Interesting Never-Before-Known Facts About The Munsters

Published on 12/02/2018
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Why It Was Filmed In Black And White

One theory was that it was due to the stringy studio that did not want to spend money on shooting in color. Back then, color films and TV shows were becoming more popular but a major equipment upgrade was necessary. According to the others, however, the studio felt like a color version would scare off young kids. The pilot episode was filmed in color but the rest of the episodes were in black and white.

Why It Was Filmed In Black And White

Why It Was Filmed In Black And White

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Beverley Owen Played Marilyn Munster In Episodes 1 to 13

Marilyn Munster stays with the Munsters throughout the show, though they never explained why. The striking blonde has parents in Transylvania and she looks like a “normal”, a condition the family treats with disgust. She is devoted to family, especially Grandpa and Uncle Herman. Owen played the character for the first 13 episodes of the show and the actress quit acting altogether after this.

Beverley Owen Played Marilyn Munster In Episodes 1 to 13

Beverley Owen Played Marilyn Munster In Episodes 1 to 13

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