Smothers "Michael Row The Boat Ashore"

[@bobbiecrawford8967]

R I P Tommy Smothers. You and your brother are in a class of its own. So many firsts were made and doors opened. And we laughed all the way! You will be missed.

[@johnguercio2196]

Tommy was great they were great we could use them today. My father was a negro no he wasn't says dick I should know I'm your brother how great

[@johnguercio2196]

That's why mom liked you more. Laugh !

[@mikedonoho8230]

P

[@kenanderson3211]

Their success was partly because they didn’t take them selves to serious. Pure enjoyment

[@sealyoness]

Pitt the network didn't appreciate them. 😢

[@ednasdeo5131]

These guys were the best! I was 14 or 15 when I watched them back in the ‘60s. Watching them now I can appreciate how good they really were. Their timing was impeccable, they had real class, their material was great, and above all, they gave you that “feel good feeling”. RIP Tommy Smothers. You will be missed.

[@felixmadison5736]

DAMN! I loved these guys, and I miss them being on t.v. RIP Tommy. God bless you and your family Dick.

[@JacquelineKuttaineh]

Pat Paulson RAN For President.. AH Yes and THESE two brothers were Rather insightful and wonderful.. My whole family looked forward to The Smothers Brothers, Each week we'd all gather Round the Zenith in our Big living room.. Portsmouth Ohio's River Days. AND I was a kid,🌐🙆😞✈️🧹♻️✌️ ALL together then. Richard Millhouse Nixon* absolutely hated this show...so Much that he Got IT cancelled. Vietnam and OMG. Take care and NEVER Give in, OR up And You all might Just be OK. Knights In White Satin...p.s. EASY Rider and Peter Fonda...Dennis Hopper, Jack Nicholson* THERE is🤙📞🌀😔❤️‍🩹💔🌐🙆😞✌️a House in New Orleans, and With the Rising SUN, May Peace be with and More importantly for All those Without.. anything. Heavy sighs and Whiskey Lullaby. A Boy Named Sue was💕🐾🌙🌙👣✔️💗😉🌀💔 written by Shel Silverstein and Johnny Cash, Wag the Dog+++But Never forget to Care... For The Nickle Boys*+++ a truly amazing Grace FACT based book. ALSO Future WARS,😉💔❤️‍🩹😔💕 a book where General OMAR Bradley, he Warned USA about the Incideous DANGEROUS precedent trusting Technology and well, READING that BOOK Opened my eyes. Sorry to Inform MEGA forever Folks but OMG...RIP Tommy Smothers--1968--Star TREK, and the banality of EVIL. Johnny Got His Gun by Dawson Trumbo, a blacklisted Writer who's Dead but then again when you're feeling defeated, Lift Up your phone and TRY Very hard to understand -- Dial 988--WAIT For The third Prompt...in Less than 5 minutes You all just ❤❤ Wait for the Voice on the line, a Volunteer to talk with, a counselor... Breath in and breathe Out.. bye bye now. Grandma's tired+++and lol, my Feet are not getting any younger. XOX etc Jackie A. Kuttaineh out

[@celair4553]

Tom and Dick Smothers were the best ever. Funny, irreverent, intelligent, and refused to be muffled. I miss them so much. There has never again anyone like them, but if another pair rose up, I would love it.

[@gorkivalenzuela6940]

At this year 2021 we desesperatly need The Smothers Brothers to make us regain a sense of humor and the joy of laughter. We miss you.

[@garysnow1475]

Yes but the first thing the smothersr's brothers would have to realize is that the Democrats are not what they used to be in 1968.

[@marc639]

Take hiway 12 from santa rosa to sonoma, and stop by their winnery.

[@WilliamRWarrenJr]

​@@garysnow1475 And they'd be aghast at the cult the Republican party has degenerated into. Dems stood their ground in those days. Nixon found out.

[@williamthot3978]

Truly! My parents loved the Smothers Brothers, I'm a 60's kid and loved the Smothers Brothers, my kids 3 generation X's love the Smother Brothers. That is awesome!

[@lechatbotte.]

