Micky Dolenz - brilliant 6-min interview (1973)

The Monkees were maligned as a manufactured made-for-TV 1960's group, yet when it came to talent each had serious credibility, none more so than Mikes Nesmith and Dolenz. The world first fell in love with Micky Dolenz from the opening lines of Neil Diamond's brilliant I'm A Believer, the follow-up single to Last Train To Clarksville, and then Pleasant Valley Sunday, etc. Compared to talent-free boy bands of the past 30 years, without exception Dolenz and cohorts were light yearsahead in terms of musical and acting talent, thus cementing the Monkees as one of the all-time greats of American pop music.

[Baci]

Mickey is such an underrated singer due to his comedy chops on The Monkees.

[debbieturner]

I think Mickey is the greatest that could listen to him talk all day

[pattibrooks]

Micky looks and is so young here ! Micky still looks great even now and is the last Monkee left from the group !

[misutovi]

Micky has always complimented other people in the business that have surrounded him, even to this very day. He never holds back praises from anyone.

[sesamemaniac]

Very nice! I enjoy seeing 70s interviews featuring The Monkees. It's great that Micky is still going strong even 50 years after this interview.

[mariahoulihan]

I danced with Mickey Dolentz, in London, in 1977. I had only been n London a few days and started a new job. Few days after that my office, which was in advertising, went to a small industry gathering, about 30 of us, on a river disco boat. He saw me dancing and asked if he could dance with me. Utter gentleman. he complimented me on my dancing and asked if I ws trained. I was not. lol. Nice man. Very respectful and not thing to hit on me. Just as well, I think by then he was married. I was 21 at the time.

[Thegeniuskidsuperb]

Aaahh he’s beautiful 😍 thick hair, big smile and that earring..🥰

[jeffthewhiff]

Great interview with Micky that I had never seen or heard before! I was lucky enough to have met he, Davy Jones and Peter Tork several years at an autograph signing and also saw them in concert back in 1986 for their 20th Anniversary Tour in Pittsburgh.

[BobMinelli]

THIS is what someone in "the biz" sounds like WITHOUT EGO. Clear, coherent, compassionate, empathetic. LOVE! ✌💜👊 Mickey...Thank You for not ever being a douche. Would love to see the wood-work you love and give you a sheckle or two for it.

[walruswasrob]

“Got off the plane just long enough to get over a hangover.”

That must have been one mother of a hangover!

[tammyjurney]

The first combination of music and television 🎶🎶😎 I could always count on 2 entire Monkee's songs per episode! Good, clean humor! 4 musically talented, funny, good-looking guys that stick together! The best tv show ever! And great in concert!!💞🎶💞🎶

[ultimateformulations]

I was a huge fan of Mickey growing up in the 80s watching "the Monkees" reruns. I loved his voice and the harmonies of the songs. I understand the lack of street cred. But, they had great writers, wrote some of their own, had great session players recording and really have chemistry- vocally imo, and charisma. A good product is a good product.

[pujapete]

comes over a as a good guy.grew up with the monkees and he was my fave.

[patypala]

Micky Dolenz un monkee extraordinario, talentoso, encantador, excelente grandioso en la música, con una gran voz inconfundible!! I love❤ Micky Dolenz!!!

[tedtimothy]

I remember when Mickey was on the show "Circus Boy". His face really hasn't changed

[Pihasanddunes]

2:57. LOL. Mickey's always been a good interview but I'd never seen this one before. Hilarious and insightful, from one of my all time favorite people.

[tamsinentwistle]

Two legends together - Micky Dolenz and Whispering Bob Harris!

[mellowmoods]

At this time, Mickey was part of a group that hang out at a Hollywood club, I believe the Trubadour that included himself, John Lennon, Alice Cooper, and Harry Neilsen.

[debbiecantu]

"She" 197? Buffalo Springfield for what its worth, ,what year ? Such talent I had no idea niel diamond wrote I'm a believer !! Small world it is ..

[chrismcgovern]

Bob Harris! This is The Old Grey Whistle Test!