The 2 Mar 1966 LAT announced that actors Al Lewis, Fred Gwynne, and Yvonne De Carlo would appear in a theatrical film based on their television series The Munsters (CBS, 24 Sep 1964—1 Sep 1966). The 8 Mar 1966 LAT reported that the picture marked the screen debut of television actress Debbie Watson as “Marilyn,” played in the series by Pat Priest. Gene Reynolds was listed as director at that time. Four weeks later, production charts in the 8 Apr 1966 DV noted the 21 Mar 1966 start of principal photography, under the direction of Earl Bellamy. Production was completed 22 Apr 1966, as noted in the 25 Apr 1966 DV. The final interior scenes were reportedly shot on Universal’s “Phantom” stage, used decades earlier for The Phantom of the Opera (1925, see entry).
       Although The Munsters had already been cancelled by CBS, the 25 Apr 1966 DV revealed that production company Universal Pictures intended the film to create an audience for syndicated reruns of the series. The cast, however, hoped the film would result in the series being reinstated.
       Munster, Go Home opened 15 Jun 1966 as part of a double feature with the drama, Johnny Tiger (1966, see entry). Reviews were lukewarm, describing the innocuous humor as suitable only for children.
       An announcement in the 28 Mar 1966 DV listed Richard Peel, Dennis Turner, Terence Mitchell, and Danny Dee among the cast. “Film Assignments” in the 28 Mar 1966 DV included the following crew members: Ray Quiroz, script supervisor trainee; Raymond Cossar, Dick Smith, and Gene Lloyd, sound; Stanley Gulliver and Jimmy Hilbert, grips; Donald Wolz, special effects; Wava Green and E. House, hairstylists; Doug Wilson, painter; Sam Gage, craft service; Doug McFarland, driver captain.