Considering the time period this was made, they really did a fantastic makeup job making Herman look like a normal human in this episode. No CGI or anything, practical effects are always the best, I say.

Met and served Mr.Gwynne back in the 80's working at a hotel. He was a gentleman and very respectful of people. Class act

Fred Gwynne was absolutely amazing. His portrayal of Herman without the makeup shows just how much a good actor can do with pure skill. ❤

This episode really shines a light on how accepting they are of their hideously disfigured cousin Marilyn

Without the makeup you get to see what a great actor he was. His facial contortions were amazing. A human cartoon character.

My mom had a children's book that Fred wrote after his time on . She lost it in a move as a child; I found a copy of the book at a book sale four years ago and bought it for $0.50. I gave it to her for her birthday, and she burst into tears, asking me where I got it. I told her I'd found it at the book sale I was at and how much it cost and she was stunned. Come to find out, she'd written her name on the first page when she was a child, and what had made her cry was that when she opened the book, and looked at the first page, it was her signature staring back at her.

The expressions on Fred’s face made me fall in love with him as a kid. He was a gentle giant. Love this show still at 60yrs old!

I loved Fred as the judge in the movie “My Cousin Vinny”, hilarious! 😂🤣

What a great actor. He really makes you believe that the emotions are real.

It's very cool to see him do Herman's animated expressions and movements without all the makeup. I love this!

Fred Gwynne was such a good actor. Gone too soon at 66.

Even as a kid I was stunned by how handsome Fred Gwynne was without the makeup. The three leads in this series are incomparable.

"As the head of the household, it is my duty to find out what my sneaky old father-in-law is up to." 😆

What classic handsome looks Fred had. So interesting to see his acting mannerisms without all that makeup and padding on him. He was indeed a wonderful actor.

The chemistry between fred gwynne and al lewis is priceless

This is my favourite Munsters scene of all time. Seeing Fred Gwynne play Herman without makeup gives an inside look into all those discreet mannerisms he does.

The one episode Fred liked doing the most because he didn’t have to be in makeup for most of it! 😁

Al Lewis as grandpa had the quintessential mad scientist laugh. It was the greatest.

he had a career renaissance with "My Cousin Vinnie". his daughter said he was shocked by the enthusiastic reaction to his character.

One of the best shows to ever be on American television.

Anyone notice how Eddie covered Woof Woof's eyes when they all saw Herman?

Based on how hot his costume was I bet Fred liked filming this episode

To be honest, Herman Munster actually looks really handsome when he's human.

I can't believe I don't remember this one. 50 years later I get to be a kid again watching a new episode of The Munsters.

He's actually a handsome guy!

Yvonne DeCarlo was an A list world famous actress before she joined up with The Munsters. And she fit right in with the other actors and actresses and was a very large part of the success of the show.

Love his handsome face!! It’s amazing how a bolt of lightning transformed his face from a monster to a human. 😂

I just love Herman's laugh

Ahhh, The Wonderful 60s. NO Reality SHOWS !!

The entire cast was fantastic!

. , Fred Gwynne was a truly great actor. Herman Munster was a superb character. A fully formed character with flaws, decency, silliness, gravitas, sensitivity. It was much more than mugging for the camera. It’s a singular creation.

Haha I love Herman. He’s just a big goofy kid, especially when he laughs at grandpa’s machines

Fred Gwynne's facial expressions were incredible,!

"I don't know what I'm doin', but I'm sure havin' fun!" Famous last words.

Its so cool to see how Fred's face moves without the makeup lol

My son and I use to watch this together when he was little. He's 38 now💙👨

I used to watch Car 54 Where Are You?...So, Seeing Fred like this, reminds me of that show too. Al Lewis was also on that series.

I loved watching reruns of this show as a child! Fred Gwynn was a great actor!

Aww I love Herman’s laugh!! 😆

Fred was an amazing actor, awesomely funny series a real classic.

I have never seen this episode at all.

The pet cemetery guy when he was young. Never realized.

Ah this is a great episode. I really enjoy seeing Herman laugh and go all giddy from messing around with Grandpa’s machine. Also Lily crying at the end :(

Well, never thought I'd be unsettled by seeing Herman look human. 😆

Eddie covering woof woofs eyes❤🤭

This episode really shows how much expression Fred Gwynne could provide, without the burden of all that makeup. If he didn't have that, Herman Munster would not have been nearly as much fun to watch. He really made the character something special.

Fred Gwynne once said that this was actually his favorite episode that he ever filmed. I can't imagine why.

I used to love this show! My great grandmother was born in Salem Massachusetts on Halloween and she grew up and married a guy named John Munster… His father’s real name was Herman. This is my favorite show ever❤️

This show was so freaking funny !!! When they use veteran actors it really shows in the quality !!! Fred and Yvonne were amazing as were the rest of the cast

Good, clean, old time sitcoms. Sure miss those days.

Loved this as a child, and still do at age 63 now.

This is without a doubt the best episode of the series!!!!!!

Man, YVONNE DE CARLO was beautiful. 🦇🌹

The 50's 60's and 70's had the best shows there have ever been. I can't believe the brainless garbage that they pass off as good tv these days. I'm 23 btw, i just grew up on these, thank god lol

Herman's laugh is so loveable.

