<< 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