Melinda Nowikowski
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They were one of Dad's favorites, we watched the show every week. There was no mystery in our house why the show was cancelled - Dad was on their side or he wouldn't have watched it or had us watch it.
Carol DeFreese @cdefreese
I was a kid when the Smothers Brothers had their show on CBS, and I remember being very confused when the show was cancelled for their stance against the Vietnam war. Their comedy was spot-on, and their music was fun.
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Penelope Lowder
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In response to Melinda Nowikowski.
Ah no!! These guys were so ahead of their time. I thought their sibling rivalry, “Mother loved me best” was an excellent way of establishing each other’s political/social beliefs. Interesting the show is not shown regularly on any of the nostalgia channels. Rest In Peace Tom Smothers.
01:46 PM - Dec 27, 2023
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Melinda Nowikowski
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In response to Penelope Lowder.
One of the last couple of Christmases before Mom died, I downloaded the Smothers Brothers album she and Dad had off Amazon, and burned it to a CD. Found it in her stuff, when she died - it was with the discs she listened to often, so I know it was a good choice.
03:01 PM - Dec 27, 2023
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