"The Monkees The Monkees are an American rock and pop band originally active between 1966 and 1971, with reunion albums and tours in the decades that followed. They were formed in Los Angeles in 1965 by Bob Rafelson and Bert Schneider for the American television series ""The Monkees"" which aired from 1966 to 1968. The musical acting quartet was composed of Americans Micky Dolenz, Michael Nesmith, and Peter Tork; and English actor and singer Davy Jones. The band's music was initially supervised by producer Don Kirshner, backed by the songwriting duo of Tommy Boyce and Bobby Hart. The four actor-musicians"
"month. Michael Nesmith Robert Michael Nesmith (born December 30, 1942) is an American musician, songwriter, actor, producer, novelist, businessman, and philanthropist, best known as a member of the pop rock band the Monkees and co-star of the TV series ""The Monkees"" (1966–1968). Nesmith's songwriting credits include ""Different Drum"" (sung by Linda Ronstadt with the Stone Poneys). After the break-up of the Monkees, Nesmith continued his successful songwriting and performing career, first with the seminal country rock group the First National Band, with whom he had a top-40 hit ""Joanne"", and then as a solo artist. He is a noted player"
"Beth Tinker Beth Tinker (also Sutherland) is a fictional character from the British ITV soap opera, ""Coronation Street"", played by Lisa George. She made her first screen appearance during the episode broadcast on 5 August 2011. Beth previously dated Steve McDonald (Simon Gregson) in 2000 and eleven years later Steve contacts Beth to arrange a date. Beth brings her son, Craig (Colson Smith), and Steve is surprised that she no longer looks like a model. Beth argues with Steve's ex-wife, Becky McDonald (Katherine Kelly). Beth later applies for a machinists job at Frank Foster's (Andrew Lancel) factory. She is hired,"
"Michael Nesmith Robert Michael Nesmith (born December 30, 1942) is an American musician, songwriter, actor, producer, novelist, businessman, and philanthropist, best known as a member of the pop rock band the Monkees and co-star of the TV series ""The Monkees"" (1966–1968). Nesmith's songwriting credits include ""Different Drum"" (sung by Linda Ronstadt with the Stone Poneys). After the break-up of the Monkees, Nesmith continued his successful songwriting and performing career, first with the seminal country rock group the First National Band, with whom he had a top-40 hit ""Joanne"", and then as a solo artist. He is a noted player of"
"Michelle Connor Michelle Connor is a fictional character from the British ITV soap opera, ""Coronation Street"", portrayed by former Hear'Say singer, Kym Marsh. The character first appeared on-screen during the episode airing on 3 April 2006. Marsh took maternity leave in January 2011, and the character returned on 3 November 2011. Michelle's storylines have included a serious relationship with Steve McDonald (Simon Gregson), discovering that her son had been swapped at birth, the death of her eldest brother Paul (Sean Gallagher) in 2007, and the murder of her other brother Liam (Rob James-Collier) in 2008. Other storylines have focused on"
"an American group called the Monkees, formed for an eponymous television series, reached the top of the British charts with ""I'm a Believer"", by Neil Diamond. The drummer Micky Dolenz (b. 1945) recalled (in the third person) that he spotted Juste as he passed a studio cafeteria:She is tall, blond[e], beautiful, and wearing an emerald green outfit that ends up in a short skirt (very short) which tops off her unbelievably gorgeous legs ... She holds his glance briefly then looks quickly away with that haughty sophistication that only the British can do so well. Juste and Dolenz began a"
"he appeared on ""This Morning"", saying ""There's going to be something really iconic for ""Coronation Street"" happening to Lloyd. So I'll leave that as a little teaser!"" The show's producers began casting two actresses to play Lloyd's daughter and his ex-girlfriend. A spokesperson commented that Lloyd has not been contact with the ex-girlfriend for a while and then she turns up and announces that they have a daughter together. They added ""The news will knock Lloyd for six. His reaction will be pretty explosive."" On 26 July, it was announced that Pamela Nomvete and Krissi Bohn had joined the cast"
"of the 1960s. While there, he befriended other up-and-coming musicians such as Stephen Stills. Stephen Stills had auditioned for the new television series about four pop-rock musicians but was turned down because the show's producers felt his hair and teeth would not photograph well on camera. They asked Stills if he knew of someone with a similar ""open, Nordic look,"" and Stills suggested Tork audition for the part. Tork got the job and became one of the four members of the Monkees, a fictitious pop band in the mid-1960s, created for a television sitcom written about the fictitious band. Tork"
