Great…..just great! I love Tommy and Dickie Smothers….pure genius. I cried when I heard about Tommy leaving us……he should be missed a 1,000% more then he is………gosh, we were so lucky to have the Smothers Brothers. RIP Tommy…….you were a hoot on steroids.
Tom Smothers was the portal through which the "60s" paradigm shift entered the living room of America. Cutting edge music , WEED and WAR controversy and struggles with a president gone AMUCK.
Thank you for this delightful, informative, grounded & brilliant voice of the Smothers Brothers' background & experiences. They were Simply the Best & I'll ever be grateful to have grown up with their talent being part of the TV soundtrack of my life. RIP dear gentleman; you remain in our hearts & you will be missed by all who admired & enjoyed your talents. Thanks to utube, where you remain a joy & inspiration.
Put me in the time capsule and let me go back to the 70's. What great comedians we had. Tommy and Dick Smothers were comic geniuses. Rest In Peace Tommy!
It was interesting watching and lisening to this interview, The only way I ever saw and heard T.S. was on his 60's T V comedy hour show where he was being the brunt of the jokes by his brother D. S. So It was nice to see and hear who he really was for once.
Before my Mom's dementia got worse I took her to see Her favorite tv musical fav's ..I now have some memorable Great pics taken of us with the Smothers brothers , Neil Diamond and Tony Orlando to name a few ! They were all so nice and She was present and loved every second of it ! Now that she's gone the pics are Priceless memories ! Thank You !❤RIP tommy !
Oh My! Just like it was yesterday! I loved Tommy and totally thought Dickie was serious and angry. They were truly both incredibly talented. Loved how Tommy admired his brother's talent!
Comedy is the most difficult form of entertainment. Comedians are easily the most talented and under appreciated performers and IMO, the most intelligent.
Always made me laugh! Wasn’t aware of corruption at that point. Reminds me of my older brother and I. Worlds apart, but when on, on! Don’t over analyze, I do that myself. The fact that you made someone laugh, that’s the payoff, the relief or release. Look how hard it is these days… Thank You for your humor!
I am so happy to have been able to see the Brothers at DAR Constitution Hall in 1963 and later Tom only as Yoyo man in a Citrus Bowl parade in Orlando FL. Versatile performers with great two part harmony.
Tommy was the older brother, and the brains behind the whole act. His onstage, goofball persona belied that. Way back in the folkie era, an agent told him he'd do better in a duo or group. So he got his brother Dick, and taught him how to play bass. All the concerts and appearance. Then the Variety Hour. Then the winery. Tom Smother was an extremely bright man. He's one of those guys you'd think would never grow old. Gee, when he passed, I was surprised.
What a treat. The Real Tommy Smothers recalls life in show biz. Their show broke new ground and the brothers paid a price for speaking their mind. They opened the door for guys like Bill Maher and Jon Stewart. Tommy’s honest reflections were riveting to watch.
Tom was a master of comic timing. The characters he and his brother, Dick, created were a delight. Dick as the pedantic bassist and Tom as the clueless guitarist entertained audiences starting in 1959 at the Purple Onion.
Great video. I watched the Smothers Brothers on TV when I was a kid, although most everything went over my head. I got to see them in person around maybe 2005. They were good!
I've never seen Tommy like this...totally candid, very personal. Love this guy. Sadly, everybody dies. Jesus died, as we all will. In life or death, Tommy will always be remembered. Miss you, buddy. THX
i LOVED their show when i was 11 12 13 yrs old... i wasnt hip to the politics of course at that age but absorbed it some...loved the bros bickering the best
The night Tommy came on "The Tonight Show" and absolutely nailed his impression of Carson.......even though Carson laughed and went along with it....I always wondered if AFTER Carson was fuming about it. He was so vindictive and short-tempered with anyone he deemed 'disloyal' or mocking him.
I remember one SBCH show. Singer Nancy Wilson was the special guest. On one skit the brothers and Wilson played frogs on a lily pad. One of the brothers was telling Nancy that a new frog had came to the pond. Nancy dead panned and said "There goes the neighborhood!" 😉
Tommy was sad when Robin Williams died. Tommy was sad when Joan Rivers died. One day in front of the Glen Ellen Market he said to me we're losing our greats. Missing you now more than ever Tommy. Godspeed.
