Al Lewis
Biography: An American character actor best known for his role as Count Dracula lookalike "Grandpa", opposite Fred Gwynne's and Yvonne De Carlo's characters on the CBS television series The Munsters from 1964 to 1966 and its subsequent film versions. Later in life, he was also a restaurant owner, political candidate, and radio broadcaster. His acting career begins the well-documented portion of his life. He worked in burlesque and vaudeville theaters, then on Broadway in the dramas The Night Circus (1958) and One More River (1960) and as the character Moe Shtarker in the musical comedy Do Re Mi (1962). His earliest television work includes appearances on the Beverly Garland crime drama Decoy and The Phil Silvers Show. From 1959–63, he appeared in four episodes of Naked City. Lewis' first well-known television role was as Officer Leo Schnauser on the NBC sitcom Car 54, Where Are You? from 1961–63, also starring Fred Gwynne (Lewis reprised the role in the 1994 movie of the same name). In the series, Lewis first played Al Spencer the Auto Body Man in two early first-season episodes before landing the more familiar role of Officer Schnauser. But he is best remembered as "Grandpa" on The Munsters, which ran on CBS from 1964–66. In 1967, Lewis played the part of Zalto the wizard in the Lost in Space episode, Rocket to Earth. His first role in a movie was as Machine Gun Manny in Pretty Boy Floyd (1960). He had small roles in The World of Henry Orient (1964), They Shoot Horses, Don't They? (1969), They Might Be Giants (1971). He appeared as Hanging Judge Harrison in Used Cars (1980) and had a minor role in Married to the Mob (1988). His last film role was in Night Terror (2002). Lewis was a recurring guest on The Howard Stern Show. In 1987, during a "Howard Stern Freedom Rally" against the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) that was broadcast live, Lewis repeatedly shouted "F*** the FCC!" until Stern was able to take the microphone away from him. Stern and the station were not punished for Lewis' comments. Unlike some actors, Lewis did not mind being typecast. He enjoyed acting out his "Grandpa" character—in the original costume—and got a surprising amount of mileage from such a short-lived role. "Why not?" he said. "It pays the bills." In 1991, he appeared as Grandpa Munster in an episode of Hi Honey, I'm Home on ABC. In 1991, he appeared in a low-budget New Zealand family movie called Grampire (My Grandpa Is a Vampire in the U.S. version), wearing much the same costume as he did in The Munsters. From 1987–89, Lewis hosted Super Scary Saturday on TBS in his Grandpa Munster outfit. This would later be parodied in Gremlins 2: The New Batch with the character of "Grandpa Fred" (Robert Prosky). [Biography from Wikipedia]
Place of Birth: Not available
Birthday: April 30, 1923
Deathday: February 03, 2006
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Ring of Passion
1978-02-04
Ring of Passion
Overview: Fact-based drama about the two Joe Louis-Max Schmeling heavyweight fights and the way both boxers unwillingly became symbols of political ideologies just prior to World War II.
Genres: Action Drama History TV Movie
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1978-02-04
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The Munsters' Revenge
1981-02-27
The Munsters' Revenge
Overview: The lovable Munster family finds their placid world turned into turmoil by the diabolical Dr. Diablo, the mastermind of an art heist using monster robots, including clones of Herman and Grandpa.
Genres: Comedy Crime Family TV Movie Horror
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1981-02-27
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The Night Strangler
1973-01-16
The Night Strangler
Overview: After being run out of Las Vegas, reporter Carl Kolchak heads for Seattle and another reporting job with the local paper. It's not long before he is on the trail of another string of bizarre murders. It seems that every 21 years, for the past century, a killer kills a certain number of people, drains them of their blood and then disappears into the night. Kolchak is on his trail, but can he stop him?
Genres: TV Movie Horror Mystery Crime
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1973-01-16
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Goodbye, America
2007-03-02
Goodbye, America
Overview: Documentary about Al Lewis. He sits in the make-up chair and remembers part of his 92 years life.
Genres: Documentary
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2007-03-02
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The Mini-Munsters
1973-10-27
The Mini-Munsters
Overview: Animated telefilm based on characters from The Munsters. Originally aired as part of the ABC Saturday Superstar Movie series.
