The Monkees

The Monkees 1966

★ 6.5TMDB 0h 30min 2 seasons Creators: Bert Schneider, Bob Rafelson

Micky, Mike, Peter, and Davy are four young men in mid-1960s LA, members of a struggling country-folk-rock band looking for their big break amid madcap encounters with a variety of people straight out of TV and movie central casting, with full knowledge that their existence is part of a weekly television series.

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S1·E1 Royal FlushSep 12, 1966 · TMDB 6.7The Monkees rescue Princess Bettina, Duchess of Harmonica (Katherine Walsh) from her evil uncle Archduke Otto (Theodore Marcuse).S1·E2 Monkee See, Monkee DieSep 19, 1966 · TMDB 8.0The Monkees spend the night in a haunted house to collect an inheritance.S1·E3 Monkee vs. MachineSep 26, 1966 · TMDB 7.0In a computerized toy factory, the Monkees foil an efficiency expert (Stan Freberg) who wants to replace an old toymaker (Walter Janovitz) with automation.S1·E4 Your Friendly Neighborhood KidnappersOct 3, 1966 · TMDB 7.0A shady PR man (Andre Philippe) kidnaps the Monkees to prevent them from winning a talent contest in order for his clients (rival band the Four Swines) to win.S1·E5 The Spy Who Came in from the CoolOct 10, 1966 · TMDB 7.0The Monkees get mixed up in a spy ring (Jacques Aubuchon, Arlene Martel) after Davy accidentally purchases a set of red maracas containing secret microfilm. Can the…S1·E6 Success StoryOct 17, 1966 · TMDB 6.0Davy's grandfather (Ben Wright) visits, and the Monkees try to convince him that his grandson is wealthy and successful.S1·E7 Monkees in a Ghost TownOct 24, 1966 · TMDB 7.0Stranded in a ghost town after their car runs out of gas, the Monkees are held prisoner by bank robbers (Len Lesser, Lon Chaney Jr.) and their boss, "The Big Man" (Rose…S1·E8 Don't Look a Gift Horse in the MouthOct 31, 1966 · TMDB 5.0Davy is given a horse, which the Monkees have to hide from their landlord, Mr. Babbitt (Henry Corden). It is returned to a heart-broken child (Kerry MacLane) and father…S1·E9 The ChaperoneNov 7, 1966 · TMDB 7.0Davy's feelings for retired General Harley Vandenberg's (Arch Johnson) daughter Leslie (Sherry Alberoni) leads Micky to pose as a female chaperone at a party after the…S1·E10 Here Come the Monkees - The PilotNov 14, 1966 · TMDB 6.0The Monkees play a sweet sixteen party and help the birthday girl (Robyn Millan) with her studies after she falls for Davy.S1·E11 Monkees à la CarteNov 21, 1966 · TMDB 6.0The Monkees pose as the Purple Flower Gang to save their favourite Italian restaurant from a gangster (Harvey Lembeck).S1·E12 I've Got a Little Song HereNov 28, 1966 · TMDB 7.0Mike is fleeced by a fraudulent music publisher (Phil Leeds), but Micky dons the guise of a flashy Hollywood producer to get Mike's money back.S1·E13 One Man Shy (Peter and the Debutante)Dec 5, 1966 · TMDB 7.0Bashful Peter tries to win the heart of lovely debutante Valerie Cartwright (Lisa James) while dealing with her haughty boyfriend Ronnie Farnsworth (George Furth).S1·E14 Dance, Monkee, DanceDec 12, 1966 · TMDB 7.0The Monkees sign up for lessons at Renaldo's Dance Au Go Go (Hal March), and then find out that their contracts are for life.S1·E15 Too Many Girls (Davy and Fern)Dec 19, 1966 · TMDB 6.0A domineering stage mother tries to use Davy to further her daughter Fern's career.S1·E16 Son of a GypsyDec 26, 1966 · TMDB 7.0A band of gypsies, headed by the powerful Maria (Jeanne Arnold), force the Monkees to steal a priceless statuette called the "Maltese Vulture."S1·E17 The Case of the Missing MonkeeJan 9, 1967 · TMDB 6.0Peter becomes involved with the disappearance of the respected Professor Milo Schnitzler (Norbert Schiller) and then disappears himself.S1·E18 I Was a Teenage MonsterJan 16, 1967 · TMDB 7.0A mad scientist (John Hoyt) hires the Monkees to teach his monster (Richard Kiel) music—and then transplants their musical talent into the monster. Can the Monkees get…S1·E19 The Audition (Find the Monkees)Jan 23, 1967 · TMDB 7.0When television producer Hubbell Bensen (Carl Ballantine) hears a tape of the Monkees, he frantically stages auditions in the hope of finding them for his new television…S1·E20 Monkees in the RingJan 30, 1967 · TMDB 6.0A crooked fight promoter (Ned Glass) prepares to cash in on a big bet by making Davy a stooge in a bout with the champ.S1·E21 The Prince and the PaupersFeb 6, 1967 · TMDB 6.0Davy doubles for a lookalike Peruvian prince in order to win the heart of Wendy Forsythe (Heather North) or forfeit his throne to evil Count Myron (Oscar Beregi Jr.).S1·E22 Monkees at the CircusFeb 13, 1967 · TMDB 7.0To save a bankrupt circus, the Monkees pose as a troupe of dazzling, supreme high-wire artists from France known as the Mozzarelli Brothers, but get in trouble when…S1·E23 Captain CrocodileFeb 20, 1967 · TMDB 7.0The Monkees' appearance on popular children's show The Captain Crocodile Show is sabotaged by its host (Joey Forman), who fears that his guest's popularity is…S1·E24 Monkees à la ModeFeb 27, 1967 · TMDB 7.0The Monkees are chosen as "Typical Young Americans of the Year," by Chic magazine, a haughty publication that runs a bogus article on the group moulding them into a…S1·E25 Alias Micky DolenzMar 6, 1967 · TMDB 6.0The police cash in on Micky's striking resemblance to imprisoned crime kingpin Baby Face Morales in an attempt to locate robbery loot.S1·E26 Monkee Chow MeinMar 13, 1967 · TMDB 7.0Peter finds a secret message in a fortune cookie at a Chinese restaurant, forcing Monkeemen Davy and Mike to come to his rescue from the evil Dragonman (Joey Forman).S1·E27 Monkee MotherMar 20, 1967 · TMDB 7.0Middle-aged widow Millie (Rose Marie) moves in with the Monkees as a new tenant, resulting in the boys' trying to find her a husband.S1·E28 Monkees on the LineMar 27, 1967 · TMDB 7.0Hired by a telephone answering service, the Monkees are soon plunged into mix-ups, hang-ups and crossed wires leading to pursuit by a crooked bettor (Milton Frome).S1·E29 Monkees Get Out More DirtApr 3, 1967 · TMDB 7.0The Monkees' friendship is threatened when they all fall for the same girl, luscious local laundromat proprietress April Conquest (Julie Newmar).S1·E30 Monkees in ManhattanApr 10, 1967 · TMDB 6.0In New York City, the Monkees fend off an irate hotel manager (Philip Ober) as they help a producer (Richard Anders) get backing for a Broadway musical.S1·E31 Monkees at the MoviesApr 17, 1967 · TMDB 6.0The Monkees have a run-in with a snobbish movie idol (Bobby Sherman) on the set as extras in a beach movie.S1·E32 Monkees on TourApr 24, 1967 · TMDB 6.0A mini-documentary chronicling a live Monkees concert gig on location in Phoenix, Arizona during their first public appearance tour.

Cast

Davy Jones
Davy Jones Davy
Micky Dolenz
Micky Dolenz Micky
Michael Nesmith
Michael Nesmith Mike
Peter Tork
Peter Tork Peter
Valerie Kairys
Valerie Kairys Blonde Girl with Davy (uncredited)
Monte Landis
Monte Landis Duce
Henry Corden
Henry Corden Blauner
James Frawley
James Frawley Director (uncredited)
Joe Higgins
Joe Higgins Masseur
Vic Tayback
Vic Tayback Chuche
Vincent Beck
Vincent Beck Sigmund
Larry Gelman
Larry Gelman Salesman
D
Donald Foster Rolls Owner
Dort Clark
Dort Clark Policeman
Gene Dynarski
Gene Dynarski Toto
Joey Forman
Joey Forman Captain Crocodile
Burt Mustin
Burt Mustin Kimba
William Benedict
William Benedict Old Man

Details

First air date
Sep 12, 1966
Last air date
Mar 25, 1968
Seasons
2
Episodes
58
Episode runtime
30 min
Network
NBC
Status
Ended
Studios
Raybert Productions, NBC, Columbia Pictures, Screen Gems
Country
United Kingdom, United States of America
Language
English

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