Ep 12. Will Success Spoil Herman Munster?
- TV-NR
- December 2, 1965
- 25 min
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7.8 (23)
The Munsters is a classic American television sitcom that aired in the 1960s. The show follows the lives of a family of monsters who live in a haunted mansion in the fictional town of Mockingbird Heights, California. The Munster family consists of Herman, a Frankenstein's monster who works as a funeral director; Lily, Herman's vampire wife; Grandpa, a vampire who loves to conduct experiments; Eddie, a werewolf who attends school; and Marilyn, the only non-monster family member who is often ridiculed by her family for being "normal."
In season 2 episode 12, titled "Will Success Spoil Herman Munster?," the Munsters experience a new level of fame and fortune when Herman is discovered by a talent scout who sees him singing at a funeral. The talent scout is impressed by Herman's unique voice and offers him a record deal, which leads to Herman becoming a national sensation.
As Herman's popularity grows, he begins to change. He becomes arrogant and self-centered, forgetting about his family and their needs. Lily and Grandpa are the first to notice the change in Herman, and they begin to worry about him.
Meanwhile, Eddie is having a tough time at school. He is being bullied by a group of kids who make fun of him for being a werewolf. Marilyn tries to help Eddie by talking to the principal, but the principal doesn't believe her.
As the episode progresses, Herman's behavior becomes increasingly outrageous. He spends all his time partying and ignoring his family. Lily becomes fed up with Herman's behavior, and she decides to take matters into her own hands.
In the end, Lily comes up with a plan to teach Herman a lesson. She pretends to be a record executive and convinces Herman that his record company has cancelled his contract because of his behavior. Herman becomes desperate to win back his contract and his fame. He apologizes to his family and promises to be a better husband and father.
The episode ends with Herman performing a new song for his family. The song is a tribute to his family, and he sings it with love and respect. The Munsters are once again a happy family, and Herman is back to his old self.
"Will Success Spoil Herman Munster?" is a classic episode of The Munsters that shows the importance of family and humility. The episode is a reminder that fame and fortune can come with a high price, but that true happiness can be found in the love of family.