Davy Jones’ screen test for ‘Monkees’ series filmed 60 years ago today (Oct 19 1965)


Video: 'Monkees Screen Tests' (Oct. 19, 1965, at 6:05)

(Tuesday, October 19, 1965) — Davy Jones, identified in advance as a potential star for The Monkees television series, auditioned today in Hollywood.

A clip of the screen test would eventually air on the episode “Here Come the Monkees (Pilot)” on Nov. 14, 1966.