The First Choice Was The Wrong Choice
When it comes to Eddie Munster, Herman Munster and Grandpa, they were not actually the first choice actors for the roles. Bert Lahr of the Wizard of Oz fame was initially approached to play Grandpa, while Bill Mumy was offered the role of Eddie Munster. John Carradine, meanwhile, was asked to play Herman. Luckily, they all declined and things worked out perfectly in the end.
The First Choice Was The Wrong Choice
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