Herman Munster Herman Munster Herman Munster is a fictional character in the CBS sitcom "The Munsters", originally played by Fred Gwynne. The patriarch of the Munster household, Herman is an entity much like Frankenstein's monster, comparable to Lurch on the show's competitor, "The Addams Family". In the context of the series, Herman was created in 1815 at the University of Heidelberg by Dr. Victor Frankenstein. Work on him was finally completed around 1850 (neither Lily nor Grandpa is quite sure when) along with his twin brother Charlie. Leaving (Germany) for Great Britain at a young age, Herman was adopted by the Munsters
Munster Mansion and a limited edition "ghostly green" kit. Munster Mansion The Munster Mansion (a title never used in the series), is an exterior set located at Universal Studios. It is most famous for its use in the 1964–1966 sitcom "The Munsters", but has appeared in several other productions, both before and after. According to "The Munsters" series, the mansion was built on the remains of an old fort, with Grandpa providing the down payment when Herman and Lily bought the home. The house, built in the Second Empire Victorian architectural style, was constructed on Stage 12 in 1946 for the filming