"The Monkees" (1966) TV series 1966-1968

Writers:

Dee Caruso (writer) (21 episodes)
Gerald Gardner (writer) (21 episodes)

Seasons:

1 | 2

Release Date:

12 September 1966 (USA)

Genre:

Comedy | Music

Plot:

The misadventures of a struggling rock band.

Plot Keywords:

The Monkees | Famous Opening Theme | Unemployment | Struggling Music Group | Actor Playing Himself

Awards:

Won 2 Primetime Emmys. Another 1 win & 1 nomination

Cast

Davy Jones	...	Davy / ... (58 episodes, 1966-1968)
Micky Dolenz	...	Micky / ... (58 episodes, 1966-1968)
Peter Tork	...	Peter / ... (58 episodes, 1966-1968)
Michael Nesmith	...	Mike / ... (57 episodes, 1966-1968)

Runtime:

30 min (58 episodes)

Country:

USA

Language:

English

Color:

Color (Pathécolor)

Aspect Ratio:

1.33 : 1

Sound Mix:

Mono

Certification:

Australia:PG

Filming Locations:

Columbia/Sunset Gower Studios - 1438 N. Gower Street, Hollywood, Los Angeles, California, USA

Company:

National Broadcasting Company (NBC)

Trivia:

To cast the show, the producers placed an ad in Variety, which was answered by 437 hopefuls, all of whom were interviewed. The only one cast as a result of the ad, it turned out, was Michael Nesmith; Davy Jones was already under contract to Screen Gems, which wanted to place him in a series, while Micky Dolenz learned of the audition from his agent and Peter Tork had been referred by his friend Stephen Stills. The four actors selected had to take a six-week course in improvisational acting, taught on the set by director James Frawley.

Goofs:

Continuity: In a number of second-season episodes, Micky's hairstyle changes back and forth from a straight hairdo to a curly "permed" look. This was due to the fact that second-season episodes were filmed at two different times, the spring of 1967 (when a number of the actual episode storylines were filmed) and then later that fall (during which time all the song performances were filmed). During the summer break, Micky let his hair grow out. The difference is perhaps most notable in the episode "It's a Nice Place to Visit," when at one moment Micky is performing a song with his hair curled, and is then seen leaving the stage with his hair straight.

Quotes:

Peter: Hey, look, guys! All the comforts of home!
Mike: Yeah, YOUR home, shotgun, not MINE.

Movie Connections:

Referenced in "Mystery Science Theater 3000: The She-Creature (#9.8)" (1997)

Soundtrack:

Steam Engine

Ground breaking, zany and fun

Something for everyone, the Monkees is still funny and eye-catching today. They exemplified the sixties for a lot of people in my generation and I still love them today. Not only for the nostalgia but just for the fun of it all.