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The Monkees
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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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- E1 Royal FlushNext upSep 12, 1966 · 25 min · ★ 6.7
Synopsis
The Monkees rescue Princess Bettina, Duchess of Harmonica (Katherine Walsh) from her evil uncle Archduke Otto (Theodore Marcuse).
Guest stars: Katherine Walsh (Bettina), Theo Marcuse (Otto), Vincent Beck (Sigmund), Ceil Cabot (Chambermaid)
- E2 Monkee See, Monkee DieSep 19, 1966 · 25 min
Synopsis
The Monkees spend the night in a haunted house to collect an inheritance.
Guest stars: Mark Harris (Kingsley), Henry Corden (Babbit), Milton Parsons (Ralph), Lea Marmer (Madame Roselle), George Perina (U-Boat Captain (uncredited)), Stacey Gregg (Ellie), Vince Howard (Policeman (uncredited)), Oliver McGowan (McQuinney)
- E3 Monkee vs. MachineSep 26, 1966 · 25 min
Synopsis
In a computerized toy factory, the Monkees foil an efficiency expert (Stan Freberg) who wants to replace an old toymaker (Walter Janovitz) with automation.
Guest stars: Stan Freberg (Daggart), Severn Darden (Guggins), Walter Janovitz (Pop Harper), Dorothy Konrad (Mrs. Zuckerman), Elaine Fielding (Secretary), Valerie Kairys (Girl being rescued by Monkee firefighters (uncredited))
- E4 Your Friendly Neighborhood KidnappersOct 3, 1966 · 25 min
Synopsis
A 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.
Guest stars: Vic Tayback (George), Louis Quinn (Horace), Andre Philippe (Trump), Ken Del Conte (Swine #1), David Hull (Contest Manager), Georgia Schmidt (Old Lady (uncredited)), Valerie Kairys (Blonde Girl with Davy (uncredited))
- E5 The Spy Who Came in from the CoolOct 10, 1966 · 25 min
Synopsis
The 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 Monkees outwit two professional spies ?
Guest stars: Arlene Martel (Madame), Booth Colman (The Chief), Billy Curtis (Midget), Arlene Charles (Genie), Lee Kolima (Yakimoto), Jacques Aubuchon (Boris), Don Penny (Honeywell), Valerie Kairys (Go-go Dancer (uncredited))
- E6 Success StoryOct 17, 1966 · 25 min
Synopsis
Davy's grandfather (Ben Wright) visits, and the Monkees try to convince him that his grandson is wealthy and successful.
Guest stars: Donald Foster (Rolls Owner), Charlie Callas (Ice Cream Man), Ben Wright (Grandfather), Ray Ballard (Messenger), Arthur Tovey (Old Man (uncredited)), Ceil Cabot (Old Woman)
- E7 Monkees in a Ghost TownOct 24, 1966 · 25 min
Synopsis
Stranded 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 Marie).
Guest stars: Lon Chaney Jr. (Lenny), Len Lesser (George), Mel Blanc (Monkeemobile engine (voice) (archive sound) (uncredited)), Rose Marie (The Big Man), Hollis Morrison (1st Cop)
- E8 Don't Look a Gift Horse in the MouthOct 31, 1966 · 24 min
Synopsis
Davy 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 (Jim Boles) after Davy rides it to victory over the horse of the father's neighbor. Famed character actor, and frequent Bob Hope sideman, Jerry Colonna plays veterinarian Doctor Mann.
Guest stars: Jerry Colonna (Dr. Mann), Henry Corden (Babbit), Jesslyn Fax (Mrs. Purdy), Kerry MacLane (Jonathan), Highland Dale (Jeremy (Horse) (uncredited)), Jim Boles (Farmer Fisher), Charles Bail (Jenkins)
- E9 The ChaperoneNov 7, 1966 · 25 min
Synopsis
Davy'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 real chaperone (Diana Chesney) gets drunk.
Guest stars: Henry Corden (Babbit), Judy Murdock (Cynthia), Diana Chesney (Mrs. Weefers), Sherry Alberoni (Leslie), Arch Johnson (Vandenberg), Lynne Marta (Party Guest Who's Swept off Her Feet (uncredited)), Valerie Kairys (Party Guest (uncredited)), June Fairchild (Party Guest (uncredited))
- E10 Here Come the Monkees - The PilotNov 14, 1966 · 25 min
Synopsis
The Monkees play a sweet sixteen party and help the birthday girl (Robyn Millan) with her studies after she falls for Davy.
