Frankenstein and Igor

Posted by ESC September 16, 2003In reply to Frankenstein and Igor posted by Sasha on September 16, 2003

"Frankenstein and Igor"
What is the meaning and origin of this phrase?

Igor was an assistant to Dr. Frankenstein in several movies based on the novel, Mary Shelley's "Frankenstein, or the Modern Prometheus" . Dr. Frankenstein created "Frankenstein's monster."

I googled "Igor" and one site said Shelley's novel doesn't mention an assistant. This site (which has tons of information) has a page about the 1931 movie and mentions "Fritz" the assistant.
members.aon.at/frankenstein/frankenstein-start.htm

Of course, there was "Young Frankenstein" with Marty Feldman as Igor.
www.britannia.org

I don't know what the phrase means. Someone who is creating a monster and his or her assistanct?