The Smothers Brothers are Thomas (“Tom” – born February 2, 1937) and Richard (“Dick” – born November 20, 1938)….who are American singers, musicians, and comedians. The brothers’ trademark double act was performing folk songs (Tommy on acoustic guitar, Dick on string bass)….which usually led to arguments between the siblings. Tommy’s signature line was….”Mom always liked you best!”….as Tommy (the elder of the two) acted “slow” and Dick, the straight man, acted “superior”.
In the 1960s, the brothers frequently appeared on television variety shows and issued several popular record albums of their stage performances. Their own television variety show…. The Smothers Brothers Comedy Hour….became one of the most controversial American TV programs of the Vietnam War era. Despite popular success….the brothers’ penchant for material that was critical of the political mainstream….and sympathetic to the emerging counterculture of the 1960’s led to their firing by the CBS network in 1969. The brothers continued to work, both independently and as a team, on stage and television, and in films during subsequent decades.
Richard “Rick” Overton (born August 10, 1954) is an American screenwriter, actor and comedian. His writing credits include Dennis Miller Live and his acting credits include Willow and The Secret Adventures of Jules Verne. Overton made his first onscreen appearance in the 1982 film Young Doctors in Love….followed by a small role in Airplane II….and the Sequel later that year. In 1987, he wrote an episode of The New Adventures of Beans Baxter….while also appearing in various films and television shows…..including Willow, Amazing Stories and Million Dollar Mystery…..but in this video….he was starting out as a stand-up comedian.
