Issue 55 by The Purple Flower Gang

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April 2003 Issue 55

The Purple Flower

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Laugh-In Revisited Computer Definitions For Monkee Fans Famous Homes & Hideaways The Theory Of Evolution Peter Tork Visits Brazil Uprising—The Musical Birthdays Pen Pals And much more!

Peter Tork in Brazil Photo by Rosinha Monkees Viegas

Editor: Cindy Bryant With a little help from my friends Monkeeing Around Since 1987 1

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Letter From The Editor ..................... 3 Theory Of Evolution ......................... 4 Pen Pals .............................................. 6 The ABC Dictionary For Computer Monkees ............................................. 7 Laugh In The Second Season ........... 12 Birthdays ............................................ 15 David’s News .................................... 17 Peter’s News ...................................... 18 Mike’s News ...................................... 19 Micky’s News .................................... 20 Uprising Rocks .................................. 21 Peter Tork Visits Brazil..................... 27 Aida Is A Hit! .................................... 40 Personal Ads ...................................... 44 TVLAND Awards ............................. 45 A Beachwood Christmas 2002 ......... 46 I’ve Got A Little Song Here ............. 48 Herb The Eyes Of A Woman In Love L.U.V.— A Rare Oldie By Boyce & Hart ..................................................... 49 Word Search ...................................... 50

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Special thanks to: The PFG Road Crew (Bonnie, Shane, Kimmi, and Colleen) who are the best family anyone could ever have—I love you guys!, Barry Richards, Rosinha Monkees Viegas, Janet Litterio, Julie Harris, Ken and Hazel Wilkinson and of course, The Monkees who brought us all together!

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Dear Gang, Happy Spring everyone! I am sorry to say another fan club has ceased publication, opting for a web site. Band Six in England has decided to close. Sue Waller has done a stellar job keeping fans informed. We are sorry to see her go and wish her well in future projects. At this time we still have no intentions of ceasing publication. As long as finances allow (without raising rates), anyone is interested, and there is news to report or stories to tell we will continue. Did you catch David’s home on “Famous Homes & Hide-aways?” Did you notice the photo of David and daughter Jessica on the wall next to the “Brady Bunch” jacket? That photo was taken by our own Bonnie Borgh at Burlington Steamboat Days June 18,

2001. Things are starting to heat up for the summer so get out there and have a good time. Please let us know what kind of Monkee business you get involved in. We would love to hear from someone who gets to see Micky in Aida. The music is great! Hope to see you out there this summer!

Cindy

Just In …. According to Videoranch, Michael Nesmith will be making a couple of public appearances. 1) David Dye will do a radio interview with Nez on May 8th, a Thursday. David Dye's program is called The World Cafe. More info about The World Cafe can be found at worldcafe.org . 2) Artist-Pro magazine has done a cover story on Nez for their May-June 2003 issue. This magazine is obtained only through subscription, not on the newsstands. However, Videoranch.com will be selling copies of the May-June issue at their website as soon as it comes in to them. If you want to subscribe to Artist Pro, go to www.artistpro.com .

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The Theory Of Since the last issue the theories have been back and forth in our emails. I hope you have as much with this as we do. This theory comes from Kimmi Janvrin: Scottish actor Billy Boyd is Monkees related.

Orlando Bloom

5. Billy Boyd

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Billy Boyd stars as Pippin in the trilogy “The Lord Of The Rings,” Billy Boyd also played the Artful Dodger in grade school (Connection #1) One of Billy’s co-stars in LOTR is British actor Orlando Bloom, who will been seen in this summer’s release, “The Pirates Of The Caribbean.”

Starring alongside Orlando is Johnny Depp, who is known for his excellent work in “What’s Eating Gilbert Grape?” Leonardo DiCaprio impressed us with his convincing role as Depp’s mentally challenged younger brother Arnie and he later stole our hearts and left us in tears after watching “Titanic.” Bernard Fox has a brief, yet adorable, appearance in “Titanic” but is better known to us as Sir Quiggley Top and Middle Bottom in “The Monkees.” (Connection #2) Therefore, Billy Boyd,

Monkee Shines aka pippin Peregrin Took; Orlando Bloom, aka Legolas and Lord Of The Rings are Monkees related!

about taking his children on vacation in the California mountains. He stopped at a gas station to get directions and was helped by Michael Nesmith. 13. Michael Nesmith is a Monkee.

♦♦♦♦♦ Abraham Lincoln is also Monkees-related!

Therefore Abraham Lincoln, Tom Hanks, “Bosom Buddies”, Telma Hopkins, “Family Ties”, Reginald Vel Johnson, “Die Hard”, Bruce Willis, “The 6th Sense”, M. Night Shamalan, “Signs”, and Mel Gibson are all Monkees– related.

Abraham Lincoln is an ancestor of actor Tom Hanks. 2. Tom Hanks first big break was on the TV series “Bosom Buddies.” 3. “Bosom Buddies” also costarred Telma Hopkins. 4. Telma Hopkins also costarred on the TV series “Family Matters.” 5. “Family Matters” also starred actor Reginald VelJohnson. 6. Reginald VelJohnson also appeared in the “Die Hard” movies. 7. The “Die Hard” movies starred Bruce Willis. 8. Bruce Willis also starred in “The 6th Sense” 9. “The 6th Sense” was written and directed by M. Night Shamalan. 10. M. Night Shamalan also wrote and directed “Signs.” 11. “Signs” starred Mel Gibson 12. Mel Gibson once was a guest on “The Tonight Show” and told a story

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Pen Pals Celine Allan 9208 Angora Street Dallas, TX 75218 USA Susan Bragga 4222 West Robin Meadows Ln Eau Claire, WI 54701

Susan Jensen 210 Washington Street Audubon, IA 50025-1133

Kathy Brewer 1198 Turkey Blind Road Crossville, TN 38572

Colleen Johnson 9104 Lemona Drive St. Louis. MO 63123

Maria Tereza Pinho Gomes Da Silva Rua Virginia Vidal No. 59 Jacarepagua Rio De Janeiro RJ 22-735-080 Brazil

Diane Klosak 2101 Nicholas Ct. Bettendorf, IA 52722 Deborah Kolbaba Po Box 89 Holstein, IA 51025

Mark Ebert 2874Merrymount Ct. Apt. D Columbus, OH 43232

Joe Korowski 6 Bluebird Ln Atkinson, NH 03911

James Elswick 501 W 2nd Street South Bloomfield, OH 43103

Joyce Lopez 358 Superior St. Paul, MN 55102

Christina Gautreaux 1221 11th Street Lot 5 Dewitt, IA 52742

Ronda Russell 2031 Glen Avenue Beloit, WI 53411

Julie Harris PO Box 373 Baldwin, WI 54002-0373

Diana Scharp 14850 Phelps Drive Bridgeton, MO 63044

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THE ABC DICTIONARY FOR COMPUTER MONKEES By: Bonnie Borgh With A Little More Help From My Friends (Kimmi Janvrin, Shane Worden, and Cindy Bryant) Believe it or not, the Borgh family finally left the Stone Age and entered the Computer Age with the arrival of a new Dell computer on January 15, 2003. In order to help those of you who may be learning or re-learning your PC’s, the following definitions of computer terms are sure to provide the Missing Links the PCs For Dummies manual omitted. Browsers Fans who look at the merchandise table. Caddies Previously referred to as bellhops. Capacity Total number of fans seated in a venue. Chat room Similar to a green room only via computer. Clicking When things are working well. Clock speed See Kimmi. Compatible Traveling companions who appreciate the same Monkee. Console Compartment in your car where “tickets” are kept. Cursors Similar to hecklers who interrupt stage dialogue. Dragging What you do when you’ve ridden in a car for an extended time. Email 100+ electronic messages from one PFG internet user to another often containing absolutely frivolous and incoherent silly blather

Accelerated video adapter Quick and efficient mass producer of VCR tapes. See Cindy. Accelerator The foot pedal on your car which you use to get to a concert on time but see “Clock speed”. A drive Most common form of transportation to and from a Monkees’ concert. Archive files A secure place to store memorabilia. Back up The band that plays before The Monkees. BIOS Acronym for autobiography. See They Made A Monkee Out Of Me and I’m A Believer. Boot Sometimes you can’t answer the phone without it. See page 65 in They Made A Monkee Out Of Me. Bus An alternative form of transportation to and from a Monkees’ concert. See Shane. 7

Monkee Shines Escape Reality interlude, i.e. a concert. Exit When you gotta go, you gotta go. Extended memory See “He Said/She Said” sagas. Explorer Offspring of the Bronco. Gopherspace What you want to avoid when an instant messenger is making a delivery. Icons Our guides. Instant messenger An individual on an immediate floral delivery assignment. Keyboard See Dave Alexander. Memory What we wish we had more of when it comes to attending a concert. Multitasking The balance between davyjones.net and barbie.com. Networks A formation of two or more Monkees’ fans. Notebook The paper we use to keep track of musical set list during the concert.

