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Tom Smothers, half of the Smothers Brothers comedy duo, dead at 86
By Danica Daniel Published Dec. 27, 2023, 12:48 p.m. ET
Tom Smothers, the older half of the legendary comedy duo the Smothers Brothers, died on Tuesday. He was 86.
The comedian died “following a recent battle with cancer,” according to a statement from a spokesman for the National Comedy Center.
The late star passed away peacefully at his home in Santa Rosa, Calif., with his family at his side, according to his younger brother and professional partner, Dick Smothers.
“Tom was not only the loving older brother that everyone would want in their life, he was a one-of-a-kind creative partner,” Dick, 84, said in a statement. “I am forever grateful to have spent a lifetime together with him, on and off stage, for over 60 years. Our relationship was like a good marriage – the longer we were together, the more we loved and respected one another. We were truly blessed.”
The Post has reached out to the Smothers’ reps for comment.
Tom Smothers, the older half of the legendary comedy duo the Smothers Brothers, has died at 86.
Courtesy Everett Collection
The folk-singing brothers became household names as they pioneered the world of political satirical comedy on their CBS variety show “The Smothers Brothers Comedy Hour,” which ran from 1967 to 1969. Many believe they created the blueprint for popular television shows like “Saturday Night Live” and “The Daily Show.”
Journey Gunderson, executive director of the National Comedy Center, said in a statement that Tom was “not only an extraordinary comedic talent, who, together with his brother Dick, became the most enduring comedy duo in history, entertaining the world for over six decades — but was a true champion for freedom of speech, harnessing the power of comedy to push boundaries and our political consciousness.”
The folk-singing brothers became household names as they pioneered the world of political satirical comedy on their CBS variety show “The Smothers Brothers Comedy Hour,” which ran from 1967 to 1969.
Courtesy Everett Collection
“Tom was a true pioneer who changed the face of television and transformed our culture with The Smothers Brothers Comedy Hour, which satirized politics, combated racism, protested the Vietnam War, and led the way for ‘Saturday Night Live,’ ‘The Daily Show,’ today’s network late night shows, and so much more,” Gunderson, who has helped preserve and showcase the Smothers Brothers career and legacy, continued.
“We were proud to bring Tom and Dick out of retirement and reunite them on stage in 2019 to celebrate their legendary careers, and we are honored to preserve Tom’s remarkable work and legacy here at the National Comedy Center for generations to come.”
Smothers died peacefully at his home in Santa Rosa, Calif., a city in Sonoma County on Tuesday with his family at his side, according to his younger brother and professional partner Dick Smothers.
Facebook/Marie Kropp Smothers
A private memorial service for family and friends is set to take place sometime in 2024.
Dick and his wife, Marie, have requested memorial donations honoring Tom to be made to the National Comedy Center.
Tom is survived by his children, Bo and Riley Rose Smothers, grandson Phoenix, Marcy Carriker Smothers, sister-in-law Marie Smothers, and several nephews and a niece. He is predeceased by his son Tom and sister Sherry Smothers.
https://nypost.com/2023/12/27/entertainment/tom-smothers-half-of-the-smothers-brothers-dead-at-86/
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Richard Moll, Who Played Bull the Bailiff on ‘Night Court,' Dies at 80
Actor Richard Moll died Thursday at his home in Big Bear Lake, Calif. He was 80.
The deep-voiced, 6 foot 8 inch actor was best known for the role of the bailiff Bull Shannon in "Night Court," co-starring Harry Anderson and John Larroquette, from 1984 to 1992.
Moll was nominated for a Saturn award for the 1985 horror movie "House." He voiced the role of Harvey Dent/Two-Face on "The Adventures of Batman & Robin," as well as Scorpion on "Spider-Man: The Animated Series. He also had parts in "The Flintstones," "Jingle All the Way," "Casper Meets Wendy" and "Scary Movie 2."
He had a recurring role on sitcom "Getting By" starring Cindy Williams and voiced the bodyguard in "Mighty Max."
Moll went on to appear in the 1999 satire "But I'm a Cheerleader" with Natasha Lyonne, in which he played a gay man who shepherded teenagers sent to a re-education camp by parents who suspected they were homosexual.
