Tom Smothers

The love of friends and family carry you through your grief.

The Smothers were one of the best team of comedy. They were funny, smart and just plain entertainment. There were and are few comedy acts that equal their talent. They always were great together. Deeply missed.

You were an inspiration.

They were some of the best entertainer's on Television.

Tom was the best. My uncle Steve told me that on the phone when he passed and I can't think of another way to put it.

I met both Tom and Dick Smothers when I worked at the Mechanic Theatre in
Baltimore. They were there performing "I Love My Wife". Both Tom and Dick
were kind and it was a joy to know them.

Maybe the best comedian in history in terms of facial expression.

An absolute blessing to have seen dominic perform.

Keep `em laughing in Heaven, Tom! You and Dick were the best comedians EVER Rest in Gods Peace

Godspeed Tom, a long life well lived, and wonderful, wonderful TV memories, and innumerable laughs. Unforgettable. Thank you Tom.

Sending heartfelt condolences to the family of Tom Smothers. I especially wish to condole with Mr Dick Smother's for the keen sense of loss he is experiencing on many levels.

"Mom loved you best". Never forget his comic lines. Sincere condolences to Tommy's family. RIP.

My first memory of Tom is listening to "The Smothers Brothers at the Purple Onion" LP with my older brother. Also, as a 7-year-old was watching The Smothers Brothers sitcom on Primetime. I'm a fan ever since. Thanks, Tommy, for the love with Dickie and the laughs and the love you had for your fans. You are missed much. Rest in peace.

Watching The Smothers Brothers on TV alongside my two brothers and Mom and Dad. Always funny and always enjoyable entertainment as a kid. RIP Tommy...... thanks for the laughter.

The first record album I ever bought was by The Smothers Brothers and I was an ardent fan. i never missed The Smothers Brothers Comedy Hour. I was once sent to the assistant principal´s office for defending this program against my English teacher´s mendacious diatribe against their show during a high school class and I hand wrote a plea to re-instate the program when it was wrongly cancelled. Tom served as my free speech model well into my adulthood when I became a social justice/animal activist. I will never forget how much he contributed to my life in so many ways, although I never met Tom in person. Thank you Tommy Smothers for a life well lived. You made me laugh until I cried.

Deepest condolences to the Smothers´ family. I have fond memories of watching Tom and his brother, Dick Smothers. May precious memories provide a measure of comfort to your hearts.

You and Dick were a riot.

Part of an amazing comedic duo but, one of a kind, sincerely funny, talented and brought such joy to so many over the years. An icon and legend that will be so very missed. May God be with the Smothers family at this time of great loss.

We are so sorry to hear of Tom Smothers passing. We enjoyed watching him and Dick growing up. We will miss him very much. The Smothers family are in our prayers. RIP Tommy you are one of the LORDS angels.

He was such a funny guy and he and Dick complimented each other. Making me
laugh from the early years of Ed Sullivan. He will be sorely missed!

Loved Tommy's snarky and comedic nature. He and Dickie always made me smile. We grew up with them and other great performers back in the 60's and 70's. Miss those days !! RIP Tommy and my sincerest prayers to his family and friends.

My first memory of Tom was watching him on Johnny Carsons Tonight Show him and his brother Dick the Smothers Brothers performed i dont remember the song but i loved them from then on.

In loving memory of a wonderful person. We will love you and miss you always.
The Skit when Dicky tells Tom to take it.
And Tom says no

I had the pleasure of visiting with Tommy Smothers on several occasions. Such a good soul and bright light. Thinking of him, I cannot help but smile.

My Mom bought my brother and I a Smothers Brothers album. We were hooked! Tom Smothers shaped me into the smart alec that I am. I saw Tom do a yo yo demonstration on the Johnny Carson show and couldn´t believe how skilled he was! I still have a yo yo that I play with because of him.

Tommy, I think Mom liked you best.

I met Tommy at my sister´s wedding in 1990. Dick was best man for his friend, Joe Alves. During Dick´s speech, Tommy pulled out his yo-yo and Dick said, "Not here!" Tommy pulled a face and cracked every one up. He never had to force a laugh for his humour. Some comedians say funny things. Tommy was a genius who could say things funny.

I first saw the Smothers Brothers on their own variety show during it's two-year stint on CBS. I was pre-adolescent yet understood their humor on more than one level. No doubt this was due to my family context with parents and an older brother did not shy from political discussions and sharp criticism. Their TV program's end left me disappointed and wondering ever after "Why?" I found solace in frequently playing their LP on my childhood record player. The record album was Aesops Fables according to the Smothers Brothers and my younger sister and I never tired of it! Thank you Tom for you and your brother being part of the American folk culture that shaped me and expanded my mind. I know what a deep loss your family is feeling now. I extend my love and gratefulness to them as well.