On-line Monkees 24/7 information network. Packing list A checklist of items to remember to bring for a Monkees’ adventure. Peripherals A necessary form of vision at a concert. Plug and play Listen to the Band! Records Vinyl pressings we used to play on stereo systems before eight-track, cassettes, CD’s, and DVD’s were invented. Resolution Something you need after a misunderstanding. Call 563-332-9259. Scan Vision necessary to avoid missing anything important. String See Dave Robicheau. Toggle Ability to coordinate concert accessories (ticket, camera, autograph memorabilia, etc.) View What you see at the gates of Heaven. User A Stepping Stone.

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Famous Homes & Hideaways soon he was cast as the Artful Dodger in the London production of “Oliver!” But it was the Emmy Award winning t.v. series, “The Monkees” that made Davy Jones a household name. The Monkees also recorded best selling albums. Davy now acts in stage productions, and he’s an avid horseman. Join me now for an intimate visit with Davy Jones at his beautiful Pennyslvania home.

Transcribed By: Bonnie Borgh A special thank you to Janet Litterio for being so kind to tape and send me a copy of the program (aired February, 2003). Hanover: Welcome to this jammed-packed edition of “Famous Homes and Hideaways”. Announcer: First stop Davy Jones set millions of teen hearts a flutter in the classic 60’s t.v. show, The Monkees.

For the past fifteen years, Davy Jones has been coming home to this warm and inviting retreat in central Pennyslvania. It’s a peaceful oasis in an idyllic setting.

David: We like to, sort of, you know think that what we did was quite important something that will go on fifty years after we’re gone.

Hanover: How did you come to live in the middle of Pennsylvania?

Announcer: We’ll meet the international icon at his private retreat.

David: Well, most people think that I’m on the Government Witness Protection Program. I was here visiting a friend who’s up the hill here living in the mountains in a cabin, and on the way down I saw this house. I came in. I

Hanover: Davy Jones began his show-biz career at the age of eleven with a role in the long-running BBC soap, Coronation Street. It didn’t take long for theatrical agents to discover the new talent, and 9

Monkee Shines liked it. I felt like I should be here. It’s my little sort of Michael Jackson wonderland. Only there’s no like, you know, dimes to be put in. There’s no rides. There’s no sort of...I have horses . I have a couple cats. Hanover: house?

too. Hanover: How did you go from Broadway to The Monkees? David: I auditioned for “Wackiest Ship In The Army,” “Hogan’s Heroes,” um, I was almost gonna be “Robin” in “Batman”. All those kinds of things that were going on in the mid 60’s. “A Hard Day’s Night” was on at the time, on the screen, and the Beatles were very popular so basically they wanted to put “A Hard Day’s Night” on television.

How old is the

David: Uh, the house I think is close to a hundred years old. Hanover: Oh. David: Yeah, it’s, it’s a wooden house, and it’s all been plastered with hand plaster so it’s all like about an inch thick so when the re-wiring job starts that’s when sort of like what you gonna uncover next. Hanover: You have the old t.v. console with the radio.

Hanover: Davy, Micky Dolenz,, Peter Tork, and Mike Nesmith were hired, and the show ran from 1966 to ‘68. It earned an Emmy for “Best Comedy Series” in it’s first season. I love some of your Monkees’ memorabilia here.

David: Yeah, you notice I don’t have my like eighty-nine inch t.v. over there. I’ve got a little tiny t.v. up there, but...and that does actually work, and the records are starting to you know sort of come back, yeah.

David: Yeah, that’s “Headquarters”. It was the first album that the four of us did together in the studio without any other musicians so it was quite special. We like to sort of, you know, think that what we did was quite important. Something that will go on fifty years after we’re gone like The Marx Brothers, The Dead End Kids, The Bowery Boys, The Three Stooges, whatever, The Monkees. You know, you

Hanover: We could put The Monkees’ albums on here, huh? David: We’ll we could, yeah, yeah, well, they’re old enough to be played on this, on this, 10

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home. He’s an experienced horseman and in his youth, he was an apprentice jockey in his native England. David: I won a race in England five years ago. Uh, my kids said, “You’ve told us how you do it, Dad. So show us. Put your money where your mouth is. So I took out my jockey’s license, and the gates opened, and they couldn’t catch me. It was the biggest thrill of my life.

Hanover: Over here you’ve got one of your gold records. David: Oh, yeah, right, “Daydream Believer.” This is quite a hit record for The Monkees. I think it sold about ten million copies, and it’s still being played so that’s kind of cool, and hey, look at this. This is my “Brady Bunch” jacket. This is like, you know, sitting on that...I used to be that slim, I can’t believe it.

Hanover: Not many people have a dozen saddles in their sunroom. David: I know. It’s a bit over the top, but they’re for different things. You know, this is like, this is a western saddle, actually, it’s a roping saddle, it’s an Australian roping saddle, and this is like a child’s small saddle for a child, but the idea of the saddle, it’s all a part that sort of (inhales reflectively) ah, you know, the whole thing about horses and smells and things like that. I just love it. It’s just like, uh, it’s just been part of my life, and so I just continue to do it. I’ve got horses running now uh hopefully will be successful. I’ve got a couple of nice two-year olds, and um and um, we’re actually going to Churchill Downs and uh going down to Florida to

Hanover: That episode of “The Brady Bunch” that you did is one of the most re-run reruns that exist. David: Marcia! Marcia! Marcia! (David sings)Girl, look what you’ve done to me. It gets crazy, you know. I have little kids come up and you know, little five and six year olds, that say, “I saw you on “The Brady Bunch”. “I saw you on Sabrina the Teenage Witch.” you know. Hanover: Davy’s passion for horses is evident throughout his 11

Monkee Shines Gulfstream and uh try to follow the path of one of these horse’s grandmother’s who was a Triple Crown Winner.

he’s renovating this church down the road from his home. Plans for the building include space for a local playhouse and a Monkees’ memorabilia museum. How is it that you feel when you come into Harrisburg, and you’re headed toward this home?

Hanover: It’s a great house; I love the color. David: Yellow...yeah…(David sings) Yellow is the color of my true love’s hair. Yeah, same color as my car. You wanna take a ride?

David: I’ve won. I’ve succeeded, you know. This is my reward, and I just feel very content. I feel like I’ve won. (David sings) “You are my first love, you are my last love, you’re my forever.”

Hanover: Oh I do...I do! David: Okay, let’s go. The car a ‘29 Ford Roadster, it’s a sort of replica car. It’s got a Pinto engine in it.

Hanover: I’ve just been serenaded by Davy Jones. This is a big day.

Hanover: Davy continues to perform on stages around the world. He’s just finished a new autobiography, “Daydream Believin’”, and

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By: Bonnie Borgh Veteran PFG members may recall Monkee Shines Issue #17. On Page 16, Cindy Bryant and I wrote our own version of Rowan and Martin’s “Laugh In”. So, in the tradition of 1960’s vintage comedy,

I humbly bring to you once again an updated sequel to “Laugh In”. What’s the news across the nation? We have got the information 12

Monkee Shines In a way we hope will amuse you! We just love to give you our news La Da De Da, Ladies and Gents, “Laugh In” looks at the news!

fast-paced Monkee tradition. However, due to popular request, he decided to cut “Goin’ Down” from the set list. Houston, Texas, 2023, 20 years from now...Michael Nesmith’s multi-trillion dollar theme park and convention center is enjoying it’s tenth season of record attendance. When asked what attraction seems to be the most popular, Nesmith reluctantly admitted the classic Monkee Mobile rides. Unfortunately, the eight-track player no longer works.

Here with the news of the future... Washington, D.C., 2023, 20 years from now...Having lost the Presidential election in 2012 and having rebounded in 2016, President Peter Tork is now entering his seventh inning stretch in the White House. Keeping the tradition of First Family pets, President Tork believes there is always room for a Monkee.

Muscatine, Iowa, 2023, 20 years from now...Cindy Bryant, founder of The Purple Flower Gang, has been the editor of Monkee Shines for thirtysomething (thirty-six) years. Cindy says it’s not as difficult to find purple flowers these days. They are instantaneously available for a dime a dozen on -line, but they just don’t hold water.