@@marc639I’ve been there. Unfortunately as I’m writing this Tommy has left this life.

[@tedfurlo2268]

You don't know what you have till it's gone. Tom Smothers was a one of a kind. Grateful that my life was blessed with the opportunity to enjoy his talent.

[@heatherblevins4441]

This is most underrated comedic duo of all time!

[@petechase6295]

😊❤ 😊😊

[@michaelhughes432]

Comedy duos as well as Comedy Teams are indeed an "indangered species" in show business today!😮‍💨🤥😌😔

[@thecentralscrutinizerr]

Nah. That would be Homer and Jethro.

[@diane8937]

Actually they were rated very very high!

[@JohnNiemsMusic]

I now am addicted to watching these videos every night before I go to bed. A week ago my wife died and I find the SMOTHERS BROTHERS comedy routine so soothing as it eases my grief somehow. Thank you Tom and Dick. Their last song here reminds me of my truth song video at my channel called POLITICIANS too.

[@timbrady6473]

I looked for your channel,couldn’t find it.

[@ChristineMaslow]

Me too!

[@matthewconlon6089]

They’re one of a kind esp. Tom I will always remember them

[@judyfrancis4515]

I can't imagine such a loss. I'm so very sorry. I hope you have been able to find some brief bits of happiness, and that you continue to heal, the best you can😢

[@juliewilliams52]

Mr. Niems, you have my deepest sympathy. I’ll pray for you, sir.🙏🏻❤️✝️

[@relic69]

Very talented, extremely brilliant. Any wonder they were censored and CANCELED. Trail blazers ahead of their time. Bless em!

[@katherinehunter9526]

Rest in Peace and Love Forever TOMMY! December 26th 2023 you passed away. Thanks for all you two gave my generation Mr Yoyo Man! Also now as an adult I just realized that is a Beautiful Guild Guitar that Tommy is playing! 🕊❤ 💫🕯🎶🙏🏻

[@williamhiles7404]

Yep, Tommy always had a Guild. LedHed Pb 207.20 🎶 🎸 🎹

[@katherinehunter9526]

@@williamhiles7404 Yes Beautiful Guitars. Huge voices! I'm glad as an adult now I recognized that Guild guitar he was playing. This is after owning one. Plus being in love with a singer songwriter who played one when we were busking and travelling around in my mobile home schoolbus. Now to FULL CIRCLE watching these old clips I saw originally played on TV, and see now I was sublimely attracted to these guitars from way back when I was just a young girl. I also realize now They and their guests, really influenced my life in several subtle ways. Bless The Smothers Brothers for the way they stood up and took one for the Team as they Spoke out to us, when they had a National Platform to speak out against the War and the Politicians. They were finally redeemed with that hilarious 20th anniversary show on CBS making fun of them being canceled was BRILLIANT! Anyway feel old as all our childhood heroes are all passing away. Plus yesterday our 17 year old ginger cat Hawkeye/ Teddy passed away too. It's been a very sad week and now weekend. Anyway thanks for the details of the Guild Tommy played. May Tommy rest in Peace and Love knowing he has influenced an entire generation. 🕊💞 💫🎶 🧿 🙏🏻

[@williamhiles7404]

@katherinehunter9526 yeah, it's pretty cool. I myself prefer Gibsons, like my 1950 Gibson ES-125 hollow body archtop. I would like to find a Gibson J-200 like the Everlys had. Rock On. LedHed Pb 207.20 🎶 🎸 🎹

[@katherinehunter9526]

@@williamhiles7404 Oh Yes Gibson's are fabulous guitars too. Plus old Martin's. Such a deep rich sound! 💞🤗🎸🎶🙏🏻💃🏻

[@KathrynRucker]

RIP #Tommy you were so funny and very talented

[@deanpippitt3170]

Rest in peace, Tommy Dear.Dec. 26, 2023❤

[@marybarry2230]

Smothers brothers were just way ahead of their time! Brilliant entertainers

[@cuthbert2546]

OMG! The Smothers Brothers were a part of my teen years. I loved them for their wonderful comedic sense. I listen to them today and am bowled over by the purity of their voices and simplicity of style which I had no awareness of at the time. No glitz, no pyrotechnics. Just 2 instruments and 2 beautiful voices which blend so beautifully. And astonishing talent.

