Series synopsis
The Monkees is a British comedy family television series that premiered on NBC on September 12, 1966. It ended on March 25, 1968. It was created by Bert Schneider, Bob Rafelson. It stars Davy Jones, Micky Dolenz, Michael Nesmith and Peter Tork.
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.
Premise
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.
Premise: Who's putting who on? You'll never know till you see this show!
Cast and characters
Leading cast
- Davy Jones as Davy
- Micky Dolenz as Micky
- Michael Nesmith as Mike
- Peter Tork as Peter
- Katherine Walsh as Bettina
- Lon Chaney Jr. as Lenny
- Jerry Colonna as Dr. Mann
- Reta Shaw as Mrs. Badderly
Supporting cast
- Vito Scotti as Marcovich
- Patrice Wymore as Madame Quagmeyer
- Maureen Arthur as Ruby
- Susan Browning as Ellen
- Julie Newmar as April Conquest
- Doodles Weaver as Butler
- Bobby Sherman as Frankie Catalina
- Mark Harris as Kingsley
- Felix Silla as Midget
- Bobo Lewis as Miss Chomsky
- Richard Kiel as Monster
- Paul 'Mousie' Garner as Benny the Book
Guest cast
- Katherine Walsh as Bettina
- Lon Chaney Jr. as Lenny
- Jerry Colonna as Dr. Mann
- Reta Shaw as Mrs. Badderly
- Vito Scotti as Marcovich
- Patrice Wymore as Madame Quagmeyer
- Maureen Arthur as Ruby
- Susan Browning as Ellen
- Julie Newmar as April Conquest
- Doodles Weaver as Butler
- Bobby Sherman as Frankie Catalina
- Mark Harris as Kingsley
Episodes
This series spans 3 seasons with 77 episodes.
| Season | Episodes | First aired | Last aired |
|---|---|---|---|
| Season 0 | 19 | July 12, 2012 | |
| Season 1 | 32 | September 12, 1966 | April 24, 1967 |
| Season 2 | 26 | September 11, 1967 | March 25, 1968 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Here Come The Monkees (Pilot) The original 16mm version of the pilot episode. |
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| 2 |
33 1/3 Revolutions Per Monkee Four individuals are brainwashed into forming a musical group, featuring guest appearances from some of the superstars of 1950s rock 'n' roll. |
April 14, 1969 |
| 3 | Opening Credits | September 12, 1966 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Royal Flush The Monkees rescue Princess Bettina, Duchess of Harmonica (Katherine Walsh) from her evil uncle Archduke Otto (Theodore Marcuse). |
September 12, 1966 |
| 2 |
Monkee See, Monkee Die The Monkees spend the night in a haunted house to collect an inheritance. |
September 19, 1966 |
| 3 |
Monkee vs. Machine In a computerized toy factory, the Monkees foil an efficiency expert (Stan Freberg) who wants to replace an old toymaker (Walter Janovitz) with automation. |
September 26, 1966 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
It's a Nice Place to Visit In El Monotono, Mexico, Davy is captured by a bandito (Peter Whitney) and his minions for being "captivated" with El Diablo's girlfriend (Cynthia Hull). |
September 11, 1967 |
| 2 |
The Picture Frame Peter must prove the Monkees' innocence when they unwittingly rob a bank in the pretext of making a movie for two con men (Cliff Norton, Kelton Garwood). |
September 18, 1967 |
| 3 |
Everywhere a Sheik, Sheik It is a "harem-scare 'em" scene as Davy faces the prospect of marriage to a lovely Nehudian princess (Donna Loren). |
September 25, 1967 |
Production
Release
| Original network/platform | NBC |
|---|---|
| First aired | September 12, 1966 |
| Last aired | March 25, 1968 |
| Runtime | 30 minutes |
| Status | ended |
| Schedule | Monday at 19:30:00 |