Mockingbird Lane
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| Based on |
The Munsters by Allan Burns Chris Hayward |
| Developed by | Bryan Fuller |
| Written by | Bryan Fuller |
| Directed by | Bryan Singer |
| Starring | |
| Composer(s) | Jim Dooley |
| Country of origin | United States |
| Original language(s) | English |
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| Producer(s) | Jason Taylor |
| Cinematography | Guillermo Navarro |
| Editor(s) | Stuart Bass |
| Camera setup | Single-camera |
| Running time | 39 minutes |
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| Release | |
| Original network | NBC |
| Picture format | HDTV |
| Audio format | Surround |
| Original release | October 26, 2012 |
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Mockingbird Lane is a 2012 television special developed as a re-imagining of the 1960s CBS sitcom The Munsters. It was developed for NBC by Bryan Fuller. The pilot episode aired on October 26, 2012, as a Halloween special, with the option for a series order. The special was viewed by 5.47 million American viewers and gained a 1.5/5 ratings share for adults aged 18–49.
On December 27, 2012, NBC announced that it would not be taking Mockingbird Lane to series.
A reboot of The Munsters, it was written and executive produced by Fuller as a one-hour drama with "spectacular visuals." It explored the origins of the Munster family and was darker and edgier, while retaining plenty of humor. The costumes and make-up for the characters were heavily toned down to have them more closely resemble humans.
NBC confirmed ordering the pilot episode in November 2011 and announced in January 2012 that it would be called Mockingbird Lane, a reference to the Munster family address at 1313 Mockingbird Lane. It was also reported the costumes and make-up for the characters would be heavily toned down to resemble humans.
On March 20, 2012, former The Riches star Eddie Izzard was announced by NBC as "Grandpa", the first of the prospective series' main roles to be cast. British actress Charity Wakefield joined the cast, playing Marilyn Munster, Lily's niece, and Spy Kids: All the Time in the World actor Mason Cook joined as Eddie Munster. On June 4, 2012, it was announced that Jerry O'Connell had been cast as family patriarch Herman Munster who series writer-producer Bryan Fuller describes as "essentially a zombie in a constant state of decay." On June 5, it was announced that Mariana Klaveno had been cast to play his wife Lily, contingent on her being released from her contract on Devious Maids. However, on June 12, 2012, it was announced that Portia de Rossi would play the role.
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