By chance, Eddie Munster entered showbiz due to his sister's influence.

Butch Patrick says he never considered himself an actor.

Although he was a key figure in a successful TV series that ran for two seasons and appeared in other shows such as "I Dream of Jeannie" and "My Three Sons," he is not widely recognized.

In "The Munsters," which aired from 1964 to 1966, Patrick portrayed the lovable werekid Eddie.

By chance, his career began when he accompanied his older sister to a photo shoot by a renowned Hollywood photographer known for casting child actors. The photographer was impressed with his appearance and took a picture of him, which was displayed in his office window.

"He reflected on how significant "The Munsters" was during that era, as he remembered the stories and memories shared with him about its importance. However, he was surprised to find that the show holds a special place in the hearts of many people who consider him an integral part of their childhood."

Despite the fact that the characters were wearing makeup and we were portrayed as monsters, we were still a functional family, and it was believable. For instance, Herman Munster went to work at the parlor, Lily kept the house, and Grandpa got into mischief in the dungeon, but it all felt real.

"Even though we were in makeup, and we were monsters and this and that, we were actually a real functioning family unit, it was believable. You know, Herman went to work at the parlor and Lily kept the house and Grandpa got up to mischief in the dungeon, but…it was real. It was like real stuff."  — Butch Patrick

Patrick said that children today still love the show.

"He explained that the younger generation is definitely present, but it's because they have been introduced to it by their parents or grandparents. However, the good part is that if a child is introduced to it, even though the show is old, they don't have to be forced to watch it. Instead, they usually binge-watch it and quickly understand the black and white."

The show, with its talented cast including Fred Gwynne, Yvonne De Carlo, and Al Lewis, was not only entertaining but also relevant during the tumultuous social climate of the 1960s, according to Patrick.

Eddie Munster's entry into showbiz was accidental, resulting from his sister's influence.

"Patrick explained that the show's premise is about not judging a book by its cover and how beauty is subjective. He also pointed out that in the 1960s, there was a lot of social upheaval and integration was happening, so the monsters living on the street could be seen as a soft approach to this process."

"So you had a very much of a moral, don't judge a book by its cover, beauty is in the eye of the beholder thing going on, and then, you know, you got to remember, too, in the ‘60s, you had a lot of social upheaval and there was a lot of stuff going on. So the monsters living on your street could be considered to be like a very soft-handed approach to integration." — Butch Patrick

Patrick spent more time with a friendly set in Washington, D.C. and Illinois than with his own family because he was living in Los Angeles.

When 'The Munsters' was being cast, my mom was married to a baseball player with the Angels in Los Angeles, who was later traded to the Washington Senators. As a result, my family moved from Washington, D.C. to a small town in Illinois, leaving me to go with my grandmother.

Patrick said he eventually moved in with his uncle in Los Angeles.

Butch Patrick, the star of "Munsters," admits he never felt comfortable in the Hollywood scene.

"He stated, "That's my TV family," adding, "In fact, I spent more time with them than my real family, and they all had children around my age. The set was designed for kids because it was produced by the creators of 'Leave It to Beaver'.""

Gwynne and Lewis had great chemistry, which led to good father and son scripts for me. It turned out to be a really good thing.

Parick also remembered his favorite part outside "The Munsters" fondly.

In 1967, he was cast as a boy who The Monkees helped have a good Christmas on their 1966-1968 show.

Butch Patrick, the star of 'Munsters,' reveals that he spent more time with his castmates than his own family during the show.

Patrick missed meeting the Beatles when they visited Hollywood, but a year and a half later, he got to be a pivotal character in the Monkees' Christmas episode, which is one of his favorite weeks for an eighth-grade kid to be on a show.

"One of the standout moments in the episode, which I consider one of the greatest, was at the end of the show. The cast sang their hit song "Riu Chiu" a cappella to showcase their talents, which were abundant. Additionally, they brought the crew from behind the camera to the front to share with America that they were a fantastic group of individuals."

One of Patrick's favorite memories of the show was riding in the back of the ancient Munster Koach, which he referred to as "the coolest car on TV."

Patrick, a self-described "car guy," is constructing an accurate Munster Koach after selling his previous one.

In a year, he plans to drive the coach down Route 66 to commemorate the 100th anniversary of the iconic highway. Next summer, the 71-year-old will collaborate with the Drive-in Owners Association to preserve the nostalgia of drive-in movies because he was a child who loved them.

Patrick stated that only 400 drive-ins remain from the 4,000 that once entertained audiences in the U.S., and he intends to collaborate with them to present double features midweek, reminiscent of yesterday's movies.

Patrick, despite his fond recollections of the program, was not immune to the difficulties that many young actors encounter.

Butch Patrick, the star of "Munsters," explains why the show is so significant to fans and what made it exceptional.

"Patrick recounted to Planet Chronicle Digital that during his 16th year, Woodstock took place, marking the summer of love and the hippie movement. Everyone was smoking weed and dropping acid, he said. He added that the counterculture was in full swing, and he was deeply interested in it."

He claimed he must have possessed the addict gene "since I couldn't resist the urge to go out and party, and when I did party, it made me feel accepted by my peers because I never felt comfortable in the Hollywood scene."

His anxiety about fitting in caused him to adopt a lifestyle of throwing parties, driving fast cars, and surfing, which persisted for an extended period.

In November 2010, he entered a program at Oasis Treatment Center in California after 41 years of struggling with addiction. He stayed in the program for 90 days and lived at a sober house for another two years.

Patrick has been sober for almost 14 years and has never looked back or consumed another drink or line of coke since, according to what he told Planet Chronicle Digital. He stated that it has been great.

The realization that one needs to get sober can "sneak up on you."

"Patrick revealed that he had a few friends who had quit drinking, which he would occasionally reach out to after a rough week or a particularly heavy drinking session. However, he didn't fully commit to giving up alcohol himself."

He continued, "I never hit rock bottom, where I didn't have money or a house. I wasn't in an alley with a brown paper bag. But I knew I was tired of feeling sick and tired."

Patrick never thought he would stay sober forever, but his life improved dramatically quickly, and he took to it like a fish to water. He now helps others and pays it forward, and he's sure that he wouldn't be with the wonderful people he's friends with now if he hadn't done it. So, he gave up a little bit but gained a whole lot.