Not that I was ever a big fan of "The Munsters" TV show, but I am not exactly looking forward to this. Mainly because I simply don't find any of the Wayans family being funny at all.
The following is an item from the Chicago Sun-Times newspaper.
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"MUNSTERS" HIT HOME FOR THE WAYANS BROTHERS August 25, 2004
By Bill Zwecker Sun-Times columnist
Get ready for another "Munster" mash! None other than Keenen Ivory, Marlon and Shawn Wayans are set to bring their unique senses of humor to a big-screen remake of that 1960s TV comedy classic, "The Munsters".
Universal Pictures has inked a deal with the sibling trio to make a movie about the lovable family of friendly monsters who can never understand why people react in terror whenever they're spotted.
The Wayans brothers will co-write a script that Keenen Ivory is expected to direct -- though that won't be decided until the screenplay is completed. Though inspired by the CBS sitcom that starred Fred Gwynne and aired from 1964-'66, the Hollywood trades report the new film will be updated to match 21st century sensibilities.
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Since Universal Studios is behind this project, I'm sure there's going to be a "Munsters"-themed ride or event in their studio amusement park in Burbank, Calif., in a few years.
It would be nice to see some of the cast members from the original show to be a part of this upcoming movie, but I doubt it. Most of the original cast members are either dead, too old, or have retired from show biz.
Sorry, but like the updated movie versions of "Garfield", "Starsky & Hutch", and "S.W.A.T.", I think I'll skip this one also! Posted by Jules (Member # 2627) on :
I loved that Munsters, and this is the stupidest thing that I have ever heard. I don't much care for the Wayans brothers either. That doesn't even make any sense. Are these people on drugs?
Posted by GoldTransAM (Member # 2973) on :
Has Hollywood run out of ideas? I'm so tired of all these 60's & 70's movies/TV shows being remade.
Posted by isis9968 (Member # 1780) on :
I am so sick of it too, leave the good stuff alone people. They ruin it. I could throw up when kids tell me they know who Starsky and Hutch are cause they saw the movie. Give me a break, like it was nothing like the show.
I use to like In Living Color, but the Wayans just have gotten terrible at comedy- Scary Movie is a perfect example. Make me gag.
I loved the Munsters, I loved Herman when he laughed really hard and stomped his feet and shook his hands, gosh he was hysterical! Nobody can recreate him.
I hated the Adams Family-I couldn't take the previews, so there was no way I was watching the movie. ICK!!!
Posted by Jules (Member # 2627) on :
Hollywood had no original ideas anymore. I mean there is nothing but reality shows on t.v. and as far as the movies all go they want to make movies about t.v. shows, and make them horrible.
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