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Simpleton? Genius? Who was Tom Smothers?

December 28, 2023 by admin

I read the news today, oh boy. John Lennon’s lyric popped into my head Tuesday as soon as I read the texts from my friend Marcy Carriker Smothers. The first was a photo of a guitar next to a fire and Christmas poinsettia. The second included the news. “Beautiful and peaceful passing today at 1:40P. … Read more

Tom Smothers, half of the Smothers Brothers comedy duo, dead at 86

December 27, 2023 by admin

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 … Read more