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Are these fun facts about The Monkees true or false?
We've all had a case of Monkee Mania, and this quiz proves it. From their chart-topping hits to their TV hijinks, The Monkees have earned a permanent place in pop culture. All of these facts about The Monkees are fun, but not every single fact is true. Can you tell us if these fun facts about The Monkees are true or false?
It's time to test your Monkees memory! Good luck, and rock on!
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The Monkees wanted to turn their sitcom into a variety show for season three, but NBC said no, and the show was canceled shortly after.
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Of the four members of The Monkees, only Davy Jones appeared in all 58 episodes of the TV series.
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The original inspiration for the TV series was the 1964 film "A Hard Day's Night," starring The Beatles.
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Danny Hutton, later of Three Dog Night, auditioned at the original tryouts but was rejected.
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Micky Dolenz and Michael Nesmith are the only two surviving members of The Monkees.
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Halfway through the second season of The Monkees, the band insisted on removing the laugh track — and it was.
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Although The Monkees was successful, the series never won an Emmy Award.
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The band's song "I'm a Believer" became one of their most famous tracks, but it never made it high on the Billboard charts.
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Although The Monkees' album became a massive hit, the band members did not play on much of it. Session musicians were used for the recording.
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Artists like R.E.M. and The Bangles cite The Monkees as major influences.
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The Monkees sold over 5 million albums worldwide.
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The Monkees' TV show was one of the first to use a multi-camera setup. The innovative format and fast-paced editing influenced how sitcoms were produced.