Al Lewis Dies at 82

Another strange icon of my youth has gone to glory. Along with The Monkees and The Addams Family, The Munsters was a highly influential television program for me during my childhood. In the early 70s it was always on some channel or another in syndication, and I lapped up every episode. These shows clearly shaped my tastes and general aesthetic, and far as I'm concerned I'm better for it.

Al Lewis' long, strange trip is ably recounted in this CNN obit, so if you didn't know about his basketball career or mayoral candidacy, take a look. Good night, Grandpa.