The Munsters – The Complete First Season Available on DVD on August 24

Aug. 3 /PRNewswire/ -- Just in time for the show's 40th anniversary, THE MUNSTERS, comes to DVD for the first time ever. Proving itself a timeless, one-of-a-kind phenomenon, this quirky comedy series has entertained TV audiences of all ages for an amazing four decades. The hilarious show, which chronicles the outrageous adventures of Herman, Lily, Eddie, Grandpa and Marilyn Munster, continues to gain new fans in its prime spot on cable's TV Land. This three-disc, double-sided set includes all 38 screamingly funny episodes of the classic 1964-1965 season plus a never-aired 14-minute pilot in color used to pitch the series to the network. THE MUNSTERS -- THE COMPLETE FIRST SEASON is priced at $59.98 SRP.

Synopsis
In a spooky house at 1313 Mockingbird Lane in Mockingbird Heights live the Munsters, a family whose members bear a striking resemblance to monsters -. with the notable exception of daughter Marilyn, whose wholesome beauty they see as a disfigurement. Decent and loving, they can't understand why the outside world reacts to them with shock and horror. Starring Fred Gwynne, Butch Patrick, Yvonne DeCarlo, Al Lewis, Beverley Owen (Marilyn Munster Episodes 1-13) and Pat Priest (Marilyn Munster Episodes 14+). From the creators of "Leave it to Beaver."

TECHNICAL INFORMATION

DVD
Street Date: August 24, 2004
Rating: Not Rated
Suggested Retail Price: $59.98
DVD Selection Number: 25738
Running Time: 16 Hours and 6 Minutes
Number of Layers: Dual (Double-Sided)
Aspect Ratio: 1.33:1 (Full-Screen)
Technical Info: English Dolby Digital 2.0 Mono/Captioned; French and Spanish Subtitles

Source: Universal Studios Home Video