September 12, 1966 –
NBC television premiered The Monkees, a sitcom about four guys in a rock band on this date.
When the TV series was about to be renewed for a third season, The Monkees wanted to change it from a half-hour sitcom to an hour-long variety show where they would introduce new artists. However, NBC gave the group an ultimatum: stick with the format as it was or be cancelled. They stuck to their guns and, as a result, the series was cancelled after two seasons on the air.
The Haus of Dcaligari 