In the mid-1980s, Columbia Pictures Television decided to take a stab at creating a new version of the Monkees. Enter Larry, Dino, Jared, and Marty -- the New Monkees. Set in an old, strange mansion, the new show tried to follow the old Monkees format of nutty hijinks interspersed with musical numbers. Unfortunately, it failed miserably and was cancelled after 13 episodes. Fifteen years later, though, it is still remembered fondly by a small body of fans.
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