#1- Andrew Sandoval on Monkees Pad -Monkees Day By Day book , years of plans, projects & anecdotes
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- Monkees historian, producer and author Andrew Sandoval visits the pad. We discuss
the new revised edition of his book "The Monkees-the day by day story" as well as many "deep dive" topics fans won't want to miss! (exclusive video clips c.2012, JR ) Please VISIT THE CHANNEL- LIKE and SUBSCRIBE so we may continue to bring you more monkeeshines!
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Found this VERY late, and it's FASCINATING !!
The one thing I noticed though, is that (mostly) everyone is praising only Andrew Sandoval here, which, of course he deserves, but kudos to you Mr. Russo, for not doing that thing that WAY too many interviewers do, which is to try and make everything they do (Howard Stern being one of the WORST in this regard), about THEM !! In other words, inserting themselves, their thoughts, and their comments WAY TOO MUCH, and making it difficult, if not impossible, for the interviewee to say everything they want to say! A little bit goes a LONG way when it comes to being the host and interviewer, in MY opinion!
Thank you sir for ALL of these posts, but thank you even MORE for asking the questions, and then GETTING OUT OF THE WAY to let your subject answer what you've asked, rather than telling us all what YOU think about the question, or questions, that you've just asked !!
You do a VERY good job of 'walking the tightrope' of asking the questions, and directing the flow of the talk wherever it goes, but NOT inserting too many of your thoughts and feelings on these things, and instead letting "the expert" (Andrew Sandoval, in this case) pass along his knowledge to the rest of us......
Sadly though, I have just now become guilty of inserting WAY too much of MY feelings into this "discussion"........but basically just wanted to say to you, THANK YOU !!
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Your concise assessment is appreciated. Each episode is painstakingly designed to deliver the most content per minute, not to waste the viewer's time with self-indulgent, off-topic prater. I hope you'll continue to view and comment~thanks again.
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I am SO impressed with you, your knowledge, and the impressive amount of work that must go into getting these shows put together and posted here for all of us to enjoy !!
Again, THANK YOU for all of it !!
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@@sdne1959 yes , all true, that...the comments and feedback from viewers like yourself is the payback. That's for the "salary".
We Monkees fans are lucky to have Andrew Sandoval. Most bands don't get the privilege of having a true fan with the access, love, and knowledge that Andrew has with the Monkees. Thanks, Andrew!
We sure are~
Andrew is a hero! His name on a project is a mark of quality. Always has been. God bless him.
The reason I bought the deluxe book (more than I've ever spent on a book) is because Andrew respects and loves the Monkees. I've always valued the talent of all four of the Monkees and I'm pleased that all of us fans have kept the them in their hearts all these years. They certainly appreciated us! So glad I found your channel.
I am an original first generation Monkees fan since September 1966.. I was 14 years old in 1966.
One year behind you
These guys are two of the most articulate, well informed fans. Loved all of it. Long strait segments that don't require editing and aren't annoying. That's good!
Big thanks Andrew for your work on behalf of The Monkees and the fans. You've raised the bar by many notches on the group's legacy. I've got a good cross section of your Monkees work here in my studio, and was thrilled to be at The Egyptian with you, Mike, and Micky for the HEAD 50th anniversary screening. Fascinating story of Bert Schneider's background work way after 1968. I admire his legacy even more than I did prior to hearing that.
Wow! Sure glad I reserved my copy, lol. Can hardly wait.
Dig it. I've long been a fan of Andrew's and even his solo work, which I expected I'd have to be polite for but then after hearing it, realized he was an ace songwriter. I made a point to thank him and fist bump him in New York in 2019 at the Beacon when I saw him going over the sound.
I completely agree with this whole approach, meaning to not compromise and cut material just to fit into pre-conceived formula for selling tons of books to the broadest audience possible. In the 1970's I self- published a few issues of a magazine devoted to SF and other "fantastic" film production, which covered subjects I was told no one was all that interested in (and which i was told to do this and that with the lay-outs because that was what people expected to see, generally). I wanted to do it my way, with my own take on the look of the magazine, and going into the kind of detail that I always found was never covered anywhere else...and people really went for it. It sold very well and I got tons of positive mail and support (back in the day before the internet, Amazon etc. I NEVER regretted doing it that way, and I think Andrew is absolutely on the right track! These kinds of special projects find their audience, and that audience is usually FAR more appreciative of this kind of thing, far more so than a general audience that never seems to either fully "get" or fall in love with anything near the level as something like this (convoluted sentence, but I think you get the idea!...hope.)
