The Monkees were the most inorganic of rock combos. Assembled by music executives expressly for a television show of the same name, they were meant to capitalize on — and, it was hoped, recreate — the mania surrounding The Beatles. The quartet was cast by film executives Rob Rafelson and Bert Schneider, and their music was supervised by producer Don Kirshner.
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Oliver! Opened January 06, 1963 |
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1963 | Best Featured Actor in a Musical | Nominee |