RIP Tommy Smothers....86 years old...

[psuro]

Comedian Tom Smothers, one-half of the Smothers Brothers, dies at 86

Tom Smothers, half of the Smothers Brothers and the co-host of one of the most socially conscious and groundbreaking television shows in the history of the medium, has died at 86. The National Comedy Center, on behalf of his family, said in a statement Wednesday that Smothers died Tuesday at...

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[psuro]

I was not old enough to see The Who perform on the Smother's Brothers show, but I believe that is when Pete lost his hearing - because Moonie had decided to explode the drum kit and Pete was not ready for it.

 

[ODShowtime]

I was planning to post this anyway, but thanks for the intro.

"my friends call me Keith, you can call me Jon"

 

[fairgambit]

I loved those guys and Tommy, in many ways, reminded me of myself. Sometimes edgy, but always funny, they never disappointed me. May Tommy rest in peace.

 

[Anon1703423479]

I was planning to post this anyway, but thanks for the intro.

"my friends call me Keith, you can call me Jon"

John Entwistle, without peer on bass.

 

[MrTailgate]

They were very important voices who refused to bend to critics, censorship, and the government. They undoubtedly ruffled many a people’s feathers and their impact to the time is understated. They were definitely way ahead of their time. Thanks for your contribution Tommy.

 

[PhillyBillyReprise]

 

[Roar More]

 

[ODShowtime]

I love the pinstripe suit in the Who clip. 1967 must have been good times, if you were hip.

 

[Thorndike2021]

"There's pumas in the crevices!"

 

[laKavosiey-st lion]

in many ways, reminded me of myself. Sometimes edgy, but always funny,

wut? Lol

 

[northwoods]

IMO we have a lot to be thankful for as relates to the legacy of challenging hypocrisy and misguided authority established by the Smothers Brothers (and Rowan and Martin). They would have a field day with our ineffectual government and the state of our political parties today.

 

[EricStratton-RushChairman]

Was he the one that Mom always liked best?

 

[rem524]

Was he the one that Mom always liked best?

Pretty sure it was Tommy that used to claim that their Mom liked Dicky best.

Sorry to hear that Tommy has passed. The Smother Brothers were always so much fun.

 

[fairgambit]

in many ways, reminded me of myself. Sometimes edgy, but always funny,

wut? Lol

Inartfully worded, perhaps, the 1st and 2nd sentences are separate thoughts.

 

[laKavosiey-st lion]

Inartfully worded, perhaps, the 1st and 2nd sentences are separate thoughts.

Ur the best, I’m glad you agree with it. In many ways the Rock reminds me of myself. Strong, gorgeous, rich

 

[LionJim]

Ur the best, I’m glad you agree with it. In many ways the Rock reminds me of myself. Strong, gorgeous, rich

If you meant this jokingly, it’s all good. If you meant this seriously, seek help. First Tom Smothers, then The Rock. Who’s next, The Honky Tonk Man?

 

[psuro]

Ur the best, I’m glad you agree with it. In many ways the Rock reminds me of myself. Strong, gorgeous, rich

I got you figured out as Fred Flintstone.....loud, animated and probably barefoot.

 

[ODShowtime]

I got you figured out as Fred Flintstone.....loud, animated and probably barefoot.

Fred got one thing right, wearing shoes is for the birds.

 

[MtNittany]

RIP Tommy.

Dick and Tommy were talented (musically, comically, and physically), and topical. They sort of set the tone (along w/ Laugh-In). As a kid w/ quite a few Duncans, Tommy's yo-yo abilities always grabbed my attention

They gave Glen the Goodtime Hour as a summer fill-in and it did quite well. Writers included Rob Reiner, McLean Stevenson, Steve Martin, and Mason Williams. Performers too many to mention. They both always had nice things to say about Glen up until his death.

 

[PSU Mike]

I got you figured out as Fred Flintstone.....loud, animated and probably barefoot.

 

[laKavosiey-st lion]

You do see the music I post, right?

 

[Roar More]

It's a shame HBO wasn't around when the brothers were hot. Imagine them unfettered by censors.

 

[LionJim]

RIP Tommy.

Dick and Tommy were talented (musically, comically, and physically), and topical. They sort of set the tone (along w/ Laugh-In). As a kid w/ quite a few Duncans, Tommy's yo-yo abilities always grabbed my attention

They gave Glen the Goodtime Hour as a summer fill-in and it did quite well. Writers included Rob Reiner, McLean Stevenson, Steve Martin, and Mason Williams. Performers too many to mention. They both always had nice things to say about Glen up until his death.

Well done.

 

[Tom McAndrew]

 

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[BVSt.Paul]

My sister sent this to me yesterday. Fantastic impersonation. I had forgotten how great the banter was between Tom and Dick. Terrific timing.

 

[Tom McAndrew]

My sister sent this to me yesterday. Fantastic impersonation. I had forgotten how great the banter was between Tom and Dick. Terrific timing.

The timing was amazing, and like you, I had forgotten how good the banter was between them.