Andrew has a dream job and deserves it he is just like alot of us who are genuine deeply associated and honored fans who do there homework
Muy brillantes the monkees ese grupo juvenil inolvidable!! Encanto de jóvenes!! Talentosos, grandes artistas, sobresalientes cada uno de ellos!! Encantadores, fantásticos, fabulosos!!! Que buenos recuerdos al escuchar sus éxitos, muy lindas románticas y tiernas melodías!!!❤
Thank God for Andrew Sandoval ! He does impeccable work and he loves the Monkees as much as we all do ! I ordered the book also . Great job Andrew !
Oh My My......I've been swamped and out of touch for months.....Just ordered my copy. Phew, glad I di not miss out! This should be fantastic!
Great idea. Are you listening, Andrew..?
This is a great podcast, and so enjoying listening to Andrew discuss his new book. I have ordered a copy, and so looking forward to reading more of The Monkees and their happenings on a daily basis. I don't know of any other author to compile this amount of research and consolidate this in a book format that we can read. As a fan since 1966, I am overjoyed about this. I have read Andrew's first book he did 15 years ago, and I was amazed by it. All the best to Andrew, and we thank you for your tireless dedication to bringing this to us.
Good show JR....Lots of good information!
i bought my blu-ray when it came out andit is must have!!!!
Wonderful interview. Been a fan of the Monkees since the late 60’s and always learning something new. Can’t wait for the book... another reason to take out all the music again and give it a listen under a new light. Thanks Andrew for all the amazing things you have done for the fans!
I am so glad that I came across your chanel. I have seen the monkees live on several occasions over the years and they have always put on an amazing performance.Thier songwriting, singing and musicianship was astounding. My Son and I saw them on The Monkees Farewell Tour, The Mike And Micky Show, shortly before Mike passed away. I was so grateful to have seen them one last time. My Son and I had the chance to meet and spend some time with them some years ago. I have to say that they were the nicest, kindest people imaginable. Micky even took my Son under his wing and asked my Son if he would like to hang out with him for a while. Micky then spent the better part of an hour with my Son, introducing him to the other musicians and members of the production crew. It is a great memory that my Son and I share to this day. I wanted to relate that story, but the main purpose of my comment was to express my thoughts about what we might be able to do as fans to finally get them into The Roll And Roll Hall Of Fame, where they truly belong. I know one thing, I will never visit The Hall Of Fame, so long as The Monkees aren't inducted into it. It is a travesty that the aren't there already. What can we do to make that happen?
There have been numerous fan-based attempts to illicit a response for The Monkees from them, but it seems they don't respect them enough to realize their monumental influence and ongoing importance.
HEAD played in Westminster, Orange County, CA in late November (maybe into early December) '68. My mom drove me to the theater. Attendance was pretty sparse. I had a fantastic time.
How did you react to it at the time? If it's head-spinning to people NOW, it must have been just insanely bizarre to audiences just a year after the series was done shooting.
@@TheMonkeesPadPODCAST I remember feeling overwhelmed in a good way. I'd learned from the records and season two of the TV show that I was open to take a ride on any vehicle associated with the group, so I found the freewheeling construction of the film to be enjoyable. I was 14 -- I thought it was really cool that Micky got to swim with mermaids 🙂. Loved ALL the music. Scenes that I thought (and still think) were most profound -- the factory tour (not the fight scene or black and white parts -- just the parts where the guys are being led around the factory and observing what REALLY goes on), Abraham Sofaer's monologue in the steam room about the nature of reality (and Peter's paraphrasing later in the black box while he's holding a match), and the transition from As We Go Along (what a GREAT song -- Toni Stern deserves huge kudos for those lyrics) to the quick cuts of advertisements. To this day I appreciate how Daddy's Song was choreographed and filmed -- capturing David and Toni Basil in dance. Earlier that year I'd seen 2001 A Space Odyssey on the big screen. My reaction to HEAD was similar (enjoy the ride), with the big addition that I was a big Monkees fan before the film. I'd also been reading Ann Moses's coverage of the making of the film all during '68 in Monkee Spectacular magazine. That was interesting but didn't prepare me for the spectacle and commentary on civilization that is HEAD. p.s. Jack Nicholson's work on the soundtrack album is also fantastic. Also - Gene Ashman's costumes -- cooler than any in the TV show.
