Tom Smothers Biography

Fast Facts

• Comic David Steinberg, whose mock sermons on "The Smothers Brothers Comedy Hour" played a role in the variety show being cancelled, presented him with his Freedom of Speech Award
• Has a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame along with Dick Smothers for their contributions to television
• Attended San José State College, later renamed San José State University
• He and his brother initially wanted to be folk musicians, but slowly started adding comedy to their act
• Quote: "You can say any language you want ․․․ you can talk about violence, graphic sex․ But I'm not hearing anything being particularly said․ If we had a show today, I don't think we could say anything more than we did back then․"
• Best known for his collaborations with his younger brother Dick Smothers in The Smothers Brothers musical comedy team
• Known for tackling political issues and challenging censorship with his comedy
• Became the owner of the Remick Ridge Vineyards in Sonoma, Calif
• Played the guitar on John Lennon's recording of the single "Give Peace a Chance․"
• Was a state champion gymnast in the parallel bars and participated in competitive unicycling