Mike Nesmith starred alongside Peter Tork, Micky Dolenz, and Davy Jones in The Monkees television show. The zany primetime series, which ran for two seasons between 1966 and 1968, was hugely popular. However, behind the scenes, not every cast member appeared in every episode. Here are three reasons Mike Nesmith didn’t film specific episodes of The Monkees.
Mike Nesmith, Micky Dolenz, Peter Tork, and Davy Jones film a scene from ‘The Monkees’ television series | Betmann/Getty Images ‘The Monkees’ series featured zany storylines
Many of the storylines filmed for The Monkees were unrealistic and zany in context. The series documented the life of a struggling rock and roll band who lived in a California beach house.
Furthermore, The Monkees always seemed to get themselves into unlikely situations. Likewise, these often included crossing paths with royalty, bad guys, and other assorted characters, which caused chaos.
In his autobiography I’m A Believer,...
Mike Nesmith, Micky Dolenz, Peter Tork, and Davy Jones film a scene from ‘The Monkees’ television series | Betmann/Getty Images ‘The Monkees’ series featured zany storylines
Many of the storylines filmed for The Monkees were unrealistic and zany in context. The series documented the life of a struggling rock and roll band who lived in a California beach house.
Furthermore, The Monkees always seemed to get themselves into unlikely situations. Likewise, these often included crossing paths with royalty, bad guys, and other assorted characters, which caused chaos.
In his autobiography I’m A Believer,...
- 3/25/2023
- by Lucille Barilla
- Showbiz Cheat Sheet
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