsters remains an iconic and unique series that will continue to entertain and amuse audiences for decades to come.
I highly recommend The Munsters: A Trip Down Mockingbird Lane by Stephen Cox.
Six decades later, The Munsters continues to be a unique and entertaining half-hour of classic TV gold.
The Munsters works for one reason: the cast. It’s the total commitment and buy-in to the premise by Fred Gwynne (Herman), Al Lewis (Grandpa), Yvonne De Carlo (Lily), Butch Patrick (Eddie), and Beverly Owen/Pat Priest (Marilyn) that makes this show a timeless TV treasure. Their ability to make such an out-of-this-world premise effective and hilarious is a true testament to the comedy talents of these outstanding performers.
Throw in an iconic house and car, excellent make-up and costumes, a great theme song, lots of puns, and plenty of slapstick and fast-motion comedy, and you have 70 episodes of peak 60s TV comedy.
In an era populated by Bewitched, I Dream of Jeannie, and The Addams Family, this was truly the Golden Age of supernatural sitcoms with memorable characters, theme songs, and settings.
In his book The Munsters: A Trip Down Mockingbird Lane, Stephen Cox explores the series' origins, fantastic cast, production, merchandising, and life after its two-year run on CBS. There are also many insightful interviews with the writers, cast, and crew.
At the end of the book, there’s a complete episode list, which features a synopsis, credits, and trivia about each episode.
One of the many things I loved about this book was its attention to detail, and it’s clear that Cox is a big fan of the show. You won’t feel short-changed while reading this book; you’ll be immersed in the world of The Munsters and come away with a new appreciation for the men and women who made this show a reality.
While many attempts have been made to duplicate the magic of the original series, there’s no mistaking that The Munsters remains an iconic and unique series that will continue to entertain and amuse audiences for decades to come.
I highly recommend The Munsters: A Trip Down Mockingbird Lane by Stephen Cox.
December 20, 2018
Interesting book about the Munsters. Everything you may or may not want to know!
May 3, 2023
The must have companion if your a fan of The Munsters you need this book it's a very useful inside guide
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October 16, 2016
This nostalgic and extremely-detailed book is for the hardcore "Munsters" fan. I loved every page of it. There are many rare photos and stories here to satiate the biggest "Munsters" fan. The only complaint is that the writing is flat at times and there is a bit too much background about the business dealings to get the show on the air. Still, this is a nostalgic treasure.
November 4, 2013
a fantastic volume on the making of my favourite American sitcom, "the munsters." this book is full of behind the scenes photos, there are profiles of all the cast plus details of every aspect of the show, from its inception to its eventual cancellation, to information on the makings of the two feature films.
no serious fan of this classic sitcom should be without this book.
no serious fan of this classic sitcom should be without this book.
October 19, 2007
It was a very indepth look at the phenomenon of the Munsters. It covered a wide range of topics from makeup tests to merchandising. I only wish Fred Gwynne would have contributed more to it. Viva la Beverly Owen!!
December 2, 2007
what a great history of the short lived show.
May 8, 2012
a good hodgepodge of recollections, biographies, and behind-the-scenes info
September 6, 2012
Love this book, funny, witty, and nostalgic. Butch Patrick is a great guy and one of our Prelex patients. Support him in all his endeavors.
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