1966 The Monkees TV Series
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The Monkees is an American television musical sitcom that first aired on NBC for two seasons, from September 12, 1966, to March 25, 1968. The series follows the adventures of four young men (The Monkees) trying to make a name for themselves as a rock 'n roll band.[2] The show introduced a number of innovative new-wave film techniques to series television and won two Emmy Awards in 1967, including Outstanding Comedy Series. The program ended in 1968 at the finish of its second season and has received a long afterlife through Saturday morning repeats (CBS from 1969 to 1972 and ABC from 1972 to 1973) and syndication, as well as overseas broadcasts.
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1965 Unaired The Monkees Pilot Episode Here Come The Monkees
MemoryCryptofCastleHillsThe Monkees TV Series 1965–1968 TV-G The misadventures of a struggling rock group. Creators: Paul Mazursky, Larry Tucker Stars: Davy Jones, Micky Dolenz, Peter Tork, Michael Nesmith Unaired Pilot: Here Come The Monkees Episode aired 1965 Micky Dolenz, Davy Jones, Michael Nesmith, and Peter Tork in Unaired Pilot: Here Come The Monkees (1965)59 views -
1967 The Monkees I was a Teenage Monster
MemoryCryptofCastleHillsThe Monkees Season 1, Episode 18: I Was a Teenage Monster: Directed by Sidney Miller. With Davy Jones, Micky Dolenz, Michael Nesmith, Peter Tork, Richard Kiel, John Hoyt, Bonny Dewberry. The Monkees are lured to the lab of a mad scientist, only to have their musical abilities, put into a Frankenstein-like monster. "I Was a Teenage Monster" delightfully spoofs Frankenstein, as John Hoyt's mad scientist puts on a Transylvanian accent, and hunchbacked assistant Byron Foulger ('I live to grovel!') gets to indulge in the kind of mischief that Dwight Frye could appreciate. As the Monster, Richard Kiel was perfectly cast, decked out in groovy clothes, Roger McGuinn shades, and Beatle wig (Mike: "he looks like a long haired, near sighted Monster with a guitar!") After the scientist transmits the musical abilities of The Monkees into his creation, Peter wonders if they can regain their talent: "we don't have any to spare!" (this was one of the episodes showing Tork's belt buckle on the side, so as not to scratch his guitar). Appearing unbilled as Dr. Mendoza's beautiful daughter (waiting for the sequel!) is Bonnie Dewberry, who later turns up in "Monkees in Texas." The lone track this time is "Your Auntie Grizelda," composed by Jack Keller and Diane Hilderbrand, recorded Oct 14 1966, which featured Peter Tork's very first lead vocal (issued on the second LP). Broadcast no. 18 (Jan 16 1967), "I Was a Teenage Monster" was 21st in production, filmed Nov 1-3 1966.91 views -
1966 The Monkees TV Series S01E01 Royal Flush
MemoryCryptofCastleHillsThe Monkees TV Series 1965–1968 TV-G The misadventures of a struggling rock group. Creators: Paul Mazursky, Larry Tucker Stars: Davy Jones, Micky Dolenz, Michael Nesmith, Peter Tork S1.E1 Royal Flush Episode aired Sep 12, 1966 Vincent Beck and Davy Jones in The Monkees (1965) Davy rescues the Princess Bettina of the Duchy of Harmonica from drowning. When he goes to get his jacket back, the Monkees find out that her uncle, Archduke Otto, is trying to dispose of Bettina so he can become king himself. Director: James Frawley Writers: Robert Schlitt, Peter Meyerson, Gerald Gardner Stars: Peter Tork, Davy Jones, Micky Dolenz, Michael Nesmith42 views
