@@bobdavis4848 It took Susie K. Shelton 17 years; to accept Jesus Christ as, her own Lord and personal Savior. Don't you get surprised that, Christianity is growing in Japan. I haven't seen one Japanese woman; who's an SNL Saturday Night Live cast member just as yet, in reference to this subject.
@@bobdavis4848 The Japanese woman who I expected to be an SNL (Saturday Night Live); cast member was Peggy Willman, she use to be a Miss Alaska pageant back then in 2002.
@@georgeshelton6281 George Shelton: Hello; sorry, I am confused. I don’t know who Susie K. Shelton is. I’m not religious. I’ve been to Japan about 27 times. The only religious trend I recall learning about regarding Japan is Buddhism is common, unlike Christianity which is more common in America. The only religious details I recall hearing from any Japanese person I have talked to was a lady who told me the last time I was there that she is a Buddhist. I have mixed feelings about Saturday Night Live but I also don’t recall seeing any cast member on that show I knew was Japanese. How does Susie K. Shelton, Christianity, Japan, Saturday Night Live or Peggy Willman relate to this Monkees feature in the video above?
Monkee brothers. We lost David in 2012 Peter two days ago. I was still processing Davies death, I know that sounds strange but it still is shocking to me. And now we’ve lost Peter. Peter. I can’t just celebrate his life just yet. I am so very sad. My condolences and prayers are with his family and friends and all who loved Peter. His light is gone from this world but I believe it is shining in the next. God bless you all
I as well am still processing Davys death. I have been researching and reading about his death and the time leading up to it. its really heartbreaking. his last wife abused him and hurt him physically & mentally. I guess the most gentle & humble people this happens to. she had been jailed prior to their marriage for the same kind of thing and Davy was her 3rd marriage at age 30 something. He protected her. i think he must have realized she had mental problems and just tried to take care of her. me on the other hand would like to see her imprisoned for Everything she has ever done. God Bless Davy. He is safe & healthy now and i will see him in heaven.
His light is brighter than ever in this world today. I'm watching him now. By the way the day after Peter passed we were playing Monkee records all day. My son & I were walking inside the house at the back door was a Cardinal bird at the door blocking us from entering. Flapping there for what seemed like a minute then it scared us and flew in our face. A few minutes later my son pointed to the cardinal sitting on the window sill looking inside at us! Absolutely amazing! Yes it was Peter Live & Well!
Great Interview. As an avid Monkees fan its refreshing to see some "new" questions asked. I had not heard of this show since I live in the US. Davy was taken from us all far, far, FAR too soon. He will live on in film & here on youtube with that "stars in the eyes" smile and in the many wonderful songs with his beautiful voice; and of course in our hearts. We forever love you Davy - RIP Manchester Cowboy.
Now watching them with the eyes of an adult, I love them even more ! RIP Peter and Davy, you will always remain alive in our hearts and mind 💖💕💋💋 Love is Forever
Yeah, it wasn't even David that was talking too much and over everybody which he did do a lot in interviews but it was those annoying talentless women.
In most Monkee interviews, Micky comes across as the most knowledgable, has all the details and is funny! He's quickest to answer all the Monkees' history questions.
They always seem to need to 'keep Peter in check'. He has a way about him that is very different to the others. But watch / listen to Peter's interviews on his own (particularly the later ones). He eclipses them all. Xxx
@@bOmBAsTiK I still do remember the 'Flintstones' episode where; Fred and Barney had both, cheated on their wives. That's Betty and Wilma; who had raided the back stage convention studio, and drove out the bathing beauties who were suppose to spring out of the anniversary cake.
@@bOmBAsTiK This has got a lot to do with Peter Tork and Davy Jones, who couldn't stay married to their original wives. Even Robert Mike Nesmith couldn't stay married to his original wife! Did George Mickey Dolenz Jr. stay put with his original wife?
Oh I wouldn't call that luck for Cesar Romero to not have his own wife and kids; we call that a coincidence, when the Lord God didn't allow him to have his own wife and kids.
You ought to get totally shocked; if you ever find out that my pop/father George D. Shelton, stayed married to his wife Susie K. Shelton for 54 years. Staying married to your spouse for 💯 years is a long time!
