Frankenstein
“Monster on the loose!”
Series Overview
Brilliant but egotistical Dr. Victor Frankenstein brings a creature to life in a monstrous experiment that ultimately leads to the undoing of both the creator and his tragic creation. Originally broadcast in two installments part of the Wide World of Entertainment series on ABC, it was reissued as a single feature on video.
Broadcast Schedule & Network Information
Airing status, episode counts, upcoming schedule, and network syndication.
1 Season • 2 Episodes
90 min per episode
1973 – 1973
Premiered: Tue, Jan 16, 1973
Dan CurtisLatest Aired Episode
Season 1, Episode 2: “Part 2”
Seasons & Episodes Breakdown
Cast & Creators
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Robert Foxworth
Dr. Victor Frankenstein
Susan Strasberg
Elizabeth Lavenza
Bo Svenson
Monster
Heidi Vaughn
Agatha de Lacey
Philip Bourneuf
Alphonse Frankenstein
Robert Gentry
Henri Clerval
Jon Lormer
Charles de Lacey
William Hansen
Prof. Waldman
John Karlen
Otto Roget
George Morgan
Hugo
Brian Avery
Felix de Lacey
Willie Aames
William Frankenstein
Malila Saint Duval
Safie
Edgar Daniels
Innkeeper
Edgar Justice
Mayor
Peter Sallis
Man (uncredited)
Leif Garrett
Boy Who Runs from The Giant (uncredited)
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Sam Hall, Dan Curtis
Mary Shelley
Bob Cobert
Ben Colman, George Spiro Dibie
Dennis Virkler, Chip Brooks
Dan Curtis
Department Leadership Roster
Bob Cobert
Original Music Composer
Ben Colman
Director of Photography
Dennis Virkler
Editor
Dan Curtis
Producer
George Spiro Dibie
Director of Photography
Chip Brooks
Editor
Dick Ziker
Stunt Coordinator
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
TV-14: Parents Strongly Cautioned — Contains material unsuitable for children under 14.
International Certification Matrix
Parents Strongly Cautioned — Contains material unsuitable for children under 14.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Frankenstein
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What is Frankenstein about?
Brilliant but egotistical Dr. Victor Frankenstein brings a creature to life in a monstrous experiment that ultimately leads to the undoing of both the creator and his tragic creation. Originally broadcast in two installments part of the Wide World of Entertainment series on ABC, it was reissued as a single feature on video.
How many seasons does Frankenstein have?
Frankenstein comprises 1 season available to explore.
Who stars in Frankenstein?
Key cast members in Frankenstein include Robert Foxworth, Susan Strasberg, Bo Svenson, Heidi Vaughn, Philip Bourneuf.
Who created or directed Frankenstein?
Frankenstein was developed and directed by Sam Hall, Dan Curtis.