Fred Gwynne insisted that original make-up artists Karl Silvera and Abe Haberman, who were both still working in the business, be brought aboard to make sure the vintage Munsters look was retained.
When NBC approached Fred Gwynne to reprise his role as Herman Munster after fifteen years, he was initially uninterested. However, his second wife, Deb Gwynne, suggested that he accept the role and just ask the network for a large paycheck. Fred thought NBC would refuse, but they surprisingly agreed, and thus he accepted the role.
CBS was so nervous that this NBC made-for-television film would be a smash success that they scheduled a telecast of MGM's "The Wizard of Oz (1939)" opposite it. The new "Munster" film did not live up to expectations and was quickly forgotten.
Shots featuring the exterior of the Munster's home are footage from "Munster, Go Home! (1966)." Notice, the words 'England Or Bust' visible on the side of the Munster's Koach.
Bob Hastings, who provided the voice of the Raven in the original series (alternating with Mel Blanc) portrays Uncle Phantom of the Opera. Ezra Stone, who directed many of the original "The Munsters (1964)" series, appears as Dr. Lightlighter.