Genres: Horror Comedy Animation TV Movie
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1973-10-27
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They Shoot Horses, Don't They?
1969-12-10
They Shoot Horses, Don't They?
Overview: In the midst of the Great Depression, manipulative emcee Rocky enlists contestants for a dance marathon offering a $1,500 cash prize. Among them are a failed actress, a middle-aged sailor, a delusional blonde and a pregnant girl.
Genres: Drama
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1969-12-10
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Munster, Go Home!
1966-06-15
Munster, Go Home!
Overview: Herman discovers he's the new lord of Munster Hall in England. The family sails to Britain, where they receive a tepid welcome from Lady Effigy and Freddie Munster, who throws tantrums because he wasn't named Lord Munster. An on-board romance had blossomed between Marilyn and Roger, but on land Marilyn discovers Roger's family holds a longstanding grudge against the Munsters.
Genres: Comedy Family Horror
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1966-06-15
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Porn Star: The Legend of Ron Jeremy
2001-01-20
Porn Star: The Legend of Ron Jeremy
Overview: Porn Star: The Legend of Ron Jeremy offers audiences a penetrating look inside the world of Ron Jeremy, America's most unlikely sex star and hero to millions. With nearly 25 years in the adult film industry and over 1,600 films to his credit, Ron Jeremy is huge. In his world, Ron reigns supreme-he's made millions of dollars and slept with thousands of beautiful women, and is indisputably the industry's biggest star. And everyone who's anyone knows Ron-a pop icon to millions, he is a beacon of hope for many American male, since he stands as living proof that pretty much anyone can get some. So how did such a classically unhandsome, big and hairy guy ever get to be suchia super stud? In one of the most fascinating and entertaining comedies of the last year, audiences finally get a chance to get inside the life and times of Ron Jeremy, and find out what's really behind the hardest working man in show business.
Genres: Documentary
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2001-01-20
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My Grandpa Is a Vampire
1992-01-01
My Grandpa Is a Vampire
Overview: Young Lonny comes from America to visit his Auntie Leah (Evision) and Grandfather Cooger (Lewis). There is something magical about Cooger and when he dies, he doesn't stay dead for long.
Genres: Family Comedy Horror
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1992-01-01
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Comic Cabby
1987-01-02
Comic Cabby
Overview: This action comedy is based on The New York City Cab Driver's Joke Book by Jim Pietsch and centers on a painfully shy cab driver who discovers that telling jokes brings him badly needed attention, and so he goes a little overboard.
Genres: Comedy
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1987-01-02
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Married to the Mob
1988-08-19
Married to the Mob
Overview: Angela de Marco is fed up with her gangster husband's line of work and wants no part of the crime world. When her husband is killed for having an affair with the mistress of mob boss Tony "The Tiger" Russo, Angela and her son depart for New York City to make a fresh start. Unfortunately, Tony has set his sights upon Angela -- and so has an undercover FBI agent looking to use her to bust Tony.
Genres: Comedy Crime Romance
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1988-08-19
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They Might Be Giants
1971-06-09
They Might Be Giants
Overview: After the death of his wife, wealthy retiree Justin Playfair creates a fantasy world for himself in which he is the legendary detective Sherlock Holmes, even dressing like the character. Out of concern for Justin's money more than his health, his brother Blevins puts him under the care of psychiatrist Dr. Mildred Watson. As Dr. Watson grows fond of Justin, she begins to play along with his theories, eventually becoming an assistant in his investigations.
Genres: Comedy Mystery
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1971-06-09
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The World of Henry Orient
1964-03-19
The World of Henry Orient
Overview: A mischievous, adventuresome fourteen-year-old girl and her best friend begin following an eccentric concert pianist around New York City after she develops a crush on him.
Genres: Comedy
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1964-03-19
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Car 54, Where Are You?
1994-01-28
Car 54, Where Are You?
