Dance, Monkee, Dance
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| The Monkees episode | |
|---|---|
| “Dance, Monkee, Dance” | |
| Episode no. | Season 1 Episode 14 |
| Guest star(s) | Hal March, Karen James, Stephen Coit, Elisabeth Camp, Derrick Lewis |
| Writer(s) | Bernie Orenstein |
| Director | James Frawley |
| Production no. | 47?? |
| Original airdate | December 12, 1966 (NBC) |
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"Dance, Monkee, Dance" is episode #14 in the first season of The Monkees television series, airing on NBC December 12, 1966 and rerun March 21, 1970 and November 27, 1971 on CBS.
[edit] Plot Summary
The Monkees use disguises, snappy patter and fancy footwork to weasel out of a lifetime contract for dancing lessons at a crooked dance school. In the dream sequence, the boys don wigs and robes to play an English courtroom scene.
[edit] Dream Sequences/Quick-Change Costume Play
- Monkees in a courtroom scene: Micky, Michael and David don wigs and black robes as, respectively, the prosecutor, the judge, and the defense counsel; Peter is the defendant
- Micky as a solicitor
- Monkees' assorted costume attire of matching red shirts and grey pants; matching striped jackets with straw hats; Russian outfits; Polynesian outfits; tuxedos; different colored plain tee shirts; Mexican outfits; and matador outfits
- David in a vest and bow tie as a dance instructor for Renaldo Au Go Go
- Micky and Peter as, respectively, (1) a strict teacher and a worried lady, (2) two leopardskin-clad cavemen, and (3) a harassed old lady and a masher
[edit] Featured Songs
- First-run: "I'll Be Back Upon My Feet" (Sandy Linzer/Denny Randell), “I'm a Believer” (Neil Diamond)
- CBS repeat: “If You Have The Time” (Bill Chadwick)
