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@marge99967 ай бұрын
Great program. It's a crying shame this type of conversational intelligence is nearly vanished from the public discourse.
@thomastimlin17247 ай бұрын
Yes, keep them dumb and voting, and procreating....
@DBEdwards7 ай бұрын
IT'S GONE DAMN IT. Gone. Nothing to replace it.
@SteveBrant557 ай бұрын
This was a fascinating interview! Thank you! I've never heard Tom talk in such detail about those times and how he felt overall about the First Amendment and our government... not even at the Paley Center for Media event that celebrated he and his brother's work not too many years ago. We lost a real pioneer. He may not have marched like Joan Baez, but he and Dick had a huge platform... national television in prime time... and used it to make the world a better, more socially aware place. God bless, Tom Smothers.
@DBEdwards7 ай бұрын
God help us for our loss
@carenmontgomery2384 Жыл бұрын
lt was the Smothers Brothers that had the courage to have Pete Seeger on their show when noone else would.
@billkarmetsky40038 ай бұрын
Seeger was a socialist unionist socialist where he was rightfully blacklisted from the mainstream. But the mainstream is communist propaganda 24/7 so was his blacklisting just another diversion? Some cold war stunt?
@January.7 ай бұрын
*no one
@wonderrob32257 ай бұрын
Did you actually hear all of that and get nothing out of it but a chance to correct someone's spelling? @@January.
@tomdickandharry70247 ай бұрын
january, obviously he must’ve been referring tommy noone of herman’s hermits & NO ONE else!
@DBEdwards7 ай бұрын
yes
@blackhorse11thACR7 ай бұрын
Rest In Peace Tommy. You are dearly missed. I always loved watching the show when it was on. Tommy is a comedic genius.💜
@ridgerunner49438 ай бұрын
SO eloquent. I was a young 13 yo boy when I watched the show in the late 60s, and it formulated my political thoughts since. Thank you, Tom. RIP
@pftittl7 ай бұрын
Me too!
@DBEdwards7 ай бұрын
Same here. 13 then. 68 now. And I REMEMBER. I AM REVERENT. GOD BLESS TOM SMOTHERS.
@beinghere14947 ай бұрын
Amen, we need him now. But now we just have to channel his inspiration through our own hearts. I’m trying to remind myself that we have the power if we have the courage. I’m really glad I found this now at 81. Better late than never. Blessings fellow travelers 👍🌈
@simbad9098 ай бұрын
Two of greatest minds and voices of high value and intelligent entertainment of the modern era.
@jbholmes997 ай бұрын
"Fire hydrant of Truth."
@marshanager93147 ай бұрын
What an amazing powerful interview to show how television has changed. Ken Paulsen is amazing in so many ways but as an interviewer, it doesn't get any better than this. Bravo.
@gregorycoogle76217 ай бұрын
I love listening to the guy! They were ahead of their time… God bless for all the good times they gave us!
@njjeff201 Жыл бұрын
The Brothers in my opinion are a National Treasure. I don’t know why they aren’t on Comedy Central or HBO.
@mariarooney62627 ай бұрын
Beautiful interview, beautiful man. Thank you for putting this on. My life was right in the middle of this. What wonderful memories that are triggered Watching and listening to this interview. ❤️
@patcavasin5947 Жыл бұрын
Very good interview...Ken Paulsen asks the questions and actually listens to the answer. Very few interviewers, these days, do that. Tom Smothers is intelligent and well spoken.
@carlsaganlives51127 ай бұрын
Has Pat declared for the upcoming election? He might have a good chance this time.
@leoandolino46687 ай бұрын
"... you aggravated at least two presidents..." a badge of honor few can claim.
@JonWaters-pl2qk7 ай бұрын
RIP Tommy , You shall be missed by Many ...
@davidbrown72134 жыл бұрын
He is a combination of Art, Intelligence, Passion and the endless journey to do better as human beings.