Overview: Brash NYC policeman Officer Gunther Toody is partnered with stiff, by-the-book Officer Francis Muldoon to protect an important mafia witness prior to testifying against orgainzed crime in Brooklyn, all the while dealing with their personal lives, overbearing spouses, common criminals, arms dealers, and their officious boss Captain Anderson.
Genres: Action Comedy
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1994-01-28
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Here Come the Munsters
1995-01-11
Here Come the Munsters
Overview: The Munsters come to America to search for Herman's brother-in-law Norman Hyde, only to find out that he has turned himself into Brent Jekyll, who is running for congress, and Grandpa must make a formula to change Norman back.
Genres: Horror Comedy Family TV Movie
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1995-01-11
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Midnight Blue, Vol. 3: Celebrities Edition
2006-01-31
Midnight Blue, Vol. 3: Celebrities Edition
Overview: Featuring Robert Crumb, Arnold Schwarzenegger, Tiny Tim, Russ Meyer and more this volume of the “Midnight Blue” collection focuses on celebrities.
Genres: Documentary
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2006-01-31
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Fast Money
1996-08-13
Fast Money
Overview: Butler is an experienced car thief, McCoy a struggling reporter trying to nail a bad guy-senator. Meeting for the first time when they're both in dire need of air transportation, they team up long enough for Butler to steal a car with a very special piece of luggage in the trunk, and all hell breaks loose. Suddenly they're chased by both sides of the law, and who can tell which is which?
Genres: Action Crime Romance
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1996-08-13
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Death Wish
1974-07-24
Death Wish
Overview: After his wife is murdered by street punks, a pacifistic New York City architect becomes a one-man vigilante squad, prowling the streets for would-be muggers after dark.
Genres: Crime Drama Action
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1974-07-24
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Auto-Tune the Munsters: A Rock Opera
2015-10-31
Auto-Tune the Munsters: A Rock Opera
Overview: A television special made up of footage of the Munsters episode "A Man for Marilyn", which has been extensively re-edited into an Auto-Tune musical.
Genres: Comedy Music
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2015-10-31
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Save the Dog!
1988-03-19
Save the Dog!
Overview: Becky wants to become an actress. After an audition for a dog food ad she has best chances to get the part - but the day after her dog Petey becomes very ill. She has to come up with $700 until 5 pm for the operation - else Petey will be put to death! Lacking only $70, she takes a job as messenger. She needs only one delivery, but her car breaks down and bad luck delays her again, and again, and again...
Genres: No genres available
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1988-03-19
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Fright House
1989-10-16
Fright House
Overview: Everyone in town knows the old Vincent place is haunted, but when the local Frat inherits it, we find out if the rumors are true. Two stories about witches getting ready to meet with the Devil, and a schoolteacher who never ages
Genres: Horror
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1989-10-16
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Used Cars
1980-07-11
Used Cars
Overview: When the owner of a struggling used car lot is killed, it's up to the lot's hot-shot salesman to save the property from falling into the hands of the owner's ruthless brother and used-car rival.
Genres: Comedy
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1980-07-11
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Coney Island
1991-02-04
Coney Island
Overview: Before there was Disneyland, there was Coney Island. By the turn of the century, this tiny piece of New York real estate was internationally famous. On summer Sundays, three great pleasure domes--Steeplechase, Luna Park and Dreamland--competed for the patronage of a half-million people. By day it was the world's most amazing amusement park, by night, an electric "Eden".
Genres: History Documentary
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1991-02-04
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White House Madness
1975-01-01
White House Madness
Overview: The Nixon Administration falls apart in a farcical manner in the time of the Watergate Scandal.
Genres: Comedy
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1975-01-01
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Howard Stern's U.S. Open Sores
1989-09-29
Howard Stern's U.S. Open Sores
Overview: Howard Stern's U.S. Open Sores was an event that occurred at the Nassau Coliseum, Uniondale, New York in front of a sold-out attendance of 16,000. Taking place on October 7, 1989, the main event featured a tennis match between Howard Stern and his radio show producer Gary Dell'Abate.
Genres: No genres available
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1989-09-29
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Black Starlet
1974-12-01
Black Starlet
Overview: Girl leaves Gary, Indiana, to become a star in Hollywood.
