"Love Monkey" (2006) TV series

User Rating:

7.1/10   

Creator:

Michael Rauch

Seasons:

1 | unknown

Release Date:

17 January 2006 (USA)

Genre:

Comedy | Drama | Music

Plot:

A music scout gets fired from his corporate job and gets a job at a smaller indie label.

Plot Keywords:

TV In TV | Thirty Something | Sportscaster | Show Within A Show | Rock Music

Cast

Tom Cavanagh	...	Tom Farrell (8 episodes, 2006)
Judy Greer	...	Brandy "Bran" Lowenstein / ... (8 episodes, 2006)
Larenz Tate	...	Shooter Cooper (8 episodes, 2006)
Christopher Wiehl	...	Jake Dunne (8 episodes, 2006)
Ivana Milicevic	...	Julia (8 episodes, 2006)
Jason Priestley	...	Mike Freed (8 episodes, 2006)
Katherine LaNasa	...	Karen Freed (8 episodes, 2006)
Erik Jensen	...	Jeff (8 episodes, 2006)
Karin Duseva	...	Record Lable PA / ... (8 episodes, 2006)
Ben Shenkman	...	Scott / ... (5 episodes, 2006)
Eric Bogosian	...	Phil / ... (5 episodes, 2006)
James McDaniel	...	Derrick Cooper / ... (4 episodes, 2006)
Teddy Geiger	...	Wayne (4 episodes, 2006)
Daniel Sunjata	...	Diego (4 episodes, 2006)
Ted R. Lewinski	...	Cafe Patron / ... (4 episodes, 2006)
Jennifer Scott	...	Groupie / ... (4 episodes, 2006)
Adam Vincentz	...	True Vinyl Staffer (4 episodes, 2006)

Country:

USA

Language:

English

Color:

Color

Filming Locations:

New York City, New York, USA

Company:

Paramount Network Television

Trivia:

After 3 episodes, CBS canceled the show and then the remaining episodes got picked up by VH1.

A well-thought out show with excellent acting, writing and production values.

Having seen the pilot tonight, me and my wife have added another show to our TiVo list. Love Monkey is about a mid-30s major label A&R rep who is at a crossroads in his life. Without spoiling the plot of the pilot... basically, it involves the lives of main character/narrator, Tom Farrell (Tom Cavanaugh), his sister and his best friends, male and female. Clever uses of flashbacks are used sporadically throughout the show, but not overused. The music is great and REAL, not pseudo-represented by cover bands imitating well-known artists/songs as is usually the case with most TV shows for some reason.

The outdoor city filming locations used are actually in New York, not a set or stock footage - kudos for that. Also, some interiors are real locations (not sets) as well. The show's title, which primarily refers to the main character, is somewhat revealed or explained in the pilot. Some of the plot is predictable, albeit there are a few subplot twists, but yet it is still an enjoyable show, nonetheless. It (pilot episode) revealed many different stories that will develop along the way and hinted at a few others - due to its setting and cast of supporting characters, there is much promise for good future writing.

"Love Monkey" is just a nice, feel-good TV show with a just a bit of sex, some love, friendship and a whole lotta great music. Highly recommend for adults, young and old.

Ted in Gilbert, AZ