Royal Flush (Monkees episode)
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| The Monkees episode | |
|---|---|
| “The Royal Flush” | |
| Episode no. | Season 1 Episode 1 |
| Guest star(s) | Theo Marcuse, Vincent Beck, Katherine Walsh, Ceil Cabot |
| Writer(s) | Peter Meyerson, Robert Schlitt |
| Director | James Frawley |
| Production no. | 4701 |
| Original airdate | September 12, 1966 (NBC) |
| Episode chronology | |
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"The Royal Flush" was the first episode of The Monkees to air on NBC, first broadcast on September 12, 1966 and repeated on May 8, 1967. During its Saturday Afternoon run it reaired February 13, 1971 and February 12, 1972 on CBS and December 23, 1972 and July 28, 1973 on ABC.
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[edit] Plot Summary
The Monkees become hip to a corrupt archduke's plot to 86 his niece, a beautiful princess, right after a ball commemorating her 18th birthday 24 hours later (on which she is to become queen) at a Swank hotel. The Cool Quartet spirit her away from the hotel and attempt to keep her out of sight until after midnight, when she turns 18 - so, as queen, she can thwart her ruthless uncle.
[edit] Interview Segment
The Monkees discuss their feelings about this episode.
[edit] Dream Sequences/Quick-Change Costume Play
- The Monkees decked out in army geat at bogus army briefing
- The Monkees as building inspectors/throne salesmen
- Peter as a construction worker
- David as a swordsman
[edit] Featured Songs
- First-run: "This Just Doesn't Seem to Be My Day" (Tommy Boyce/Bobby Hart), "Take a Giant Step" (Gerry Goffin/Carole King)
- NBC repeat: "You Told Me" (Michael Nesmith), "The Girl I Knew Somewhere" (Michael Nesmith)
- CBS repeat: "Apples, Peaches, Bananas and Pears" (Tommy Boyce/Bobby Hart), "Good Clean Fun" (Michael Nesmith)