Genres: Drama
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1974-12-01
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Grampa’s Monster Movies
1988-10-03
Grampa’s Monster Movies
Overview: Grampa Munster introduces some of the best and worst horror trailers from Universal's classic horror films.
Genres: Comedy Fantasy Horror Mystery Science Fiction Thriller
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1988-10-03
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Grampa's Silly Scaries
1988-10-12
Grampa's Silly Scaries
Overview: Grampa Munster hosts a collection of 8 cartoon shorts in this halloween "Spook-tac-ular". 1."A Haunting We Will Go" (1949) 2."The Cobweb Hotel" (1936) 3. "The Mad Doctor" (1933) 4. "The Impatient Patient" (1942) 5. "Hollywood Capers" (1935) 6. "Mummies Boys" (1965) 7. "Fright To The Finish" (1954) 8. "The PincushionMan" (1935)
Genres: Animation Comedy Family Horror
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1988-10-12
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Grampa's More Silly Scaries
1989-10-12
Grampa's More Silly Scaries
Overview: Grampa Munster hosts a collection of 8 cartoon shorts in another halloween "Spook-tac-ular". 1. "I Don't Scare" (1956) 2. "The Friendly Ghost" (1935) 3. "Magic Mummy" (1933) 4. "The Raven" (1942) 5. "Gypped In Egypt" (1930) 6. "Is My Palm Read?" (1933)
Genres: Animation Family Comedy Horror
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1989-10-12
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Grampa's Sci-Fi Hits
1989-09-29
Grampa's Sci-Fi Hits
Overview: Grampa Munster introduces some of the best and worst Sci-Fi trailers from classic films.
Genres: Comedy Science Fiction
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1989-09-29
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Ramones: Raw
2004-09-28
Ramones: Raw
Overview: Punk icons the Ramones star in this compilation of rare concert and behind-the-scenes footage that spans the band's 30-year history. The 20 vintage live performances include "Blitzkrieg Bop," "I Wanna Be Sedated," "Sheena Is a Punk Rocker" and "Gimme Gimme Shock Treatment." Also featured is a never-before-seen 1980 performance that aired live on European television, other rare TV appearances, celebrity cameos and home video footage.
Genres: Documentary Music
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2004-09-28
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South Beach Academy
1996-09-24
South Beach Academy
Overview: Brothers come to the aid of their uncle, who bet his Miami beach-sports school on a fixed volleyball game.
Genres: Comedy
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1996-09-24
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Pretty Boy Floyd
1960-01-01
Pretty Boy Floyd
Overview: Trying to shake his troubled past and start a new honest life, Floyd loses his job because of that past. With nowhere to go but back home in Oklahoma he gets news that his father's been murdered and the local sheriff lets the killer off with a self-defense plea. Bent on revenge, Floyd does what he must which leads him down a dark road littered with robbing banks and loose women. Floyd's final days are anything BUT pretty!
Genres: Drama Crime
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1960-01-01
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Midnight Blue: Vol. 5: Porn King
2006-06-27
Midnight Blue: Vol. 5: Porn King
Overview: Featuring commentary by Larry Flynt, Ron Jeremy and Al Lewis (of "The Munsters"), this volume of the "Midnight Blue" collection chronicles the salacious real-life story of the television show's creator, smut mogul Al Goldstein. As the media buzzed around him from 2001 to 2003 when he was on trial for his alleged assault of a former secretary, Goldstein was slowly crumbling and finding his fortunes vastly diminished.
Genres: No genres available
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2006-06-27
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Bum Rap
1988-09-26
Bum Rap
Overview: Paul Colson is a New York cabdriver and struggling actor. When he learns that he has about three days left to live due to a rare blood disorder, he goes through all five stages of loss and grief in a darkly comedic way.
Genres: Comedy Drama
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1988-09-26
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The Boatniks
1970-07-01
The Boatniks
Overview: Young and awkward, The Coast-Guard's ensign Thomas Garland suffers from the comparison with his late father, a war hero. Which does not prevent him from falling for pretty Kate Fairchild, a young woman who runs a sailing school. Of course the way he expresses his deep sympathy for the lady leaves to be desired. And the situation does not improve when a trio of bumbling jewel thieves interferes.
