Tom Smothers

Birth Name:

Thomas Bolyn Smothers

Birth Place:

New York City, New York, United States

Profession

Actor, Soundtrack, Producer, Writer

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

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