Beavertown, Pennsylvania, 2023, 20 years from now...David Jones recently donated his infamous “Girl” jacket which he wore during his guest appearance on “The Brady Bunch” in 1971 to his very own Memorabilia Museum. Jones says he still knows all the words to “Girl” but has added a Gary Puckett riff, “This Girl Is A Woman Now.”

Baby Boomers, 2023, 20 years from now...The Beatles’ song “When I’m 64” has taken on a whole new meaning. The age has become a little too close for comfort.

The Caribbean, 2023, 20 years from now...Micky Dolenz continues to perform solo concerts aboard the luxury cruise ship, “The Love Boat.” Dolenz’s show continues in the renown,

The Monkees, 2023, 20 years from now...Nearing their 60th Anniversary in 2026, The Monkees have discussed a brief 13

Monkee Shines summer tour to promote their upcoming release “JUST WHO?” They plan to record vintage Monkees’ standards, i.e., “Shades of Gray,” “What Am I Doing Hangin’ Round,” and “Do I Have To Do This All Over Again?” Generations of Monkees’ fans are ecstatic. Who knows? They may be comin’ to your town!

Program note: The Monkees (David, Micky and Mike together and David once alone) appeared as guests in the third season of Laugh-In, episodes 43 and 44.

Now back to your regularly scheduled programming…..

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Johnny Ware Leslie Gore Bert Schneider Joyce Lopez Brendan Cahill Tommy Roe Fats Domino Donovan Bill Chadwick Lek Leckenby Martha Magruder Pete Townsend Susan Cowsill Cher Trina Dolenz Cindy Bryant Bob Dylan Billy Beck Kim Boatman Rik Schwinden Samantha Juste

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Ron Wood Pat Boone Charlie Watts Janet Litterio Gary U.S. Bonds Tom Jones Mary Ann Hart Harry Nilsson John Franklin Ken Wilkinson Paul McCartney Brian Wilson Ray Davies Kathy Brewer Howard Kaylan Hank Cicalo Annabel Jones Deborah Kolbaba

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Ron Masak Noam Pilik Kelly Jean Peters Winton Teel Sarah Jones McFaden Jerry Blavat Pat Paulson Ringo Starr Hannah Borgh Peter Meyerson Joel Higgins Roger McGuinn Brian Auger Dion DiMucci Cheryl Robak Barry Whitwam Bobby ShermanStanley Ralph Ross Gilberte Rheaume Ruth Buzzi Emily Dolenz Mick Jagger Phyllis Nesmith Paul Anka Gary Lewis

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Billie Hayes Jason Nesmith Jack Good 8 Charlotte Dolenz Nita Talbot 10 Ronnie Spector 13 Marilyn (Schlossberg) La Salandra 14 David Crosby 15 Rose Marie 16 Julie Newmar 19 Hazel Wilkinson Billy J Kramer 22 Ron Dante 26 Bob Cowsill Joanne Jennifer Taylor 27 Chip Douglas 28 Barbara Ianolli 29 Michael Jackson 30 John Phillips

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Davidâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s News Always check with venue to confirm appearances.

Monday. September 1 Flamboro Race Track Dundas, Ontario

April 25-28, 2003 Epcot International Flower & Garden Fest American Gardens Theatre Disney World Lake Buena Vista, FL 407/9347639

Saturday, September 13 Belterra Casino & Resort Florence, IN 812-427-7777 Saturday, October 4 Tulsa State Fair Tulsa, OK

Friday-Saturday, June 6 & 7 Casino Nova Scotia Halifax, Nova Scotia

Look for Davy as host of Time-Life's infomercial for the 60s' Gold Collection on your local television stations. Visit Time-Life's website www.timelife.com to watch the commercial, hear an audio version, or hear an exclusive interview with Davy.

Saturday, June 21 Chaffee Zoo Fresno, CA Thursday, July 3 Pine Hill Lakes Park Mason, OH Saturday, July 5 Frontier Days Arlington, IL

Davy Wins TVLand Award!!! Davyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Brady Bunch appearance garnered him the TVLand Award for Favorite Guest Performance by a Musician on a TV Show at the First Annual TVLand Awards Show.

Thursday July 10 N. Wisconsin State Fair Chippewa Falls, WI Saturday, July 12 Mohegan Sun Casino Uncasville, CT 888-226-7711

Davy recommends a book by Stu Phillips, entitled: "STU WHO?". Stu did the background music for The Monkees TV show.

Saturday, July 19 Westbury Music Fair Westbury, NY

Davy to be spokesperson for Colonial Downs. Colonial Downs has asked him to be spokesperson once again for their 2003 racing season. With Davy as spokesperson in 2002, the track experienced a highly successful season with increased attendance and renewed interest.

Sunday, July 27 Riverfest Waukesha, WI Saturday. August 2 Schuylkill County Fair Summit Station, PA Sunday, August 3 Count Basie Theatre Red Bank, NJ

Rhino plans to release the Monkees TV show episodes on DVD. Davy has taped a special audio segment to be included in the first collection of DVDs.

Friday, August 8 Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk Santa Cruz, CA

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Peterâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s News

Tuesday, July 15, 2003 The Cutting Room 19 West 24th Street New York, New York Phone: 212-691-4065 Website: www.thecuttingroomnyc. com/cuttingroom.html

Thursday, July 17, 2003 Sit 'n Bull Pub163 Main Street Maynard, MA Phone: 978-897-7232 (Music Line) or 978-8974663 (Dinner reservations) Website: www.sitnbull.com Tickets $18. Music usually starts "around 9:00pm". The venue is no-smoking on Thursday nights.

Wednesday, July 16, 2003 Wolf's Den at Mohegan Sun Casino 1 Mohegan Sun Blvd Uncasville, CT Box office: 860-862-8499 General information: 888226-7711 Website: www.mohegansun.com

Sunday, July 20, 2003 Woodson Terrace Days John L. Brown Park 4300 Calvert Avenue Woodson Terrace, MO

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Mikeâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s News There are 2 big Nezrelated DVD projects to relate this time around. First and foremost, the street date for the boxed set of the Monkees' 1st season from Rhino is due out on store shelves on May 13th. The suggested retail price will be $89.95. Michael has contributed audio commentary tracks to selected episodes along with David Jones, Peter Tork, James Frawley, Robert Rafelson, and Bobby Hart. Also included in the boxed set will be the unaired 16mm version of the pilot episode, a memorabilia gallery, and some of the famous Kelloggâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s commercials. (While we're discussing Rhino, they will also have released yet another hits package, [due in stores 4/29], by the time you read this. This new 2 disc set will contain some never before released, (in the USA), backing tracks to a few of the bigger Monkees hits.) Nez's other DVD pro-

ject is a newly re-mastered version of Elephant Parts with a BRAND-NEW audio commentary track from Nez. The advent of DVD entertainment was fairly new when Elephant Parts was originally released in this format for the first time, and the full benefit of the technology probably was not put to it's best use. I hear that the new version has mightily corrected that and has left it's former release in the dust. Nez has also made available, through Videoranch, the entire Witchita Train Whistle Sings album as a downloadable MP3 file for only eight dollars. It's well worth checking out if you haven't heard it. The price is pretty hard to beat. You'll not find it available on CD, or (gasp!) VINYL for that price! Check out Videoranch for all the new updates, photos, and new reviews of the First National Band albums.

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Mickyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s News Beginning February Micky will join the Cast of Elton John & Tim Rice's musical 'AIDA', playing the part of 'Zoser'.

ter, 600 Town Center Drive, Costa Mesa, CA 92626 (714)-556-2121 http:// www.broadwayacrossamerica.com/ costamesa/

Aida 07/15 - 20, 2003 Civic Theater, 202 C Street, San Diego, CA 92101 (619)-570-1100 http://www.sdccc.org/Civic/default.asp

04/22 - 05/04,2003, Ohio Center, 39 E State St, Columbus, OH 43215 Ohio Theatre Box Office: (614) 469-0939 Broadway Series Events: (614) 224-7654 http:// www.broadwayacrossamerica.com/ columbus/

07/23 - 08/10, 2003 American Musical Theater, 255 Almaden Blvd San Jose, CA 95113 (888)455-SHOW(7469) http://www.amtsj.org/

05/07 - 31, 2003 The Canon Theatre 244 Victoria St., Toronto, Ontario To Order tickets Call TicketKing at 416.872.1212 or tollfree at 1.800.461.3333 Tickets go on sale March 3 http:// www.onstagenow.com/ComingSoon/

08/13 - 17, 2003 Weidner Center, 2420 Nicolet Drive, Green Bay, WI 54311-7001 920-465-2217 or 1-800-328-TKTS http://www.uwgb.edu/weidner/ season_info/broadway/aida.htm