To Dick and family : Never met Tom, but as a working musician who's done alot of comedy on stage as part of the music I always realized I'd been heavily influenced by the incredible comedic timing of Tom. He was a cultural icon as indeed you both were and are. Recorded performances of you two will live on forever. RIP Tom, Thanks for the laughs...Rick Rykart Tennessee

A comfort in my youth. Two adults being funny and silly in a serious time, a time with very serious adults all around.

Condolences to Tom's family and friends.Tom, was loved by many. RIP Tommy and thank you for the laughs. Grief can be so hard, but our special memories help us cope.

Condolences for Dick and the families loss. I love the Smothers Brothers. I still watch them on YouTube.

Being silly with his brother on stage watching him as a little girl. Later the resemblance he had of Johnny Carson and mimicking him was hilarious. Thanks for the laughter. My condolences to the family.

Growing up I remember watching the Smothers Brothers show each week. I loved it. So funny how Tom and Dick played off each other and their musical talent. I was so sad when the show was taken off air. I have met Dick and his wife Marie , as they live in my hometown in NY. I extend my deepest sympathy to Tom´s whole family and especially to Dick. As his brother and his partner in show business the magnitude of this loss is so great. May God bless all of you with peace and comfort.

I used to watch the Smothers Brothers, show along with my family, when I was a child. RIP Tommy Smothers

One of my favorite and to this day, most embarrassing stories I get to tell. The year was 1994. I had just given birth to my first child, and I was meeting my mother for lunch at the Colony on LBK. My mother worked there as a hostess, but had the day off, so she knew most of the regulars. When I entered the lobby, Mr. Smothers was there. My mother introduced us, and we were all gabbing about my new daughter. He gave some compliments and asked to hold her. I was flattered that a Smothers Brother just asked to hold my child. As I began to hand her over to Mr. Smothers, I was horrified to notice that the entire front of my blouse was soaking wet. I wasn´t quite sure what to do, so I handed my daughter over and ran into the powder room. Please keep in mind my mother was there, so I didn´t just give her to a complete stranger without supervision. I took my blouse off, I rinsed it in the sink, I used the hand dryer, and re-composed myself to enter the lobby again. By this time, my mother was holding my daughter and Mr. Smothers related that he and his wife had a baby about 18 months old. He reassured me, in an attempt to ease my embarrassment, that these things were normal, especially for new moms. It did give me comfort to know that he was both familiar with and understanding about the craziness of a woman´s body. I most appreciated his sincerity and genuine conversation. I realized at that moment that humans are just humans, even if they are iconic comedians. It was a pleasure to have met Mr. Smothers. My condolences to his entire family.

Zz

Thank you, Tommy... I enjoyed your humor. RIP

He always looked so young. Totally hilarious and brilliant. My heart goes to his family, friends and fans

Saw the Smothers Brothers in Shreveport/Bossier Louisiana when the first river boat casinos opened. A night I will always remember. Have collected their albums and watched their tv shows. Very precious in my life.

I was somewhat younger beginning working in the early 1970´s as a Singer/Entertainer for Playboy Clubs International when The Smothers Brothers were popular Live and on TV. I´ve never had the pleasure of meeting Tommy, but I have become a good Friend of his brother Dickie. I´ve told him of the many times I glued mySelf to their television show and took notes in order to improve my Act. It has become obvious to me that the Tommy we saw as a rather naive, accidental smarty pants braggart is about as far from the REAL person as one can get! I understand Tommy to have been deliberate in hiding his Sensitivity, uncompromisingly Creative, more Brilliant than anyone would guess and surprisingly Gentle. Thank You, Tommy.

My condolences to all of his family and friends.
My prayers for all. May he Rest in Peace.
Thank you Tom for sharing all you talent with us. Every time I saw you you made me smile! Thank you!

I met Tom and Dick in about 1993. Previously, I had spent years in radio and TV broadcasting. During our conversation, I mentioned my career history and dear Tommy said, "you are so beautiful, you should go back to TV". That is one of the sweetest memories of my life. Miss you Tommy.

Dear Dear Family of Tommy Smothers -- This world has changed forever, now that our precious Tommy is gone. I know that we all have to cross that paradigm, but it just undid me to see the news. Dear Tommy. There was no one like him, and I am sure that my heart is far from the only one touched so deeply by his special brand of comedy. And talent. Music. WONDERFUL. I look forward to our meeting, one day, dear Tommy. Until then!!!

What a talented comedian and musician. You were always going to have great laughs when you watched him. Part of an amazing team but, great in his own right. Sincerest condolences to the Smothers family, so very sorry for your loss. May God be with you all in your time of loss.

