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The Smothers Brothers were a duo of American folk singers, musicians, and comedians consisting of siblings Tom and Dick Smothers. The brothers' trademark double act was performing folk songs (Tommy on acoustic guitar , Dick on double bass ), which usually led to arguments between them.
A classic comedy variety show that featured satirical humor, musical guests, and the Smothers Brothers duo. Learn about the cast, episodes, trivia, and controversies of this influential and controversial series.
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The Smothers Brothers, Tom and Dick, are one of the most iconic comedy duos in the history of television. Tom and Dick began performing as a duo in the late 1950s, playing in coffeehouses and...
Dec 27, 2023 · By David K. Li. Tom Smothers, half of the famed Smothers Brothers comedy and music duo that fought racism, the Vietnam War and television censors, died Tuesday from an aggressive type of...
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Oct 15, 2010 · From 1967 to 1969, Tommy and Dick Smothers challenged the censors at CBS and the political establishment who tried to tame their wildly popular -- and politically left-leaning -- show, The...
Feb 10, 2017 · February 10, 20172:42 PM ET. Heard on Fresh Air. David Bianculli. 12-Minute Listen. Playlist. Enlarge this image. Tom and Dick Smothers battled with CBS censors over the content of The...
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The Smothers Brothers Comedy Hour is an American comedy and variety show television series hosted by the Smothers Brothers and initially airing on CBS from 1967 to 1969.