@steveflor99422 жыл бұрын
George Gobel: "The world is a Tuxedo and I'm a pair of brown shoes."
@theveryhighminister867 Жыл бұрын
such a great line
@stevesyphax5 жыл бұрын
Tommy Smothers is a genus and gave me direction in a time when I became an anti Vietnam protester. Thank you and God Bless.
@January.7 ай бұрын
*genius
@DBEdwards7 ай бұрын
AND GOD BLESS YOU
@DBEdwards7 ай бұрын
Brilliant. A revelation. Tom Smothers was a fantastic and progressive speaker. Funny and honest. A provocateur of free speech. You really entertained me as a lad and I am thankful. Your guests legion and genius. God rest yer soul.
@KkBo15 Жыл бұрын
The Smother Brothers taught me how to think!
@vleiratfilms2020 Жыл бұрын
Been a fan of theirs since their record at the Purple Onion. This confirms my sense that their comedy runs deep, like with all great comedians.🌹
@nancycurtis4887 ай бұрын
I agree. My oldest Smothers Brothers album is “The Smothers Brothers at the Purple Onion”…….I love these guys. How we need Tommy today. RIP Tommy
@karenhynes2177 ай бұрын
another great man ..... gone : (
@honestlyyours10697 ай бұрын
If I could go back in time then I would definitely go back to the 1960's. What a great decade that was! As a child then I remember a kinder, gentler nation, where people smiled more and were more friendly to one another. No talk about major world problems or climate change. Most people didn't have much money then, but we made up for it in general contentment and happiness.
@sharidyer43323 жыл бұрын
That's the way it was. It makes me nostalgic.
@leighbloom7 ай бұрын
The best show on television ever before or since love the Smothers both Tom and Dick
@usmale473744 жыл бұрын
Our country is so much in need of political satire right now. Long live the Smothers Brothers!
@brianjacob8728 Жыл бұрын
we need a LOT more than just satire. Everybody knows our country is a joke, but they don't realize how dire the situation is.
@lilithrogers52047 ай бұрын
@@brianjacob8728 Yes I agree
@DBEdwards7 ай бұрын
WE LIVE IN A FASCIST AMERICA NOW. BACK THEN, WITH TOM, THERE WAS HOPE
@NoPawn8 ай бұрын
Just lost him. #RIP
@lonerose998 ай бұрын
RIP he was among the best. 😔
@msmith535 жыл бұрын
Gotta get them back in the mix! Brilliant!
@normhall16224 жыл бұрын
Tom stood for the truth. Can you imagine what their show would look like now with our current president? Heads would explode.
@stevegrayson41243 жыл бұрын
Actually Biden's administration is the JOKE now. I just wish Biden would learn to TWEET so we could know what he heck HE is really THINKING .. if he is THINKING .. or Might be THINKING.
@January.7 ай бұрын
Someone you know very well is obviously a graduate of the University of Social Media, Gullibility, and Conspiracy Theories.
@sshelget7 ай бұрын
I am reading this in 2024 and our current “president” is Biden who is a complete joke and our country is in ruins. I bet the Smothers Brothers do NOT agree with our current government. We need a real PATRIOT, and yes, Trump is not a politician (who are all crooks) but he is a patriot and businessman and put AMERICANS FIRST - is proud of our country and wants to protect it.
@rosu57263 жыл бұрын
Smothers are awesome!
@whiskeyriver43227 ай бұрын
RIP Tommy
@lilithrogers52047 ай бұрын
Oh, thanks for this deep dive into Tom Smothers's strongly held beliefs into Freedom of Speech and defending Democracy.......And....sadly D.T. became President not long after this show....Tom must have felt awful about that.......We'll miss you Tom but we'll always love and appreciate you and your brother Dick......🥰
@gwenniegirl507 ай бұрын
Sorry you’re referencing the wrong president. This show aired in May 2001. George W Bush was sworn into office in January 2001.
