On this day in Horror History, Al Lewis was born. Lewis was an odd talent in acting, one that will never be replaced. In the 20’s he would go from a circus performer to a college graduate and then later stun audiences as a Broadway actor until ultimately becoming the smiling quirky grandpa that gave the 60’s and every subsequent generation thereafter, one of the most memorable and beloved characters in the history of horror and television. As the patriarch of The Munsters he gave us all something special and will always be remembered in the hearts of adoring fans for the rest of time.
“The role of Grandpa is not complicated because you're wearing odd makeup or bizarre costumes. That's not what complicates a role. What makes Grandpa a little odd is the fact that he had no prototype. When I approached this role, I knew that whatever I was doing was original. So no director could say to me, "Listen, remember how he did it, this is how I want it done." I worked very hard creating that character. I made those lines work. The walk and the posture all fit the character. As to the character itself, you might say that Grandpa was a kind of Dracula-type Major Hoople.”-Al Lewis
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