I find the detail of Eddie shielding his toy's eyes adorable

This was Fred's favorite episode since his make-up weighed over 50 pounds and we sweated buckets and drank gallons of lemonade.

I'm proud to say that I have the entire series. All two seasons! But, I love "The Munsters". They were my favorite TV family, and the ones I wanted to live with! Yvonne De carlo was so beautiful, it didn't matter how much makeup they put on her, she was still beautiful! And, Herman was THE BEST DAD EVER!

One of the most perfectly casted show in history.

The Munsters was a lovely family from the old country. This was and still is one of my favorite series. May Grandpa, Lilly, Herman, and Marilyn all rest in peace in a graveyard back in the old country. 😁

I love this show. Classic shows always better to me than the shows they put out these days

Great character Herman Munster, Sadly this character ruined Fred's Acting Career Because as soon as you heard his voice or facial expressions everyone type cast this man as that SIlly Frankenstein cartoon character , it took Fred year to shake it, he was such a great actor and artist who wrote many children's books, I met Fred son in Philadelphia while his son Evan was going to art school, He had his dad sign some Fan Photos for me, so generous. The Munsters will I think be in RE-runs for 100 years it is timeless and entertaining with out filth.

One of my all time favorite episodes. So fun watching the actor 'do' Herman, without makeup and prosthetics to hide all the rubber-faced goofiness. The creation of that character was one of the all time genius TV achievements.

The expressions of Herman without the makeup just genius of Fred doing the expressions for sure!

Im sure Fred was relieved not to have the makeup and padding on

Fred Gwynne was so handsome. I'm glad the audience could see how he looked without the makeup, Mr Gwynne did appear in another show called "Car 54 Where are You? and several movies so fans knew what he looked like without the makeup. This is a great episode. Excellent acting by cast as usual. I enjoy watching "The Munsters" so much. Classic comedy with top notch writing.

Fred said this was his favourite episode, because he didn't have to wear that costume. It just shows how truly great if an actor he was.. so affable and loveable.. may he rest in peace

This was a fun show to watch as a kid.

Fred wasn't bad looking as himself, just kind of goofy. The Munsters always think good looking people are ugly and bizarre, such as regarding Marilyn.This episode is so funny. I saw this when new.

I loved Fred and grandpa in car 54

Fred G. was SO expressive with facial expressions and his voice. I do not think ANYONE could have measured up to him or his characters ability.....he was one a of a kind!!!!!!

I love how everyone wants him to get back to his "handsome" self

Herman looks like his previous character, Francis Muldoon.

"Herman you've turned into Till Lindemann!!!!"

Fred Gwynne was very handsome. 🥰 And you have to appreciate the show tackling very real emotions underneath the silly premise. 👍

Fred was a handsome dude without all the makeup and padding. And so tall! I love tall men.

Holy smokes he looks good without all that makeup on.veey handsome.

Love the Munster brings back so many happy memories when I was a kid

Fred Gwynn as the judge in My Cousin Vinny was great.

3:22 when Eddie covers Woffie’s eyes; hysterical.

Seeing Fred Gwynne (as Herman) without his makeup on is like seeing Lou Ferrigno without his Hulk makeup on, although he did appear in an episode of The Incredible Hulk as both the Hulk and Carl Molino, a restaurant worker who enters a bodybuilding contest.

90s kid and grew up rewatching this

The acting is really great I remember the guy playing Herman munster as a cop in Car 54 where are you , and his voice and body language are so different that you really see how different he acts.

This was Fred Gwenn's favorite episode cause he didn't have to wear all of Herman's costume padding which was very heavy and gave him back pains

The 1960's When TV was worth watching!

I love it I hope they show the second part

Coming back here after watching the Netflix movie 😬I needed to wash my brain. Nothing beats the original🥰

This was the best episode of the series.

Shows you what a skilled actor he is! He's drinking water and is more convincing than a lot of the acting now

This show is the best and I love this episode idea. I'm sure Fred loved this idea because he didn't have to wear all the make up and stuff he usually does.

I love this episode. It's one of my favorites.😂

I grew up watching the Munsters, saw every episode. This has to be one of the top 3 episodes of all time.

This episode is so unique, I bet there is no other episode like this ☝️

I remember when the monster show was new. I grew up in that era. It was good years

Man I loved this show, and this was one of my favorite episodes. Such amazing actors.

I remember seeing Fred Gwynne back in the 70s when I worked in McDonald's on 72nd street in New York. There he was sitting down having a cup of coffee by himself. I said "Wow! That's Herman Munster! He was actually handsome in real life. 😊💕

This episode was great. I'm sure it was a relief for Fred Gwynne as well.

I can't remember ever seeing this episode when I was a kid. What a treat. Wish they had the rest of it.

Howwww did I go 33 years without realizing Fred Gwynne was a stone cold hottie in the day!? I've only seen him in Herman Munster makeup or as an older man until now!

"HERMAN YOU BUM GET YOUR HANDS OF MY MACHINE"😂