Genres: Comedy Family
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1970-07-01
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Lust of the Vampire
1957-04-05
Lust of the Vampire
Overview: A mad scientist captures young women and drains their blood, in order to keep alive an ancient, evil duchess.
Genres: Horror Mystery Science Fiction
Original Language: it
Release Date: 1957-04-05
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Porn King: The Trials Of Al Goldstein
2005-01-05
Porn King: The Trials Of Al Goldstein
Overview: Al Goldstein, the controversial adult magazine publisher, is up against the odds as he takes on the D.A., the press and an even larger nightmare: irrelevancy all in a little courthouse in Brooklyn.
Genres: Documentary
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2005-01-05
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Marineland Carnival: The Munsters Visit Marineland
1965-04-18
Marineland Carnival: The Munsters Visit Marineland
Overview: The Munsters take in the sights at Marineland.
Genres: Comedy Fantasy Horror TV Movie
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1965-04-18
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Al Lewis in the Flesh
1993-01-01
Al Lewis in the Flesh
Overview: Al Lewis' role as Grampa on television's "The Munsters" has ensured him permanence in the American collective consciousness. Although he has performed in every entertainment medium in this century, television has permanently associated Al Lewis with Grampa Munster - so much so that actor and character have become inseparable. In 1986, Al Lewis opened Grampa's, a restaurant where the public was provided with a collective brush with fame. Admirers could see Al Lewis up close and in person - with perfect reception. "Al Lewis in the Flesh" observes the American pastime of celebrity adulation, revealing a man to whom performing is second nature.
Genres: No genres available
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1993-01-01
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Coonskin
1975-08-20
Coonskin
Overview: Brother Rabbit, Brother Bear, and Preacher Fox rise to the top of the crime ranks in Harlem by going up against a con-man, a racist cop, and the Mafia.
Genres: Drama Animation Comedy Crime
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1975-08-20
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Night Terror
2002-11-11
Night Terror
Overview: College kids investigating a derelict fun house, unwittingly resurrect Donnie, a psychopath who died in the haunt twenty-years earlier. Mayhem ensues.
Genres: Horror
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2002-11-11
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Grampa Presents Carnival Of Souls
1988-01-01
Grampa Presents Carnival Of Souls
Overview: This was an installment in the "Grampa Presents" series of VHS tapes put out by Amvest video throughout the 1980's and 1990's, in which Al Lewis, playing Grandpa Munster (named "Grampa" in the tapes to avoid legal troubles with Universal, who owned the copyright to the Munsters), hosted public domain horror and science fiction movies, mostly B-movies. This tape has Grampa hosting the 1962 horror film Carnival of Souls, which featured ghouls haunting the main characters of the film.
Genres: Comedy Horror
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1988-01-01
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The Munsters: America's First Family of Fright
2004-01-01
The Munsters: America's First Family of Fright
Overview: Little-known facts about the 1960s television series "The Munsters" abound in this documentary that details the show's conception, development and success through cast and crew interviews, rare footage and scenes from the show. The program, which details the behind-the-scenes antics of the classic hit comedy, also includes biographical documentaries of actors Fred Gwynne, Yvonne De Carlo and Al Lewis.
Genres: Documentary
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2004-01-01
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The Munsters - Family Portrait
2008-10-07
The Munsters - Family Portrait
Overview: It’s the frighteningly funny Munsters like you’ve never seen them before! For the firs time ever, the unforgettable “Family Portrait” comes to DVD in full color as well as the original black and white. Get ready for thrills, chills and laughs as the quirky Munsters sine the title of “The Average American Family,” but Grandpa jeopardizes their prize money.
Genres: Comedy Fantasy Horror
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2008-10-07
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Al Lewis: Forever Grandpa
2000-11-30
Al Lewis: Forever Grandpa
Overview: Al Lewis becomes well-known for his iconic role as Grandpa on "The Munsters".
Genres: Documentary Comedy
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2000-11-30
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