Yes, it is possible to fake that. Peter and Michael did not get along. Not sure about the others. But they did know how to laugh at themselves and remain entertaining to the end.
@DISCOBABY1956 - Actually, it was Peter who quit first, and Mike stayed with Davy and Micky for about a year after that - making TV appearances and performing. He also has reunited with them several times over the years, when schedules permitted, & even wrote their 1997 TV special, in which he was hilarious. If you think he takes himself too seriously, please watch Elephant Parts.
Wasn’t the last little clip before they came onstage prophetic? Two of them are now angels. Rest In Peace Peter. You were and always will be my favorite.
These guys like The Beatles have always retained their sense of humor. Even on their seperate audition tapes in 66 before they met each other they were funny.
@tygersflowerz No way, I was going to marry Davy!!! lol just kidding! He always made my heart melt as a kid & was my first true crush! He will be missed greatly... Rest In Peace Davy :)
If I remember correctly, his new wife was trying to horn in on the act and Micky and Peter didn't like it, so Davy had to tell her she couldn't be in the show. It caused a lot of trouble in his marriage. She was an aspiring what ever she was, and used him to get ahead. I think they were divorcing soon after this tour. He passed before he could shake her off his coattails.
1987 is a long time ago, theyve come along way since then and obviously they have been together alot of times since 1987, so like bros, theyve had their bad times and their good times. (theyve all said that, they are like bros) its a very good thing that on davy's passing they were on good terms so its very good they had a last reunion tour in 2011. so very very very very very very sad about davy though, its should not have happened to him.
Hey, thanks so much for replying. I see exactly where you're coming from and it makes perfect sense. Frankly, I too would like to see them at least attempt "refined and not so goofy" now and then myself. The lack of maturity, if you will, showed most (other than Davy giving the 'Moms' all the credit) when they talked about making music vs parenting. Ah well, they are what they are, so enough on that. Let's just enjoy their music - like the *refined* folks we are. ;o]. Peace ♥ AHA
When they are interviewed together they go into Monkees mode, yes goofy. Check out individual interviews and they are very much themselves and using your word, refined
I guess it did appear that way, although it wasn't meant to "condemn" as you put it. He is a fine musician, and I enjoyed his contributions and songs when the did the show. He just always looked as though he was not haivng fun or wasn't comfortable in all those segments of them doing songs together while the other 3 had a good time in th show.
Even as a kid, I couldn't take the stand the slapstick. Now, as an adult, i understand how they were under orders from the brass, Mickey killed a few with his voice. Yes, a full-time musical. I would have lover Peter to rock out, he reminds me of Al Jardine or in another life Stephen Stills
@hubbaman9885 That´s really harsh to condemn Michael like this. He did have problems with the whole "Monkee thing", but the others did, too. After all it was Peter who bought himself out of his contract. To get a clearer view about all of them I only can recommend to read their biographies.
NicoleBHay Mike was the one who bought out his contract. A fact that the others did not know until years later during an interview when Michael disclosed it He had job conflict.
@@TiaMargarita Actually Peter Tork was the first to buy out his contract. He had three seasons left on it and paid $150,000 for each year to leave. Mike was next and he had to pay out the same amount for two years. Everyone thinks that Mike left first but in fact it was Peter.
This is why I stopped considering Micheal as part of the Monkeys. He didn't like appearing with the Mikey, Davey & Peter. Micheal outcasted himself from the group. May the souls of Davey and Peter be healed in heaven. As they are prepared to either stay in heaven or come back to earth to continue learning!
Michael Nesmith had a lot of other projects going during his post-Monkees tenure. He was the CEO of a video production company, executive producer of music videos and films, and still did music. It's not possible for him to just drop all of his commitments all the time and go out with the Monkees on the road. I wish people would GET this fact. And considering Mike had Don Kirshner telling him at a young and impressionable age that he was talentless without Kirshner, it's a wonder he wants anything to do with it at all.