@@blairhelsing630 wow- you have amazing recall, and I'm impressed at how vivid your initial reactions remain. I can relate similarly, thinking back to age 5, and seeing Planet of the Apes for the first time. Proves how impressionable we are at youthful ages.
Great interview. Can’t wait for the book.
Hey buddy, I just want to thank you for your podcasts. Amazing, amazing content. I love how you bring up clips and pics of who or what you're discussing. I'm 63 years old and am a GIANT Beatles fan. I cried all day on April 10th, 1970, when my dad showed me an article in the paper. "Paul quits the Beatles." I have lived in the sixties all my life. The Monkees were an important part of the sixties. I find that I enjoy Mike's songs the best. A little Texas drawl on the vocals. Not quite country. Great stuff. I grew up loving harmony. I always considered myself so lucky to be from the Cleveland area. Detroit had CKLW on AM radio. It BLASTED Motown across Lake Erie along with the Top Forty. Peppered with the Fabs. Thanks again for what you do.
thank you for taking the time to write...every post is read and appreciated
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I was amazed to find out how involved and invested Davy was with all the music. Pretty cool.
Great idea for keeping the Monkees fandom involved with all your efforts. Fantastic job Andrew, can't wait to read the book and hear more !
Great interview and book info! Hi Andrew!
What a great interview
And WoW! This is also an incredible inside peek into how maneuvers, machinations and negotiations were done in the music industry at the time...🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟
I was at a lot of Epcot shows I miss them so much
Excellent interview!!
Thank you! Thank you! Thank you! This was great. I was totally glued to every second. I am waiting impatiently for the book. Splurged for the deluxe version and every time I hear Andrew speak I know that it will be well worth it! I'm looking forward to your next podcast.
episode 2 in the works now..please subscribe~thank you
Amazing interview! Great questions and thank you, Andrew, for sharing and being so thoughtful and candid. I honestly think this is historically important for future generations of Monkees fans!
Regarding the Blu-Ray box... as exciting as all the rare stuff on Disc 10 is, the real value is the episodes themselves. They look absolutely fantastic, and sound great as well. It's almost as if that part has been completely overlooked.
The shows look amazing! A monumental release in Monkees product history. Many fans were put off by the $200 price tag at the time. Now the set fetches $1k
@@TheMonkeesPadPODCAST I wonder if the people selling the box for $1k are the ones who absconded with the missing copies.
@@TheMonkeesPadPODCAST I think another turn off was that after people paid for the two DVD box sets, another er one was too much.
This is awesome bit of CZcams. Thanks for posting this...I subscribed to you Monkees Pad SHOW.
Absolutely Awesome Video Guys
Of course Andrew would be adopting Brian Hyland’s cats! 😂🐱
That was a fabulous interview, thank you!
GAAAAAAAAHHHH!!! Just seeing this in Jan '22 - book's sold out! And I've been in contact with Andrew on another musical matter (non-Monkee) - argh! Oh well, onto the waitlist. Great video, loved the Chip Douglas interview too.
save those pennies...the book's price continues skyward, as predicted...glad you enjoy the show
Great interview and any band would be so fortunate to have Andrew Sandoval in their corner with all the dedication, hard work and creativity he brings to keeping the Monkees alive for us fans. Also, the Monkees Pad Show is a great forum. What happened though to the full Coco Dolenz interview? I see only a preview clip and would like to hear her perspective.
Thanks for posting this great interview. Very informative and look forward to Andrew's book (if lucky, wait listed).
Must admit was bummed to hear that all PACJ masters are missing, my selfish dream of a PACJ 5.1 ultimate remix à la the recent John Lennon releases, is not to be😢
@@JoelBassett yes..weep,weep..I know
Good for you for making Shorty Blackwell you’re opening
The opening music changes every episode, but yes, I chose that for the debut episode to set the tone
With a sad heart, I found out yesterday that Michael Nesmith passed away yesterday.
so good, two real fans. please try to do more of these. thx
I heard Mike describe the relationship between them as 'similar to how you might bond with someone you survived a plane crash with "
another insightful and concise Nesmith comment
L-O-V-E me some Andy!
