By the time Elvis Presley’s career got here, nothing really mattered. This time he played a singer (shocker) who gets involved with thieves in Europe…oh and he sang Old MacDonald, which had to be an all time low. EIEIO.
From the short-lived sketch comedy, the Ben Stiller Show, we have a Seattle parody of the Monkees called what else; The Grungies! The bit was a bit dark, but was a bright spot on what only lasted thirteen episodes. Incidentally, the sketch is better known for being the source of an email feud between Judd Apatow and Mark Brazill. You can Google that history yourself. The Bullet Points: TV Show Appeared: The Ben Stiller Show (1992-93) Actors: Ben Stiller (Jonsie) Bob Odenkirk (Stone) Andy Dick (Dolly) Jeff Kahn (Tork) Songs you might remember: We’re the Grungies! Why you should vote for them: We can honestly say that of all the Monkees parodies, this was our favorite. Why you should not vote for them: Does any bit from a show that lasted only thirteen episodes deserve to be here?
Cashing in on the Bubblegum/Cartoon theme, we have a spin off of a spin off (that of course originated with the Archies), called the Groovie Goolies. Everything follows the standard early 70’s Hanna Barbara blueprint, but this time the band comprises with the traditional movie monsters, Dracula, Frankenstein and the Werewolf who were modernized for our pleasure. You know, the more we think of it, the more we like animation of our youth better! It was far more fun! The Bullet Points: TV Show Appeared: The Groovie Goolies (1970-71) Actors: Larry Storch (Drac) Howard Morris (Frankie & Wolfie) The Fictional Band: Drac (Organ) Frankie (Xylophone and Drums) Wolfie (Lyre) Songs you might remember: Monster Cookbook Why you should vote for them: Well, there is something about monsters we like. Why you should not vote for them: There are better animated bubblegum pop you can induct if so inclined.
A huge Rock Star whose dark lyrics and general indifference to everything was his trademark, Grivo traded it all in when he took the happiness drug and would actually win an MTV Award with “Happiness Pie”. Now how often do you get to vote for a Glenn Danzig knock off? The Bullet Points: Movie Appeared: Brain Candy (1996) Actor: Bruce McCullough Songs you might remember: Happiness Pie Why you should vote for him: It was established that both versions of Grivo was successful. Why you should not vote for him: Does “Happiness Pie” belong in any Rock and Roll Hall of Fame?