06/4 - 15, 2003 Hobby Center for the Performing Arts 800 Bagby Street, Suite 300, Houston, TX 77002 (713)-315-2417 http:// www.broadwayacrossamerica.com/ houston/

08/20 - 24, 2003 Uihlein Hall at the Marcus Center, 929 North Water Street, Milwaukee, WI 53202 (414)-273-7121 http:// www.broadwayacrossamerica.com/ milwaukee/

06/17 - 29, 2003 Majestic Theater, 224 E. Houston Street, San Antonio, TX 78205 (210)226-3333 http:// www.majesticempire.com/ ie_home.html http//:www.broadwayacrossamerica.co m/sanantonio/AIDA

Micky 09/12 - 13,2003 Frederick Brown, Jr. Amphitheater 191 McIntosh Trail Peachtree City, 30269 (770) 631-0630 http://www.amphitheater.org/ index.htmMicky Solo Show (with sister Coco)

07/02 - 13, 2003 Orange County Performing Arts Cen-

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Review by Shane Worden

(Bobby, for the one or two of you out there who are "unschooled", played a major role, along with the late Tommy Boyce, in the production and songwriting of many of the Monkees' hits such as "Last Train To Clarksville", "Valleri", and "(I'm Not Your) Steppin' Stone" among others.) Mr. Richards provided a rare demo recording of this musical for her in the hopes that she may be able to generate some interest in it, and with special thanks to Cindy, who provided me with an opportunity to listen to this recording, asked me to share some thoughts about it. So here's the scoop on what we hope is the next big thing to hit the stage: "Uprising"......

Okay Gang, unless you haven't been paying attention, or haven't been with us all that long, you must know by now our love of movie musicals. Especially unconventional movie musicals. We've been quoting from "The Rocky Horror Picture Show" and "Jesus Christ Superstar" in this fanzine for years, Cindy told you her new cinematic love, "Moulin Rouge", in the last issue, and now with the advent of the movie version of "Chicago", yet another musical, winning best picture at the Academy Awards this year, and Micky Dolenz's new stint as the evil Zoser in Tim Rice's and Elton John's "Aida", there seems little doubt that the musical as an art form has been taking a gigantic step back into our entertainment lexicon recently.

The Story The major thrust of the action takes place in the rainforest of Jamura, where a medicine man named Kahuma leads a tribe of native inhabitants who have peaceably lived in the jungle for countless generations. However, things are

But yet, there's more! Recently, a man by the name of Barry Richards got in touch with Cindy regarding a musical that he has been writing with none other than Bobby Hart. 21

Monkee Shines about to change. ITM, a large American corporation, is poised to clear the forest and threaten the serenity of those who live there. The natives are unsure of what they should do; whether they should stay and fight or flee and take up elsewhere.

the peace and Ty realizes too late that they are all smack dab in the middle of ITM blasting operations. Amidst the ensuing wreckage, Ty becomes critically wounded in a heroic attempt to save Muni. Bewildered, but otherwise well, Muni takes Ty back to her village where Kahuma and the villagers perform a mystical healing ceremony. Meanwhile, back at ITM base camp, Larry places foreman Jack Scully in charge of a search party to find Ty.

Back in the United States, a rough 19 year old boy by the name of Tyler Smith, (son of ITM Chief Engineer Larry Smith), gets himself into trouble with the law while partaking in a street fight outside a liquor store in which one of his close friends winds up getting shot and killed. A plea bargain results in which Ty is released into the custody of his father, who takes Ty back with him to the Jamurian jungle. However, Ty's rough exterior still remains, and tensions easily arise between father and son.

Days pass, and eventually Ty becomes stronger. Naturally, a romantic bond between Muni and Ty forms, breaking down the hard exterior that had once been so much a part of Ty's personality. As time goes by, Ty notices and becomes fascinated with the mystical powers of the villagers, prompting Muni to ask her father to speed his spiritual growth, who reluctantly agrees.

After a heated argument with his father, Ty runs into the jungle and quickly becomes lost. While trying to find his way back, he stumbles upon a group of the villagers who inhabit the land. Muni, Kahuma's daughter and tribal princess, is among them and Tyler is instantly smitten with her. He watches Muni for several minutes in unobserved fascination, but the situation changes quickly when chaos threatens

As Tyler grows spiritually, it is decreed by Kahuma that his evolution depends upon one final test: a walk through the mystical "City Of The Dead", where Ty encounters supernatural beings who try to persuade him away from the spiritual path he has been taking. But Ty passes the test, and returns 22

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makes his way through the forest yet again, looking for the village. Far away, native warriors perform a war dance, and right when Ty is about to give up hope of relocating the tribe, he hears the music in his head, and follows the direction it takes him. Meanwhile, back at ITM camp, Larry formulates a plan to hold off the mercenaries, which leads to a face off with Jack Scully, who shoots and kills him. Scully then assumes Larry's identity, and joins the mercenaries in plotting an attack against the village. While in the jungle, the villagers decree that they will stand and fight.

But all is not well. Jack Scully, who has been looking for Ty all this time, finally stumbles across the village. A raid from ITM personnel erupts in which several villagers are either hurt or killed, and an overpowered Ty is forcibly carried off and returned to ITM base camp. There, Ty tries to explain that the natives had saved his life, and that he must return to be with them, but Scully insists that the natives are hostile and that Ty has been brainwashed. Unable to make Scully see things as they really are, Ty is placed under house arrest.

Ty, exhausted, arrives in the village where he professes his love for Muni, and warns the villagers of the impending raid. He begs them to flee, but the decision has been made, so Ty joins them in their preparations for war. At dawn of the following day, the mercenaries arrive and battle breaks out. The tribe is obviously overpowered by the sheer manpower and force of ITM, but they rely on their spiritual powers and knowledge of the forest, which results in heavy casualties on their foe's side, as well. For a moment, things look hopeful for the villagers, and then in a sudden barrage, all hope is lost.

After interrogating his work crew, Larry believes his son's story , and discovers that ITM is planning a mercenary raid to relocate the tribal village. Not wanting to have his son stick around for the devastation which surely was to follow, Larry secretly sends Ty upriver on a boat to an outpost where he can secure a passage back to the United States. Knowing that he cannot stand and watch the destruction of the tribe, Larry decides to take a stand against ITM. Naturally, Ty decides not to head back for the U.S., but 23

Monkee Shines Surrounded by the mercenaries, Ty reveals himself to their leader, and exposes Jack Scully, who has been posing as his father ever since his death, as the imposter that he is. Startled and doubting the validity of their mission, the mercenary leader calls off the attack, which infuriates Scully who lunges at Ty and impales himself on one of the villager's spears. In the aftermath of the attack, Ty searches for and finds Muni lying motionless on the ground. She is dying.

very diverse gamut of musical styles and genres. Much of the music that takes place among the tribal factions and leaders has a distinct "rap" feel to it. And when you think about it, that isn't too far of a reach. Rap is, after all, music at a basic, "guttural" form, but still holding complex rhythms and patterns that represent the sentiments and actions of the villagers very well. "Medicine Man" is a very good example of what I mean. This song appears at the beginning of the show, and introduces us to Kahuma and several members of the tribe, who look to their leader for advice on the problems they have. Kahuma responds in rapid-fire rap-like verses which really gives the song a unique edge. "Missionary Position" is styled in much the same way, and once again features Kahuma, as he ponders over his duties and dilemmas as a tribal chief.

As Tyler mourns, Kahuma appears, who with the help of the villagers, brings his daughter back to life using their mystical powers. Ty, Muni, and the tribe then reassemble in the burned out village, and giving thanks for their survival, prepare for their long journey ahead deep into the forest. Over the next few years, Ty becomes an advocate for the rain forests of the world, and brings national attention to the hurtful foresting that takes place in them. It is there that we leave the villagers, hopeful for a better future for them all.

