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Not in the clamor of the crowded street, not in the shouts and plaudits of the throng, but in ourselves, are triumph and defeat.--Henry Wadsworth Longfellow

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Wednesday, July 16, 2003

Notable Quotes
"The message of 'The Monkees' was that when authority goes off course, you have to rely on yourselves. We needed that message during Vietnam. We need it again today. You can argue about the Monkees' music but that message was their enduring contribution."

-- Former Monkee PETER TORK, who now plays in a band called Shoe Suede Blues, in the New York Daily News.
Wow, man. From the episode list of the first season, the following shows illustrate the concept of relying on yourself when authority goes off course:

1. Royal Flush (9-12-66)
The Monkees rescue the Princess of the Duchy of Harmonica from her evil uncle the Archduke Otto. Interviews with all four.

2. Monkee See, Monkee Die (9-19-66)
The Monkees must spend the night in a haunted house to collect an inheritance

3. Monkee vs. Machine (9-26-66)
The Monkees apply for jobs in a computerized toy factory

4. Your Friendly Neighborhood Kidnappers (10-3-66)
The Monkees are kidnapped by a rival band's manager to prevent them competing in a band contest. Guest stars Vic Tayback. Interviews with all four.

5. The Spy Who Came In From The Cool (10-10-66)
The Monkees become foreign agents to recover microfilm concealed in Davy's red maracas.

6. The Success Story (10-17-66)
Davy's grandfather visits, expecting Davy to be wealthy and successful. Guest stars Charlie Callas. Davy is interviewed about his trip home.

7. Monkees In A Ghost Town (10-24-66)
The Monkees run out of gas in a ghost town and become prisoners of a musical female gangster. Guest stars Rose Marie. Mike is interviewed.

8. Don't Look A Gift Horse In The Mouth (10-31-66)
Davy babysits a horse and must hide it from the landlord. Guest stars Jerry Colonna.

9. The Chaperone (11-7-66)
Micky poses as a female chaperone so Davy can see a general's daughter.

10. The Monkees (Pilot) [Here Come the Monkees] (11-14-66)
The Monkees must help Davy's girl with her studies to play her sweet sixteen party. Mike and Davy screen tests.

11. Monkees A La Carte (11-21-66)
The Monkees pose as The Purple Flower Gang to save a restaurant owner from the mob.

12. I've Got A Little Song Here (11-28-66)
The Monkees turn the tables after Mike is fleeced by a phony song publisher

13. One Man Shy (12-5-66)
Peter tries to win the heart of a debutante

14. Dance, Monkees, Dance (12-12-66)
Peter is tricked into signing a lifetime contract for dance lessons.

15. Too Many Girls (12-19-66)
A stage mother schemes to pair her daughter with Davy

16. Son Of A Gypsy (12-26-66)
Gypsies force the Monkees to steal the Maltese Vulture

17. Case Of The Missing Monkee (1-9-67)
Peter discovers a plot to kidnap a scientist. Could it be? Does Peter know too much?

18. I Was A Teenage Monster (1-16-67)
The Monkees give music lessons to a monster. Guest stars Richard Kiel (Jaws of 007 fame.)

19. Find The Monkees (1-23-67)
The Monkees try everything to audition for Hubbell Benson's new show. Monkees interviewed about Sunset Strip Riots.

20. Monkees In The Ring (1-30-67)
A boxing promoter books Davy into fixed fights to make him think he's a contender.

21. The Prince And The Pauper (2-6-67)
Davy, in a dual role, impersonates a prince to win him a bride.

22. Monkees At The Circus (2-13-67)
The Monkees save a circus. Guest stars Felix Silla (Addams Family's Cousin Itt)

23. Captain Crocodile (2-20-67)
The Monkees appearance on a children's show is sabotaged by its insecure host. Guest stars Joey Baio.

24. Monkees A La Mode (2-27-67)
A teen magazine takes poetic license with the Monkees

25. Alias Micky Dolenz (3-6-67)
Micky, in a dual role, impersonates the famous Baby Face. Davy is interviewed about his absence from this episode.

26. Monkee Chow Mein (3-13-67)
Peter discovers a plot to unleash the Doomsday Bug. Guest stars Mike Farrel.

27. Monkee Mother (3-20-67)
To get rid of the new tenant, the Monkees must find her a husband. Guest stars Rose Marie.

28. Monkees On The Line (3-27-67)
The Monkees work for an answering service

29. Monkees Get Out More Dirt (4-3-67)
The Monkees vie for the affections of a buxom laundress. Guest stars Julie Newmar.

30. Monkees Manhattan Style (4-10-67)
The Monkees are asked to appear in a Broadway rock musical. Long interview segment includes infamous "Why do you want a house, Mike?" interview.

31. Monkees At The Movies (4-17-67)
Davy goes Hollywood. Guest stars Bobby Sherman. Interview about not playing instruments.

32. Monkees On Tour (4-24-67)
Rocumentary of The Monkees concert in Phoenix. Due to poor recording, some vocals were redubbed for air.
Y'know, Sigmund, sometimes a cigar is just a cigar.


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