Author Archives: Monkeegirl
Len Lesser Dies at 88
Len Lesser, the veteran character actor who played Uncle Leo on “Seinfeld,” died yesterday in Los Angeles of pneumonia brought on by cancer. He was 88. In addition to “Seinfeld,” Lesser appeared on such TV series as “Get Smart,” “The Monkees,” “ER” and “Everybody Loves Raymond.” But who can forget the boisterous scene stealer with …
Davy Jones makes believers out of audience at Stuart’s Lyric Theatre
Remember how cute Davy Jones was back in the 1960s? He still is. Sixty-five years old and still able to knock ‘em dead with the dance moves from “Oliver,” which he starred in as a pre-teen. Jones is still impossibly cute. Thursday night’s show at the Lyric Theatre began with the Monkees’ hit “I’m a …
Davy Jones to peform Feb. 10 and 11 at The Lyric
Remember those old Monkee episodes where Davy, Peter, Micky and Mike joked around amid slapstick riffs and musical numbers? One of the things that was not only endearing but enduring about the boys was how much fun they seemed to be having and their sweet, optimistic view on life. Although he may be just a …
The littlest Monkee is still going strong
About 40 minutes into a 45-minute phone conversation, Davy Jones divulges a bit of blockbuster news, at least in Monkees World: Three-quarters of the band will tour this summer. They’ll rehearse in May, play 10 dates in England, then hit America in July. “We’re just waiting for my signature on a paper,” Jones says, by …
Micky Dolenz to appear in Mega Python vs. Gatoroid
Micky Dolenz can be seen in the made for TV movie, Mega Python vs. Gatoroid, this Saturday Jan 29,2011 on SyFy. *Warning* Spoiler images following the jump!!
Peter Tork arm-wrestling WWE Hall of Famer Tony Atlas
A skinny middle-aged guy behind a folding table is carefully writing the words “OF THE MONKEES” under the name “Peter Tork” on his table plaque. In the ’60s, Peter Tork was member of the world’s first prefabricated boy band. He has his own band now: the Shoe Suede Blues. In between, he did a lot …
Antenna TV to show..The Monkees!!
Antenna TV has added The Monkees to their line up! Sat-Sun 4p ET | 1p PT Late Fri-Sat Nights 2a ET | 11p PT Broadcast Stations Cable Channels ALABAMA Huntsville-Decatur WHNT 19.2 Huntsville Comcast 211 Knology H’ville 199 CALIFORNIA Fresno, CA KGMC 43.5 Fresno – Launch TBA TBA Los Angeles KTLA 5.2 Los Angeles – …
Monkees archivist recharges cult favorite ‘Head’
“Hey, hey, we are the Monkees, we’ve said it all before, the money’s in, we’re made of tin, we’re here to give you more. The money’s in, we’re made of tin, we’re here to give you …” — “Ditty Diego — War Chant” from the “Head” soundtrack. Back in 1968, the Monkees surprised — and …
Don Kirshner, Monkees Musical Director, dies at 76
Don Kirshner, the businessman and songwriter who helped create the Monkees and launch the careers of several iconic performers, died Monday in Florida. According to a press release, the 76-year-old passed away from heart failure. Known as “The Man With the Golden Ear,” Kirshner was born in 1934 in New York City. He entered the …
Tork Admires Susan Boyle
When Monkees bassist Peter Tork heard that Susan Boyle had covered the prefab four’s ’60s pop hit ‘Daydream Believer,’ his first reaction was, “Good for her.” Tork tells Popeater that he has nothing but admiration for Boyle and her unusual story. “Can you imagine? You wait and you wait and you wait, and it’s way …