Condolences to the family of Tom Smothers,

Life´s problems are not quite so heavy if we do not have to face them alone. "A friend is loving at all times, and becomes a brother in times of trouble" says one of the proverbs. May the support from many friends and even those on this site provide you some comfort.

Besides being very talented & writing a lot of their material, was his ability when demonstrating Yo-Yo tricks. RIP "Yo-Yo Man"

I had the pleasure of driving Tom to and from one of his performances in Oregon. While taking him back to the airport my wife and I had a great time talking about all sorts of things. I felt in that short time I got to know Tom the person just a little bit.

My first memory of Tom was when listening to the Aseop Fables album as a child. He made me laugh even then with his dry humor. Yo Yo Man was another favorite. We (my husband and I) were blessed to have met once at a show and he was humble saying he was just a folk singer when complimented on his guitar playing. Still posess a collection of all Smothers Brothers Albums.

You left a smile in many a heart.

Thank you for making my young life better!!

I'M 67 YEARS OLD I GREW UP WATCHING TOM AND HIS BROTHER DICK WITH THEIR COMEDY ROUTINES AND NOW MY 2 SON'S DO ON YOUTUBE! MY FAMILIES CONDOLENCES GO OUT TO BOTH TOM AND DICK'S FAMILIES. TOM WILL BE MISSED BY MILLIONS OF FANS THAT ENJOYED AND LAUGHED ALONG WITH THEM!

it was the Smother's Brothers show that I remember him the best. Always love the phase he used on Tom Smothers, "mom like you best" ha ha

Here's wishing the Smothers family best wishes and memories. He will always be in my memory for giving us humor.

also, he was the great Yo-Yo man and no one can take that away..

TV was one to CBS to watch the Smothers Brothers, I was a teen and was able to understand is slickly placed zings at LBJ, Raygun, Nixon and so many others. As luck would have it able to see him at Monterey Pop Festival June 1967, the music blew me away and Toms intros were funny with a sharp edge. Having the Who and Jefferson Airplane on CBS was groundbreaking. Thank you to Tom and also his bother Dick for helping that young hippie know he was not alone and that my views were being shared with millions on prime time television. Peace and Love, Misso the Pisso, Tule Lake, California

I didn't know Tom Smothers, but I grew up listening to their albums. He was in a parade in Indianapolis one year, and I shouted out ' there's Tommy Smothers!'. It echoed off the buildings and his head whipped around looking for me. He put his finger on his nose and pointed right at me and then waved. So cool and typical Tommy Smothers! I loved it.

Thanks, Tom for making us laugh so much. Your work with Dick has longevity; my husband and I laughed at it in the 1960s and our son and daughter listen to it now. We love you, Tom. May you rest in peace.

Grew up watching reruns of their show. Was also almost fired from CBS too - albeit many decades later because of my lack of support in a different unjust war. Learned yesterday he was a neighbor. Rest in power, silly man.

My older Brothers went to school with them in California and brought them by the house when I was 4 years old. They were really nice to me.

Saw you in Austin many years ago.
Sure gonna miss your humor.
God Bless You.

I always loved the smothers brother they were funny , smart and talented . I loved Tommy as a kid I just thought he was super cool. My favorite was I fell into a vat of chocolate. Every time I saw them I would laugh

our eyes met and I said where's your brother ...he said where is yours and that is what started hours of laughing and drinking at Foxwoods casino where we were performing that week .. I never had such a good time with anyone in my life,,god bless him ...a special person

we spent many hours at foxwoods casino in the lounge .. acting like fools for all to laugh.. he got me smokin his brand of cigarettes .. RIP my friend you will be missed ..

Smothers brothers.... He was kind of a hero to me.

You guys were my idols. Both for your talent and bravery in the face of censorship and your ant-war efforts. You made a difference. Rest in Peace, YoYo Man.

Tom, your passing is the saddest event of this year. You (and Dick) made the most gentle, big impact on the world. Good bye from down the road in Marin County.

The first time I saw them was at a performance in a high school gym in Denver Colorado, from then I was hooked. I have ben a fan for a very long time , thank you both for years of enjoyment . My sympathy to you Dick.

At a time in my life when I was seeing friends come home in body bags, your show sustained me. It helped me to know that I was as not wrong in my critical thinking. I actually considered voting for Pat Paulson for President! Thanks for being there. Hugs❤

I grew up in the 60's and remember the Smothers brothers show. Even as a kid I knew this was a very clever and funny show. Tommy was the most subtle and yet over the top comedian. When I saw that he died I literally deflated emotionally. He was someone I really will truly miss. My sympathy to Dickie and to Tommy's kids/family

The best thing I ever made my Mom & Dad race home from church for as a young kid! For me, the duo didn't need any guests, as the brothers used the wisest tools to cause Americans to do what Jesus said, "Let him who has eyes see & he who has ears hear."
There is a folk group from long ago, named "The Weavers," which could easily be the moniker of the two on stage, and their thought provoking writers. I'm thankful for the stringed abilities Tom & Dick brought to the TV speakers, as well as the fishing line Dick threw in the water & the taste in my mouth after biting down hard on the hook. Without any efforts on my part to put Tommy on a pedestal, it would not be possible for anyone else to deliver lines as Tommy's studdering & clueless stage character did.
Dick, I've missed you both all these years & now miss Tommy even more.
Ralph Brown Jr.

