TV Show: The Monkees

The Remaining Three

Davy Jones was already signed with Screen Gems as a contract actor, and they wanted him to appear in a series. Micky Dolenz’s agent set him up for “The Monkees.”

Peter Tork had the aforementioned Stephen Stills referral. All four actors were required to complete a six-week, on-set improvisational acting class with director James Frawley as the instructor.

Pimped Up Pontiac

The Monkeemobile was a customized 1966 Pontiac GTO. The trunk was taken out to make room for a third seat.

A drag chute was installed between the tail lights. The front end sported a fiberglass grille and headlight shroud and the exhaust pipes were placed on the back of the front wheel wells. But wait, there’s more!