Music Video: A Pre-Monkees Davy Jones on Merv Griffin’s ‘Talent Scouts’ In 1963 Feb 3, 2023 Facebook Twitter Pinterest WhatsApp Linkedin ReddIt Email Print Here’s Davy Jones’ full first U.S. TV appearance on Merv Griffin’s Talent Scouts show in 1963. In less than 3 years, he’d be part of one the world’s biggest rock bands in The Monkees.