@excelsciors I don't think you have the full story. Mike and some of the other Monkees have been asked this question about Mike's absence in the many touring years and it has been made clear that he had a company and a business to run. That business was extremely successful and lucrative. It would have been a huge challenge to do the tour and run his video company. Mike is informally considered one of the fathers of MTV. He also wrote and directed the Monkees tv special in the 90s. If you look at their careers, you'll see that Peter and Micky did many other non Monkees endeavors. However, (only my speculation) I'm guessing that for them they may have realized that it was more lucrative to tour as the Monkees. I totally respect them all. I think young Mike got a bit of a reputation from knowing and expressing what he wanted earlier on. Sounded like he had better business sense too. All in all, seems like they worked quite hard.
I love these guys, and they just keep coming back. Too bad that in the end they started to have tons of problems and were suing each other. They were fighting a lot on the 87 tour.
Being goofy and immature is part of their persona,if they were stiff and proper,people would think they had gotten old and decrepid,very hard to live up to the fun image that people of many generations wanting fun and enjoyment and remembering their youth and the good old days would want to pay their hard earned bucks to see.
@EdgarKritik Yes, I read that somewhere, just didn't realize how bad it was. :( Also, the article didn't mention what type of cancer it was. Maybe they didn't know at the time.
I don't know the medical name, but it was on his tongue. He had surgery and they had to break his jaw to get to the tumor. His jaw was wired shut. He said later on how infuriating it was when his cat scratched the furniture and he couldn't yell at her. He had to have radiation too.
@MTGyrl Ordered it a few weeks ago. Psychedelic is the suiting word for it. Didn´t manage to finish watching it yet, because every new scene is a challenge to think it over.*lol*
Check out Papa Nez' acceptance speech for a Lifetime Achievement Award. I would vote Nez for Prez after that! Brilliant and refined. And, I wouldn't even call it stodgy. Enjoy.
The Monkees were formed to make a TV show. They did. After the show was over/cancelled, staying the Monkees was optional...to wit Mike opted out. The other three enjoyed being the Monkees, but Mike no longer did. Now, to think it over, I would rather NOT have Mike in the Monkees - if his heart and soul was no longer gonna be in it. Also, he did not need the money after his his mom passed - she invented White Out...what an empire Mike inherited.
Well, as far as all that goes, read your first sentence over again. Considering that, it's amazing these guys got together as much as they did over the years considering how it all started. Personally, I think it's a disgrace they haven't been put into the Rock and Roll HOF. Oh, they didn't write their own songs or play their own instruments? (Speaking of the first two albums, which contained the bulk of the successful hits). Well, tell me what songs the Supremes wrote and what instruments they played! The Monkees started out a manufactured band, that's true, but so were bands like The Ronettes (a Phil Spector creation) but they're in the HOF.
It has been said, many many many times that Mike was hired because when all four of them were put in a room, their chemistry just worked. Now, 45 years later, the chemistry has obviously died...his character was the "straight" guy in the group. His chemistry/personality worked 45 years ago on screen, but apparently, his chemistry changed. This happens sometimes...on stage as well as off stage...
haha "just gay enough". When I read they would be with "Loose Women" I got really curious. Never heard of the show, but it sounds like it's in Britain. I'm not sure but I think everybody except Davy was in their 70's by then. Davy was gone way too soon. :'-(
The reason that Micheal Nesmith was not with them anymore. His mother invented what is not call wipe out. She sold it and made a bunch of money. He didn't have go out on tour.
@Gidget521 Awww, glad to hear he's kicking cancer in he ass, it's a bitch of a disease. Also glad the concert was amazing for all! Wanted to go, but unfortunately was unable to :( Still
Mike Nesmith comes across to me as someone who takes himself too seriously and no real sense of humor as well as self oriented. Makes me wonder why they ever hired him to be apart of the original series to begin with and who thought he would be a funny guy in "The Monkees" series. To bad, they would have been fine as trio or getting one else. Even David Jones has been known to comment that he has always been "aloof" of it all.
You've clearly never watched or read Mike's interviews or seen "Elephant Parts." In fact Mike is a very funny guy, with a very wry sense of humor. His Monkees screen test is actually very amusing and brash; you can see exactly why Raybert hired him. Mike had that joy of being the straight man who is also allowed to be funny. Go back and watch him sing as "Billy Roy Hoffstader" in the episode "Too Many Girls" and pay attention to what he's doing with his eyes, demeanor and faking not knowing how to play "Different Drum." It's pretty hilarious. I also can't look at Mike playing Monkee Man without laughing my head off. He looked ridiculous and because he played it so straight, it's even funnier. He's the Groucho Marx in the group, the necessary guy to balance out all the zany stuff. If he wasn't there you would get worn out watching it as a viewer.
