Smothers Brothers Biography

Time has been an essential ingredient in The Smothers Brothers' success. They have been considered ahead of
their time, masters of timing and practitioners of timeless comedy. Now as they mark their 35th anniversary in
show business, The Smothers Brothers are being saluted as time-honored legends whose lengthy career has
surpassed all other comedy teams in history.

With their singular blend of comedic and musical talents, the irrepressible brothers have registered a sweeping
impact on diverse generations of fans. Such lasting power is a testimonial to their intuitive humor, natural warmth,
superlative showmanship and the pure unadulterated joy they bring to audiences of all ages. Three-and-a-half
decades of audiences have seen The Smothers Brothers in their own prime time comedy series in both the
1960's and 1980's, guest appearances on numerous television programs and talk shows, countless engagements
as headliners in Las Vegas, a hotselling video, continuous coast-to-coast concert tours as well as a host of other
accomplishments.

Yet, not content to rest on their laurels, in January 1993 The Smothers Brothers joined forces with E!
Entertainment Television and embarked on a new project in which they merged their own television history with
contemporary commentary. Taking 71 episodes of the original Smothers Brothers Comedy Hour, Tom and Dick
added conversational wrap-arounds and celebrity interviews, effectively illuminating the shows with a historical
and social perspective. The results of their craftsmanship sparked spectacular reviews and tremendous audience
reaction, all of which further confirms the duo's stature as paradigms of comedy.

The contributions Tom and Dick have made to the entertainment world throughout their career are so highly
respected that the Museum of Broadcasting in New York produced a retrospective and seminar on their work; an
honor not lightly accorded. On the other coast, Hollywood ceremoniously distinguished them with one of their
most valuable awards: a star on the noted Hollywood Walk of Fame. In fact, a numerous variety of plaques,
mementos, accolades and tributes have been presented to the legendary brotherly team in response to the quality
entertainment they've provided throughout the years.

On the personal side, both Tom and Dick pursue their interests with the same fervor as their work. Whenever the
opportunity presents itself, Dick can be found honing his tennis skills for an upcoming tournament. Or, for added
excitement, he might be galloping on horseback or showing horses and bring home ribbons. Even on the road he
doesn't miss a beat as he maintains a disciplined regimen of robust workouts at the nearest health club augmented
by aquatic exercise in the pool.

Tom's pastime passion is for golf, which is no surprise to the millions of viewers who have followed him through
the various pro-am tournaments he plays each year. True to form, however, Tom is not simply content to be one
of the most popular attractions on the golf circuit. Ever inventive, he decided the game needed an added feature:
the yo-yo. And, as many golf fans have already observed, Tom is the only golfer known who can sink a putt with
the popular toy. In his inimitable style, he sets a spin on his mighty sphere of stored kinetic energy and unleashes it
straight into the hole! Only the most dedicated yo-ing golfer can appreciate such prowess.

There's not much left to be said about a career as celebrated and public as that of this talented twosome. Among
the abundant tributes, The Smother Brothers have been described as one of the most successful teams in
history, comedic treasures, comic geniuses, rare, original and peerless. Justifiably, time has provided another term:
An American Classic.