Very early memory for me watching Smothers Brothers show on tv...Tom always made me laugh, I just thought he was hilarious! R.I.P. Tommy, you will be missed.
Never liked Southern California--thought most were drug-addled phonies--but fascinated by this somewhat famous Southern Californian's story of his father's experiences during WWII and his familial influences. Unique and showbiz worthy.
Well, this was a great interview about 85 percent of its duration. However, 2 aspects, I would have challenge if I were the interviewer. One, the same old refrain about fame. Look you know you are going to be hit with the attention. So going in you must be prepared to deal with it. I am sure whatever restaurant they are eating in special attention was given to them. To work so hard to be famous and then complain about its pitfalls does not seem to make much sense. If it such a burden to have wealth, fame, then find another job. These stars are rewarded from fans by paying for show tickets etc. Just give all back and go behind the scenes to practice your craft. . Next, they all represent their humor from a liberal perspective on social and political issues which is just fine to do. Thom cited well known Tv shows and pundits that lean left or are liberals. it would seem to me for them to be more creditable, if they made jokes or created skits that were even handed. So, there should be these attacks on conservatism, but liberals are untouchable. And if they are used in humor, the backlash is swift and can be career ending. For example, one could create hours of humor about Joe Biden etc., but nary a word about Biden and the issues facing the country. on the talk shows, save Greg Gutfeld. Another example of the one-sided nature may be those addressing my comments in the comment section. All in all, it was an interesting interview with wonderful insight to The Brothers background and rise to fame.
Well to be fair, Dickie handled fame quite well. He had ways of using it to his advantage, such as car racing and other things. However, in his case, things he did coupled with the fame took a toll on his family. And he also dealt with the confusion of his changing appearance and people who didn't recognize him even when they should have.
Dickie Smothers had very poor timing, and he was the straight man. He constantly stepped on Tommie's lines, blowing many of the jokes. Tom was the better musician but Dick had a much better singing voice. Tom was also the major force in making themselves stars. He was a much tougher businessman than his brother.
There's a typo at 3:25, "TIMIMG" instead of "TIMING". That aside, this is wonderful! So sorry Tommy is gone. The brothers were top notch. What a fabulous contribution to entertainment!
What a inspiring example of speaking truth to power. Much needed now. Thank you, Tommy Smothers.
Great…..just great! I love Tommy and Dickie Smothers….pure genius. I cried when I heard about Tommy leaving us……he should be missed a 1,000% more then he is………gosh, we were so lucky to have the Smothers Brothers. RIP Tommy…….you were a hoot on steroids.
Tom Smothers, an UNDERRATED, multi-talented, fantastic singer, musician, and comedian, is sorely missed 😢
And he could for sure handle a yo-yo!!!
Tom Smothers was the portal through which the "60s" paradigm shift entered the living room of America. Cutting edge music , WEED and WAR controversy and struggles with a president gone AMUCK.
Every time I hear about them, there’s something new. Interesting. ❤️
This was the only act he did as the staight man.@@eldergeektromeo9868
love every word of it!
What a beautiful interview with Tommy. So wonderful.
What an absolutely delightful human being.
Thank you for this delightful, informative, grounded & brilliant voice of the Smothers Brothers' background & experiences. They were Simply the Best & I'll ever be grateful to have grown up with their talent being part of the TV soundtrack of my life.
RIP dear gentleman; you remain in our hearts & you will be missed by all who admired & enjoyed your talents. Thanks to utube, where you remain a joy & inspiration.
Put me in the time capsule and let me go back to the 70's. What great comedians we had. Tommy and Dick Smothers were comic geniuses. Rest In Peace Tommy!
It was interesting watching and lisening to this interview, The only way I ever saw and heard T.S. was on his 60's T V comedy hour show where he was being the brunt of the jokes by his brother D. S. So It was nice to see and hear who he really was for once.
I had known that ED Sullivan endorsed them, but was not aware they went back as far as Jack Par & Steve Allen.
a really courageous, creative man
Brilliant, talented, humane, humble, all time great
Before my Mom's dementia got worse I took her to see Her favorite tv musical fav's ..I now have some memorable Great pics taken of us with the Smothers brothers , Neil Diamond and Tony Orlando to name a few ! They were all so nice and She was present and loved every second of it ! Now that she's gone the pics are Priceless memories ! Thank You !❤RIP tommy !