Tom and Dick,
I loved your show when I was younger. Comedy and tv was so wholesome back then. I hate the foul language and nudity shown these days. Thank you both for your laughter and comedic talents. May you R.I.P Tom.

Thank You so much & more. I grew up [almost] in a very easy , simpler time. We had not much to worry about, except not missing The Smother Brothers Show. You helped me get through to adult years with a laugh in my heart & a smile on my face. Remember the part you 2 had in Nancy & Frank Sinatra Jr's Something Stupid video ? I had to buy stock in YouTube to watch it till my laugh went hoarse. And then some. Love Ya Bro.

Dear Smothers's Brothers's Family.Brad and I would like to extend our condolences's to the family.he'll surely be missed very very much./he was absolutely very funny and may he rest in peace.best faith/brad

Thank you for all the years of laughter and political awareness. You had talent and the guts to stand up to the network and let the chips fall where they may. You were one of a kind and I have loved you since your first appearance on Ed Sullivan where I first saw you. You made a difference and entertained millions. God bless and keep you!

Half of a Comedy genius. The world has lost a legend. I learned to laugh at myself and the world with the Tom and Dick.
I pass along my condolences to his Brother...His family and everyone who will miss his wit and smile.

The brothers were alums of Redondo Union High School in Redondo Beach, California. As fellow alums of RUHS my brother & I knew the Smothers Brothers humor early on. A beautiful joy has left this world with the loss of Tommy. It's so hard to find a reason for deep laughter today and his humor will be so greatly missed.

Always remember seeing the Smothers Brothers on TV variety shows. Then on their own show, The Smothers Brothers Show. I'll always remember how refreshingly new their comedy was. "Mom always liked you best" was his stand-by comeback. We were all young then. Time flies. RIP Tommy.

Ah Tommy we hardly knew ya.. I am saddened to hear of your passing ..on to the next stage you go...kill 'em kiddo... thanx too much for the the whole dad gum trip.....the both of you ...thanx for the perspective...

I owe a debt of gratitude to Mr. Smothers: I learned to question authority, not to make assumptions, and he started me on the road to critical thinking! Along the way he made me laugh uproariously as well.

I am sending hugs and warm thoughts to his brother, his wife, children, and grandchild.

He will be sorely missed.

Thank you Tom Smothers,
Claudia Marcus

To Tom smothers.
You were a very talented actor & comedian. You made me laugh. My
Prayers go to your family and friends. Lisa weiner

I worked at the Oakland coliseum in the private suites. The Rolling Stones we're playing and Tommie was in the suite I tended to. He took me down to the main passageway and said "watch this", he'd say hi to younger people Who had no idea who he was. The older people would flip! He told me his wife was my age and that they owned a winery , and how happy he was with his life, and how much he lived his wife. Such a humble, funny man. It was a pleasure meeting him. He will be missed. Condolences to his wife and family.

Mary. I've loved tom since the early 1960s. I never mixed the tv shows, have seen them live many times, and will be forever grateful for not only their humor and their music but also their call for justice. RIP, tommy.

Thank you, Tommy, for all of the laughter. But also for all of your strong stand up statements of what the world needs to do to be better, and your willingness to take a serious stand. My wife Sheryl and I met you and Dick at the 7 Cedars Casino in Sequim, Washington, after a show years ago, and i think I was the only one who brought LP's for you both to sign. My wife adored both of you. Rest in Peace, you wonderful human being. Bob Bronsink

Celebrating the life of Tom Smothers was one-half of the innovative comedy-folk duo the Smothers Brothers along with his Brother Dick. As everyone mourning the passing of Tom Smothers, yet he will be truly and never be forgotten. Deepest Sympathy To Dick, Tom Smothers´ Family, Hollywood industry,
He spent his last Christmas with his family before departing to return to Heaven. I truly remember watching The Smothers Brothers Show on TV when I was growing up, they were funny and quite of Duo, thanks for the memories that you have given to us and making us laugh and coming into our homes. May your family will be surrounded by love and laughter and funny stories to tell of this Eternal Sorrow and he is looking down on everyone. We are known he is in a good place now, entertaining everyone. My thoughts, prayers are with you, your family at difficult time.

Thank you for the fond memories of watching you and your brother act silly while I was growing up