"Gary Windass Gary Windass is a fictional character from the British soap opera ""Coronation Street"", portrayed by Mikey North. The character first appeared on-screen during the episode broadcast on 14 November 2008. His storylines have included his feuds with David Platt (Jack P Shephard), Ryan Connor (Sol Heras) and Pat Phelan (Connor McIntyre), a battle with PTSD after joining the army, as well as his relationships with Izzy Armstrong (Cherylee Houston), Alya Nazir (Sair Khan) and Sarah Platt (Tina O'Brien). Gary takes Joe McIntyre's (Reece Dinsdale) working tools as his uncle, Len (Conor Ryan) threatens him. Gary and Len steal"
"Karen McDonald Karen McDonald (also Phillips) is a fictional character from the British ITV soap opera, ""Coronation Street"", played by Suranne Jones. Karen was created by producer Jane Macnaught as a recurring character and one of the factory girls. She made her debut in the episode airing on 21 June 2000. On 13 May 2004, Jones announced her decision to leave the soap and her final scenes were broadcast on 26 December 2004. Karen's storylines have focused on her number of boyfriends including, Vikram Desai (Chris Bisson) and Joe Carter (Jonathan Wrather), also her relationship with Steve McDonald (Simon Gregson)"
"Morton family. However, in September, it was announced he had signed a new 6-month contract. It was reported on 15 May 2009 that Dixon and co-star Wanda Opalinska would be written out of the soap and would be departing later in the year with it being said that this was due to ""natural storyline progression."" Darryl Morton arrives in ""Coronation Street"" with his father Jerry (Michael Starke), grandfather Wilf (Rodney Litchfield), and sisters, Jodie (Samantha Seager), Mel and Kayleigh (Jessica Barden). In April 2007 it was announced that he would be involved in a heavy marijuana smoking scene with Vernon"
"Becky McDonald Becky McDonald (also Granger) was a fictional character from the ITV soap opera ""Coronation Street"", played by Katherine Kelly. Becky was created by producer Steve Frost as a recurring character. She made her debut in the episode airing on 5 February 2006. Kelly was initially contracted to appear for three months, but became a series regular after impressing the serial's producers. In April 2011, Kelly announced her decision to leave the soap. Producer Phil Collinson created dramatic storylines in the build-up to her exit. Becky's storylines have focused on her friendship with Roy (David Neilson) and Hayley Cropper"
"family in ""Coronation Street"" was being extended. The family first appeared in the street in 2006 and have featured in many storylines. Brookes was cast as lesbian Kate Connor and after her on-screen brother Aidan Connor made his first appearance played by ""The X Factor"" winner Shayne Ward, Brookes first appeared as Kate in October 2015. She won best newcomer for her portrayal of Kate in January 2017 at the 22nd National Television Awards. Faye Brookes Faye Alicia Brookes (born 3 September 1989) is an English actress known for playing Kate Connor in the long-running soap opera ""Coronation Street"". Brookes"
"Katy Armstrong Katy Armstrong is a fictional character from the British ITV soap opera, ""Coronation Street"", played by Georgia May Foote. She made her first appearance during the episode broadcast on 30 July 2010. Foote had previously appeared in the soap in January that same year as Jess Burrows. Katy is Owen Armstrong's (Ian Puleston-Davies) youngest daughter and Izzy Armstrong's (Cherylee Houston) sister. Her storylines have mostly revolved around her relationship with Chesney Brown (Sam Aston), her pregnancy and being a mother to Joseph and embarking on an affair with Ryan Connor (Sol Heras). Foote's departure from the show was"
"World"", ""Hey Arnold!"", ""The Single Guy"" (where he is mistaken for Dudley Moore) and ""Sabrina, the Teenage Witch"" in which he sang ""Daydream Believer"" to Sabrina (Melissa Joan Hart) as well as (I'll) Love You Forever. Much more intriguingly, in 1995 Jones played in a notable episode of the sitcom ""Boy Meets World"". His two former fellow Monkees Micky Dolenz and Peter Tork had already appeared separately as characters on previous episodes. Suddenly in episode eight of the 3rd season (titled ""Rave On""), all three former-Monkees turn up, although they did not play the Monkees per se (Davy Jones is"
"Davy Jones (musician) David Thomas Jones (30 December 1945 – 29 February 2012) was an English singer-songwriter, musician, actor and businessman, best known as a member of the band the Monkees, and for starring in the TV series of the same name. His acting credits include a Tony-nominated role as the Artful Dodger in the original London and Broadway productions of ""Oliver!"" as well as a starring cameo role in a hallmark episode of ""The Brady Bunch"" television show and later reprised parody film; ""Love, American Style""; and ""My Two Dads"". Jones is considered one of the great teen idols."