What better way by Bert & Bob to jettison The Monkees than to book them onto the "Hollywood Squares" tv show? A bigger death than appearing on "Laugh-In" & "Glen Campbell."
Wow - so the fulfillment center LOST 5,000 copies of the blu-ray set??? I was wondering how that seemed to be selling slowly then disappeared into nowhere. I didn't buy one, cuz I already had the Criterion Collection set with Head, plus the DVDs of the TV show and it was hard to justify $200 for the blu-ray - though, now I wish I'd done it! Hopefully, they'll find the rest and I'll be sure to get one then!
Yeah, the bluray looks about 5,000 times better than the DVD's. The show probably didn't look this good when it was first aired and I cannot recommend it enough.
@@paulgongola6996 Agreed! The Blu-Ray edition is totally worth it.
@@paulgongola6996 At least 5,000 times better
HEAD is beautifully made. No way could they have done anything with a traditional story. At least when i saw it at the time I thought that this was EXACTLY the film they needed to make. i'd even thought ahead of time that they should do something really radical to sever themselves from their pre-sold image, like commit murder or suicide or something---YES, I did think of that before I had a clue as to what the movie was going to be. I was not a standard Monkees fan. I was a bit older than most fans of the show (really only knew what the show was because my younger sister was a big fan of it). I was only mildly interested in the show itself, or their most popular music. I sensed that they were far more progressive and inventive than they were conceived and perceived to be (songs like WRITING WRONGS, SHORTY BLACKWELL and even RANDY SCOUSE GIT, to me, pointed toward a real turning over of their bubble-y images into something more interesting). I was fascinated with the very concept of a make-believe erstwhile "manufactured" corporate entertainment package bursting out and growing into a whole new thing, totally against type or typecasting. Sort of a 60's mindset. Anyway, the film----having grown up in that era so fused into what was happening then with psychedelics and experimentation of all sorts--wasn't at all that weird to me. I'd seen hundreds of experimental aka "underground" films by 1968, and, if anything, HEAD and 2001 seemed, somewhat restrained to me....
Ok, rant (or whatever this is) over.
...and out.
It was a kick in the "head" at the time, but the film has served them well over time, I think. An attempt to replicate the atmosphere of the TV series in a feature-film at the time would likely have come off pretty incongruous IMO.
Great songs. Showed their real musical talent
Great interview-- Andrew Sandoval is definitely one of the good guys. One thing I'm curious about is that he makes a couple of references to "Porpoise Song" getting "killed" upon release that weren't followed up on. Any idea what he was referring to with those comments?
I believe something happened to alienate radio stations/DJs and there was a campaign to de-platform the Monkees from playlists. That's why they appeared at the Las Vegas radio convention in late 1968-to try and rehabilitate the issue and restore good will.
@@TheMonkeesPadPODCAST Wow, if that's accurate then this is a very overlooked event in their history, because their success was so closely tied to airplay. I'm suprised that this event hasn't been discussed more in any of the biographies that are out there.
Shows should have been released on line ages back.
Sajid Khan?! I was in the audience when they taped his TV special at NBC Burbank!
PLEASE share what you remember, Ed.
I really like A Better World. I wish that made it onto Good Times.
me too
From the musician who played with Neil Young to an actor of a musician who played guitar Michael Nesmith played the piano even classical music. Rip Michael, YOU IN ROCK AND ROLL HEAVEN NOW. God bless you 🙏🙏
Have you ever thought about writing a book of the ex Monkees from 1970 to present?
Arista started out as Bell after Screen Gems/Columbia acquired the former Bell/Amy/Mala Records Group in 1969 as a replacement for their former Colgems and Colpix labels. Colgems was processed and distributed by RCA while Colpix was handled "in-house" by Columbia Pictures Inc.
I put the "Pices, Aquarius..." album in my top twenty albums of all time with such notables as "Ziggy Stardust", "Aqualung", "Dark Side Of The Moon". The Beatles entire LP collection. And of course Frank Zappa's "We're Only In It For The Money".