Lol...Peter looks awkward being there, almost like someone's grandpa☹️ Feel bad for Davey and his passing... Now there is 2 standing (Mike must have money he no longer plays out).😬
Meghan Adams Mike inherited $48 million in 1979. His mother invented and patented Tippex, the liquid paper, and sold the company to a corporate giant (i forget the name). She left him all that fortune when she passed away. So, yes, Mike doesn't really need to work....the lucky man!!
Miss you Peter Tork , Davey Jones. Thanks for the music and memories. Thanks Micky and Mike as well. Your legacy will live on for generations.
Stella Luna: You are very kind, but please spell Davy's name correctly.
Have I also ever told you that; the world peace insignia, is a false sense of victory? My pop/father George D. Shelton, has no approval of it.
@@bobdavis4848 It took Susie K. Shelton 17 years; to accept Jesus Christ as, her own Lord and personal Savior. Don't you get surprised that, Christianity is growing in Japan. I haven't seen one Japanese woman; who's an SNL Saturday Night Live cast member just as yet, in reference to this subject.
@@bobdavis4848 The Japanese woman who I expected to be an SNL (Saturday Night Live); cast member was Peggy Willman, she use to be a Miss Alaska pageant back then in 2002.
@@georgeshelton6281 George Shelton: Hello; sorry, I am confused. I don’t know who Susie K. Shelton is. I’m not religious. I’ve been to Japan about 27 times. The only religious trend I recall learning about regarding Japan is Buddhism is common, unlike Christianity which is more common in America. The only religious details I recall hearing from any Japanese person I have talked to was a lady who told me the last time I was there that she is a Buddhist. I have mixed feelings about Saturday Night Live but I also don’t recall seeing any cast member on that show I knew was Japanese. How does Susie K. Shelton, Christianity, Japan, Saturday Night Live or Peggy Willman relate to this Monkees feature in the video above?
Childhood memories of watching the Monkees on TV. Happy days indeed!
Monkee brothers. We lost David in 2012 Peter two days ago. I was still processing Davies death, I know that sounds strange but it still is shocking to me. And now we’ve lost Peter. Peter. I can’t just celebrate his life just yet. I am so very sad. My condolences and prayers are with his family and friends and all who loved Peter. His light is gone from this world but I believe it is shining in the next. God bless you all
Margaret, a Torkee ❤
I as well am still processing Davys death. I have been researching and reading about his death and the time leading up to it. its really heartbreaking. his last wife abused him and hurt him physically & mentally. I guess the most gentle & humble people this happens to. she had been jailed prior to their marriage for the same kind of thing and Davy was her 3rd marriage at age 30 something. He protected her. i think he must have realized she had mental problems and just tried to take care of her. me on the other hand would like to see her imprisoned for Everything she has ever done. God Bless Davy. He is safe & healthy now and i will see him in heaven.
Same, extremely devastating.
His light is brighter than ever in this world today. I'm watching him now. By the way the day after Peter passed we were playing Monkee records all day. My son & I were walking inside the house at the back door was a Cardinal bird at the door blocking us from entering. Flapping there for what seemed like a minute then it scared us and flew in our face. A few minutes later my son pointed to the cardinal sitting on the window sill looking inside at us! Absolutely amazing! Yes it was Peter Live & Well!
Great Interview. As an avid Monkees fan its refreshing to see some "new" questions asked. I had not heard of this show since I live in the US. Davy was taken from us all far, far, FAR too soon. He will live on in film & here on youtube with that "stars in the eyes" smile and in the many wonderful songs with his beautiful voice; and of course in our hearts. We forever love you Davy - RIP Manchester Cowboy.
Now watching them with the eyes of an adult, I love them even more ! RIP Peter and Davy, you will always remain alive in our hearts and mind 💖💕💋💋 Love is Forever
LOVED that show, and had all their albums
The Monkees: Frozen youth in a bottle. Priceless.
Poor Peter! Everyone kept talking over the poor guy and he's too polite to jump in. :(
Yeah, it wasn't even David that was talking too much and over everybody which he did do a lot in interviews but it was those annoying talentless women.
