when was the movie munster go home made
1966
title: Munster, Go Home! text: Munster, Go Home! Munster, Go Home! is a 1966 American comedy horror film based on the hit 1960s family television sitcom "The Munsters". It was directed by Earl Bellamy, who also directed a number of episodes in the series. The film was produced immediately after the television series completed filming for its original run, and included the original cast with the exception of Marilyn, who was played by Debbie Watson replacing Pat Priest from the series. Herman Munster (Fred Gwynne) and his wife, Lily (Yvonne De Carlo) learn from Cavanaugh Munster's will that they have inherited an English manor known title: Munster, Go Home! text: and hope to see each other again. Herman and his family head for their American home. This film offered audiences an opportunity to see the Munsters in Technicolor rather than the black-and-white format of the television series, but was not a commercial success upon its original theatrical release. It was produced and released at least partly in order to introduce the characters and concept to foreign audiences, as it came in advance of international syndication for the film's source material (the television series 70-episodes). For the Transatlantic crossing, stock footage of the American passenger ocean liner, the "SS United States", title: Munster, Go Home! text: near the end of its active career, was utilized. Although most of the film is set in fictional "Shroudshire, England" the automobile racing scenes were shot at the Paramount Ranch Racetrack in Agoura, California. They featured the "DRAG-U-LA" custom dragster designed by famous auto customizer George Barris. In 1997, "GoodTimes Entertainment" released "Munster, Go Home!" on VHS alongside the 1981 made-for-TV reunion movie "The Munsters' Revenge". The VHS version of "Munster, Go Home!" is presented in an open matte 1:33:1 aspect ratio. In 2001, "GoodTimes Entertainment" released a DVD version of the film using the same transfer. In 2006, Universal title: Munster, Go Home! text: Home Entertainment released a two-feature DVD featuring "Munster, Go Home!" and "The Munsters' Revenge". The Universal transfer is sourced from an original print and presented in its original theatrical 1.85:1 aspect ratio. It was made available in Region 4 on DVD in September 2016. Munster, Go Home! Munster, Go Home! is a 1966 American comedy horror film based on the hit 1960s family television sitcom "The Munsters". It was directed by Earl Bellamy, who also directed a number of episodes in the series. The film was produced immediately after the television series completed filming for its original run, and included title: The Munsters (film series) text: The Munsters (film series) Several movies based on "The Munsters" were released, three featuring original cast members. "Munster, Go Home!" (1966). The Munsters go to England to claim Munster Hall after the death of an old relative. The film starred the original black & white series' cast, with the exception of Pat Priest who was replaced by Universal Pictures by its teenage contract player Debbie Watson. Priest commented in the "A&E Biography" documentary produced on "The Munsters" by the A&E (Arts and Entertainment) cable TV network, that she was devastated at the producers' decision not to include the then-29-year-old actress.