TV Show: The Monkees

Too Much, Too Soon

With only two seasons to their credit, the Monkees proposed extending their show to a one-hour format and changing it to a variety show featuring new talent.

NBC said no way. Negotiations stalled, the Monkees wouldn’t budge, and the show was abruptly canceled. Should’ve waited one more year to make demands, guys.

What Could Have Been

Danny Hutton, who later gained fame as part of the legendary group Three Dog Night, auditioned to be one of the original Monkees but didn’t make the cut.

The Monkees’ creators and producers initially attempted to hire The Dave Clark Five, then considered hiring The Lovin’ Spoonful, but eventually opted to toss the dice and make the show with four unheard of guys.