33 ⅓ Revolutions per Monkee
“Tonight's special traces The Monkees from their "creation" by a way-out sorcerer to their current eminence.”
Synopsis
33 1⁄3 Revolutions per Monkee is a television special starring the Monkees that aired on NBC on April 14, 1969. Produced by Jack Good, guests on the show included Jerry Lee Lewis, Fats Domino, Little Richard, the Clara Ward Singers, the Buddy Miles Express, Paul Arnold and the Moon Express, and We Three. Although they were billed as musical guests, Julie Driscoll and Brian Auger (alongside their then-backing band The Trinity) found themselves playing a prominent role; in fact, it can be argued that the special focused more on the guest stars (specifically, Auger and Driscoll) than the Monkees themselves. This special is notable as the Monkees' final performance as a quartet until 1986, as Peter Tork left the group at the end of the special's production. The title is a play on "33 1⁄3 revolutions per minute."
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Michael Nesmith
Himself/Monkee #3
Davy Jones
Himself/Monkee #4
Peter Tork
Himself/Monkee #2
Micky Dolenz
Himself/Monkee #1
Julie Driscoll
Herself/Sorceress
Brian Auger
Himself/Sorcerer/Charles Darwin
Jerry Lee Lewis
Himself
Fats Domino
Himself
Little Richard
Himself
Clara Ward
Herself
Buddy Miles
Himself
Rip Taylor
Self (uncredited)
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Art Fisher
- Screenplay & Story
- Art Fisher, Jack Good
- Original Title
- 33 ⅓ Revolutions per Monkee
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 0m
- Production Studios
- Screen Gems Television
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Art Fisher
Art Fisher, Jack Good
Ward Sylvester, Jack Good
Department Leadership Roster
Ray Aghayan
Costume Design
Art Fisher
Director
Art Fisher
Writer
Jack Good
Producer
Jack Good
Writer
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Frequently Asked Questions About 33 ⅓ Revolutions per Monkee
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What is 33 ⅓ Revolutions per Monkee about?
33 1⁄3 Revolutions per Monkee is a television special starring the Monkees that aired on NBC on April 14, 1969. Produced by Jack Good, guests on the show included Jerry Lee Lewis, Fats Domino, Little Richard, the Clara Ward Singers, the Buddy Miles Express, Paul Arnold and the Moon Express, and We Three. Although they were billed as musical guests, Julie Driscoll and Brian Auger (alongside their then-backing band The Trinity) found themselves playing a prominent role; in fact, it can be argued that the special focused more on the guest stars (specifically, Auger and Driscoll) than the Monkees themselves. This special is notable as the Monkees' final performance as a quartet until 1986, as Peter Tork left the group at the end of the special's production. The title is a play on "33 1⁄3 revolutions per minute."
Who directed 33 ⅓ Revolutions per Monkee?
33 ⅓ Revolutions per Monkee was directed by Art Fisher.
Who stars in 33 ⅓ Revolutions per Monkee?
The principal cast of 33 ⅓ Revolutions per Monkee includes Michael Nesmith, Davy Jones, Peter Tork, Micky Dolenz, Julie Driscoll.
When was 33 ⅓ Revolutions per Monkee released and how long is it?
33 ⅓ Revolutions per Monkee was released in 1969 with a total runtime of 1h 0m.