The Monkees

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.

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.

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.

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.

Featured in TV Guide: 40th Anniversary Special (1993)