The Munsters Season 1 Episode 2 ‘My Fair Munster’ Review
It’s another top notch episode for this classic production. The comedy has, within a single episode, seen startling evolution, and the cast have already grown fully comfortable in their over the top makeup and outlandish personalities. Herman is as witty as they come, and the fact that his humor still resonates 50 years after initially hitting the small screen is a wonder to behold. But he’s got the right group to support him as there isn’t a detectably weak link in this chain.
The sets still look eerily amazing and some of the physicality in the acting is great. It’s not the crazy fall on your head for laughs approach utilized, it’s the very basics that work, like Eddie and his penchant for suddenly bursting through cabinets (what the hell is he doing in there??) and Grandpa’s nearly undetectable habits. These things just work wonders. And the timing… good lord the timing is stellar. No one in this ensemble misses a cue.
The Munsters will always be a favorite of mine. It’s simply too charming to ignore, and the characters we come to know as the series progresses are just amazing. Every single last player boasts a lovable idiosyncrasy of sorts and that did and does have guys like myself clamoring for more. There’s no question about it, The Munsters is one of the greatest “horror” series’ in the history of television. We’ve seen an awful lot of genre works hit the small screen, so that’s really saying something.
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