Tom Smothers passed away

[andrewg]

Tom Smothers, one half of comedy duo Smothers Brothers, dead at 86

Tom Smothers died Tuesday at his home in California after battling cancer, according to his family. The comedian was half of the comedy duo Smothers Brothers, along with **** Smothers.

www.foxnews.com

I remember the TV show. My parents used to watch it when I was a little kid. Eighty six is not a bad run. RIP.

 

[totegoat]

Enjoyed his work, RIP.

 

[k1xv]

They were politically bold when most in entertainment were sheep.

 

[Shel_B]

 

[KGMtech]

Fond memories of these two. I was pretty young so some of their political stuff flew over my head.

 

[mrbreezeet1]

Fond memories of these two. I was pretty young so some of their political stuff flew over my head.

Me too! I loved them as a child at the old house.
Everything I loved is dying

 

[mrbreezeet1]

Me too! I loved them as a child at the old house.
Everything I loved is dying

Like when Billy Powell passed away, I lost Interest in Skynyrd.

 

[mrbreezeet1]

I was very sad when Jerry Lee Lewis passes away too!
I met Jerry Lee Lewis he was funny!
He said, "You boys have a God given talent, don't spend all your money on woman and wine and fast cars.
Then I told him, "Scott calls me the killer sometimes Jerry Lee"
He looked at me and paused and said. "Well you ARE the killer, SON"!

 

[mrbreezeet1]

Tom Smothers, one half of comedy duo Smothers Brothers, dead at 86

Tom Smothers died Tuesday at his home in California after battling cancer, according to his family. The comedian was half of the comedy duo Smothers Brothers, along with **** Smothers.

www.foxnews.com

I remember the TV show. My parents used to watch it when I was a little kid. Eighty six is not a bad run. RIP.

I watched it faithfully every week as a child at the old house

 

[BHopkins]

I watched the Smothers Brothers show with my parents often, when I was a young boy. They did such a great job on their show, with **** playing the straight laced, even a little up tight brother, and Tom playing the part of being a little on the goofy side. I remember as a 10-12 year old, I wanted **** to loosen up a little bit.

 

[Kira]

Richard drag raced Oldsmobiles.
I also remember a magazine ad where the tuning keys on Tommy's guitar were spark plugs.
Tommy held a spark plug wrench with his characteristic smile and Richard wore the exasperated face.
I forget the brand of sparky-poo.

 

[dnewton3]

RIP
I always enjoyed their shows when I was young.
Something for the whole family; some of their humor probably went over my head at the time, but enough of it was generic that it entertained all.

 

[doitmyself]

Oh poop. RIP Tommy.

 

[Passport1]

I watched the Smothers Brothers show frequently.
He and his brother tied the CBS censors in knots. They got canned for it too. Also they launched the political career of Pat Paulson.

 

[wavinwayne]

The Smothers Brothers are my earliest comedic memory. RIP, Tom.

 

[vavavroom]

EDIT: What a faux pas! I thought I was in the Food forum! I read "smother" and got carried away.

 

[JeffKeryk]

Yep; they pushed the limits at the time. Their guest musicians were pretty extreme as well; they had the Cream. It don't get much better...

 

[mrbreezeet1]

I already met David Allan Coe too! He was a nice guy!

 

[svtrit]

I was surprised to hear he was still alive, until he wasn’t. I played with yo-yo’s because of them!

 

[Recon 1]

Watched this show with my parents.