Of course, a musical wouldn't be a musical without exploring the world of ballads and love songs. Naturally, the relationship which blooms between Ty and Muni is fodder for a number of slow, romantic pieces such as "Change", where they try to explain to each other of the world they come from, and how it is different from the one the other knows, and

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Monkee Shines "Once Upon A Million Years", where the two lovers realize how much they've grown to mean to each other. But beyond these romantic pieces, there is another standout in the "ballad" category, "Never Said", which is a duet between Ty and his father, Larry, and deals with the regrets and neglect ions of their strained relationship of past years.

shock rock, except without the explicit language and suggestive lyrics. That is one tune that will stick in your mind for quite some time! But for my money, it is the pop and rock compositions that most clearly bear the imprint of Mr. Hart's handiwork. "Fire, Water, Earth, Air, Love" is a good example of that. This song originally appears during the process of Ty's recovery in the tribal village, but it pops up again at several points, something of a reference point if you will, through the show. This song, as the title suggests, is an ode to the five basic elements of life which the Jamurian people celebrate. The title song of the musical, "Uprising", is a fast paced and lively composition, full of energy and meaning, where the tribal people decide that they have been pushed too far by ITM and decide to stand and fight. Yet, if there has to be one stand alone song in this show, something that could be marketed to radio as a single and generate airplay, it has got to be "On And On". This is the final song of the musical, which shows us the tribal people hopeful and upbeat about who they are, what they have accomplished, and where they are going. Even though they have suffered much, they remain positive,

There are also a couple of heavy rockers which don't naturally fall easily into any one type of genre. "Klout" comes to mind immediately. This one is a very strong, forceful song which introduces us to the camp at ITM and their determination to conquer whatever they set out to do. "Dead Men Can't Dance" is also another powerful piece, which is Scully's one standout number in the show, occurring right after he shoots and kills Ty's father. This is a rocker in the grand tradition of the 80's metal bands to a large degree. The most unique piece of all these, though, is "Take What You Deserve", which is performed vocally by the supernatural beings Ty encounters while traveling through the mysterious "City of the Dead". This song is very dark, brooding and sinister, something that almost might have been penned by somebody in the world of 25

Monkee Shines taking heart in the lyric "love will lead us home again". This is the song that everybody who hopefully sees Uprising will go away with playing over and over in their heads. The Experience thoughts

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the entire family. And in this day and age, where turmoil abounds, and images of war haunt or television screens, isn't it nice to think that somebody out there is trying to bring us a truly fun, informative and entertaining experience that is suitable for all ages? It's an ambitious project to say the least, but one that is completely possible given the right environment and publicity. I certainly wish all those involved with the project the best of luck, and I hope that we'll be able to come and be a part of Uprising very soon, wherever it's path might lead. Here's to you....Uprising rocks!

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In the beginning of this article, I mentioned our love of the "unconventional". Well, Uprising is meant to be just that. The whole experience, from what I understand, is intended to be more than just a musical. A grand carnival atmosphere is envisioned for this show, complete with games and rides that are suitable for

Bobby Hart & the Late Tommy Boyce at one of the Chicago Conventions

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By Rosinha Monkees Viegas

10 years ago, exactly on May 16, 1993, I had the chance to meet a Monkee for the very first time. It was in Hershey, PA and Davy would be there among other celebrities. It was also my first trip to the USA and of course I was afraid of what I’d experience and get into. Since I was working as a German Teacher at a private German institute, I had to find someone to cover me during my absence and then put myself on the road… in this case, in an airplane for a 12 hours flight (and God knows how many hours and miles on the road inside the country). To make the story short, it was a wonderful experience which I repeated year after year, over and over again, with the same enthusiasm and happiness in my heart.

invitations I had made to Davy, Micky and Peter (and of course Mike, but this one I haven’t met in person… YET!) I’d have the chance to meet a Monkee in Brazil??? Well, stranger things have happened and Peter Tork paid us a visit on the week of February 10-17, 2003. When I first got the word that he’d be here, I didn’t believe it. A Brazilian friend of his, which he was corresponding for the past year with, sent me an e-mail and let me know that he’d come to Brazil in February to see me and to play in a fancy blues bar in São Paulo, the city I live in. Since I didn’t get this information from him or from anyone related to him nor found any information on any Monkees related website, I surely couldn’t spread the word (note: I didn’t even know they were corresponding to each other for the past year). Can you imagine what a fuss

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Monkee Shines I’d cause with such information? And what if it wasn’t true??? Anyway, I asked her to fax me the letter so I would be able to check his handwriting or address. She then told me it wasn’t a letter but an e-mail, but she didn’t use to save the emails she get, so she didn’t have anything to prove me what she was saying. Even though she confirmed he would arrive in early February and sing at Bourbon Street. I checked the site and called the manager to ask more information about it, but once again, no word about it, no confirmation yet, nothing.

We had to do something about it!!!! But it seems he would really come on vacation, but play at Bourbon, where his friend had arranged to. I then decided to check it out in loco and got to Bourbon on February 4 (so far they didn’t have any information on their website or any other site). I met the “Blue Jeans Band” and they told me that “Yes, Peter Tork will be here next week. You can get further information with our agent”. I then met the agent and he said “yes, I know he’ll be here”… I asked him how he got to Peter and he said “Well, somebody sent his CD, but I haven’t listened to it yet”. Just for the record I asked him if he knew who Peter Tork was and he then said “well, the only thing I know is that he’s American and he wants to play for free”… I almost died!!!!! I asked him to sit down and have a conversation with me… I explained who Peter Tork was and how many people would love to see him playing in Brazil for the very first time and how many people I was able to let know about it and he said “Oh my, I didn’t have any idea of it” and asked me to be the hostess for the night and to promote the show.

Then on January 31, for my biggest surprise, I received an e-mail from Peter Tork himself. Once again I didn’t believe it… how come? I didn’t know he had my e-mail address!! Anyway, the first thing I did to confirm it was really him was to call Bonnie Verrico, his agent at that time. And wow, she confirmed that he was coming to Brazil on vacation and yes, that that email address was one of the ones he had! You can imagine how I felt, can’t you??? My whole world was upside down!!! In about a week Peter Tork would be in town and nobody knew anything about it! I was worried about all the fans, the media, everybody!

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Monkee Shines ing… I then started to make plans with Iélica Lepir and Fátima Feliciano (my “Monkee” friends who joined me in this craziness!!) and out of the blue I saw Ricardo Corte Real (DJ of Kiss FM, who has a wonderful program called “House of Blues”)… guess what? I jumped from my seat and grabbed the guy by the arm and started talking about Peter Tork etc etc etc… in less than a minute I convinced him to have Peter Tork on a live interview at Kiss FM!!!! Yeah, now we were talking!!!!!!

in the area to check the house and its infrastructure for the show, but what he saw didn’t match to what Peter deserved… it was a good house, but they didn’t have enough seats nor a stage or instruments, plus the owner said we shouldn’t make any promotion about it because the house wasn’t ready for so many people. I didn’t like the idea of having people playing for the local audience, just him and his guitar… it was his first time in Brazil, for God’s sake!! I wrote him and let him know that I wasn’t sure that would be a good place for him to play. I also told him that in my humble opinion, he deserved - and could get - a bigger crowd and a better place in town, accessible for everyone (note: Bourbon Street was a wonderful place and the location was perfect, but the show would be held on Tuesday night and not everybody would be able to come to see Peter… the next show would be on Saturday, so we’d have people coming from other cities, that’s why I had to think a lot about the infrastructure and the location).

I then wrote back to Peter and let him know about the interview and all the information we were sending to the press (Fatima is a reporter, so she knew all the ways and the right people). He was glad to know about it, but asked me not to interfere with the venues his friend had previously arranged to him, so I took care not to spoil anyone’s plans not wanting to step on anyone’s toe… until I was aware he’d be playing at a pizza bar 37 miles outside the country!!! I, then, asked a friend, Marcos Spitzer (called “Dr. Rock - he’s a program on TV about Rock’n Roll and for 3 times he invited me to talk live for 1 hour about The Monkees and it was great!!!!) who lived

Anyway, I also said to Peter that he could play for the local audience in LA or anywhere else in the USA where people is already used to see him, but not here in Brazil and 29

Monkee Shines for the first time!!! He deserved and could get something bigger and better!!! I really didn’t want to spoil anyone’s plan, but I had to give all fans the chance to meet Peter!!! Well, Peter gave a second thought and told me to go ahead and to book any venue I thought it was good for him and his fans and then I really started working!

know about the live interview I got him for Tuesday prior to the show and he was happy to know about it. No need to say I was shaking like a tree in the wind!!! But I had to settle down and think and act as the “President of The Monkees Star Collector Fan Club”, not as a fan! I tell you, it was pretty hard, but I did my best!

Still I couldn’t believe Peter would be coming… til I got a phone call… it was Peter Tork! On my mobile!!!!! This time I could confirm it was him, LOLOL he asked me some technical information (voltage, power…) about Brazil and how to rent a mobile while in town. Thank God I’m a secretary, so I could provide him with all the information about it. Meanwhile I was letting everybody know about Peter’s visit in Brazil… per mail, telephone, radio ads, telegram, internet, everything possible (no need to say I paid high bills this past month… but I’d do that all over again!!!).

