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How much are the Smothers Brothers worth?
Dick Smothers files for bankruptcy, Tom considers quitting The Smothers Brothers. Smothers lists his assets at $2 million, but says his debts total $2.8 million.
What are the ages of the Smothers Brothers?
83 years (November 20, 1938)
Dick Smothers/Age
Why was the Smothers Brothers show Cancelled?
CBS Television President William Paley on this day cancelled the popular Smothers Brothers Comedy Hour, accusing the brothers of failing to meet pre-broadcast deadlines for the show. The real reason was the fact that the show had increasingly featured anti-Vietnam war skits and other political commentary.
Where do the Smother Brothers live?
Dick lived in Scotts Valley at least through the 1970s and possibly into the 80s and raised his children there. He currently lives in Florida, but his son, Dick Smothers Jr still resides in Santa Cruz. Biography Smothers is the son of Ruth (née Remick), a homemaker; and Thomas B.
What were the names of the Smothers Brothers?
Tom Smothers
Dick Smothers
Smothers Brothers/Members
The Smothers Brothers are Thomas (“Tom” – born February 2, 1937) and Richard (“Dick” – born November 20, 1939), American folk singers, musicians and comedians.
Do the Smothers Brothers still perform together?
The brothers continued to work, both independently and as a team, on stage, on television and in films during subsequent decades. They continue to tour the country as the longest-lived comedy team in history; 2008 marks their 50th year performing together.
What happened to the Smothers Brothers show?
CBS abruptly yanked “The Smothers Brothers Comedy Hour” in April 1969 because of their persistent and humorous opposition to the Vietnam War, support of civil rights and tweaking authority. The brothers responded to their firing by filing a breach of contract lawsuit, in which CBS lost and ultimately had to pay.
Do the Smothers Brothers get along?
Now we’ve found that we’re fine together as long as we don’t talk about the show.” On stage, Tom plays a goofy, slightly dim character. Off stage, he is more intense and anxious about the act than his brother is.
Why was the Smothers Brothers TV show Cancelled?
Who are the two brothers in the Smothers Brothers?
The Smothers Brothers are Thomas (“Tom” – born February 2, 1937) and Richard (“Dick” – born November 20, 1939), American folk singers, musicians, and comedians. The brothers’ trademark double act was performing folk songs (Tommy on acoustic guitar, Dick on string bass), which usually led to arguments between the siblings.
Who is Tom Smothers married to and how many kids?
For his personal life, it is known that Tom married Marcy Carriker and they have two children. He also has a son from a first marriage.
Where was Tom and Dick Smothers born and raised?
Early years. The brothers were both born on Governors Island in New York Harbor, where their father, Thomas B. Smothers, Jr., a West Point graduate and U.S. Army officer, was stationed. Tom was born on February 2, 1937, and Dick was born on November 20, 1939.
When did the Smothers Brothers leave the show?
The Smothers Brothers next appeared on the CBS sitcom The Smothers Brothers Show from 1965 to 1966. Tom felt that the show did not play to the brothers’ strengths and wanted creative control over their next venture. Tom Smothers negotiated creative control over their next CBS show, a variety show entitled The Smothers Brothers Comedy Hour in 1967.