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"I can see you right now in the kitchen, bending over a hot stove. But I can't see the stove." - Groucho Marx, "Duck Soup"

I was pretty darn thrilled to have met one of the Monkees when I first saw Mickey Dolenz in 2008. Then when I got the chance to meet Davy Jones in 2009, I was even happier. The pattern has continued into 2010 when I got the chance to meet a third member of the iconic band (and TV Show) The Monkees. Peter Tork was appearing at the Hollywood Show on October 9, 2010 – alongside my first Monkee man Mickey Dolenz. So now I can say that I have met more than half the Monkees. And naturally, I’m hoping that my pattern will continue and I might get a crack at Michael Nesmith this year.

Monkee prices had apparently gone up considerable since I first met Mickey. Both Mickey and Peter were charging the exorbitant amount of $30 for a signature and $25 for a photo with them. I ignored Mickey since I already had both from him, and made an offer to the handler to get the combo for $50. Not a huge savings, but it was something.

The photo I brought with me was the one that I had had Mickey sign orginally. Unfortunately, I didn’t get the word that Davy Jones was going to be at the show where I met him (and I must add, was charging only $10 to sign your item, and nothing for a photo with him), so I didn’t get to add his signature to the group shot unfortunately.

Meeting my third Monkee – in a Beatles shirt

Bonus shot from David, with both Monkees in the picture

I’m hoping one day to get them all on this photo. Perhaps I’m just a Daydream Believer.

Celebs of the Fall 2010 Hollywood Show will continue

3 Responses to “Hey Hey It’s a Third Monkee!”

  1. You’ll make it happen. I have confidence in you.

    Bev

  2. Mike is the hardest one to get. He very rarely embraces his Monkee roots.

    Rick Greene

  3. OK, now I’m going to comment. I have been reading portions of your site all day because I grew up in Beavercreek, went to Fairbrook, etc. around the same time. On June 24 I plan on seeing the Monkees (Micky, Peter, Davy) in Columbus.

    I am three years younger than you, but you might remember me as the purple kid.

    Mark

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