I love you guys and I'm blown away by your depth and heart, Tommy. Totally agree about the censorship debacle.
Tom Smothers R.I.P.
This is a brilliant interview! We get to hear the man talk, we hear his thoughts and ideas. Thank you!!
What a Great Guy !
🎼🎤🥁🎸🎥🎬🎥
Thanks for all you (both) gave our lives. Rest in peace.
Loved these brothers!
Oh My! Just like it was yesterday! I loved Tommy and totally thought Dickie was serious and angry. They were truly both incredibly talented. Loved how Tommy admired his brother's talent!
Fantastic interview. RIP Tommy ..
Comedy is the most difficult form of entertainment. Comedians are easily the most talented and under appreciated performers and IMO, the most intelligent.
Always made me laugh! Wasn’t aware of corruption at that point. Reminds me of my older brother and I. Worlds apart, but when on, on! Don’t over analyze, I do that myself. The fact that you made someone laugh, that’s the payoff, the relief or release. Look how hard it is these days… Thank You for your humor!
I am so happy to have been able to see the Brothers at DAR Constitution Hall in 1963 and later Tom only as Yoyo man in a Citrus Bowl parade in Orlando FL. Versatile performers with great two part harmony.
Great interview . Thank you.
Wow I am so grateful for seeing this... I'm smarter for the experience,what a gift.. thank-you.
Excellent video. Thanks very much ✌🏼❤️
Tommy was the older brother, and the brains behind the whole act. His onstage, goofball persona belied that. Way back in the folkie era, an agent told him he'd do better in a duo or group. So he got his brother Dick, and taught him how to play bass. All the concerts and appearance. Then the Variety Hour. Then the winery. Tom Smother was an extremely bright man. He's one of those guys you'd think would never grow old. Gee, when he passed, I was surprised.
A brilliant entertainer who really knew his business.
i loved them then, I love them now.
The best are the best.
What a cool, unpretentious, down to earth Genius! I love him and Dickie, all time greats. Happy memories. Thank you Tommy, you were loved
What a treat. The Real Tommy Smothers recalls life in show biz. Their show broke new ground and the brothers paid a price for speaking their mind. They opened the door for guys like Bill Maher and Jon Stewart. Tommy’s honest reflections were riveting to watch.
Tom was a master of comic timing. The characters he and his brother, Dick, created were a delight. Dick as the pedantic bassist and Tom as the clueless guitarist entertained audiences starting in 1959 at the Purple Onion.
I was very young when I started watching Tommy and Dickie. I didn't completely understand the humor and jokes, but I couldn't help but laugh.
Priceless🎉
“Kinda like an old marriage; lots of arguing and no sex.” Truer words were never spoken.
"The space between the notes...."
An artist.
Thank you, Tommy!
Rest in peace.
I miss him already. Thanks Tom.
He was so great and so wonderful. I can't help wondering now that Dick is alone, how he looks back on their career.
Loved the Smothers Brothers show. Damn I'm old.
Great video. I watched the Smothers Brothers on TV when I was a kid, although most everything went over my head. I got to see them in person around maybe 2005. They were good!
All I got for a pet was a CHICKEN!
I've never seen Tommy like this...totally candid, very personal. Love this guy. Sadly, everybody dies.
Jesus died, as we all will. In life or death, Tommy will always be remembered. Miss you, buddy. THX
i LOVED their show when i was 11 12 13 yrs old...
i wasnt hip to the politics of course at that age
but absorbed it some...loved the bros bickering the best
and tommy as the idiot was hilarious
He’s absolutely right!
"It takes a lot more effort to find the truth nowadays."
Nailed it, Tom.
Look at him, he's still a good looking guy, so handsome ❤❤❤
Tommy was absolutely awesome.. RIP
What a real treat to watch this, I enjoyed it so much! It really breaks my heart that Tommy is no longer with us.
New subscriber here!
