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28. I remember seeing a skit with an awful rw uncle. The punchline was a parchment copy of the Bill

Tue Jul 30, 2019, 08:41 AM

Jul 2019

Rights, stamped , CENSORED

The uncle declared, 'that should not be allowed.'

I met Tommy Smothers once, at a Stewart Mott sponsored confab in DC. Talked a bit. Tommy lived to his reputation, of living his character. The 'Mom liked you [Dickie] best' motif was a powerful driver.

Good to see that their faces are still so recognizable at their 80's.

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The Smothers Brothers mark their CBS firing 50 years ago [View all] Rhiannon12866 Jul 2019 OP

Impudence is a good word for their comedy. murielm99 Jul 2019 #1

I remember watching with my parents, they were always favorites in our house Rhiannon12866 Jul 2019 #2

The best. Nt BootinUp Jul 2019 #3

The Smothers Brothers were important... ProudMNDemocrat Jul 2019 #4

Smothers Brothers Comedy Hour - Mama Cass - Harry Belefonte - Pat Paulson - 3rd season opening Rhiannon12866 Jul 2019 #7

I vote for Paulson for POTUS and Dick BigmanPigman Jul 2019 #8

We sure could - and have - done worse, then and now! Rhiannon12866 Jul 2019 #9

They were so sharp and clever... BigmanPigman Jul 2019 #11

And compare that to CBS today Rhiannon12866 Jul 2019 #13

Steve Martin and Mason Williams were writers for them, as well. Dave Starsky Jul 2019 #22

They were the first A-listers I ever heard come out against Nixon and the war. pecosbob Jul 2019 #5

My parents had most of their albums, remember listening to them all the time Rhiannon12866 Jul 2019 #6

The Purple Onion was a small but legendary club TexasBushwhacker Jul 2019 #39

and next week, direct from london...the beatles nt msongs Jul 2019 #10

I sent this to my Dad proud patriot Jul 2019 #12

Oh, very cool! My Dad was a big fan, too! Rhiannon12866 Jul 2019 #14

Here's the whole documentary about their censorship battles; "Smothered" Dennis Donovan Jul 2019 #15

Thanks so much! And did you notice who was in the Opening?? Rhiannon12866 Jul 2019 #19

I always thought they were boring as hell. Couldn't stand the show. Vinca Jul 2019 #16

You thought they were boring? Dave Starsky Jul 2019 #23

Uh . . . no. Not into westerns either Vinca Jul 2019 #33

There always was a war in our house over which one we'd watch. Dave Starsky Jul 2019 #36

Hmmm . . . I think we had the same Grandma. LOL. Vinca Jul 2019 #37

Great thread malaise Jul 2019 #17

We need something to make us smile these days Rhiannon12866 Jul 2019 #18

Indeed malaise Jul 2019 #20

Awwww! Well, kids can do it, too - they're our hope for a better future Rhiannon12866 Jul 2019 #21

I watched them religiously. They were the resistance on weekly. spanone Jul 2019 #24

Either Wikipedia or the AP has their ages wrong. sl8 Jul 2019 #25

I believe Tom IS the eldest but their act implied Dick was older and more mature. Gidney N Cloyd Jul 2019 #35

Tommy is definitely older, but I would have guess 4-6 years older Brother Buzz Jul 2019 #38

Loved them and their wit. sinkingfeeling Jul 2019 #26

Loved their show. Subtle and dry at times. Glad to see they're still around. n/t Liberal In Texas Jul 2019 #27

I remember seeing a skit with an awful rw uncle. The punchline was a parchment copy of the Bill empedocles Jul 2019 #28

I remember the Pat Paulsen "editorial" on Censorship MurrayDelph Jul 2019 #32

Ah, the Pat Paulsen deadpan empedocles Jul 2019 #34

Their TV show was great but to see them live was a real hoot! GemDigger Jul 2019 #29

Enjoyed their show, but they whined too much about their termination. (nt) Paladin Jul 2019 #30

I loved the Smothers Brothers! ellie Jul 2019 #31

My parents were hardcore conservatives, Mendocino Jul 2019 #40

I know that my parents voted for Nixon, but the Smothers Brothers were always on at our house Rhiannon12866 Jul 2019 #41

YEs to everything above except the person who was bored by them BUT... PCIntern Jul 2019 #42