On Tuesday afternoon we met at Kiss FM radio station and when I got there, he was already jamming with the Blue Jeans Band. Although they had just met, they were getting along very well and it seems they have been playing together for years!!!! They rehearsed a bit before the interview went on and everybody was in a good mood. Peter looked great, a little bit tired, but in good shape!!! The interview began and it was great!!! Note: I would like to take a chance and thank my bosses at PricewaterhouseCoopers who let me leave the work earlier in order to be at the radio station right in time for the interview!!! And also my coworkers who covered me during my absence!!!

On Monday, February 10, at 9:05 am, I got another call from Peter Tork… this time he was already in town. He told me about the flight and once again asked me to book any venue I thought it would be good for him. I then let him

After the interview Peter and the band left to Bourbon Street and I left back home 30

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so he could sign autographs and asked a security guard of the house to help me to organize the line. Everybody wanted to see, touch and kiss Peter Tork! It was funny to see all those reactions because I wanted to do the same, but wasn’t able to do it, LOLOL anyway, I did my best and everyone got some precious minutes with Peter Tork. He didn’t bother with the flash light and was very kind to everyone, just asking a girl to throw out a cigarette before getting close to him to take a pic, LOLOL but she didn’t mind!

When I got to the house it was a strange sensation… I still couldn’t believe it was happening! Then I saw my friends coming, everybody with that puzzled look in their faces and asking me “Is it really true? Peter Tork will really be here?? In less than an hour the house was crowded and everybody was excited… Blue Jeans opened the night, followed by Kenny Brown (a blues man from New Orleans) who then called Peter Tork!!! He came on stage and got surprised to see so many people over there. He played and sung some songs of his band “Shoe Suede Blues” and certainly some Monkees’ tunes, which made everyone happy. If you looked around you’d see faces with tears rolling down, people smiling and crying at the same time… it was unique, it was simply beautiful. Unbelievably beautiful.

After signing autographs, he came on stage again and closed the night. Everybody stood up and danced the whole time. Everybody had a great time for sure. Everybody went back home with that unbelievable and unforgettable happy moment in their hearts. I got home at 4 am and on the next day I was already at 8 am in the office! Unbelievable, but true! I still had to work on the next venue on Saturday and so far I didn’t have anything in sight!!! Then a co-worker told me about a bar close to PricewaterhouseCoopers. It was also close to the subway station and really well located… it was Wednesday and I had to teach

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Bourbon Street All photos in this article are courtesy of Rosinha Monkees Viegas Rosinha and Peter

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Venancio Bar

Peter and Ricardo in KISSS-FM Studio

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Marco, Peter, Jr., and Andre

Marco, Ricardo, Peter, Jr., and Andre

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Monkee Shines English during my lunch time (volunteer work) and at night I had to make lots of calls to let everyone know about the second show, so I checked the place on Thursday at noon. It was hard to picture the scene during the day, but the place was very good and they had enough seat for a big crowd.

was perfect and then I started working on getting all instruments they didn’t have in the house and started making some phone calls. Then I met one of the owners of the house and tried to make him understand that a show with Peter Tork and the Blue Jeans Band would be by far the best show they ever had in the house, but he didn’t want to pay what the band asked for (note: since Peter came to visit the country, he wasn’t allowed to get any money for the shows, so he played for free). Then I called Junior, the drummer, and we settled to a minimum payment so I came to the owner to talk about the band and… I finally convinced him have them with Peter on Saturday night! Yeahhhhh!!!! I then called Junior to let him know I got the payment and also Peter to let him know about the band playing with him and he couldn’t believe it! He was very happy and thanked me a lot. I remember he said (with that wonderful low voice) “Rosinha, you are wonderful, thank you very much”. J

On late afternoon that Thursday I got a call from Peter Tork and let him know I kind found a place for him to play, but we wouldn’t be able to have the Blue Jeans Band as he wanted, since the bar couldn’t pay what they were asking for, but I promised to do my best. I also wished him “Happy Birthday” and hoped he was having a great time here in Brazil. Back home I let everyone know about the show, including 2 girls who would be flying to São Paulo and stay home just for the weekend to see Peter! It was a matter of time, they were just waiting for my sign to buy the ticket and fly!!!! Thank God I had a confirmation and was able to let them know about the second show right in time for them to buy a ticket! As you can see, I was running against the time!!!

On Saturday morning I got a visit from the girls who came from other cities (Eva came from Recife, about 5 hrs flight) and Edna from Brasilia (around 3 hrs flight - this one told me later that she cried the

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Monkee Shines whole flight… I asked her if it was because of Peter and she said “nope, it’s my first time flying and I’m afraid of airplanes!!!”). When she came to have a picture taken with Peter, I let him know about it and he gave her a big hug and kiss, thanked her for coming and wished her a very good trip back home… but this time she took the bus (15 hrs!!), LOLOL Both of them are married and left behind their husbands with kids and the families with that puzzled look, LOLOLOL

whaaaaaaaaaaattttttttt? I almost fainted… I explained to him that Peter Tork was already on his way to make the sound check at that very stage and that we had already a long line in front of the house and… oh my!!! We decided to call the owner of the house and he said that maybe the other owner told the guys they could play until 9 pm, but he would make some phone calls and solve the problem. Meanwhile my friend - who knew how important this show was for me, convinced his friends to play until 8 pm and we both convinced the owner to pay them for the remaining hour and to invite them for the next weekend, which they did! As you can see, I have friends everywhere and that’s what friends are for, right?? J

Well, the show was supposed to start at 9 pm, so I got to the place at 7:30 pm, so we could make the sound check at 8… but when I got to the house I noticed that another show was already going on!!! It was “Pagode”, a typical Brazilian kind of music and lots of people were dancing and the tables weren’t set out as we agreed the night before… oh my!!!!! Another big surprise was on my way… one of the guys who was dancing happened to be a big friend of mine whom I worked with at a bank 20 years ago!! I came to him and after kissing and hugging and a little bit dancing I asked him what was going on and he said that the band belonged to some of his friends and they were supposed to play up to 9 pm

By the time Peter arrived the stage was ready for him and the tables were already organized for the fans. I checked the line outside the house and we had people from all over town and all the ages, some of them I haven’t seen for the past 15 years!!! Thank God we have internet, otherwise many of them wouldn’t be able to be advised in time!!! The doors were opened and in less than 30 minutes the house was already 36

Monkee Shines crowded. I had even to provide more chairs, because the ones we had weren’t enough as we thought they would be! The owner of the house couldn’t believe how many fans showed up and how excited everybody was for this show! Most of them weren’t able to be on the first one on Tuesday, so go figure!! Even my mom came to this show and she was one of the most excited fans in the audience, LOL Even my coworkers came to me to ask “who is that old lady with gray hair who sings along all the songs?”… when I told them it was my mom, they said “Ah, we should already know!”, LOLOLOLOL

even them wanted to stay, but it was almost 1 am and they were really tired. After the show, while I was preparing the lounge for meet & greet the fans, Peter showed up where I was and stood up waiting for me. My mom saw my face (I couldn’t believe he was there, nor the fans!!!), turn back and when she saw Peter standing right behind her, she jumped on his neck and said “Peter! I’m Rosinha’s mom, I love you” (of course she said all that in Portuguese, but since he can speak Spanish, it was easy to understand her). I was as surprised as him, then I asked my mom to let him go and him to forgive her for that, LOL but he loved it! I then took him to the lounge where he comfortably sat down and signed autographs and took pictures with the fans. Everybody had a great time.

This show was much better than the first one since Peter and the band were already closer to each other and according to Peter, the energy that came from the audience helped them to make a perfect show. That night we had around 350 people and I don’t have words to describe it… it was really perfect.

After the meet & greet we met backstage and made plans for Sunday. Peter invited me for lunch, but since I had the girls from other cities at home and they would leave after lunch, I couldn’t leave them alone, so we set up for late afternoon, when I invited him to go to a fancy sushi restaurant. Then I provided a cab for him and he left to the hotel.