[@alisterfolson]

R.I.P. fine sir. For the both of you, thank you for the memories,

[@pamelajambeck4790]

Make America Funny and fun again! Two beautiful souls! 🙏💙🕊️

[@judyhalsell9510]

2024 and we need more of this.

[@nomorebushz]

We grew up with the Smothers Brothers🤪

[@cliffchristie5865]

I really miss these guys.

[@lisacunningham154]

Pure comedy. I miss entertainment free if foul language.. Thanks for making me smile.

[@Tmanaz480]

"Haul ass" or "sweet Jesus" wouldn't have been allowed in the 60s.

[@elainebrabant3513]

It’s funny because the last month or so I’ve been thinking a lot about you both ,Dicky, I’ve lost all three of my Brothers and it’s horrible , but we did not have the camaraderie, spending the time with each other as you guys have all these years, I just can’t tell you how sorry I am and how much we’ll miss him, when ever I think about The Smothers Brothers I’ll always smile.

[@shelbynamels7948]

RIP Tom Smothers. At least we'll always have video.

[@lindatee4145]

They were cute and funny together and fun to watch. Good voices too, and the nostalgia of seeing them so young!

[@nomorebushz]

Im an oboist and guitarist too. They really are great musicians. I love the way he plays guitar... The Yo Yo Man.

[@francespresnall721]

Need the Smothers Brothers to tell the truth with fun!!!🇺🇸😍❤️

[@garylobo348]

And you know what these guys mostly talked about in their acts and music? Americanism. Even though they were obviously liberals. Americanism. Back when it was cool to do so. I weep for those times to return again but fear they never shall. Thank you boys, you're wonderful and talented and funny and above all. American.

[@Nancy-yf6mw]

They were NOT liberals

[@PerkolatorTheTerminator]

They were both idealists about what America could be, yet not naive enough to believe America to be beyond criticism, or incapable/unneeding of improvement. The only thing that has changed is the framing and not even really that. The brothers criticized Vietnam because it was blatantly wrong and very American to speak up and do so. Now speaking up and out against injustice is simply framed as unAmerican. The passions and tactics never changed, only the perspectives of them.

[@volvol1]

These guys were the BEST!!!

[@carpenterbluechicken]

They wee so great they were.. Love the songs they sang..

[@terryrich7235]

Their timing was impeccable.

[@sandrasegerson1065]

The political issues of today haven't changed a lot . But the Smother's Brothers ..... at that time , with their Humor , and their talent . So in tune with the issues !!! (Please ! Keep bringing 'back the future' ) ...... Those of you who may remember ... They were cut off the air and "fired" during the President Johnson administration .... for their political "Humor" .......

[@williamhiles7404]

Try Tricky Dick Nixon. LedHed Pb 207.20 🎶 🎸 🎹

[@toddsaedify]

innocence, love we lived big then, with them

[@YaNevrNo]

I remember my whole family watching them everytime that were on TV. They sing so beautifully. The humor is just right!

[@montanacrone8984]

I loved these guys. Miss them still. So happy to find them on You Tube 🤞😺

[@ckbd19]

I grew up watching vhs recordings of these guys as a kid in the 90s and thought they were hilarious... Now that I'm grown and watching them again, they're even funnier because I can appreciate the jokes that much more. Love the brothers Smothers.

[@edp2260]

Great singers and musicians. It is easy to miss that when they are being so funny. I sure miss them now.

[@RFVisionary]

👍🏻 Great guys! I like Tom's mischievous facial expressions and lecturing Dick. There are lots of funny "less-ons" for "mor-ons" and for "none-pilots". 🤭

[@roberthicks3278]

This is my childhood,

[@davidstokes925]

Really miss them!

