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The Monkees

  • TV Series
  • 1966–19681966–1968
  • TV-GTV-G
  • 30m
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Micky Dolenz, Davy Jones, Michael Nesmith, and Peter Tork in The Monkees (1966)
The Monkees
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The misadventures of a struggling pop group.The misadventures of a struggling pop group.The misadventures of a struggling pop group.
IMDb RATING
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POPULARITY
3,985
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  • Creators
    • Paul Mazursky
    • Larry Tucker
  • Stars
    • Davy Jones
    • Micky Dolenz
    • Peter Tork
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  • Creators
    • Paul Mazursky
    • Larry Tucker
  • Stars
    • Davy Jones
    • Micky Dolenz
    • Peter Tork
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    • 32User reviews
    • 11Critic reviews
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    • Won 2 Primetime Emmys
      • 3 wins & 1 nomination total

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    Davy Jones
    Davy Jones
    • Davyas Davy…
    58 episodes58 eps • 1966–1968
    Micky Dolenz
    Micky Dolenz
    • Mickyas Micky…
    58 episodes58 eps • 1966–1968
    Peter Tork
    Peter Tork
    • Peteras Peter…
    58 episodes58 eps • 1966–1968
    Michael Nesmith
    Michael Nesmith
    • Mikeas Mike…
    58 episodes58 eps • 1966–1968
    David Pearl
    • Spectatoras Spectator…
    20 episodes20 eps • 1966–1968
    Valerie Kairys
    • Blonde Girl with Davyas Blonde Girl with Davy…
    14 episodes14 eps • 1966–1968
    Richard Klein
    • $3500 Manas $3500 Man…
    11 episodes11 eps • 1966–1968
    Monte Landis
    • Duceas Duce…
    7 episodes7 eps • 1967–1968
    Henry Corden
    Henry Corden
    • Babbitas Babbit…
    5 episodes5 eps • 1966–1967
    Vincent Beck
    Vincent Beck
    • Ivanas Ivan…
    3 episodes3 eps • 1966–1967
    Vic Tayback
    Vic Tayback
    • Chucheas Chuche…
    3 episodes3 eps • 1966–1967
    Joe Higgins
    Joe Higgins
    • Guardas Guard…
    3 episodes3 eps • 1966–1967
    Dort Clark
    Dort Clark
    • Inspectoras Inspector…
    3 episodes3 eps • 1966–1967
    Donald Foster
    • Courtieras Courtier…
    3 episodes3 eps • 1966–1967
    Larry Gelman
    Larry Gelman
    • Directoras Director…
    3 episodes3 eps • 1966–1967
    Art Lewis
    Art Lewis
    • Artieas Artie…
    3 episodes3 eps • 1967–1968
    Jack H. Williams
    • Customs Manas Customs Man…
    2 episodes2 eps • 1968
    Nyles Brown
    • $1000 Manas $1000 Man…
    3 episodes3 eps • 1967–1968
    • Creators
      • Paul Mazursky
      • Larry Tucker
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    • Trivia
      The first version of the TV series' pilot episode, Here Come the Monkees (1966), set a new record at the time - for the lowest ratings for a TV pilot. A re-edited second version of the same episode that featured Davy Jones' and Michael Nesmith's original screen tests at the beginning scored one of the highest test ratings ever.
    • Goofs
      In a number of second-season episodes of the TV series, Micky Dolenz's hairdo changes back and forth from a straight look to a curly "permed" look. This was due to the fact that these second-season episodes were filmed at two different times: in the spring of 1967 (when a number of the actual episode story lines 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 A Nice Place to Visit (1967), when at one moment Micky is performing a song with his hair curly, and is then seen leaving the stage with his hair straight.
    • Quotes

      Peter: Cross at the green, not in between!

      Davy: He's been out in the sun too long.

      Micky: He was no bargain in the shade.

    • Crazy credits
      The Christmas Show (1967) departs from the usual stills montage by ending with The Monkees giving the TV audience a Christmas wish of peace. The group then brings the crew members onto the set and gives them all a very happy and raucous opportunity to give their loved ones at home a Christmas greeting, all while the closing credits play over this.
    • Alternate versions
      Various episodes, either when shown in network reruns (i.e., the CBS run) or in syndication, had newer songs replacing older ones on the soundtrack.
    • Connections
      Featured in TV Guide: 40th Anniversary Special (1993)
    • Soundtracks
      (Theme from) The Monkees
      (uncredited)

      Written by Tommy Boyce & Bobby Hart

      Performed by The Monkees

      Produced by Tommy Boyce, Bobby Hart & Jack Keller

      [title theme]

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    7/10
    Pivotal Series In TV & Pop Music History
    The Monkees may have been created as a Beatles-of-America series, but like The Fab Four the show and the group within had a pivotal role in pop music history. While the concept of quick-edit rock music pieces began with A Hard Days Night and its sequels, it was The Monkees that really fleshed out the concept that today is known as the music video.

    The power of television proved itself with Monkee-mania, and seeing the series and listening to the records four decades after their debut reveals how fresh and engaging both still are. The sit-com concept was basically parodied, and the free-wheeling styles of Micky Dolenz, Michael Nesmith, Peter Tork, and David Jones made the parodies all the more cutting and funny. There is a magnetism to Micky, Mike, Peter, and Davy that still shows in the show and the music; the use of session hipsters in the backing tracks certainly created a strong baseline at the beginning, but in concert with session help or all on their own (in the album Headquarters and the songs from which the show made use), it was Micky, Mike, Peter, and Davy who gave the music a stamp that was undeniably theirs.

    The same is true of the show - other singers have shown engaging humor (Alison Krauss is one of the funniest), but none show the magnetic zaniness of The Monkees (if anything, Ms. Krauss' sense of humor is more like Mike Nesmith's than anything).

    This is why the show and the group will always endure.
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    • Release date
      • September 12, 1966 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • Die Monkees
    • Filming locations
      • Columbia/Sunset Gower Studios - 1438 N. Gower Street, Hollywood, Los Angeles, California, USA
    • Production companies
      • National Broadcasting Company (NBC)
      • Raybert Productions
      • Screen Gems Television
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      30 minutes
    • Sound mix
      • Mono
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.33 : 1

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