Butch Patrick, the original Eddie Munster, joins Raymond Arroyo for a nostalgic journey through TV's golden age and the enduring legacy of The Munsters. He shares behind-the-scenes memories of Fred Gwynne, Al Lewis, and Yvonne De Carlo, recalls working on The Monkees and other classic television favorites, and reveals how Batman helped bring The Munsters to an end.

Plus, Patrick recounts turning down a young George Lucas, his struggles with childhood fame, his journey to sobriety, and why the warmth, humor, and family values of The Munsters continue to resonate more than 60 years later.

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0:00 - Introduction
1:31 - The Munsters
2:31 - Becoming Eddie Munster
4:03 - The Original Cast
5:52 - Childhood Fame
6:44 - Munster, Go Home!
8:00 - Munsters vs. Addams Family
8:41 - Batman KO's The Munsters
9:24 - The Munsters Remake
10:35 - Life After Eddie
12:36 - Leaving Hollywood
14:56 - TV's Golden Age
15:55 - The Munsters' Legacy
18:47 - The Munster Koach
22:01 - Arroyo Grande Questionnaire