[@pattiaikeley]

I am so glad I found these two here. I’ve loved them since they were first on Glenn Campbell’s show(right?). So upset when CBS took them off tv. I’d love to know what they would think of our political world today. They would know what to say!!! Thanks

[@Maldoror200]

@pattiaikeley..I think you're absolutely right..!!

[@girlfromthebronxbywayofelb7288]

Actually, the original Smothers Brothers Comedy Hour in 1967-1969 gave a lot of performers their start, including Glen Campbell. Then, when CBS cancelled the Smothers' show, Glen Campbell returned the favor and invited them as guests on his show.

[@estelleevert6734]

I loved the Smothets Brothers comedy show. Politics removed them from network TV but didn't silence counter culture criticism . We need those brave articulate entertainers to speak out today. Thank you, Tom and Dick. You are missed.

[@girlfromthebronxbywayofelb7288]

Tommy, rest in power. 🎭🗽🎭 Dick, we feel for your loss and wish you to continue in life and joy for many years more. 🗽📽️🗽

[@gaileverett]

Tommy's rules of life are more appropriate than ever now!

[@archivist17]

And I think they would love modern politicians as much as they did their contemporaries! 😂

[@nancyreid8729]

Miss you Tommy.

[@dsantamaria713]

They were so much fun, entertaining, had such great Harmonies, and I totally love these guys!

[@georgemartin1498]

So much of life is just blind luck. I was in my late teens when these guys were transcendent. So happy then to have been there and my opinion has only hardened 😅

[@llamapajama7840]

When I watch these 2 lovely men I cry hard because of the simpler time. Truly missed! I was a teenager Tender and they could say whatever they wanted ♥️🌹🙏

[@honestlyyours1069]

"Michael Row The Boat Ashore" is a great gospel song. I remember singing that song around the campfire at camp in the late 1960's, around the time that "The Smothers Brothers" show was on the air. That program should be never had been cancelled by CBS. That will always be remembered as a great tragedy in television story.

[@ticamcgarity3131]

I do wish joy, love and happiness was the bond that united us today.

[@terryrich7235]

These clips are so wonderful. I surely wish all of the episodes of the 1988-89 season were available to watch again. Pure entertainment!

[@GBS1043]

'88 to '89 ????? Aren't you twenty years off ??

[@terryrich7235]

@@GBS1043 No, after the Brothers were fired in 1969, CBS rehired them to do a 20 year reunion show in February 1988 & when that hour special did well, CBS hired them for several more shows which ended in 1989.

[@WaterShowsProd]

I remember watching that series, it was probably the last variety show now that I think about it. Pat Paulsen made his final run for presidency. I also remember them featuring their sons' band doing a heavy rock version of... it might have been "Makin' Whoopee" or "Let's Misbehave" I can't recall which it was now. Sadly, satire died shortly thereafter.

[@MannyEmm]

This was excellent, Mr Brownstein. Thank you for sharing these brilliant comical and instrumental pieces of entertainment. I have loved and adored tThe Smothers Brothers all my life, ever since I was a child. They are still as witty and as charming as ever. Thank you once again!

[@tonyspain4896]

I still find myself singing along with these brothers

[@kcshimata]

That piano behind John Henry was superb.

[@mikeatkinson2836]

Piano was normally Mike Preddy who I took piano lessons from in college! Not certain he was on that track!

[@kathyshimata1202]

Starts at 33:00.

[@kathyshimata1202]

@@mikeatkinson2836 Internet search results affirm it most likely was him. Thanks!

[@AKHWJ3ST]

I love it when the two of them share a moment just between themselves! When they look at each other and almost laugh! So touching!

[@aufait-]

I remember when this episode was first aired. I laughed so long and so hard! When I saw the promotion of this video on KZbin, I stopped everything i was doing and clicked on it! LOVE IT!

[@townhall05446]

Genuine talent.

