One of the things I love about a Smart TV is the access to You Tube. You can find gems on You Tube from previous generations that kids will love. Recently, I found out that the Monkees are on You Tube. You can view full episodes from their first 2 seasons.
The Monkees, as I remembered provided episodes of laughter for kids. The show provides great examples of the importance of friendships. The Monkees had a concept that was unique for television back in the 60 The show was an early example of a comedy that mocked a cultural phenomenon. The Monkees mocked the British Invasion. while becoming so popular with kids, they earned as much fame. They were on everything back then, including cereal boxes and lunch boxes. They became a huge hit overnight. Shows like Get Smart would use a similar platform for comedy. (Get Smart mocked the James Bond films of the 60s)
The show was a 2 year sensation. In those 2 short years, they had huge music hits, and great comedic episodes. Slapstick and corny jokes that will surely get your kids to laugh out loud. Some fun trivia to share with your kids. The Monkees while not real musicians developed a passion to become musicians. In a sense, the machine that created the Monkees would soon be challenged by the band. They wanted to write their own music and be taken seriously.
Ironically, the Monkees benefitted from working with great talent. Neil Diamond provided some of their greatest songs. They had some of the greatest writers and musicians provide them a foundation. Your children will be introduced to some great music. And this is great time for them to watch the Monkees. They may have released their last record this year. After watching a few episodes, check out their new single She Makes Me Laugh. The new single t is connected to the show, and they will enjoy the magic of the music that has been enjoyed by multiple generations.
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