Monkees in the Ring
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| “Monkees in the Ring” | |
|---|---|
| The Monkees episode | |
| Episode no. | Season 1 Episode 20 |
| Guest stars | Ned Glass, Joseph Perry, D'Urville Martin Robert Lyons, Jerry Hausner, Jimmy Lennon, George Cisar, Peter Canon, Richard S. Ramos |
| Written by | Gerald Gardner and Dee Caruso |
| Directed by | James Frawley |
| Production no. | 47?? |
| Original airdate | January 30, 1967 (NBC) |
| Episode chronology | |
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| "Find the Monkees" | "The Prince and the Paupers" |
"Monkees in the Ring" is the 20th installment of The Monkees television series. It first aired January 30, 1967 in the first season on NBC and was repeated March 14, 1970 January 15 and April 15, 1972 on CBS.
[edit] Plot Summary
The fight game gets its lumps in this episode, which has a crooked fight promoter convincing David he can be a world featherweight champion and conning him into a series of fixed fights as he gets ready to cash in on a big bet by making him the chump in a bout with the champ.
[edit] Dream Sequences/Quick-Change Costume Play
- Micky in cardigan, moustache, rumpled hat and cane as "Papa"
- David in boxer shorts, shows and gloves
- Micky and Michael as trainers
- Peter on a crutch in head, arm, and leg casts
[edit] Featured Songs
- First-run: "Laugh" (Hank Medress/Phillip Margo/Mitchell Margo/Jay Seigal), "I'll Be Back Up On My Feet" (Sandy Linzer and Denny Randell)
- CBS repeat: "Looking For The Good Times" (Tommy Boyce/Bobby Hart)
