"The Monkees" Christmas episode, December 25, 1967

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Fri Dec 25, 2020: "Riu Chiu": On this day, December 25, 1967, the Christmas episode of "The Monkees" was broadcast.

I'd like to see that episode again, but "The Monkees" has disappeared from free, OTA (over-the-air) broadcast TV. Maybe it's on some network, but it's not one that shows up in northern Virginia.

The Monkees (1966–1968)

The Christmas Show

TV-G | 30min | Comedy, Music | Episode aired 25 December 1967

Many years ago, I caught the end of the Monkees Christmas TV show. This is the episode in which they bring out all the crew members at the end. That's a good episode.

List of The Monkees episodes

Season 2, Episode 15. "The Monkees' Christmas Show"
Directed by: Jon C. Andersen
Story by : Dave Evans and Neil Burstyn
Teleplay by : Neil Burstyn
Aired: December 25, 1967

The Monkees try to instill the spirit of Christmas in a cynical little boy (Butch Patrick) who has soured on the whole idea.

Song: "Riu Chiu" (sung by the Monkees a cappella)
Notes: No laugh track. Instead of the standard closing credits, the Monkees appear on the set and invite many of the behind-the-scenes staff and crew members to appear with them on camera. The closing credits appear over the joyful crowd. As part of an elf costume, Davy wears Mike's iconic green wool cap.

Here's the tune:

The Monkees - Riu Chiu (Official HD Music Video)
104,738 views • Nov 27, 2018

The Monkees
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The Monkees perform "Riu Chiu" from Episode 47, "The Monkees' Christmas Show".

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This brings up all kinds of videos:

https://www.youtube.com/results?search_query=The+Monkees+-+The+Christmas+Song

[MustLoveBeagles]

1. One of my favorite episodes