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Monkee Shines We met again on Sunday, late in the afternoon. I picked him and his friend at the hotel and drove them to the restaurant. He then told me what he did during his stay here in São Paulo, but I didn’t like to know that he didn’t have a proper sightseeing in the city… I had previously offered him my car and everything he needed in order to have a sightseeing, but he told me not to worry about it. Anyway, it seems he didn’t have much time, so we agreed that he’ll have a good sightseeing next time he comes in town, probably later this year! J

too. He didn’t allow me to pay for dinner. He said it was my birthday (next day) and it was his gift to me. I then let him know he didn’t have any clue how happy he made me by coming to Brazil and sing for us and the way he treated his fans, my friends. That was my gift and I had to thank him for that. He left on Monday, February 17, my birthday and what can I say? I had the craziest week in my life, something I couldn’t expect or preview. But it was one of the best experiences in I have ever had. One of the best in these past 10 years of Monkeemania! Specially because I had the responsibility of gathering so many people as I could and most of them were outside town!!! And this time I was on the other side, I mean, I wasn’t the fan, but something like a manager or agent, I was working for him and nothing could go wrong. This time I had the chance to show him how much I love him and what I could do for him in order to get a bit crowd and a great place for him to perform and I guess I succeed. He thanked me a lot of times and I know he was being true and he knew I did my best, even though I think it could have been better, but with just a few days notice, that was more than

Junior joined us at the restaurant and it was great. We talked about lots of things and that was good because we had the chance to meet Peter Tork the “man”, not the “Monkee”. It was funny to know that he sometimes forgets small details, something like “Jr. asked him how many episodes the Monkees did and Peter answered 53” and I said “58” and he kept saying “53” and I kept saying “58”, LOLOL I then said “Peter, you are the Monkee, I’m the fan, LOLOL” and we laughed. I also got to know that he doesn’t like “Seinfeld”, whom I love and some other things we can only learn during a conversation. Peter is a very intelligent guy and very kind, 38

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how to spell their names, taking pictures for those who forgot to bring the camera… everything, I always had YOU in mind! You did a great job and I hope I learned something! J

We have been exchanging e-mails since then and he asked me to work on his next tour in Brazil later this year. He also said he couldn’t describe in words how happy he was to see all those people at Venancio Bar and the energy that came from the audience. I guess that’s everything I wanted to know!!!

I also remember what you told me when you helped me and my friends to get close to Davy in Hershey… you said it was great to see The Monkees thru the eyes of a fan who hadn’t seen them before… with Peter in Brazil I had the same experience and I tell you: it was great!!! Thank you all. God bless you all.

But nothing would have been possible if I hadn’t have the help and support of friends like Iélica Lepir, Fátima Feliciano, Ana and Amélia Gomes, Marcos “Dr. Rock” Spitzer, the Blue Jeans Band, Ricardo Corte Real and Kiss FM.

Rosinha Monkees Viegas São Paulo, March 30, 2003

I also want to thank Cindy Bryant, Bonnie Borgh, Debbie Sunseri, Debbie Garey, Lois Wagner (God bless her!) and Maggie McManus whom I met in Hershey 10 years ago and who taught me how to be around The Monkees without bothering them or stalking them like crazy. You are an example of how to love someone without asking anything in exchange and you have been doing an excellent job so far. When I was there helping people with translation of what they wanted to say to Peter but they couldn’t speak in English,

Blast From The Past: Peter at an autograph session in Rockford, Illinois. Photo by Cindy Bryant

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The Reviews Are In!

Aida Is A Hit!!! Micky Dolenz is appearing in the road company of Aida Here is the first review from Ft. Myers: Touring version of ‘Aida’ lives up to expectations Cast offers a powerful performance By DENISE L. SCOTT, dscott@news-press.com

Hall, 8099 College Pkwy., Fort Myers  COST: $66, $56, $46, $26  INFORMATION: Tickets can be purchased at the Mann Hall Box Office or by calling 481-4849. For special group rates (20 or more people) call 4893033, Ext. 3122. Visit the Web site www.disneyonbroadway.com. The modernized musical retells the classic opera about a forbidden love between Nubian princess Aida, played by Paulette Ivory, and her Egyptian captor Radames, played by Jeremy Kushnier. Ivory blends Aida’s strengths and vulnerabilities into a believable character torn between love and duty. Her biting sarcasm has a funny flat delivery, and when she sings, the power is breathtaking. Kushnier more than holds his own with plenty of feisty energy. The chemistry is electric in romantic ballad duets with Ivory, such the “Elaborate Lives” and “Written in the Stars.” Every song Ivory sings is a joy to hear, but the soulful gospel “The Gods Love

The musical “Aida” is everything you would expect from heavy hitters Elton John, Tim Rice and Disney. Powerful music, creative choreography, dazzling sets and costumes, and a storyline that alternately makes you laugh and your heart ache. The touring production burst to life Tuesday night at the Barbara B. Mann. Performing Arts Hall in Fort Myers for the first of eight performances running through Sunday. IF YOU GO  WHAT: Elton John and TimRice’s “Aida”  WHEN: 8 p.m. today and Friday; 2 p.m. and 8 p.m. Saturday; 2 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. Sunday  WHERE: Barbara B. Mann Performing Arts 40

Monkee Shines Nubia” is rousing enough to make you want to jump to your feet. (The standing ovation came later, sprinkled with shouts of “Bravo!” during Ivory’s curtain call.) In the story, Radames is unaware that Aida is of noble blood, but is impressed by her proud, defiant nature. He saves her life by giving her as a handmaiden to his betrothed, the Egyptian princess Amneris, played by Lisa Brescia. Brescia is a delight to watch as she transforms Amneris from the bubbly, giggly, fashion-obsessed princess into a strong, mature ruler of Egypt. Later, after discovering that Radames is in love with Aida, Brescia gives a heart-breaking rendition of the song “I Know the Truth.” Great comic timing is provided by Eric L. Christian as Radames’ house slave Mereb, who recognizes Aida as royalty in the song, “How I Know You.” Micky Dolenz, famous for the ’60s TV show “The Monkees,” debuted Tuesday night in the role of Radames’ father, the villainous, power-hungry Zoser. Despite the camouflage of a white wig, it was obvious the audience recognized Dolenz’ famous face by the rise of mur murs when he walked on stage. He belted out “Another Pyra-

mid” and “Like Father Like Son” while dancers swirled around him to the fast-paced rock music with funky modern movements. Other dances reflected Middle Eastern and African influences. The orchestra was conducted in perfect sync with the action by Steven Cosmo Mallardi. ************ He's just trying to be friendly, so you'll come to watch him sing and play. Hey, hey, he's in "Aida" Micky Dolenz, that is. Dolenz, 58, might not be part of the young generation anymore, but in the minds of millions, he's still that crazy Monkee at the drum kit. The actor, director, producer and musician knows that people may have trouble seeing him in a new light, so he's eager to talk about his stage role in the national touring company of Elton John and Tim Rice's Grammywinning musical. "Most of the parts I get offered are to play myself," Dolenz says during a phone interview. "You know: Wouldn't it be great if Buffy met Micky Dolenz at the mall? But I don't like doing that. There's always the danger of being 41

Monkee Shines famous for being famous. I find that terribly boring, like a dancing bear." No chance of that in "Aida," which runs through Sunday at Birmingham's BJCC Concert Hall. Dolenz isn't one of the three principals, but he's been cast in a showy supporting role as Zoser, prime minister of Egypt. Dolenz has two big numbers in the production: "Another Pyramid," where he urges his son, the soldier Radames, to do everything possible to become the next pharaoh, and "Like Father, Like Son," where he is dismayed to find that Radames has fallen in love with the captured Nubian princess, Aida, thereby endangering his chances to rule. "They explained to me that they didn't want my character to be the classic kind of cartoon villain, twirling his mustaches," Dolenz says. "He's power hungry and ambitious. He thinks the ends justify the means." At one point, the enraged Zoser orders some of his underlings to murder Aida. He also slays another character who gets in the way of his plan. It's a far cry from the genial, wacky drummer Dolenz played on "The Monkees," a situation comedy that aired on NBC from September 1966 to

August 1968. The half-hour show, a fast-moving romp with music, was based on the popular Beatles movie "A Hard Day's Night." While critics blasted the band, calling it manufactured, and sniffed at the series as derivative, ratings were high for a time and fans adored Micky, Davy, Mike and Peter. Despite everything Dolenz has done since then the solo concert tours, the cartoon voice-overs, the children's albums, the series for British television, the abstract paintings Monkee Micky remains his signature role, his bestknown achievement. He seems to have made his peace with that, participating in nostalgia concerts with Davy Jones and Peter Tork (Mike Nesmith usually abstains), and writing a 1993 autobiography called "I'm a Believer: My Life of Music, Madness and the Monkees." Having a famous name, after all, helped Dolenz to get this job in "Aida." It also opened the door to a previous stint as the razzle-dazzle DJ in a touring company of "Grease!" However, Dolenz is quick to make a crucial distinction between the two shows. "I was stunt cast in `Grease!'," he admits. "I was thrilled to get the part of Vince 42