"whose appearances made him the only actor to have appeared in episodes of both the original ""Monkees"" as well as ""New Monkees"" (but playing different characters). The Del Rubio Triplets appeared on the episode ""New Monkee Mail,"" which initiated a wave of TV appearances by the trio. Originally slated for a 22-episode season, the show earned ratings lower than expected and ""New Monkees"" left the air after 13 episodes. The album also did not catch on, and failed to yield a hit record single. The producers hoped that the TV show would serve as promotion for their record, and vice"
"their way into the hearts, minds and pockets of Weatherfield’s finest. They’re loud, brash and fun and will bring madness and mayhem to the cobbles."" The rest of the Mortons are Jerry's eldest daughter Jodie (Samantha Seager); his teenage twins Darryl and Mel (Jonathan Dixon and Emma Edmondson); youngest Kayleigh (Jessica Barden); and Grandad Morton (Rodney Litchfield). Commenting on the role, actor Michael Starke said, ""There are going to be parallels between them and other families but the show is so unique I'm hoping we'll create our own niche"". He has revealed that getting the part on ""Coronation Street"" at"
"best single episode. Becky McDonald Becky McDonald (also Granger) was a fictional character from the ITV soap opera ""Coronation Street"", played by Katherine Kelly. Becky was created by producer Steve Frost as a recurring character. She made her debut in the episode airing on 5 February 2006. Kelly was initially contracted to appear for three months, but became a series regular after impressing the serial's producers. In April 2011, Kelly announced her decision to leave the soap. Producer Phil Collinson created dramatic storylines in the build-up to her exit. Becky's storylines have focused on her friendship with Roy (David Neilson)"
"time Dennis Edwards, Ricky Owens, Damon Harris, Glenn Leonard, Louis Price, Ron Tyson, and Ali-Ollie Woodson all served as members of the group at various times. In 1998, NBC aired ""The Temptations"", a four-hour television miniseries based upon an autobiographical book by Otis Williams. Street was portrayed by actor J. August Richards. Street was featured on the following Temptations songs: According to Street's own website, he left the group after the ""family feeling"" of the Temptations deteriorated. In 1993, Street entered the hospital to have seventeen kidney stones removed. Group leader Otis Williams was not informed of Street's condition, and"
"of his family, branding both units as 'scroungers'. In August 2017, North was longlisted for Sexiest Male at the Inside Soap Awards. He did not progress to the viewer-voted shortlist. Gary Windass Gary Windass is a fictional character from the British soap opera ""Coronation Street"", portrayed by Mikey North. The character first appeared on-screen during the episode broadcast on 14 November 2008. His storylines have included his feuds with David Platt (Jack P Shephard), Ryan Connor (Sol Heras) and Pat Phelan (Connor McIntyre), a battle with PTSD after joining the army, as well as his relationships with Izzy Armstrong (Cherylee"
"houseboat when she fell ill. Around Christmas 2012, Haque was diagnosed with cancer. She developed a lung clot and pneumonia and in the early hours of 17 January 2013, she died in her sleep in a London hospital, while undergoing tests. Sophiya Haque Sophiya Haque (14 June 1971 – 17 January 2013) was an English actress, singer, video jockey and dancer. She is best known for playing the role of Poppy Morales in ""Coronation Street"" between 2008 and 2009. Haque was born Syeda Sophia Haque in Portsmouth, Hampshire to a Bangladeshi father and a British Jewish mother. She was the"
"Tyrone Dobbs Tyrone Dobbs is a fictional character from the British ITV soap opera, ""Coronation Street"". Portrayed by Alan Halsall, the character first appeared on screen during the episode airing on 30 November 1998 and is still a cast member 20 years later. Tyrone's storylines have been focused on his relationships with Maria Sutherland (Samia Ghadie) and Fiz Brown (Jennie McAlpine) as well as his doomed marriage to Molly Compton (Vicky Binns) and suffering domestic violence at the hands of his fiancée Kirsty Soames (Natalie Gumede). In 2018, following the death of his mother Jackie (Margi Clarke), Tyrone discovers that"
"episode of ""Moving On"" as Stacy. In 2011, Leach successfully landed the role of Faye Butler, a potential adoptive child for Anna (Debbie Rush) and Eddie Windass (Steve Huison). Ellie Leach Ellie Louise Leach (born 15 March 2001) is an English actress, best known for playing the role of Faye Windass in the soap opera ""Coronation Street"" since 2011. Leach is the cousin of Brooke Vincent, who plays Sophie Webster in ""Coronation Street"". Leach was born in Bury, Greater Manchester and she has a younger sister, Daisy. Leach attended Fairfield High School for Girls and currently studies performing arts at"
