Hold On! (1966) Herman's Hermits

Comedy | Music | USA | Colour | 86min Cast: Peter Noone, Shelley Fabares, Herman's Hermits (Peter Noone, Karl Green, Keith Hopwood, Derek Leckenby, Barry Whitwam), Sue Ane Langdon The career of the British Invasion pop group Herman's Hermits was at its peak when 'Hold On!' - their first top-billed movie - came to theatres. NASA scientists regret their decision to let their children name America's next rocket when the kids suggest it be named after their favorite British rock band, Herman's Hermits (Herman's Hermits). Worried about the potential public outcry over having the name of a British band emblazoned across an American spaceship, NASA sends skeptical scientist Edward Lindquist (Herbert Anderson) to tail the Hermits on their California tour, after which they'll make the decision based on his impressions.