Monkee Shines Fontaine, but I think they were mainly in it for the publicity. This is the real deal. It's a real challenge; you can't fake it. The producers realized I could cut it as Zoser, and they weren't afraid to take a chance." Still, Dolenz says even his agent was surprised to discover that he possessed a legitimate voice with the depth and range necessary for theater. "My father was a singer, and he used to walk through the house singing `Some Enchanted Evening' back in the '50s, doing Mario Lanza," Dolenz says. "I do that song at my shows, too. The agent heard me and got me this audition." After he snagged the part, Dolenz rehearsed daily in New York City with the associate director of "Aida," getting ready for his debut in late February. If the other cast members had reservations about his attitude or skills, these must have been dispelled when Dolenz joined the company last month in Fort Myers, Fla. "He's so excited to be doing this show," says Jeremy Kushnier (Radames), who duets with Dolenz on "Like Father, Like Son." "He's taking it really seriously." The producers of "Aida" have learned to take Dolenz so seriously, they've

offered him the opportunity to take over as Zoser on Broadway in 2004. "They tell me I'm the first Zoser to play the part and actually have children in real life," Dolenz, father of four, says with satisfaction. "There's not a lot of latitude with this character; it's really welldefined. But I think I'm bringing a few new things to it." Such positive feedback ensures that Dolenz will be traveling across the country in "Aida" for the next six months or so. After Birmingham, stops include Louisville, Ky.; Akron and Columbus, Ohio; Green Bay and Milwaukee, Wis.; San Antonio and Houston, Texas; San Diego and San Jose, Calif. Clarksville, in case you're wondering, is not on Dolenz's tour schedule. **********

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Hannah, Thank you for your patience in waiting for the computer while Mommy and Aunt Cindy tutor me. Janet

Shane, Show me the way…… PF JanET, If we are going to tutor you you are going to have to STUDY STUDY STUDY! Your Teachers!

Welcome to Cyberspace, Bonnie! Who knew the IM could be so fun? “idolthreat”

Jan,

Colleen, ******SIGH!!!!!!!!****** Shane

Congratulations, my friend! Well Done! Cindy

Kimmi, Just keep in mind what Pippin was when Pippin wasn’t cool… Shane

Happy Birthday Ken! From The Gang

Bonnie, Guess what’s coming to Wisconsin in July? I wonder if Frampton will come alive then??? Shane

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Commentary by Julie Harris

On March 12, 2003 TVLAND aired the 1st Annual TVLAND Awards from 7:30 to 10:30 PM. The first half hour was star interviews and a clip on how the awards were made. The camera panned to Davy Jones surrounded by four females. One (his daughter Talia) was wearing the jacket he wore on the Brady Bunch when he sang “Girl.” The 1st Annual TVLAND Awards was held at the Palladium in L.A. and also on display were the classic TV shows cars. The awards started at 8 PM with Sally Struthers and Rob Reiner singing the theme from All In The Family,Barry Williams and Maureen McCormick singing The Brady Bunch theme, Gavin McLeod singing The Love Boat theme, Dick Van Dyke singing The Dick Van Dyke Show theme, David Cassidy and Shirley Jones singing The Partridge Family theme, the original singers doing Gilligan’s Island theme,

Cindy Williams and Penny Marshal doing the opening to Laverne and Shirley, the original singers doing The Mary Tyler Moore Show theme, and Janet Du Bois singing the Theme to The Jeffersons. John Ritter was the host of the Awards. We, the viewers, did the voting by online TVLAND. com. Presentation envelopes were TV Dinners. Awards: Working Stiff: Laverne & Shirley Innovator Award: All In The Family Favorite 2nd Banana: Barney Fife (Don Knotts) A break in the awards showed Davy singing The Monkees theme at the star interviews. Small Screen To Big Screen: John Travolta Then a clip of The 45

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Fashion Plate (Female): Barbara Feldon (Agent 99) Fashion Plate (Male): David Cassidy (Keith Partridge) Favorite Retro Commercial: Please don’t squeeze the Charmin Reba MacIntyre presented Favorite Classic TV Theme: Georgia On My Mind theme from Designing Women, played and sung by Ray Charles.

Fashion Award: Jaques Marcelle Favorite Dual Role: Barbara Eden and Barbara Eden Groundbreaking Role: Diahann Carroll Favorite Non Traditional Family: The Golden Girls. This was presented by Vickie Lawrence as “Mama.”

Future Classic: American Dreams Funniest Food Fight: Lucy and the Chocolate Factory Crossover Award: Love Boat on Charlie’s Angels Legend Award: Dick Van Dyke Favorite Guest Appearance of a musician on a TV show: Davy Jones

Next came a spoof of Michael Jackson called Arnold Jackson with Gary Coleman. Pop Culture Award: Star Trek

Review by Julie Harris

Olde Fashioned Christmas: James Lee Stanley does an excellent job describing our olde fashioned Christmases.

past with these rememberings. Deck The Halls With Sugar Plum Faeries: James Lee Stanley does a great blend of Deck The Halls lyrics and Dance Of The Sugar Plum Faeries music.

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Monkee Shines style thrown in for good measure.

That’s What I Want For Christmas: James Lee Stanley makes a beautiful wish upon the Christmas star.

Our Father: A very nice version of The Lord’s Prayer with a cappella harmony.

Winter Wonderland: Pam Stanley does a great job on this one! Nice competition for Rockin’ Around The Christmas Tree. This has a hip Latino style.

Christmas At War: A three way spontaneous play with Peter Tork and James Lee and Pam Stanley “monkeeing” around. Bottom line:

Flowers For The Living: A beautiful a cappella duet for James Lee and Pam Stanley. This is harmony in perfection.

A very wonderful Christmas gift for their family, friends, and fans!

Let It Begin With Me: A very nice Ballad for James Lee Stanley with a little Bob Dylan

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This is one of David’s own songs which he has sung at his “Intimate Evening” Shows. He wrote it more than 15 years ago. Sometimes the band changes the titles of David’s songs….this one was affectionately called:

Now this one is also one David does in his “Intimate Evenings.” He told us that it was one that his father would sing to his mother and that it was from South Pacific. The song sounded familiar and we loved David’s version so we set out to find the music. With no luck….until we ran across the Guys And Dolls website. The song is actually from the movie not the stage production and was supposedly added especially to accommodate Marlon Brando’s limited vocal range. It’s a beautiful song nonetheless. But David, it’s Guys And Dolls!:

Herb (written and sung by Davd Jones) Since you’ve been away, I’ve been awful lonely. I’ve been thinking only of your love. Every single day, the tears got in my way. I cried until my tears turned into wine. But I’ll survive; I told myself that I would find a love tonight. It was a lie. I thought that I could brush all love aside. I couldn’t lose you. Don’t go away again.

The Eyes Of A Woman In Love (From Guys And Dolls) Your eyes are the eyes of a woman in love. You know how they give you away. I try to deny you’re a woman in love When I know very well what they say.

Every single day, I’ve been awful lonely. Hoping you would phone me, and you’d say, “Baby, come on home; it’s not too late you know.” Girl I wish I had never let you go. But I’ll survive; I told myself that I would find a love tonight. It was a lie. I thought that I could brush all love aside. I couldn’t lose you. Don’t go away again.

They say no moon in the sky ever lent such a glow. Some flame deep within made them shine. Your eyes are the eyes of a woman in love And may they gaze evermore into mine. Lazily gaze evermore into mine. They say no moon in the sky ever lent such a glow. Some flame deep within made them shine. Your eyes are the eyes of a woman in love And may they gaze evermore into mine. Lazily gaze evermore into mine. Into mine. I love your eyes.

But I’ll survive; I told myself that I would find a love tonight. It was a lie. I thought that I could brush all love aside. I couldn’t lose you. Don’t go away again. Again…

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L.U.V. (Let Us Vote) by Tommy Boyce and Bobby Hart A & M Records, 1969 Thanks to Shane Worden who ran across this rare blast from the past by Boyce & Hart. Does anyone have a copy of this?

land Come on and let us vote It's time that we all made a contribution Come on and let us vote It's a solution

It's been a long time gettin' here A change is comin' and it's very near A way to change things peacefully And live together in harmony

Everybody now... L.U.V., I'm talking 'bout you and me And changin' things peacefully We're old enough so L.U.V. Let us vote We're all in the same life boat Speaking up to keep it afloat We're old enough so let us vote

Let Us Vote It's time that we all made a contribution Come on and let us vote It's a solution L.U.V., I'm talking 'bout you and me And changin' things peacefully We're old enough so L.U.V. The time is now and the feeling's right To look at things in a better light We're old enough to lend a helping hand Together we can build a better 49

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