His other television appearances included "Sabrina, the Teenage Witch," "7th Heaven" and "Smallville." After appearing in the horror movie "Nightmare Man" in 2006, he starred in "Thomas Kinkade's Christmas Cottage" opposite Peter O'Toole, Marcia Gay Harden and Ed Asner and later appeared in "Cold Case" and "Anger Management." He also appeared in made-for-television films including "No Place Like Home" and "The Headless Horseman."
Born in Pasadena on Jan. 13, 1943, he graduated UC Berkeley and began acting at the Will Geer Theatre performing in works of Shakespeare.
The actor was an avid bird watcher and nature lover and retired to Big Bear Lake.
He is survived by his children Chloe and Mason Moll; ex-wife Susan Moll and stepchildren Cassandra Card and Morgan Ostling.
https://www.msn.com/en-us/movies/news/richard-moll-who-played-bull-the-bailiff-on-night-court-dies-at-80/ar-AA1iYpBE?ocid=msedgntp&pc=EDGEDB&cvid=808aab2025eb4fc4906cabe7e514dcde&ei=108
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***** New, ( UpDating ) Fallen I-Hubbers ***** Thanks, Dave/Shelly .. !!
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This board had been created by our beloved Phil (may he rest in peace and save us a beer and some BBQ) to honor those fellow I-hubbers that had passed away, but has become a venue for all to pay respects to Family, Friends and Celebrity's that have passed. Based on that spirit the Mods have agreed to keep this board for the Memories of all who go before us.
THE FATHER'S LOVE LETTER_____http://www.fathersloveletter.com/fllpreviewlarge.html
This board is dedicated to the memory of all Ihub members that have passed away. We'll see you on the other side. Please be kind regardless of your experience with those fallen members listed here. This is not the forum to take your final shot but rather a place to pay your last cyber respects.
It is particularly in memory of my first Ihub friend that passed away yesterday, 03/21/2006: az2820(Marie) http://www.investorshub.com/boards/profile.asp?user=18488
Goldman's wife PMed me and advised that he passed away yesterday, 12/01/07.
Goldman450 (Rob)with his "boys"..................................In his easy chair with his Grandaughter. Notice he has the remote in his hand. A true man.
http://investorshub.advfn.com/boards/profile.asp?user=54165 http://investorshub.advfn.com/boards/read_msg.asp?message_id=24952496
investorbynight advised on 12/23/07 that JackCB had passed on. I'm not sure about the exact date he passed away: http://investorshub.advfn.com/boards/read_msg.asp?message_id=25515942 http://investorshub.advfn.com/boards/profile.asp?user=63135 Everyone please say a prayer for his family and friends.
Vexari requested I add this poster to the list: http://www.investorshub.com/boards/profile.asp?User=800
01/07/2007________________________________________ FROM MICK , MY FAMILY TO OUR FRIENDS HERE ON IHUB. OUR DAUGHTER CATHY BORN IN CHICAGO,IL. OCTOBER 6,1961 PASSED ON DECEMBER 19, 2006 CATHY WAS BURIED ON DECEMBER 28, 2006 DUE TO A LONG TERM ILLNESS {ISLET CELL CARCINOMA OF THE PANCREAS}. IT IS A RARE CANCER. SHE WAS STRONGER THAN ANYONE I KNOW WITH THIS TYPE OF CANCER TO LIVE FOR OVER 7 YEARS OF PAIN. SHE IS SURVIVED BY HUSBAND BRIAN,TWO SONS NICHOLAS AND NOAH AND THREE LOVELY GRANDCHILDREN. SEE MESSAGE #msg-16032802 FROM MOM AND DAD_____ THANX PHIL_____ Prayers For All Religion: 08/17/2007 Our Father prayer: Our Father, who art in heaven, hallowed by thy name. Thy Kingdom come, thy will be done as it is in heaven. Give us this day our daily bread. and forgive us our trespasses, as we forgive those who trepass against us. And lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from EVIL. Amen HAIL MARY PRAYER: Hail Mary, Full of Grace, the Lord is with thee. Blessed art thou amoung women, and blessed is thy womb of Jesus. Holy Mary, Mother of God pray for us sinners now, and at the hour of death. Amen GLORY BE: Glory be to the Father and to the Son and to the Holy Spirit, as it was in the beginning, is now and ever shall be, world without end. Amen A DAILY PRAYER FOR ALL: For those that have sometimes having difficulties in prayer. this should help those in need to pray. Dear Heavenly Father, thank you for building and strengthening our church community through the works of the Holy Spirit. In your loving mercy, please provide us with priestly, ministries and chaplains that we may continue to celebrate the most Sacred Prayers together and journey in support for our families, our troops and to one and another in the Church of God. We ask this through Your Son our Lord Jesus Christ. Amen 0817/2007 These Prayers of above are for those in jewish Belief too. i know you have been waiting for JESUS every Sabbath Day. "7th day of the week." for sometime i have study almost All Faiths. I go to motivations, Robert Schuller, did some with Normal Vincent Peele, Pat Robertson, Jimmy Swagger. "Jimmy is a Sinner but God will give him his Penace One Day." When comfronted by the Pearly Gates and Paradise where Our Beliefs we go to death becomes and Our Soul returns to God.
