"One Man Shy" debuted what would be The Monkees' biggest-selling single, "I'm a Believer," written by Neil Diamond with the backing track recorded in New York City by Don Kirshner. Michael Nesmith was intended to sing lead, but at the vocal session in October 1966 he argued with producer Jeff Barry and stated, "I've produced records and that ain't no hit." Barry eventually asked Mike to leave and Micky Dolenz replaced him at lead vocal. The song hit #1 and became the biggest single of 1967, but the battle with Barry reflected the growing animosity between the group and their musical directors at Screen Gems.
In real life, Peter Tork wasn't so shy around women; he lived with two girlfriends in a polygamous relationship, during filming of the series.
Despite his fumbling while playing badminton with Farnsworth, Micky Dolenz actually played tennis at a tournament level, and entered in several celebrity tournaments in the 1970s.
The scene where Peter shoots a gun that says 'BANG' would be used in the second season title montage.
Alternate title: 'Peter and the Debutante.'