Video: 'The Monkees ( 1966) Unaired Pilot Episode'

(Tuesday, November 16, 1965) — Filming for The Monkees TV pilot, a situation comedy about four young men trying to make a name for themselves as rock ‘n roll singers, starring Davy Jones, Micky Dolenz, Michael Nesmith and Peter Tork, began today in San Diego and Los Angeles; filming continued through Nov. 24, 1965.

The musical performances were originally recorded by Candy Store Prophets (Tommy Boyce & Bobby Hart) lip-synced by The Monkees for the pilot and later re-recorded by The Monkees when the episode actually aired Nov. 14, 1966.