Before the first gold record, before the first concert tour,
before the Monkees racked up four number-one albums in a single
year and outsold the Beatles and the Rolling Stones, "THE MONKEES"
was a half-hour TV show, airing Monday nights on NBC. Join a
nostalgic viewer as she rediscovers the magical series of her
childhood, exploring the episodes with a warm heart, a critical eye
and a sentimental sensibility. From teeny bopper bubblegum to
psychedelic experimentation, from matching blue eight-button shirts
to eye-popping paisley, from playful romps to sophisticated
performance videos, watch the sideburns grow and the love beads
multiply as the revolutionary, rebellious little rock 'n' roll TV
show cheerfully pokes the corporate network television machine and
paves the way for boy bands, MTV and "American Idol."
"Monkee Magic: a Book about a TV Show about a Band" provides
insightful commentary about all 58 episodes of the original Monkees
television series, as well as the feature film "Head" and the
group's two stand-alone TV specials. With a wry sense of humor and
just a little bit of affectionate snark, the author notes comedy
highlights, running gags, nitpicks, obscure cultural references and
inside jokes. It's a fresh view, a provocative analysis and a
whimsical journey for dedicated Monkees fans and nostalgic boomers
alike.
"Iain Lee, broadcaster and Monkee Maniac: " At last, "THE
MONKEES" TV series is given the respect and the detailed study it
has long deserved. While their music is seen by many as timeless
and classic, the onscreen antics of the pre-fab four have been
criminally overlooked. Now the groundbreaking and innovative show
is gathered together in one well written and passionate book.
General
Imprint: |
Createspace Independent Publishing Platform
|
Country of origin: |
United States |
Release date: |
December 2013 |
First published: |
December 2013 |
Authors: |
Melanie Mitchell
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Dimensions: |
254 x 178 x 19mm (L x W x T) |
Format: |
Paperback - Trade
|
Pages: |
366 |
ISBN-13: |
978-1-4935-4431-8 |
Categories: |
Books >
Arts & Architecture >
Performing arts >
Television
|
LSN: |
1-4935-4431-4 |
Barcode: |
9781493544318 |
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