[@francinelima5963]

I am so happy to see the Smothers Brothers again! Thank you so much for sharing these precious performances! I was very ill between the ages of13 & 15! My mother felt that laughter was the best medicine so she would bring me all the Smothers Brothers albums ,along with the Allen Sherman albums! Also, this was when the first "Smothers Brothers Show" was aired ( where Tom was an angel)! We laughed & laughed & that is how I got well! The "Smothers Brothers Comedy Hour" got me through High school! In the early 90's,I finally saw them in person & met them after the show! Between these 2guys Allen Sherman & ( of course, Elvis Presley) I learned that laughter & music are valuable things & we should never be without them! Thanks for bringing these great shows back ! I have been only able to find 2 seasons of the "Smothers Brothers Comedy" Hour on dvd but , I have all the albums & the CDs!

[@sherrysmothers8208]

Thank you, Paul Brownstein, for uploading these clips of Tom and Dick Smothers. They are special to me. Blessed to have them as brothers. Sharing these clips bring a smile along with a heavy dose of laughter. No bias on my part.

[@maryhyland]

Sherry Smothers ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@peterkuchenbrod5696]

At last, after 60 years, we can now find the truth from someone who would know!! Did mom really like Dickie best?

[@tomgiles4167]

These guys are the best, we need this kind of talent now!!

[@harf59]

Tom, Dick & Sherry!!!!

[@timothybradek3560]

You turkey Sherry, I didn't think a thing; that is, out of the ordinary of your comment up to "they are special to me", as they were and still are 'also' to me after seeing them just a couple of times. First time on Ed Sullivan's show... I'm guessing sometime around the Beatles appearance, 62-64... making me 10-12yrs. old. Then to read they're your brothers and sure enough I look up and seen your last name. I looked up three different times in surprise never expecting, I don't know why, their sister would be one commenting. Love your ending! And thank you for being a part of this comedy hour I just watched. And mr. Paul... thank you sir, if you're listening, and good nite to all. Timothy...

[@WWAWHTR]

Killer harmonies.

[@rebeccagraves4553]

Ohhhhhhhhh this brings back so many wonderful memories of the good old days!!!!!!! Thank you to whoever is responsible for airing these episodes........THANK YOU!!!

[@anthonyzanijr4129]

Cant help but smiling 😝

[@wandacox4347]

Thanks for the memories. Loved these guys

[@rickdickerson1204]

These guys were so great together. I'm very sad over the passing of Tommy.

[@annbush1826]

Two of rhe three wittiest, most cerebral personalities on t.v. The third is Tom Lehrer.

[@Phillyfan45]

Love all the classic musical skits

[@joegibbskins]

Dickie Smother’s voice is so good

[@timcross2510]

I will never forget a neighbor home from Viet Nam. He was trying to visit. At the end he said , imitating an announcer, "during the taping of this show, over 3000 boys died in Viet Nam." My folks were stunned but kind to him as he went home. It changed them

[@chrisza7938]

Brilliant comedy duo along with the people involved behind the scenes!

[@jesussaves7973]

I loved them !! The George Washington bit, I didn’t remember it!! Thank you for reposting

[@m1t2a1]

Mom always liked you best.

[@pauljnolan1000]

Supremely talented, absolutely hilarious. The tragedy is that in a half century nothing at all has changed. Except the deficit is one hundred times as great.

[@archivist17]

Tommy's Rules For Life certainly apply to someone more recent than Nixon! 😂

[@terryrich7235]

Thank you, Paul Brownstein for posting these videos of the Smothers Brothers. They were so entertaining & always made me happy.

[@rdowning60]

Isn't it a shame people age and retire...wish they could entertain forever...clean..funny..talented So sorry we lost tommy..

[@farleyxwilbur3867]

I always liked the Smothers Brothers and watched them every week back in the day. Thanks for this compilation, it was enjoyable.

[@MarkKal-y5l]

RIP Tommy

[@laurathomas8807]

Yes we do miss them

[@sylviastreet6785]

The show was funny and their skits were timely for us!

[@willoughby1888]

Live well and good by laughing innocently, and often. Add "love others much" to the mix and you'll at least be heading in the proper direction, and won't be tripping over your own dark emotions simply because 'hurt' popped right into your 'victim' head, and you felt a strong need to respond to it. Hello from Maine, USA...May 24 2023. I hope that someday we can all sit back and happily laugh together as brothers and sisters, all modern society united as if family or friends even, friends happily laughing together about how foolish humans used to be, but aren't anymore since we all found a source of tranquility, while yet still experiencing many, many adventures together, too. I hope that. An old, tired man can get to have little sweet dreams if he's a silly little dreamer, right?