@brahilly7 ай бұрын
May the Lord bless and keep you dear, funny and caring Tommy Smothers.
@dreyfalex7 ай бұрын
How sad that he lived to see Bernie’s popularity but also the machine that shut him down.
@2nostromo7 ай бұрын
God speed Tommy. See you soon.
@sirgalahad3574 Жыл бұрын
I would love a revisit with Tommy now. I respect his opinions.
@eddiedunn4765 жыл бұрын
37216 ...I work with a cousin to the smothers (mothers side from Indiana) high intelligence and unique speech pattern......the most lovable guy...genetics are strange like unique flower
@leoandolino46687 ай бұрын
Great man.
@2nostromo7 ай бұрын
I hear young people complain that we are so polarized now. I guess so but the way I remember it we were practically at war with each other then. Viet Nam was a terrible time for all. And I remember all my lost friends and thank god I didn't go. I could tell you some stories. It was a royal mess for many
@user-fc6lt7cc7p7 ай бұрын
America works better with two sides of the story being told. History will be tthe judge.
@chaipup70456 ай бұрын
The skit with The Who is legendary. "you must be Roger", "I must be".
@carlsaganlives51127 ай бұрын
Trivia tid-bit - Tom can be seen briefly in the extended version of the Woodstock film. He might have even taken the mic for a little bit too, been a while...
@RethaGreen-ce5ve7 ай бұрын
As a child I remember SOME of the Smothers Brothers-my sisters watched them; but in response to the First Amendment-it was not instituted to promote violence to spread hate towards others-it was instituted to let ones speak informative or to be able to voice an opinion, but to give grounds to hate and violence-racism or to gather ones together to harm others is not what First Amendment PROTECTS. To protect ones right to speak freely is a blessing from God, but to form a speech that will incite unjustified violence is not subject to protection for the one doing so. This type of speech is detrimental to innocent people, and therefore deserves no protection under a governing that gives the right to LIFE, LIBERTY AND PURSUIT OF HAPPINESS. Its a fine line indeed, but The Bible clearly states that “from the abundance of the heart the mouth will speak”-hate speech comes from an hateful heart.
@January.7 ай бұрын
@@realitywave *fairy tales
@dreyfalex7 ай бұрын
Thank God our government decided upon a separation of church from state.
@MagravatorMag7 ай бұрын
I was a little girl when the Smothers Brothers had their show on CBS. I knew they were making political jokes, but I didn't always get it. I didn't realize that Tommy was such an activist. I had read that he was in the comment section on a vid about Tommy's death. I wasn't really surprised, but more curious. So I've been on an adventure to figure out if the Tommy was a commie or not, as I know that some back in the day thought he was. I'm very pleased to say that I don't have to crush my love for them due to their political beliefs, like I have with many musicians and actors. The entertainment industry, including sports, has lost their every hating minds, (not loving minds). I can't even stand to look at a picture of most of my music and actor favs any more. They are such obvious tyrants who are perpetually pushing the liberal hivemind on fans, saying outright, that if you don't agree with what they say, YOU are the problem. The tyrannical Uni-party must be stopped. There are more of us than there are of them, especially if you consider the population of Earth. It's exponential and they can't stop all of us. NCSWIC. Stay frosting folks. The invasion is complete. We have to resist to save America. Bless you all!
@tomdickandharry70247 ай бұрын
magravator, my condolences, i understand it’s very painful to suffer from extreme ignorance & stupidity! sorry you have to go through this!
@lilithrogers52047 ай бұрын
Oh and he ended on a hopeful note for our next President and that was eight years ago...He must have felt really bad about DT getting in!!....and I'm glad he lived to see him losing the next time.....Bigh Sigh....
@workhorse71347 ай бұрын
So he would've been happy to live under Obama, who accelerated cancer culture and conspired with big tech to cancel and censor but unhappy about a president who believed in freedom of speech, and stood up to government and was eventually cancelled by the government who have full control over the msm and big tech? The cognitive dissonance is real.
