![]() In the cold open of the Maepisode, Nesmith and Zappa switched personas. The Monkees: One of Mike Nesmith’s Most Beloved Songs Was Misspelled in the Show’s Credits ![]() Mike Nesmith’s Embarrassing on-Screen Slip Caused Frank Zappa to Laugh Out Loud Mike Nesmith and Frank Zappa | YouTube/NBC It was then that Nesmith’s embarrassing moment caused Zappa to laugh out loud. Zappa also appeared in the episode’s cold open alongside Nesmith. The episode’s plot involved a mentalist who gained control of Tork’s mind to use him in his nightclub act. The leader of The Mothers of Invention subsequently “played” a car like an instrument by smashing it and lighting it on fire while Nesmith conducted nearby. Zappa appeared in the penultimate episode of the series titled “The Monkees Blow Their Minds.” However, Zappa found a kindred soul in Nesmith, who had a similar, sardonic sense of humor. On the other hand, the Monkees were part of the mainstream culture despite their irreverent comedy. ![]() One of his most successful songs was “Don’t Eat Yellow Snow.” Zappa was an artist whose music was aggressively anti-commercial. ![]() Mike Nesmith and Frank Zappa | Michael Ochs Archives/Koh Hasebe/Shinko Music/Getty Images Frank Zappa and Mike Nesmith appeared to be kindred souls ![]() Frank Zappa’s episode appearance was a particular highlight where he laughed out loud over Nesmith’s embarrassing on-screen slip. One way to do this was to incorporate music, actors, and musicians into the series that these fans would recognize. The foursome not only catered to their teen fans but attempted to connect with viewers their age. Its’ cast members included Mike Nesmith, Davy Jones, Peter Tork, and Micky Dolenz. The Monkees‘ comedy series was known for its irreverent brand of humor and groundbreaking episodes of prime-time television. ![]()
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