Few, if any, that watch this show would argue with you I would think
I would add several Rolling Stones albums to an excellent list!
I miss Davy so Much
I think we all lost something special when David passed..I hope to do a separate show dedicated to David..the concert footage in this episode (1:00:00) was filmed by myself just 11 days before he died...
They need to get the Monkees streaming the blu ray episodes.
Is 16mm footage from the Monkees playing in Chicago in 1969 worth anything historically, or is that soft of thing a "dime a dozen"? I shot some pieces of them playing, fronting that full band they were touring with at the time.
@@RSEFX waiting to hear from you~
My next-door neighbor's mom was from England so they jumped on the Beatles early. Their father built fake Beatle guitars. (I ended up with Paul's.) I remember how we spent so much time BEING the Beatles. During the summer of 1966 "Last Train To Clarksville" shot up the charts. We all went nuts for the Monkees. Then came the day that we were suppose to get together to mime to the Fabs. All my buddies decided that not only were we switching to pretending that we were the Monkees. The Monkees were now the number one band. You might as well have told this eight year old kid that Walter Cronkite was a commie! So I bought all my friends Beatle cards and memorabilia for a few cents. I think Paul's bass cost me a quarter. The Monkees cannon of music is outstanding as far as the songs themselves. What a lineup of great writers. It got better after they dumped Don Kirshner. For my money the Headquarters and Pieces LP's are their best. The musicians were amazing. Listen to the bass driving a song like "Words". Great stuff
great comment..thank you
I must throw in a comment about what I HEARD Davy say. He said during an Interview that he never wanted to tour with the Monkees ever again because they thought that they were real rock stars. I had read that he hated the fact the Mike had control of the Monkees TV special in 1996. I had also read that Peter had alot more songs that he wanted to be put on their album Pool It & Davy said NO. I also met Davy & it was NOT a good experience but that's all I will say about that.
No one is perfect, everyone has good days & bad days...it's good to know all sides, though, so I appreciate reading your comment (even if it is not positive)....but I believe Davy was a gifted and talented performer & cared about his audience---he gave us a lot of entertainment & I'm most grateful for that.
This is an amazing interview! What a privilege it is to be able to learn so much, great questions...thank you for sharing and being so thoughtful and candid with your answers, Andrew. I'm so glad you're helping to preserve their legacy (I'm especially glad I purchased the blu-ray!)! PS I'm always still anxious for new Monkees music so after Dolenz Sings Nesmith, I hope there's another "Good Times" type album.
@@ronlavallee1755 I was not trying to be negative; I just shared what i had heard & read. NO disrespect at all was intended.
You know what? I'm not surprised. Cute little button nose Davy may have appeared to be innocent and lovable on the TV, but almost ALL of the interviews I've seen with him present a rather arrogant, cynical to the point of verging on anger, and self-absorbed egotist, who often looked down his nose at his peers. (...or, in his case, should it be "up his nose....the outside I mean, not the nostrils". Just a 'little' SHORT joke.....umm, OK, yeah...forget it
You probably aren't the only one whose experience with David Jones was markedly and memorably negative/disappointing.
@@mattgeorge9258 You are so very correct. I have also heard Davy say the Monkees ruined his career. The Monkees MADE him famous. Without them he had No other great career choices. Oh yeah~ONE Brady bunch episode... BFD~!*
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How much is 732 page book The Monkees?
please go to www.beatlandbooks.com for info
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Is there anything out there for the song Her name is love
That's what I want to know! It's very catchy and had the makings of a great song. You should check out Podcast Valley Sunday too!
I bought the TV series boxed set and I love it. People have no problem spending $500 on a new phone yet cry poor about a boxed set. SMH
OK now one more last comment: I think JUSTUS is the best thing they ever did. So there!
And I'll tell you something else too, the same thing goes for Christmas!
Ha! Funny to see that old Laurie House double LP from 1976. As awful as the cover art was, it was the only way a lot of us could get things like "Porpoise Song" back then. And if I remember correctly, "Cuddly Toy" had the cold ending from the TV show on that release.