@anncottone30567 ай бұрын
This was taped 21 years ago not 8... It was posted on KZbin 8 years ago
@sue70118 ай бұрын
RIP
@lonerose998 ай бұрын
Another great one gone from us. 😔
@johnseller37077 ай бұрын
mom always liked you best...
@VoltiSubitoVideo8 жыл бұрын
fire hydrant of truth... no doubt!
@evensenj5670 Жыл бұрын
at this time john wayne was criticising draft dodgers, when he himself draft dodged ww2. he had no room to say anything
@jbholmes997 ай бұрын
Wish I'd caught him on his recent tours.
@lamper25 жыл бұрын
playing an interesting chord would've diverted attention from JOHN!
@timothybradek35604 жыл бұрын
You don't think that's why he did it... knowing how much that would've bothered Paul. I could see Tommy enjoying a little ribbing on someone once and awhile. Tommy had to of known exactly what he was doing.
@nancycurtis4887 ай бұрын
What is the world going to be like for Tommy’s young kids? Better, I hope.
@Blues.Fusion7 ай бұрын
8 years later and now anything you say will get you cancelled.
@stephenpearson38757 ай бұрын
Ken bares a slight resemblance to Pat Paulson, presidential candidate in 1968 from the Smothers bros. Show
@renedupont611617 күн бұрын
Where was the ACLU during Covid?
@adoramassage7 ай бұрын
Here here ... to our friend Tommy, a true brother of the people. There must be a 50 year historical pendulum -> from cresting liberal elation to conservative ... (whatever)
@Sunfried17 ай бұрын
Is Ken Paulson the son of Pat Paulson?
@gwenniegirl507 ай бұрын
No. Different spellings of last names BTW. Pat Paulsen had three children but Ken Paulson wasn’t among them.
@JB-wh3we8 ай бұрын
I'd have loved to have heard if Tommy evolved his views about 20 years later when there's been so much recent effort to decay 1st amendment protections
@Gwen2010ish3 жыл бұрын
The wrong one tapped it!
@brianmccall64924 жыл бұрын
Tommy Smothers predicted Trump tapping the fire hydrant of truth.
@playokay Жыл бұрын
He said 'the fire hydrant of truth', not the infected colon of t(rump).
@gwenniegirl507 ай бұрын
GW Bush was president when this show aired in May 2001. In 2001 D Trump was involved with Trump World Tower located in NYC, along with other commercial real estate. His involvement in politics didn’t come about till much later. Saying Tom Smothers was making any specific predictions is a stretch.
@winstonsmith30702 жыл бұрын
Kent State occurred in May 1970.The Smothers Brothers show was canceled in April 1969. So how could Kent State have affected his show a year after it was canceled?
@communitygardener1711 ай бұрын
True. However, the Chicago police riots at the Democratic National Convention occurred in 1968. There was no shortage of events to inspire people to call for the end to the War in Vietnam.
@annademo Жыл бұрын
The Second Amendment protects the First Amendment.
@tomdickandharry70247 ай бұрын
annademo, i’m sorry, which well regulated militia has ever defended us from our tyrannical gov???
@robertleslie24677 ай бұрын
Without the 2nd amendment the first amendment cannot stand. I love Tommy Smothers and don’t agree with him on everything but I reckon he was a pretty dang good guy that truly loved this country. Because National Policy.
@dreyfalex7 ай бұрын
You and your gun aren’t protecting me or my speech. Don’t kid yourself.
@robertleslie24677 ай бұрын
And no one will come to save you.@@dreyfalex
@classictvanimator2080 Жыл бұрын
I love the Smothers Brothers but Tommy is like so many others that want free speech when it is something HE agrees with but wants to limit it when HE doesn't agree with it... that is NOT Free Speech!