"Jerry Morton Jerry Morton is a fictional character from the British ITV soap opera, ""Coronation Street"", played by Michael Starke. He was introduced in March 2007. It was announced in April 2008 that Jerry and the rest of the Mortons would leave the show later in 2008. Jerry arrived in Coronation Street with his family in March 2007, moving in and opening a new takeaway shop on the street. He immediately clashed with next door neighbour Gail Platt as he was constantly playing his music at full volume. He relied heavily upon his eldest daughter Jodie to care for his"
"Monkees and praising their fun, carefree image. The film was a ratings success, having over thirteen million views during its premiere weekend. In 2013 Nickelodeon renewed the ""Big Time Rush"" series for a 13-episode fourth season, production started on January 7. The band also released a song titled ""Like Nobody's Around"" which according to the premiere episode ""Big Time Invasion"" was outlining the history of professional, successful, and All-American Boy Bands; the Platters, the Temptations, The Jackson 5, New Kids on the Block, Backstreet Boys, and NSYNC, in response to the British invasion of rival act, and hugely successful One"
"her up with the equally detestable Jake. Do the writers realise we hate her? Are they deliberately torturing us? It’s beginning to look more and more the case…"" Michelle Connor Michelle Connor is a fictional character from the British ITV soap opera, ""Coronation Street"", portrayed by former Hear'Say singer, Kym Marsh. The character first appeared on-screen during the episode airing on 3 April 2006. Marsh took maternity leave in January 2011, and the character returned on 3 November 2011. Michelle's storylines have included a serious relationship with Steve McDonald (Simon Gregson), discovering that her son had been swapped at birth,"
"has his own set of morals in that respect... He's not a put upon character... he's a go-getter. He thinks he's a lot younger than he is and he's got an idea of himself that no one else has - that's his talent, he uses it to the best of his ability."" Jerry Morton Jerry Morton is a fictional character from the British ITV soap opera, ""Coronation Street"", played by Michael Starke. He was introduced in March 2007. It was announced in April 2008 that Jerry and the rest of the Mortons would leave the show later in 2008. Jerry"
"he continued writing and managing other bands. Gately also continued his career as a solo artist, appearing in a number of West End stage musicals, and Duffy had some success as an actor, including a role in the UK television soap ""Coronation Street"". Rumours came to a head and in early 2007 there were news reports that all five members and their manager, ""The X Factor"" judge Walsh, had met in Dublin to discuss and organise a comeback tour. On 11 October 2007, Walsh was interviewed on ""The Graham Norton Show""; when asked by Norton whether there was going to"
"sure we pulled it off. I feel fortunate to have been given this opportunity"". On 28 May 2011, Laura Armstrong of ""The People"" reported Sian, Cheryl Gray (Holly Quin-Ankrah), Russ Gray (Finton Flynn) and Chris Gray (Will Thorp) would be leaving ""Coronation Street"" later that year. Armstrong reported Sian would be set for heartache before her departure as Sophie would embark on a relationship with Amber Kalirai (Nikki Patel). Parkinson said she was sad, but excited for her final storyline, which would feature Sian and Sophie's wedding day. Of her departure, Parkinson told the Press Association, ""I'm very sad but"
"Katy and Chesney are sweet, she had never bought into their relationship and thought that it was about time Katy looked for excitement elsewhere. Katy Armstrong Katy Armstrong is a fictional character from the British ITV soap opera, ""Coronation Street"", played by Georgia May Foote. She made her first appearance during the episode broadcast on 30 July 2010. Foote had previously appeared in the soap in January that same year as Jess Burrows. Katy is Owen Armstrong's (Ian Puleston-Davies) youngest daughter and Izzy Armstrong's (Cherylee Houston) sister. Her storylines have mostly revolved around her relationship with Chesney Brown (Sam Aston),"
"influence of booze and drugs as Hunter McKay, the likeable prescription-drug addict who's about to get so mad he will actually kick a tyre."" Hunter McKay Hunter McKay is a fictional character on the New Zealand soap opera ""Shortland Street"" who was portrayed by Lee Donoghue from December 2006, as part of a new family unit consisting of parents Callum McKay (Peter Mochrie) and Justine Jones (Laurie Foell), and younger sister Sophie McKay (Kimberley Crossman). Donoghue stayed with the role until he quit in late 2011. Hunter made his final appearance in March 2012. Hunter was portrayed as an intelligent"
"Mel Morton Mel Morton is a fictional character from the British ITV soap opera, ""Coronation Street"". The character was portrayed by Emma Edmondson from the character's inception into the episode airing on 18 March 2007 until her departure on 3 October 2008. Some of the character's earlier minor storylines involved David Platt developing a crush on Mel, but she stood him up. To get his revenge, he spread gossip that he had slept with Mel, but was forced to apologise by his mother. In February 2008, Mel became WPC Morton, joining her friend Abi Sharpe in the police force where"