In most Monkee interviews, Micky comes across as the most knowledgable, has all the details and is funny! He's quickest to answer all the Monkees' history questions.
They always seem to need to 'keep Peter in check'. He has a way about him that is very different to the others. But watch / listen to Peter's interviews on his own (particularly the later ones). He eclipses them all. Xxx
Just a folksinger? Oh, Peter! At the time of The Monkees, he played classical music, guitar, bass, banjo and more and he was an actor in college
Peter is such a ham in these interviews lol, RIP. Love these guys though...
@@bOmBAsTiK I still do remember the 'Flintstones' episode where; Fred and Barney had both, cheated on their wives. That's Betty and Wilma; who had raided the back stage convention studio, and drove out the bathing beauties who were suppose to spring out of the anniversary cake.
@@bOmBAsTiK This has got a lot to do with Peter Tork and Davy Jones, who couldn't stay married to their original wives. Even Robert Mike Nesmith couldn't stay married to his original wife! Did George Mickey Dolenz Jr. stay put with his original wife?
Oh I wouldn't call that luck for Cesar Romero to not have his own wife and kids; we call that a coincidence, when the Lord God didn't allow him to have his own wife and kids.
You ought to get totally shocked; if you ever find out that my pop/father George D. Shelton, stayed married to his wife Susie K. Shelton for 54 years. Staying married to your spouse for 💯 years is a long time!
Always and forever alive in film. A lifetime seems so long, until it isn’t anymore.
Pain is the price we pay for love.
Sad in so many ways, but it sometimes feels like the end of our childhood memories as they each keep passing away...
They could always laugh at themselves and they genuinely liked each other because they are always entertaining in interviews - can't fake that.
Sadly, no. X
Yes, it is possible to fake that. Peter and Michael did not get along. Not sure about the others. But they did know how to laugh at themselves and remain entertaining to the end.
@DISCOBABY1956 - Actually, it was Peter who quit first, and Mike stayed with Davy and Micky for about a year after that - making TV appearances and performing. He also has reunited with them several times over the years, when schedules permitted, & even wrote their 1997 TV special, in which he was hilarious. If you think he takes himself too seriously, please watch Elephant Parts.
Those are good points. Forgot about Elephant Parts, that was hilarious.
That was a treat. Outside of Davy being from Manchester, I didn't realize the show was that well known in the UK.
rackinfrackin In 58 countries. Micky said that The Monkees albums continue to sell at the tune of two million a year
@lechan241 Micky said in an interview, that it might have been genetics. Davy´s mother died when he was 14 and his father also died of a heart attack.
Love them one of my faves met DAVY IN 2002 a really nice man !!
3 legends in one program
So sad that we had lost Davy Jones, 2012 was the last year for him
Love The Monkees, they’re so funny & love their songs; just love those guys period!!!! ♥️
These are some great guys I admire them all!
Wasn’t the last little clip before they came onstage prophetic? Two of them are now angels. Rest In Peace Peter. You were and always will be my favorite.
God Bless you Davy Jones. Meet the Monkees was my very first vinyl album. WOW, that was years ago, but seems like only yesterday.
Loved their show
love the monkees then ,now and forever.they were broth toghter to make the world with peace and love .god is good all the time.
That's true. They are so amazing! I truly agree. My dream was to meet Davy.
I loved seeing Peter Tork on "Seventh Heaven" and love his song, "For Pete's Sake." God is love!!!
I really enjoyed this interview. These 3 guys are kool.
R.I.P Davy
These guys like The Beatles have always retained their sense of humor. Even on their seperate audition tapes in 66 before they met each other they were funny.
Now I'm definitely ready for them!!!! :) LOVE THIS!!!!
RIP Peter and Davy. 💔
Thank you U.K. from America for Davy Jones.
Patti Sharick true
they all sound the same as they did in the 60s wow
JGE!! Davy was so amused by that!! Lol. This was neat to watch. :)
Just like real brother that love each other.
RIP Davy Jones, what a shock.
I like the part where Sherrie tries to hug Peter in the car, and he looks terrified and pushes her away. Ah! I could certainly hug him too.
i love how they seem so close:)
Seem? They describe themselves as siblings
I think he's survived cancer twice, might be wrong about how many times but he's defo a cancer survivor.
