The Smothers Brothers are back, taking their show on the road Tom Smothers The Smothers Brothers Comedy Hour

Tom and Dick Smothers had no intention of returning to the spotlight at this time in their lives as CBS cancelled their show in 1969

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Dick played the straight man on the bass, and Tommy played the guitar. Looking back, we seem so innocent, sincere, and pure, said Dick.

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"The Smothers Brothers Comedy Hour" would surpass "Bonanza" in the ratings just two weeks after the program's debut.

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Dick and Tom were just 29 and 30 years old, respectively, when their show premiered in February 1967,

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musical guests on the program were prominent members of the counterculture, such as Pete Seeger who performed the anti-war classic "Waist Deep in the Big Muddy."

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according to Tom. "Never did we do anything to attract notice. We just finished it. And if it garnered attention, I vowed to repeat the action. Maybe people will pay greater attention to us."

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As their humor became more cutting-edge, the CBS censors began honing their scissors, removing offensive material, occasionally entire acts, which put Tommy on the defence.

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A comedy duo is similar to a married couple. It resembles a 50-year marriage in length." Lots much fighting but no sex, Tom

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Together, the Smothers Brothers were always more effective. Their friendship endured criticism and ultimately paved the path for a lot of what still makes us laugh today.

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Tom stated: "Laughing people are holy. The best thing ever is to be able to influence, control, and create that."

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