See the iconic “Munsters” TV show cars Dragula and the Munsters Coach
May 2, 2018, St. Louis Region – The little boy who lived at 1313 Mockingbird lane from 1964 to 1966 is coming to World Wide Technology Raceway in Madison, Illinois on Saturday, May 11 to appear at the sixth annual St. Louis Nostalgia Rendezvous. TV and motion picture star Butch Patrick, who played Eddie Munster on the hit 1960s TV show, “The Munsters,” will sign autographs from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. and be available for photo ops on the midway of the car show.
As a bonus, Patrick is bringing the TV show’s iconic show cars, Grandpa Munster’s Dragula coffin dragster and the family’s Munster Coach.
“The Munsters” series aired once a week in black-and-white on CBS from September 24, 1964 to May 12, 1966, for 70 episodes. “The Munsters” grew in popularity during decades of syndication. This popularity warranted a spin-off series, as well as several films for both television and theatrical release.
Born on August 2, 1953 in Los Angeles, California, Patrick made his acting debut in 1961 at the age of eight opposite Eddie Albert in the film “The Two Bears.” While living in Illinois with his grandmother, Patrick was flown to Los Angeles to test for the role of Eddie Munster at CBS Studios. “I went in and an hour later I came out with the job” he recalls. Although a cute little kid, he could play brat parts easily.
Besides his two-year stint as the wolf boy with pointed ears, he was a regular on “The Real McCoys,” “General Hospital” and “My Three Sons.” He also appeared on “Gunsmoke,” “The Monkees,” I Dream of Jeanie” and “Adam-12.” Butch appeared in numerous commercials. In 1971 Butch starred in the Saturday morning children’s series, “Lidsville,” opposite Charles Nelson Reilly.
His Walt Disney movie credits include “Way Down Cellar,” “The Young Loner” and “The One and Only, Genuine, Original Family Band.”
For more information on Butch Patrick and “The Munsters,” please visit www.munsters.com.
The St. Louis Nostalgia Rendezvous is a high-octane blast from the past, featuring nostalgia drag racing, rockabilly/surf bands and DJs, a ’69-and-older traditional hot rod and custom car show, a pin-up girl contest and a retro vendor midway.
Nostalgia drag racing will take place on Friday and Saturday.
Midway entertainment – Eddie Munster, car show, bands, DJs, pin-up girl contest, burnout contest — will take place on Saturday, May 11.
SPECTATOR ADMISSION PRICES
Single-day adult spectator (ages 16 and older): $25.
Single-day ages 8-15: $6.
Two-day adult spectator wristband (Friday and Saturday): $40.
Two-day ages 8-15 spectator wristband: $10.
Kids 7 and under: Free when accompanied by paid adult.
For more information on the St. Louis Nostalgia Rendezvous, please visit http://www.wwtraceway.com/2019-st-louis-nostalgia-rendezvous-saturday-may-11/ or follow @STLRendezvous on Twitter.
For more information on World Wide Technology Raceway, please call (618) 215-8888 or visit www.wwtraceway.com. Follow WWTR on Facebook, Twitter, Snapchat and Instagram.
About World Wide Technology Raceway
World Wide Technology Raceway is the home of INDYCAR, NASCAR and NHRA racing in the St. Louis region. Located just five minutes from downtown St. Louis and covering more than 340 acres, Gateway Motorsports Park is the largest outdoor entertainment facility in the area. World Wide Technology Raceway’s facilities include a 1/4-mile drag strip, 1.25-mile superspeedway, 1.6-mile road course, a state-of-the-art karting facility and a 14-acre, multi-purpose dirt off-road venue. World Wide Technology Raceway was the recipient of the 2017 Outstanding Facility of the Year Award from the Race Track Business Conference and the 2017 Spirit of St. Louis Award from St. Louis Attractions Association. In 2018, owner and CEO Curtis Francois received the Innovator Award from the St. Louis Convention & Visitors Commission in recognition of his work for restoring World Wide Technology Raceway (known then as Gateway Motorsports Park) to prominence.