With Screen Gems producing the series, Jones was shortlisted for auditions, as he was the only Monkee who was signed to a deal with the studio, but still had to meet producers Bob Rafelson's and Bert Schneider's standards.
Sarja tootjaks oli Screen Gems ning Jones oli eelvalitud, sest ta oli ainus Monkee, kellel oli leping sõlmitud stuudioga, kuid siiski pidi ta vastama produtsentide Bob Rafelsoni ja Bert Schneideri nõudmistele.