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| From | GaryPig@aol.com |
| Subject | Re: The Monkees DVDs |
| Date | Sun, 8 Jun 2003 20:23:19 EDT |
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<< I got the Monkees first season DVD box a couple of
weeks ago. I just love Mike Nesmith so much it hurts
my little heart. I'm even starting to have dreams
about him. Last night I dreamt that I held his hand
to help him through a bad acid trip! Unfortunately,
due to the bad trip, we were unable to make out. >>
Anna,
Are you SURE you haven't been watching "Head" just a bit too often of late?
(especially the scene depicting Mike's surprise birthday party ;-)
<< Anyway, having missed most of the re-airings of this
series, it's like I'm watching it for the first time.
There's a lot to love, but also a lot to scratch my
head at since the pacing and cuts are erratic. Part
of the charm of the show. >>
Absolutely
...and quite an innovation at the time as well,
on SO many levels
(for mid-60's American teevee especially!)
But remember:
It's GOOD to have to scratch your head every so often!
<< Now I'm wondering what the best Monkees books are. I
have a couple, but I'm interested in reading more.
Any help appreciated! >>
"Monkeemania!" by Glenn A. Baker is a good place to start,
imvho,
and Davy's "They Made A Monkee Out Of Me," while quite, um, acidic in places,
DOES flesh the story out somewhat with a treasure trove of personal photos,
documents and sometimes terrifyingly incriminating paperwork-in-general.
I trust you already own and cherish "Total Control: The Michael Nesmith
Story" by Randi L. Massingill??
PS:
and Stay Tuned for Season Two on DVD:
That's when the show truly gets "out there,"
Gary "Head or Magical Mystery Tour? Discuss" Pig
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