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TO ALL:
It is with deep and sincere regret that I report this:
One of our long time IHUB NASCAR board posters and contest member lost his wife a few weeks ago. I just found out last evening. His IHUB and TalkZilla handle is iamshazzam. (Jim)
Jim has given me permission to share the PM he sent me last night:
Sent By: iamshazzam To: Phil (Hot Rod Chevy) Date:11/14/2008 11:33:00 PM
Thanks Phil. Sad news - I lost my wife of 45 years three weeks ago. Am still in a state of shock and absolutely lost. I'll keep coming here because I feel like I'm among friends. Thanks for the invite and kindness. If you're interested in Laverne's Memorial, just visit http://dignity.mem.com/Story.aspx?ID=2679224 and feel free to leave a comment in the guest book if you want. I know Pete might like to see it too so let him know if you will. We had many many wonderful years together and I have been a very Blessed man for having had her as my lifelong companion and friend.
Again, thanks for the friendship and I'll jump in here often. Time will certainly help but will never erase the great memories.
Your friend, Jim
I'm going to post this message on our memorial board here, and I also started a TalkZilla board in her honor. Please offer your condolences to Jim.
http://cars.talkzilla.com/boards/board.aspx?board_id=196
Jim PMed me a pic of his wife and asked me to add it here. It is my pleasure:
investorshub.advfn.com/boards/profile.asp
I-Hub's * Clarity * dies (aug, 11 2009) and it was from Pancreatic Cancer.
http://investorshub.advfn.com/boards/profile.asp?user=82317
From one of his Posts/Sayings >
Life's journey is not to arrive at the grave safely in a well-preserved
body,
but rather to skid in sideways, totally worn-out, shouting,
'Holy shit! What a ride!'
Screw the doctors - I'm back riding my Harley. Screw the economy, I'm living
it up.
Richard ....
I-Hub's Old Drummerman (Bill) Passes (Feb, 1 2010) after struggling with Emphysema.
http://investorshub.advfn.com/boards/profile.asp?user=16593
Know to many as the Music Man.
compliments of Woofer, a post of some of his favorite songs.
http://investorshub.advfn.com/boards/read_msg.aspx?message_id=46214213
Jim Lur advised that arthritis65 passed away:
http://investorshub.advfn.com/boards/profilea.aspx?user=16796
http://investorshub.advfn.com/boards/read_msg.aspx?message_id=50971036
JimLur
Jim------Just wanted to let you know that I lost my best friend early Thursday a.m. He had really began to weaken due to the tumors and the chemo. He was here at home with me and died peacefully. I can truthfully say that he was ready to meet His Maker which he did. I am truly blessed to know that today he is in a much better place with no pain and sorrow. You can let his chat board friends aware of his death if you wish. I just know he truly knew you and Carol were praying for him daily. Stay in touch. Amy
Dr. Feelgood advised valleytopdog passed away:
http://investorshub.advfn.com/boards/profilea.aspx?user=127776
Notice of the passing of valleytopdog on Friday May 21, 2010
I am the brother of John (valleytopdog) who wanted me to inform this board of his passing. Some of you, I believe, met with him personally. He wanted to let you know how much he enjoyed the many exchanges that he had with many of you on this board. He was a very big believer in the NanoViricides technology and was looking for it to be commercialized during his lifetime. He had a very aggressive form of lung cancer that took him in less than a month. We got him on DCA that began to help, but it was brought too late to the battle to benefit him.
Peace
Robert
http://investorshub.advfn.com/boards/read_msg.aspx?message_id=50538533
He had been diagnosed with congestive heart failure back in December.
He will be missed.. RIP Phil my friend
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