Guest stars: Bing Russell (Rudy), Paul Mazursky (T.V. Interviewer), Joe Higgins (Guard), Larry Tucker (Dr. Turner), Robyn Millan (Vanessa Russell), Jill Van Ness (Jill), Richard St. John (Mr. Russell), June Whitley Taylor (Mrs. Russell)
- E11 Monkees à la CarteNov 21, 1966 · 25 min
Synopsis
The Monkees pose as the Purple Flower Gang to save their favourite Italian restaurant from a gangster (Harvey Lembeck).
Guest stars: Paul 'Mousie' Garner (Benny the Book), Harvey Lembeck (Fuselli), Helene Winston (Big Flora), Karl Lukas (Rocco), Paul Sorensen (Red O'Leary), Dort Clark (Inspector), Jon Kowal (Paddy the Fix), Paul R. DeVille (Pop)
- E12 I've Got a Little Song HereNov 28, 1966 · 25 min
Synopsis
Mike 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.
Guest stars: Leigh Chapman (Joannie), Phil Leeds (Bernie), Joseph Mell (Harry), Buddy Lewis (Watchman), Larry Gelman (Director), Irwin Charone (Producer), Owen McGiveney (Old Man), Mary Foran (Hilda)
- E13 One Man Shy (Peter and the Debutante)Dec 5, 1966 · 25 min
Synopsis
Bashful Peter tries to win the heart of lovely debutante Valerie Cartwright (Lisa James) while dealing with her haughty boyfriend Ronnie Farnsworth (George Furth).
Guest stars: Lisa James (Valerie), George Furth (Ronnie)
- E14 Dance, Monkee, DanceDec 12, 1966 · 25 min
Synopsis
The Monkees sign up for lessons at Renaldo's Dance Au Go Go (Hal March), and then find out that their contracts are for life.
Guest stars: Hal March (Renaldo), Elizabeth Camp (Woman), Derrik Lewis (Smoothie), Stephen Coit (Timid Man), Christopher Riordan (Dancing Smoothie (uncredited)), Karen Arthur (Miss Buntwell)
- E15 Too Many Girls (Davy and Fern)Dec 19, 1966 · 25 min
Synopsis
A domineering stage mother tries to use Davy to further her daughter Fern's career.
Guest stars: Reta Shaw (Mrs. Badderly), Kelly Jean Peters (Fern), Jeff DeBenning (Hack), Valerie Kairys (Girl staring at Davy (uncredited))
- E16 Son of a GypsyDec 26, 1966 · 25 min
Synopsis
A band of gypsies, headed by the powerful Maria (Jeanne Arnold), force the Monkees to steal a priceless statuette called the "Maltese Vulture."
Guest stars: James Frawley (Yugoslavian Guest (uncredited)), Vic Tayback (Rocco), Vincent Beck (Marco), Gene Dynarski (Zeppo), Mario Roccuzzo (Kiko), Jeanne Arnold (Maria), Elizabeth Camp (Mme. Rantha)
- E17 The Case of the Missing MonkeeJan 9, 1967 · 25 min
Synopsis
Peter becomes involved with the disappearance of the respected Professor Milo Schnitzler (Norbert Schiller) and then disappears himself.
Guest stars: Vito Scotti (Marcovich), Vincent Gardenia (Bruno), Norbert Schiller (Schnitzler), Ivan Bonar (Policeman), Nancy Fish (Nurse), Valerie Kairys (Girl in Rowboat with Mike (uncredited))
- E18 I Was a Teenage MonsterJan 16, 1967 · 25 min
Synopsis
A 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 their talent back? Byron Foulger appears as Groot, Dr. Mendoza's assistant.
Guest stars: Richard Kiel (Monster), Byron Foulger (Groot), John Hoyt (Mendoza), Bonnie Dewberry (Doctor's Beautiful Daughter (uncredited))
- E19 The Audition (Find the Monkees)Jan 23, 1967 · 25 min
Synopsis
When 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 show, unaware they are desperately trying to audition for him.
Guest stars: Bobo Lewis (Miss Chomsky), David Pearl (Four Martian (uncredited)), Art Lewis (Inspector), Joe Higgins (Masseur), Carl Ballantine (Bensen), Nick Dimitri (Superman (uncredited))
- E20 Monkees in the RingJan 30, 1967 · 25 min
Synopsis
A crooked fight promoter (Ned Glass) prepares to cash in on a big bet by making Davy a stooge in a bout with the champ.
Guest stars: Ned Glass (Sholto), Joseph V. Perry (Vernon), Robert F. Lyons (Smasher), George Cisar (Reporter #1), D'Urville Martin (The Champ), Jerry Hausner (Fight Announcer), Jimmy Lennon Sr. (Ring Announcer), Peter Canon (Bully)
- E21 The Prince and the PaupersFeb 6, 1967 · 25 min
Synopsis
Davy 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.).
