Peter Tork, Mike Nesmith, Mickey Dolenz discuss the Monkees. Stories they made up to mess with the media. Mike explains the invention his mother created that evolved into a multimillion dollar corporation. Mickey discusses his time as a member of the infamous Hollywood Vampires. They go on to give an emotional reaction to Peter Tork’s death.

Peter Tork discusses Jimi Hendrix opening for the Monkees, being manipulated, session musicians playing the music, the breakup, Jack Nicholson, screen test and the impact of the criticism.

Fascinating footage from the 1965 Monkees audition process and the screen tests.

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