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April 10, 1997

Interview with Al Lewis better known as Grandpa from "The Munsters"

An interview with Al Lewis, known throughout the world as Grandpa Munster from the TV show "The Munsters". Lewis recounts his beginnings from birth in 1910 up through the circus, selling cocaine laden medicine, working radio, burlesque, and vaudeville before beginning work in television. Lewis’ work in television included the Fred Allen show where he met Nat Hiken, the creator of "Sgt. Bilko", as well as "Car 54 Where Are You?" in which Lewis played Officer Leo Schnauzer.


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