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Bubbly sound effects are followed by upbeat music. The lighting on set is very dim and soft, melancholic parody

"I was working in the lab one night, when my eyes beheld an eerie sight. For my monster from his nap began to rise, and suddenly, to my suprise," Ross Higgins sings with expressive vocals.

"He did the mash! He did the monster mash. The monster mash! It was a graveyard smash. He did the mash! He caught on in a flash. He did the mash! He did the monster mash"

"The Zombies were having fun. The party had just begun. The guest included the Wolfman, Dracula, and his son."

There is a choreographed part performed by kids. There are a lot of fade-in and crossfade camera transitions.

"Now everything's cool, tracks of the band, and my monster mash is the hit of the land. For you, the living, this mash was made too. When you get to my door, tell them Boris sent you."

The song ends with an abrupt cut to the ABC for Kids logo.

I was working in the lab late one night

When my eyes beheld an eerie sight

For my monster, from his slab, began to rise

And suddenly, to my surprise

He did the Monster Mash (the Monster Mash)

It was a graveyard smash (he did the Mash)

It caught on in a flash (he did the Mash)

He did the Monster Mash

From my laboratory in the Castle east

To the master bedroom, where the vampires feast

The ghouls all came from their humble adobes

To get a jolt from my electrodes

They did the Monster Mash (the Monster Mash)

It was a graveyard smash (they did the Mash)

It caught on in a flash (they did the Mash)

They did the Monster Mash

The scene was rocking, all were digging the sounds

Igor on chains, backed by his baying hounds

The coffin-bangers were about to arrive

With their vocal group, The Crypt-Kicker Five

They played the Monster Mash (the Monster Mash)

It was a graveyard smash (they played the Mash)

It caught on in a flash (they played the Mash)

They played the Monster Mash

Out from his coffin, Drac's voice did ring

Seems he was troubled by just one thing

Opened the lid and shook his fist and said, "Whatever happened to my Transylvania Twist?"

It's now the Monster Mash (the Monster Mash)

And it's a graveyard smash (it's now the Mash)

It's caught on in flash (it's now the Mash)

It's now the Monster Mash

Now everything's cool, Drac's a part of the band

And my Monster Mash is the hit of the land

For you, the living, this Mash was meant too

When you get to my door, tell them Boris sent you

Then you can Monster Mash (the Monster Mash)

And do my graveyard smash (then you can Mash)

You'll catch on in a flash (then you can Mash)

Then you can Monster Mash

Mash good!

Easy, Igor, you impetuous, young boy

The host, Steve Greenberg, gives a pop quiz with three hints stating the cultural significance, references, and chart success. Explains how Monster Mash became a cultural staple.

The theme for The Munsters has been recorded and re-recorded over 150 times. It has been recorded or sampled by the Boston Pops, the London Philharmonic, and Bryan Setzer, who uses it as an opener for his shows. Even the band Fall Out Boy used The Munsters theme for their song "Uma Thurman."

[Music begins]

I was working in the lab

Late one night

When my eyes beheld an eerie sight

For my monster from his slab

Began to rise

And suddenly

To my surprise

He did the Mash

He did the Monster Mash

The Monster Mash

It was a graveyeard smash

He did the Mash

It caught on in a flash

He did the Mash

He did the Monster Mash

[Alvin and Theodore vocalize] From my laboratory in the castle east

To the master bedroom where the vampires feast

The ghouls all came from their humble abodes

To catch a jolt from my electrodes

They did the Mash

They did the Monster Mash

The Monster Mash

It was a graveyeard smash

And you can Mash

It caught on in a flash

He did the Mash

He did the Monster Mash

[Alvin and Theodore vocalize] From my laboratory in the castle east

To the master bedroom where the vampires feast

The ghouls all came from their humble abodes

To catch a jolt from my electrodes

He did the Mash

And you can Monster Mash

The Monster Mash

And do my graveyard smash

And you can Mash

You'll catch on in a flash

And you can Mash

They play the Monster Mash

Out from his coffin, Drac's voice did ring

Seems he was troubled by

Just one thing

He opened the lid and shook his fist and said

Whatever happened to my Transylvania Twist?!

It's now the Mash

It's now the Monster Mash

The Monster Mash

And it's a graveyard smash

It's now the Mash

It's caught on in a flash

It's now the Mash

It's now the Monster Mash

Now everything's cool, Drac's a part of the band

And my Monster Mash is the hit of the land

For you the living, this mash was meant too

When you get to my door, tell them Alvin sent you

[Background music begins]

Here we go!

I was working in the lab

Late one night

When my eyes beheld an eerie sight

For my monster from his lab began to rise

And suddenly, to my surprise

[He did the mash]

He did the Monster Mash

[Monster Mash]

It was a graveyard smash

[He did the mash]

It caught on in a flash

[He did the mash]

He did the Monster Mash

From my laboratory in the castle east

The master bedroom where the vampires feast

Ghouls all came from their humble abodes

To get a jolt from my electrobes

[They did the mash]

They did the Monster Mash

[Monster Mash]

And is a graveyard smash

[They did the mash]

It caught on in a flash

[They did the mash]

They did the Monster Mash

The zombies were having fun

The party had just begun

The guests included the Wolfman, Dracula, and his son

The scene was rocking, oh, they're digging the sounds

Eagor on chains, backed by his baying hounds

Coffin bangers were about to arrive

With their vocal group, the Crypt Kicker Five

[They did the mash]

They did the monster mash

[Monster Mash]

And it's a graveyard smash

[They did the mash]

They caught on in a flash

[They did the mash] They did the Monster Mash

Everything's cool, Drac's a part of the band

My Monster Mash, hit of the land

For you the living, this mash was meant too

When you get to my door, tell them Model A sent you

Hey! They did the Monster Mash

[They did the mash]

And it's a graveyard smash

[They did the mash]

It caught on in a flash

[They did the mashhh] They did the Monster Mash

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This episode of Too Much Information covers the history and cultural impact of Monster Mash by Bobby "Boris" Pickett. Hosts Alex Heigl and Jordan Redstock reflect on their personal connection to the song, particularly how it played a role in their friendship when they met at People Magazine in 2016. Redstock recalls editing Heigl’s well-researched article on Monster Mash, which solidified their bond as fans of obscure musical history. They then dive into Pickett’s background—he was born in Somerville, Massachusetts, in 1938, a city known for its tough reputation and ties to organized crime. The hosts discuss the Winter Hill Gang, led by Whitey Bulger, and its prominence in Pickett’s neighborhood.The episode teases deeper explorations of Monster Mash, including its unexpected connections to James Brown, Pickett’s persistent efforts to modernize the song, and the unusual production behind the track.

The hosts, Alex Heigl and Jordan Runtog, wrap up the episode of Too Much Information. They mention the show's production details, including executive producers Noel Brown and Jordan Runtog, supervising producer Mike Johns, and music by Seth Applebaum and the Ghost Funk Orchestra. They encourage listeners to subscribe and leave a review, and invite them to explore more podcasts on iHeartRadio.