Tag: Valerie Kairys
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Monkees vs. Macheen: “The Frodis Caper” a.k.a. “Mijacogeo”
“I’m as puzzled as the Oyster.” Here we are at the last episode of the series and the end of these regularly scheduled recaps. I’m full of conflicting emotions because I don’t want this to end, yet I’m glad the series went out with this bizarre and fun episode. “The Frodis Caper” a.k.a. “Mijacogeo” aired…
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Monkees Vs. Macheen: “Monkees à la Mode”
“We don’t follow fashion. That’d be a joke.” “Monkees à la Mode” is one of my favorites, if not my very favorite from the first season. The storyline plays as a culture war between the Monkees and a high fashion magazine staff. The Monkees are at their best working together, defying authority. There’s no high…
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Monkees vs. Macheen: “Your Friendly Neighborhood Kidnappers”
“Monkees, Swine, and Crabs” “Your Friendly Neighborhood Kidnappers,” which aired on October 3, 1966, was directed by James Frawley, and written by Dave Evans, his first of seven Monkees scripts. This is the first episode where the plot revolves around the Monkees pursuing success and fame as a band. According to a couple of interviews…