[@dorothypatton2318]

Love the Smuthers brothers!!!!

[@syriver1729]

I really don’t understand thumbs down. What’s not to love about Dicky and Tommy

[@karenfindlay4185]

Pat Paulson for President! Tommy and Dickie were instrumental in my social activism, using music and satire to great effect. Bless them, and RIP Tommy. ❤

[@lheasantos7538]

greatest ever

[@jpowerw]

Two of my top favorite comedians! Great video, Paul!

[@timcross2510]

I remember my hope my parents would go upstairs early so i could turn Bonanza off to watch these guys. I didnt hate Sunday night and more school the next day when i saw their act

[@helena51troy]

They were wonderful and funny and daring. Folk music and singalongs were magical. I loved that period of music just as I was on the edge of adolescence.

[@williambragg5064]

Loved these guys

[@jeffryphillipsburns]

Hilarious.

[@unkabawbs]

Thank you Paul. Spent a nice evening with entertainment. Some subject matter seems to be still very relevant to this day. We need to keep fighting the good fight. XO

[@JackycClark]

Was very young when the show 1st aired . Watching this now , very smart material. A little risky for the time . Thanks for sharing .

[@cak8132]

Their show got them into trouble a few times. It was a fabulous show. They were funny and clever guys as well as being musically very talented. They always had the best guests.

[@debbietoornman5780]

That's part of the reason why there were only three seasons. They pushed the boundaries a bit too much for the times.

[@leeannosley2486]

I missed these guys! So sad I came upon this after Tommy passed on RIP!

[@llamapajama7840]

Even more in 2024

[@sylviastreet6785]

Tommy did a perfect Johnny Carson!

[@cak8132]

Yes, he really did!! I found that video a few months ago - he was so spot on.

[@mayneubauer8008]

@@cak8132 great!!

[@NealFry]

I'll Always Love you Hayden Panettiere

[@mjwest988]

Talent AND Comedy...why can't it be found anymore?

[@daler.steffy1047]

Thank you for putting this compilation together from the Smothers Brothers Comedy Hour; I find myself both laughing and crying from their humorous banter and sentimental songs they would play. They were the greatest duo comedy/singing team in show business (in my opinion)! I remember watching them on television and laughing all the way through their programs. Tommy was a great comedian, and his brother, Dick, a wonderful and talented singer and straight man. ( As an aside, I believe Pat Paulsen used some of his showbiz money to buy the little town of Asti, which is north of Cloverdale in Sonoma County, California; and there he declared himself "Honorary Mayor"--Population: roughly, a few dozen folks! And Tommy had a vineyard/winery with his wife, Marcy, located near Kenwood, California also in Sonoma County--in Jack London's famous stomping grounds, The Valley of the Moon, before they sold it and he moved to Santa Rosa, CA. ) ~drs (01/05/24)

[@paulbrownstein]

I think Mom really liked YOU best

[@bigroy38]

God knows I’m sorry!

[@kmprn]

They were such fun

[@ikkenhisatsu7170]

They were so good. I didn't appreciate their humor when I was watching them on TV back then.

[@jacquihakim1171]

Tommy, we will miss you!!!!

[@kbrock9146]

They actually took it when he said "Take it."! 🤣

[@WaterShowsProd]

To be honest though that sounded like a chorus to me and not a studio audience. They probably had planted singers.

[@carmeldelaney1086]

Clean fun with sheer talent!

[@winonamassingill7895]

Thank y’all very much, send me your money😅😅😅😅😅❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@felixmadison5736]

In one show, Dick said, "We've come a long way since that first Thanksgiving in Plymouth, when the Pilgrims sat down at the table with the Indians to eat turkey." Tom replied, "Boy, I'll say we've come a long way. Now we're in Paris, sitting down at a table with the Viet Cong, eating crow."