Smothers Brothers [inscribed black and white photograph]
Smothers Brothers. Multiple original, uniquely signed by both Smothers Brothers. Photograph [in a clear plastic sheet protector]. Format is 8 inches by 10 inches. Black and white photograph of Dick Smothers with a string bass and Tommy Smothers with a yo-yo. At the top it is inscribed To Elliote Kara - Smothers Bros Yo Yo Ma. Dick Smothers. Tommy Smothers signed as Yo Yo Ma rather than himself--unique on the few signed copies of this image found on the internet. The Smothers Brothers are Thomas ("Tom" – born February 2, 1937) and Richard ("Dick" – born November 20, 1939), American folk singers, musicians and comedians. The brothers' trademark double act was performing folk songs (Tommy on guitar, Dick on string bass), which usually led to arguments between the siblings. Tommy's signature line was "Mom always liked you best!" Tommy acted "slow" and Dick, the straight man, acted "superior." In the late 1950s and early 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 led to their firing by the CBS network in 1969. One episode was left unaired. The brothers continued to work, both independently and as a team, on stage and television, and in films during subsequent decades. They continued to tour the country as the longest-lived comedy team in history; 2008 marked their 50th year performing together. Suitable for framing. Condition: Very good.
Keywords: Smothers Brothers, Tommy Smothers, Tom Smothers Richard Smothers, Dick Smothers, Performers, Duo, Comedians, Musicians, Folk Songs, Television Shows, Autographed Collectible
[Book #81831]
Price: $150.00