Peter was diagnosed with cancer two years ago and received a clean bill of health in 2012
@tygersflowerz No way, I was going to marry Davy!!! lol just kidding! He always made my heart melt as a kid & was my first true crush! He will be missed greatly... Rest In Peace Davy :)
The Monkees story is a great one, they learned their music as they went along and improved, even recording their own album that only they played on
Many thanks for this. ❤❤❤❤❤❤
Wincing in December 2021 at 5:35 where Davy is talking about them all being together for years to come. RIP Davy, Peter, and Mike.
Davy passed about 9 months after this broadcast.
~RIP Davy Jones~
Davy passed on February 29, 2012, leap year from a massive heart attack.
love the Monkees xxx
No Monkee Mike... 😞😟
Mike had his own agenda. He was probably pouting in Texas somewhere
@@KB2CWN 🤣 I love Mike. But, yeah 🤣
love tis davy still got it !
I love Micky! Peter was funny too!
How ironic at 5mins 35secs Davy says "in many years to come you'll all go your separate ways"RIP Little Buddy.
Miss Davy, Peter and now Mike! RIP guys!
Why does Micky keep saying “who are you asking?” they’re asking all of them
Davy looks quite uncomfortable during this interview.
If I remember correctly, his new wife was trying to horn in on the act and Micky and Peter didn't like it, so Davy had to tell her she couldn't be in the show. It caused a lot of trouble in his marriage. She was an aspiring what ever she was, and used him to get ahead. I think they were divorcing soon after this tour. He passed before he could shake her off his coattails.
Peter Tork reminds me of Robin Gibb.
No way. Peter was far more attractive (and a lot less weird!) than Robin Gibb.
1987 is a long time ago, theyve come along way since then and obviously they have been together alot of times since 1987, so like bros, theyve had their bad times and their good times. (theyve all said that, they are like bros) its a very good thing that on davy's passing they were on good terms so its very good they had a last reunion tour in 2011. so very very very very very very sad about davy though, its should not have happened to him.
2012 was not the last year. The 2016 tour ended up lasting til 2017
Poor Peter didn't get to talk much.
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Hey, thanks so much for replying. I see exactly where you're coming from and it makes perfect sense. Frankly, I too would like to see them at least attempt "refined and not so goofy" now and then myself. The lack of maturity, if you will, showed most (other than Davy giving the 'Moms' all the credit) when they talked about making music vs parenting. Ah well, they are what they are, so enough on that. Let's just enjoy their music - like the *refined* folks we are. ;o]. Peace ♥ AHA
Micky initially gave the moms the credit. Davy just agreed.
When they are interviewed together they go into Monkees mode, yes goofy. Check out individual interviews and they are very much themselves and using your word, refined
I guess it did appear that way, although it wasn't meant to "condemn" as you put it. He is a fine musician, and I enjoyed his contributions and songs when the did the show. He just always looked as though he was not haivng fun or wasn't comfortable in all those segments of them doing songs together while the other 3 had a good time in th show.
@Arwen1964 - Well said. I think some people on UA-cam have been overly critical of Nez since Davy's death and it's really unfair.
This must have been filmed before Davy and Peter died, actually longer than that, like before Davy died..
uselessjoe Really?
Captain obvious has nothing on you...
That's a joke on your part, right?
Can't believe I missed this.
Even as a kid, I couldn't take the stand the slapstick. Now, as an adult, i understand how they were under orders from the brass, Mickey killed a few with his voice. Yes, a full-time musical. I would have lover Peter to rock out, he reminds me of Al Jardine or in another life Stephen Stills
~RIP Davy Jones~
Only 2 left now.
no mike?
@hubbaman9885 That´s really harsh to condemn Michael like this. He did have problems with the whole "Monkee thing", but the others did, too. After all it was Peter who bought himself out of his contract. To get a clearer view about all of them I only can recommend to read their biographies.
NicoleBHay Mike was the one who bought out his contract. A fact that the others did not know until years later during an interview when Michael disclosed it He had job conflict.
