Ghostbusters set

We all remember the memorable Ghostbusters movie, but do you know where it was filmed? Well the buildings that where used in the movie such as the apartment buildings and firehouse are actually in New York.

Firehouse used in the movie

The idea for Ghostbusters actually came from Dan Aykroyd that had a fasinaction with the paranormal and wanted to do a movie based on it. The original thought Dan Aykroyd had for the outfits where somewhat like SWAT Police wear however it was later decided those brown suits we all know of where used due to keeping cost down.

Apartment in New York used in the movie

Check out behind the scenes video below...

The Munsters TV Show House

"The Munsters in color"

The famous tv series " The Munsters" was a 1960's family made of monsters mixed with a character that acted as a normal family. The actual house that you seen on the tv series is located on Universal Studios backlot in California.

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The actual Munster house used for exterior shots

The first pilot was about 13 minutes long and was used to pitch the idea to CBS. It was filmed in actual color but was never aired on television. The house above was used for only the exterior shots and the interior was shot on an actual soundstage. The Munster house is actually just a shell.

The originally idea for the show was made up by animator Bob Clampett and was suppose to be a cartoon. In the 1940's he sent the idea to the studios only to never get a reply back from them. It wasn't until 1964 when Universal came up with a script and started airing the show with actual actors and cartoon was ruled out. The show ran until 1966 airing 70 episodes. Below are some more pictures of the house and the actors.

Al Lewis (Grandpa) The Munsters

Yvonne de Carlo (Lily Munster) The Munsters

Beverley Owen (Marilyn Munster) The Munsters

Butch Patrick (Eddie Munster) The Munsters

Fred Gwynne (Herman Munster) The Munsters