The documentary “Making the Monkees” was a really interesting look at the formation, success, and eventual breakup of the Monkees. After watching it, I have no doubts that Mike Nesmith will NEVER have anything to do with the Monkees again.
The documentary paints Don Kischner as a micromanaging jerk, and I think it’s probably pretty close to the truth. His refusal to let the band write or play (at least, early on) any of the music had a lot to do with it.
Some of their songs are still the ultimate Bubblegum Pop, though.