@@TiaMargarita Actually Peter Tork was the first to buy out his contract. He had three seasons left on it and paid $150,000 for each year to leave. Mike was next and he had to pay out the same amount for two years.
Everyone thinks that Mike left first but in fact it was Peter.
I thought Pete looked ill when I saw them last year on the One show
This is why I stopped considering Micheal as part of the Monkeys. He didn't like appearing with the Mikey, Davey & Peter. Micheal outcasted himself from the group. May the souls of Davey and Peter be healed in heaven. As they are prepared to either stay in heaven or come back to earth to continue learning!
Michael Nesmith had a lot of other projects going during his post-Monkees tenure. He was the CEO of a video production company, executive producer of music videos and films, and still did music. It's not possible for him to just drop all of his commitments all the time and go out with the Monkees on the road. I wish people would GET this fact. And considering Mike had Don Kirshner telling him at a young and impressionable age that he was talentless without Kirshner, it's a wonder he wants anything to do with it at all.
@excelsciors I don't think you have the full story. Mike and some of the other Monkees have been asked this question about Mike's absence in the many touring years and it has been made clear that he had a company and a business to run. That business was extremely successful and lucrative. It would have been a huge challenge to do the tour and run his video company. Mike is informally considered one of the fathers of MTV. He also wrote and directed the Monkees tv special in the 90s. If you look at their careers, you'll see that Peter and Micky did many other non Monkees endeavors. However, (only my speculation) I'm guessing that for them they may have realized that it was more lucrative to tour as the Monkees. I totally respect them all. I think young Mike got a bit of a reputation from knowing and expressing what he wanted earlier on. Sounded like he had better business sense too. All in all, seems like they worked quite hard.
Wow, Peter does not look very well here at all. R.I.P Davy and Peter....
I love these guys, and they just keep coming back. Too bad that in the end they started to have tons of problems and were suing each other. They were fighting a lot on the 87 tour.
Ultimate Fangirl In the end! The Monkees did not meet their end in the 80’s. Check out their newest CD, Good Times 2017
You think that's bad, research The Beach Boys. It's just a part of the business. An ugly part, but still a part.
Ultimate Fangirl I have never heard of them ever suing each other. Please provide a link with proof. I am asking as a Monkeephile
Being goofy and immature is part of their persona,if they were stiff and proper,people would think they had gotten old and decrepid,very hard to live up to the fun image that people of many generations wanting fun and enjoyment and remembering their youth and the good old days would want to pay their hard earned bucks to see.
Wonder if Peter still wears mismatching socks.
Aimee Ward I know he also wore his belt buckle to the side instead of the front
@EdgarKritik Yes, I read that somewhere, just didn't realize how bad it was. :( Also, the article didn't mention what type of cancer it was. Maybe they didn't know at the time.
I don't know the medical name, but it was on his tongue. He had surgery and they had to break his jaw to get to the tumor. His jaw was wired shut. He said later on how infuriating it was when his cat scratched the furniture and he couldn't yell at her. He had to have radiation too.
REST IN PEACE Davy and Peter.
@MTGyrl Ordered it a few weeks ago. Psychedelic is the suiting word for it. Didn´t manage to finish watching it yet, because every new scene is a challenge to think it over.*lol*
What happen to Mike why is he not withthe three ?
Time stops for no one, which is sad.
Time used to pass like water dripping. Now it passes like water being poured out. It's very late now.
Check out Papa Nez' acceptance speech for a Lifetime Achievement Award. I would vote Nez for Prez after that! Brilliant and refined. And, I wouldn't even call it stodgy. Enjoy.
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Mike doesn't go on these appearances, I guess?
I love that car! Is it in a museum?
no its double parked!
It does show up at occasional conventions
It came up for auction last year I believe.
Haha, I agree, but at the same time I like that they are acting like they did when they were kids.
@toddcharry I wonder if its because of the cancer Peter has battled
Not a boy band! Ever dammit
The Monkees were formed to make a TV show. They did. After the show was over/cancelled, staying the Monkees was optional...to wit Mike opted out. The other three enjoyed being the Monkees, but Mike no longer did. Now, to think it over, I would rather NOT have Mike in the Monkees - if his heart and soul was no longer gonna be in it. Also, he did not need the money after his his mom passed - she invented White Out...what an empire Mike inherited.
