Happy 50th Anniversary to The Monkees!

9/12/2016

On September 12, 1966, The Monkees, starring Micky Dolenz, Davy Jones, Michael Nesmith, and Peter Tork, debuted on NBC. The Monkees Live Almanac would like to say congratulations to The Monkees themselves, their families and friends, and all of those who were a part of the Monkees project, past and present. Happy 50th!

8 Comments

Michael

9/12/2016 00:19:27

"HAPPY 50th TO THE MONKEES!!"

During summer break from school in 1976 i caught the show in syndicated reruns everyday from 5:00-5:30 and became an instant fan! I remember scouring dept stores and record shops for Monkees records but to no avail,until i finally happened upon the Arista Greatest Hits collection,and that had to do me until the Rhino re-releases of the '80's!

I missed them on the 20th anniversary tour because i had just become a new dad so money was tight,but i caught them on the 2013 tour and it was a highlight of the many concerts i have attended over the years. Definitely in my top 3-5 shows that i have witnessed.

I could go on and on but i will stop here and thank Micky,Davy,Mike & Peter for many years of laughter and musical memories! You guys rock!

David

9/12/2016 00:59:32

I'm an original fan... Fifty years of Monkees, Colgems, Screen Gems, Boyce & Hart and everything in between.

What a great ride! I think I took from them more than they ever intended to give. They encapsulated the 60's. They were Saturday mornings. The ultimate definition for collect all four...

Thanks Peter, Micky, Davy and Mike for the time of my life!

Terry Marvin link

9/12/2016 08:20:08

Monday, September 12, 2016--7:19 am CST

I believe it's very nice of Mike Nesmith to fill in for Peter the next few days.

Terry (Dallas, Texas)

scott catton

9/12/2016 11:24:26

YES,indeed! Thanks Nez!!!

scott catton

9/12/2016 11:21:38

"Happy 50th Anniversary/Birthday" to the Monkees & EVERYONE associated with the project! Hope everyone has a great celebration!A big THANK YOU to everyone involved & for ALL the years of great entertainment!:)...it'd be a great idea for all the fans (if they can?) to watch the debut episode "Royal Flush" at 7:;30 pm tonight.

Dan

9/12/2016 17:35:32

Happy big 5-O to The Monkees, and thanks to you Mark for all the amazing, real-time coverage you provide here!!!

Monkees Live Almanac

9/12/2016 19:06:46

My pleasure, Dan! Thanks!

John

9/12/2016 20:46:34

Hard to believe that it all started relatively innocuosly at 730 on September 12 and turned into what it did. How I would love to build a time machine and watch it as it happened. Happy birthday Monkees!!

Happy 50th Anniversary to The Monkees!

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