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“The skill position”- this is just great
The night Tommy came on "The Tonight Show" and absolutely nailed his impression of Carson.......even though Carson laughed and went along with it....I always wondered if AFTER Carson was fuming about it. He was so vindictive and short-tempered with anyone he deemed 'disloyal' or mocking him.
Just watched that show tonight. Tommy was spot on as Johnny!
Two of the best comedians ever. RIP Tommy.
I remember one SBCH show. Singer Nancy Wilson was the special guest. On one skit the brothers and Wilson played frogs on a lily pad. One of the brothers was telling Nancy that a new frog had came to the pond. Nancy dead panned and said "There goes the neighborhood!" 😉
Mom always liked you best lol
Tommy was sad when Robin Williams died. Tommy was sad when Joan Rivers died.
One day in front of the Glen Ellen Market he said to me we're losing our greats.
Missing you now more than ever Tommy. Godspeed.
Great channel.
Very early memory for me watching Smothers Brothers show on tv...Tom always made me laugh, I just thought he was hilarious! R.I.P. Tommy, you will be missed.
I loved watching The Smothers Brothers Show as a kid, glad to see them still around.
His oldest son, TB Smothers IV, died before Tom, earlier in 2023.
When I was young I thought that the Smother brothers were corny, now I can appreciate how funny they really were.
I love the old clean comedy.
What year was this? Anyone know?? TYIA. Great act they were!
I think it was recorded around 2007.
@@aaronjohnson7812 thank you so much! I greatly appreciate your answer. 🙏🏼 Best to you & yours! 😊
Never liked Southern California--thought most were drug-addled phonies--but fascinated by this somewhat famous Southern Californian's story of his father's experiences during WWII and his familial influences. Unique and showbiz worthy.
just watched some pat paulsen sketches from the SBs show from 68ish
i now understand why the bros were cancelled
When was this recorded?
Tommy was great and smart too.
Big crush 🎉 still do
I have the Purple Onion album.
stan laurel was listed in the phone book at that time...
anyone who could read could phone him personally
Interview from 2006?
(Presuming that his son Bo was 13 when the interview was done.)
How did Laugh-In get away with the same controversial content? Heck--Nixon himself made a cameo.
Tommy was a good friend of John Lennon and played some of Lennon’s recordings.
Who's here from Carol Burnett 😅
Too many commercial breaks!!!!!
A totally misleading heading.
You.were canceled before Kent State happened.
Well, this was a great interview about 85 percent of its duration. However, 2 aspects, I would have challenge if I were the interviewer. One, the same old refrain about fame. Look you know you are going to be hit with the attention. So going in you must be prepared to deal with it. I am sure whatever restaurant they are eating in special attention was given to them. To work so hard to be famous and then complain about its pitfalls does not seem to make much sense. If it such a burden to have wealth, fame, then find another job. These stars are rewarded from fans by paying for show tickets etc. Just give all back and go behind the scenes to practice your craft. . Next, they all represent their humor from a liberal perspective on social and political issues which is just fine to do. Thom cited well known Tv shows and pundits that lean left or are liberals. it would seem to me for them to be more creditable, if they made jokes or created skits that were even handed. So, there should be these attacks on conservatism, but liberals are untouchable. And if they are used in humor, the backlash is swift and can be career ending. For example, one could create hours of humor about Joe Biden etc., but nary a word about Biden and the issues facing the country. on the talk shows, save Greg Gutfeld. Another example of the one-sided nature may be those addressing my comments in the comment section. All in all, it was an interesting interview with wonderful insight to The Brothers background and rise to fame.
Well to be fair, Dickie handled fame quite well. He had ways of using it to his advantage, such as car racing and other things. However, in his case, things he did coupled with the fame took a toll on his family. And he also dealt with the confusion of his changing appearance and people who didn't recognize him even when they should have.
Good to see him out of Character.
Dickie Smothers had very poor timing, and he was the straight man. He constantly stepped on Tommie's lines, blowing many of the jokes.
Tom was the better musician but Dick had a much better singing voice.
Tom was also the major force in making themselves stars. He was a much tougher businessman than his brother.
Promo>SM
There's a typo at 3:25, "TIMIMG" instead of "TIMING". That aside, this is wonderful! So sorry Tommy is gone. The brothers were top notch. What a fabulous contribution to entertainment!