DISCOBABY1956 Peter was the first to leave the Monkees. Years later, Mike left.
Margaret : Mike left the group a little over a year from when Peter did.
Well, as far as all that goes, read your first sentence over again. Considering that, it's amazing these guys got together as much as they did over the years considering how it all started. Personally, I think it's a disgrace they haven't been put into the Rock and Roll HOF. Oh, they didn't write their own songs or play their own instruments? (Speaking of the first two albums, which contained the bulk of the successful hits). Well, tell me what songs the Supremes wrote and what instruments they played! The Monkees started out a manufactured band, that's true, but so were bands like The Ronettes (a Phil Spector creation) but they're in the HOF.
And now half of them are gone. Sad.
RIP Davy
Liverpool as well
You introduce and mis-identify The Monkees as “the original boy band.”
What An Insult to The Monkees!
God bless Peter Tork! Always have respected him the most..
Fine whine, Mickey...He looks lazy, and the hat ain't helpin'
It has been said, many many many times that Mike was hired because when all four of them were put in a room, their chemistry just worked. Now, 45 years later, the chemistry has obviously died...his character was the "straight" guy in the group. His chemistry/personality worked 45 years ago on screen, but apparently, his chemistry changed. This happens sometimes...on stage as well as off stage...
DISCOBABY1956 Micky has referred to Mike as funny and from what I’ve seen on their concerts, UA-cam, he sometimes is.
yes i agree
haha "just gay enough".
When I read they would be with "Loose Women" I got really curious. Never heard of the show, but it sounds like it's in Britain.
I'm not sure but I think everybody except Davy was in their 70's by then.
Davy was gone way too soon. :'-(
Aimee Ward : They were in their 60's.
omg so much better than glee
davy and that banana... 0:37
The reason that Micheal Nesmith was not with them anymore. His mother invented what is not call wipe out. She sold it and made a bunch of money. He didn't have go out on tour.
Pam Hi He didn’t inherit her fortune till later. He made his own fortune as a businessman
Whiteout
@Gidget521 Awww, glad to hear he's kicking cancer in he ass, it's a bitch of a disease. Also glad the concert was amazing for all! Wanted to go, but unfortunately was unable to :( Still
Mike Nesmith comes across to me as someone who takes himself too seriously and no real sense of humor as well as self oriented. Makes me wonder why they ever hired him to be apart of the original series to begin with and who thought he would be a funny guy in "The Monkees" series. To bad, they would have been fine as trio or getting one else. Even David Jones has been known to comment that he has always been "aloof" of it all.
Erick Hublein Micky has described Mike as funny and he knew him better than us fans.
You've clearly never watched or read Mike's interviews or seen "Elephant Parts." In fact Mike is a very funny guy, with a very wry sense of humor. His Monkees screen test is actually very amusing and brash; you can see exactly why Raybert hired him.
Mike had that joy of being the straight man who is also allowed to be funny. Go back and watch him sing as "Billy Roy Hoffstader" in the episode "Too Many Girls" and pay attention to what he's doing with his eyes, demeanor and faking not knowing how to play "Different Drum." It's pretty hilarious. I also can't look at Mike playing Monkee Man without laughing my head off. He looked ridiculous and because he played it so straight, it's even funnier. He's the Groucho Marx in the group, the necessary guy to balance out all the zany stuff. If he wasn't there you would get worn out watching it as a viewer.
Lol...Peter looks awkward being there, almost like someone's grandpa☹️ Feel bad for Davey and his passing... Now there is 2 standing (Mike must have money he no longer plays out).😬
Meghan Adams Mike inherited $48 million in 1979. His mother invented and patented Tippex, the liquid paper, and sold the company to a corporate giant (i forget the name). She left him all that fortune when she passed away. So, yes, Mike doesn't really need to work....the lucky man!!
he inherited 25 million. the company was Gilette.
Mike started playing with them more often after Davy passed. Mike also was a savvy businessman and made his own money as well
Mike played the 2016 Monkees international tour and was on the 2016 album m, Good Times and 2018 Christmas Party album.
Giorgio Curcetti Maybe he didn’t need to work but he has always worked hard. He is now retired from running a successful production company
I like her
Davey would have made a great Suprano.