One fictional band that was formed to perform in an American television series in 1966 is "The Monkees." The Monkees were created for the television show of the same name, which aired from 1966 to 1968. The members of the band were portrayed by actors Davy Jones, Micky Dolenz, Michael Nesmith, and Peter Tork. The show followed the comedic adventures of the band members and featured their music. The Monkees became a popular and successful band, both on the show and in the real world, with hit songs such as "Last Train to Clarksville" and "I'm a Believer."