Peter Meyerson Movies
- 1973
John McMartin guest stars as Reverend Dan Bradford, who feels he lacks the "common touch." To solve his problem, he seeks out help from Dr. Bob Hartley. Bob's discomfort over dispensing advice to a cleric is compounded when, during his next Sunday sermon, the reverend joyously announces that he has decided to leave the ministry -- and credits Bob for helping him make this decision. Written by Peter Myerson, "Somebody Down Here Likes Me" originally aired on October 6, 1973. ~ Hal Erickson, All Movie Guide
- Starring:
- Bob Newhart, Suzanne Pleshette, (more)
- 1971
The Partridges are shocked when Shirley (Shirley Jones) announces her plans to retire from the group. What the kids don't know is that European impresario Logan Mays (Gino Conforti) has booked a continental tour for the Partridge Family--provided that Shirley not appear with the group on the grounds that she isn't "relevant" to a young audience. The situation works itself out in Paris with a big surprise for the clueless Mr. Mays. Song: "I Can Feel Your Heartbeat". ~ Hal Erickson, All Movie Guide
- 1968
Suffering from writers' block, Peter visits a nightclub hypnotist, The Great Oracullo (Monte Landis). But instead of curing Peter, Oracullo drugs the poor Monkee and places him under his evil spell. The other Monkees try to rescue Peter by pretending to succumb to Oracullo's hypnotic powers -- but are they merely pretending? Watch for cameo appearances by frequent Monkees' director James Frawley as Oracullo's henchman Rudi Bayshore, Burgess Meredith in his familiar Batman guise as the Penguin, and Frank Zappa -- as Mike Nesmith. Songs: "Daily Nightly", "Gonna Buy Me a Dog, "Valleri, and "Mother People", the latter tune written by Zappa. First broadcast on March 11, 1968, "Monkees Blow Their Minds" was written by Peter Meyerson. ~ Hal Erickson, All Movie Guide
- 1968
Departing from their usual series format, the Monkees offer their own "improv-theater" version of a familiar fairy tale. Using fragmentary costumes and minimalist sets, the boys relate the story of a brave cobbler and a "beautiful" princess -- both played by Mike Nesmith. With the help of the cobbler, innkeeper Micky Dolenz, tailor Davy Jones, and medieval layabout Peter Tork rescue "Princess" Mike from the evil Harold (Murray Roman and Richard (John Lawrence), the twin scourges of Fairy Tale Land. Song: "Daily Nightly". First broadcast January 8, 1968, "Fairy Tale" was written by Peter Meyerson. ~ Hal Erickson, All Movie Guide
- 1967
In this Prisoner of Zenda spoof, Davy Jones plays a dual role, as "himself" and his exact look-alike, Prince Ludlow of Perovia. When the evil Count Myron (Oscar Beregi) plans to usurp the throne by forcing Ludlow to wed within 24 hours, Davy gallantly takes the regent's place -- and in the bargain, gets to woo the lovely Wendy Forsyte (Heather North. Song: "Mary, Mary". Written by Gerald Gardner and Dee Caruso, "The Prince and the Paupers" originally aired on February 6, 1967. ~ Hal Erickson, All Movie Guide
- 1967
Comedian Joey Forman plays the title role in the Monkees episode "Captain Crocodile." Appearing as guest stars on a popular kiddie show, the Monkees run afoul of host Captain Crocodile, who worries that they'll steal his fans. To prevent this, the Captain decides to sabotage the boys, but the plan backfires spectacularly. Songs: "Valleri" and "Your Auntie Grizelda". Written by Gerald Gardner, Dee Caruso, Peter Meyerson, and Robert Schlitt from a story by Meyerson and Schlitt, "Captain Crocodile" first aired on February 20, 1967. ~ Hal Erickson, All Movie Guide
- 1967
Having previously appeared as a gangster boss in the Monkees episode "Monkees in a Ghost Town," comedian Rose Marie projects a more benign -- but no less forceful -- characterization in "Monkee Mother." About to be evicted from their apartment, the Monkees are "adopted" by the new tenant, the maternally inclined Milly (Rose Marie). At first responding positively to Milly's effusions of affection, our heroes begin to worry that she'll love them to death, so they concoct a scheme to marry off the well-meaning widow. Songs: "Sometime In the Morning" and "Look Out (Here Comes Tomorrow)". Written by Peter Myerson and Bob Schlitt, "Monkee Mother" first aired on March 20, 1967. ~ Hal Erickson, All Movie Guide
- 1967
Stranded in Swineville, U.S.A., the Monkees find themselves in the middle of the long-standing feud between the Weskitts and the Chubbers. Inevitably, Davy falls in love with Ella Mae Chubber (played by former F-Troop regular Melody Patterson), which gets him in trouble with Ella Mae's secret boyfriend Judd Weskitt (Lou Antonio). Also appearing are Dub Taylor as Paw and Billie Hayes (the immortal "Witchiepoo" on H.R. Pufnstuf) as Maw. Song: "Papa Gene's Blues. Written by Peter Meyerson, "Hillbilly Honeymoon" first aired on October 23, 1967. ~ Hal Erickson, All Movie Guide
- 1966
When The Monkees debuted on September 12, 1966, viewers did not see the pilot episode (titled, logically enough, "The Monkees"), but instead the third episode filmed, "Royal Flush." Characteristically, the story, written by Robert Schlitt and Peter Myerson, is set in motion when Davy Jones gets stars in his eyes over the beautiful Princess Bettina (Katherine Walsh) of the Kingdom of Harmonica. Davy also stumbles onto a plot to kill Bettina, hatched by her usurping uncle Duke Otto (Theo Marcuse). Like several first-season episodes, this one bills Monkee Mike Nesmith as "Wool Hat." Songs include "This Just Doesn't Seem to Be My Day" and "Take a Giant Step". When "Royal Flush" was rerun on May 8, 1967, two new songs were grafted to the soundtrack : "A Girl I Knew Somewhere" and "You Told Me". ~ Hal Erickson, All Movie Guide
- 1966
Stranded in a deserted western town, the Monkees are captured by a couple of gangsters named Lennie (Lon Chaney Jr. and George (Len Lesser). While our heroes plan a daring escape, the two crooks await the arrival of "The Big Man" -- who turns out to be a brassy female, Bessie Kowalski (Rose Marie). Songs: "Papa Gene's Blues" and "Tomorrow's Gonna Be Another Day". Written by Robert Schlitt and Peter Meyerson, "Monkees In a Ghost Town" was originally broadcast on October 24, 1966. ~ Hal Erickson, All Movie Guide