Guest stars: Heather North (Wendy / Girl), Oscar Beregi Jr. (Count), Clegg Hoyt (Jailer), Joe Higgins (Max), Donald Foster (Courtier), William Chapman (Cardinal), Linda Kirk (Gloria), David Price (Chemist (uncredited))
- E22 Monkees at the CircusFeb 13, 1967 · 25 min
Synopsis
To 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 their guise requires them to actually perform.
Guest stars: Felix Silla (Midget), Forrest Lewis (Pop), Donna Baccala (Susan), Carl Carlsson (Sword Swallower), Ruth Carlsson (Juggler), Gene Rutherford (Strong Man), Richard Devon (Victor)
- E23 Captain CrocodileFeb 20, 1967 · 25 min
Synopsis
The 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 diminishing his own.
Guest stars: Joey Forman (Captain Crocodile), Larry Gelman (Stage Manager), Nick Dimitri (Stagehand (uncredited)), Oliver McGowan (Pontoon), Philip Roth (Howard), Judy Howard (Secretary), Joey Baio (Junior)
- E24 Monkees à la ModeFeb 27, 1967 · 25 min
Synopsis
The 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 false image of clean cut young men.
Guest stars: Patrice Wymore (Madame Quagmeyer), Eldon Quick (Rob Roy Fingerhead), Valerie Kairys (Toby Willis), Nancy Walters (Assistant #1), Carole Williams (Assistant #2)
- E25 Alias Micky DolenzMar 6, 1967 · 25 min
Synopsis
The police cash in on Micky's striking resemblance to imprisoned crime kingpin Baby Face Morales in an attempt to locate robbery loot.
Guest stars: Maureen Arthur (Ruby), Robert Strauss (Captain), Jimmy Murphy (Tony), Mike Wagner (Vince), Don Sherman (Patrolman)
- E26 Monkee Chow MeinMar 13, 1967 · 25 min
Synopsis
Peter 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).
Guest stars: Gene Dynarski (Toto), Mike Farrell (Agent Modell), Dave Barry (Inspector Blount), Kay Shimatsu (Chang), Joey Forman (Dragonman)
- E27 Monkee MotherMar 20, 1967 · 25 min
Synopsis
Middle-aged widow Millie (Rose Marie) moves in with the Monkees as a new tenant, resulting in the boys' trying to find her a husband.
Guest stars: Henry Corden (Babbit), Alexandra Hay (Clarisse), Rose Marie (Milly), Alfred Dennis (Arthur), Judy March (Judy), William Bramley (Larry)
- E28 Monkees on the LineMar 27, 1967 · 25 min
Synopsis
Hired 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).
Guest stars: Susan Browning (Ellen), Milton Frome (Manny), Jack Donner (Director), Thomas Bellin (Arnold), Richard O'Brien (Mr. Smith), Helene Winston (Drehdal), Lea Marmer (Mrs. Smith)
- E29 Monkees Get Out More DirtApr 3, 1967 · 25 min
Synopsis
The Monkees' friendship is threatened when they all fall for the same girl, luscious local laundromat proprietress April Conquest (Julie Newmar).
Guest stars: Julie Newmar (April Conquest), Digby Wolfe (Man with Paper), Claire Kelly (Dr. Sisters), Patricia Foster (Girl)
- E30 Monkees in ManhattanApr 10, 1967 · 25 min
Synopsis
In 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.
Guest stars: Doodles Weaver (Butler), Olan Soule (Waiter), Foster Brooks (Conventioneer), Philip Ober (Mr. Weatherwax), Susan Howard (Bride), Geoffrey Deuel (Groom), Alfred Dennis (Dr. Correll), John Graham (Compton)
- E31 Monkees at the MoviesApr 17, 1967 · 25 min
Synopsis
The Monkees have a run-in with a snobbish movie idol (Bobby Sherman) on the set as extras in a beach movie.
Guest stars: Bobby Sherman (Frankie Catalina), Pamelyn Ferdin (Girl), Hamilton Camp (Philo), Linda Albertano (Tina), Jerry Lester (Kramm), Aileen Carlyle (Mother), David Frank (Photographer)
- E32 Monkees on TourApr 24, 1967 · 26 min
Synopsis
A mini-documentary chronicling a live Monkees concert gig on location in Phoenix, Arizona during their first public appearance tour.
Cast & crew
Created by Bert Schneider, Bob Rafelson
Davy Jones
Micky Dolenz
Michael Nesmith
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