{"id":180063,"date":"2024-06-05T08:58:13","date_gmt":"2024-06-05T13:58:13","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/thevwindependent.com\/news\/?p=180063"},"modified":"2024-06-05T08:58:14","modified_gmt":"2024-06-05T13:58:14","slug":"eddie-munster-coming-to-middle-point","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/thevwindependent.com\/news\/2024\/06\/05\/eddie-munster-coming-to-middle-point\/","title":{"rendered":"Eddie Munster coming to Middle Point"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

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MIDDLE POINT — In celebration of the 60th anniversary of the beloved television series “The Munsters,” the Van-Del Drive-In will host a special event featuring a screening of the classic film “Munster, Go Home.” Fans are in for an extra treat as Butch Patrick, who played Eddie Munster, will make a special appearance to commemorate this milestone occasion.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

On display will be two iconic vehicles from The Munsters television series \u2013 Dragula and Eddie Chopper.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Butch Patrick AKA Eddie Munster<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n

The event is scheduled for Monday, June 10, and promises to be an unforgettable evening for fans of all ages. “The Munsters,” which originally aired in 1964, has remained a beloved part of American pop culture, charming audiences with its humorous take on a family of benign monsters living in suburban America.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

“We are excited to celebrate the 60th anniversary of ‘The Munsters’ with our community and fans from afar,” said Ronnie Dunn, Van-Del Drive-In Theatre Manager. “Having Butch Patrick join us for this special screening of ‘Munster, Go Home’ makes the event even more memorable. It’s a fantastic opportunity for fans to relive the magic of the show and meet one of its beloved stars.”<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Patrick will be available for a meet and greet from 7:30-9:30 p.m. Monday at the Van-Del Drive-In.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Patrick, who portrayed the iconic character Eddie Munster, expressed his enthusiasm about the event.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

“I’m thrilled to be part of this 60th-anniversary celebration,\u201d he said. \u201c’The Munsters’ has had a lasting impact on so many people, and it’s wonderful to see its legacy continue. I look forward to meeting the fans and sharing this special moment with them.”<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The Van-Del Drive-In will provide a nostalgic setting for the screening, allowing fans to enjoy “Munster, Go Home” in a classic drive-in theater environment. The gates will open at 7:30 p.m. and the screening will begin at dusk.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The film, which was released in 1966, features the Munster family as they embark on a hilarious adventure to England, filled with spooky fun and family-friendly comedy. Tickets for the event are $10 per carload and available for purchase on the Van-Del Drive-In website<\/a> and at the gate. Attendees are encouraged to arrive early to secure a prime parking spot and participate in pre-screening activities, including opportunities for selfie photos and Munster merchandise.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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VW independent staff\/submitted information MIDDLE POINT — In celebration of the 60th anniversary of the beloved television series “The Munsters,” the Van-Del Drive-In will host a special event featuring a screening of the classic film “Munster, Go Home.” Fans are in for an extra treat as Butch Patrick, who played Eddie Munster, will make a […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[7],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-180063","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-business"],"publishpress_future_action":{"enabled":false,"date":"2026-05-15 10:50:39","action":"change-status","newStatus":"draft","terms":[],"taxonomy":"category","extraData":[]},"publishpress_future_workflow_manual_trigger":{"enabledWorkflows":[]},"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/thevwindependent.com\/news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/180063","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/thevwindependent.com\/news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/thevwindependent.com\/news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/thevwindependent.com\/news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/thevwindependent.com\/news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=180063"}],"version-history":[{"count":2,"href":"https:\/\/thevwindependent.com\/news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/180063\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":180067,"href":"https:\/\/thevwindependent.com\/news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/180063\/revisions\/180067"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/thevwindependent.com\/news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=180063"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/thevwindependent.com\/news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=180063"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/thevwindependent.com\/news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=180063"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}