When did people just start to fully expect that everything should be available and given to them FREE? Especially in the realm of music, but also across the board regarding the other performing arts? ENTITLEMENT anyone?
I would rather have a book in print, no ebooks for me.
Shame they don't want to put the money to get more of the movie
It's because Bob Rafelson won't come off the rest of it...
The Monkees are to music as The Three Stooges are to film and early cinema. Basically, they’re both treated like Rodney Dangerfield.
The Monkees are the cat’s tits. The TV show is best described as avant-garde. (In my opinion.) Their music and the TV show are evergreen. Watching the show as an adult is a trip. It’s really bizarre at times. (you don’t realize the bizarreness of it as a kid because it’s so cartoonish and that’s what your used to. But the show is like a live action cartoon. It’s fast paced. It has a touch of vaudeville with some of the quirky one-liners and zingers. The sped up cuts and camera angles are unusual for a television show. I love the Monkees. I like that they are still around as a cult following. The fans are real. Genuine. They’re not band wagon jumpers. Which is what you get when when something becomes all too popular with the pop-culture.
Actually head was years ahead of its time . Very odd different . But almost a work of art! Could it have been better? Might have if it took a different direction?????
RIP MIKE
Thank you for your reply to my comment. I find it very unfortunate to hear about The Rock and Roll Hall Of Fame having that attitude towards The Monkees. I personally feel that the hall of fame is being very disingenuous toward them. The Monkees are indeed in other hall of fame organizations, however they still deserve their rightful place in The Rock And Roll Hall Of Fame as well. I'm a bit of an Rock and roll aficionado. I've seen hundreds of live acts throughout the years and have had the privilege to meet a few of the artist as well. I know very well what all of the members of The Monkees have creatively accomplished. They certainly have my respect! If The Rock And Roll Hall Of Fame, can't see that, then I have to question their vision and competence. The Monkees challenged the status quo and charted their own course. Certainly many of their fellow artist in the industry recognized and understood that. The Monkees took great risks to their careers to accomplish that. It payed off for them. After all these many years thay have had a strong loyal following, that continues to grow. Every time that I have seen them live, there were as many teens and twenty somethings as there were us older fans. There is a course talk and I believe a book called "Why The Monkees Mater". Perhaps the hall of fame should read it. As for me, so long as The Monkees aren't in the hall of fame, I won't be visiting it either. They are in my heart's Hall Of Fame.
Two minutes in,they explain how boring this will be...thanks for not wasting an hour of my life ! 😀
Well, yes-this episode is pointedly aimed at "deep dive" Monkees minutiae, and not for the casual fan. Check out some of the other episodes. If you find those boring as well, you may consider re-assessing why you are looking at Monkees docu-style videos in the first place.😁
Why not a PDF version that would clearly lower the cost for you?
I think Andrew's intention was specific; a large, tactile collectible of Monkees history and information. The concept just wouldn't translate to a PDF format. It was designed to be exactly what it is~
@@TheMonkeesPadPODCAST Understood, A work of art, not infotainment.
You mention by 69 their tour was seen as a comeback. But really, Head was their only "bomb" as record and film. The Birds, The Bees was a #3 record in '68. But after the Head situation it seems nothing could really go right in terms of LP sales in or hit singles.
I think, for the mainstream public that hadn't seen much of them since the show left the air, the summer of 1969 would be, at the least, a comeback to in-person appearances.
How do I reserve my copy?
Monkees on a streaming service?
You can find the whole series right here on CZcams.
Justus record was too far away from their pop music of the 60’s. Mike seemed to take the band in Justus to an edgy direction which was not the Monkees. They were a pop band.
I've tried to love it, but the production is just too much of a sledgehammer for me...a complete remix would be interesting
Sorry but I can't stand the album "Good Times" Even though I grew up a fan of some of the writers ,the songs sound like leftovers from all the contributors . They don't sound like Monkees songs .I like Justus and Pool it better.Although the production on those albums suffer from the period they were done.
Great topic potential.. brutally boring guest for that length of time.
Boring af, and the constant drilling in the background didn't help either
This episode, in fact this entire channels programming, is designed specifically for deep mega-fans of the Monkees. Are you one? If not, I can see it all being "boring AF" for you. As far as the drilling in the background, yes it is annoying and I made damn sure it didn't happen again!