Simon Dunn

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Television Parts ft. Spitting Image

Michael Nesmith, of The Monkees fame, had a TV show on NBC in 1985 called Television Parts. It was a variety show featuring music videos and comedy sketches, all shot on film, and gave rise to, among other things, It’s Garry Shandling’s Show (see more here).

Here, he introduces a segment that was directed by his former band-mate Micky Dolenz, who was then living in the UK and directing comedy shows. You might recognise this one.

https://youtu.be/HsWBA7hqufM

Clearly shot specially for the US show, it’s on film, and has a laugh track. The puppets look especially good on film, don’t they?

https://youtu.be/Kt5zF_iJCu0

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