Smothers Brothers

Dick & Tom Smothers, collectively known as 'The Smothers Brothers' have appeared on numerous television shows over the past three decades, including two shows of their own: The Smothers Brothers Show, a sit-com from 1965 to 1966; and The Smothers Brothers Comedy Hour, a variety show in 1967. In 1993, Dick played one of the characters on cartoon Christmas movie Precious Moments: Timmy's Special Delivery. Without Tom, he also appeared in the 1995 Martin Scorsese-directed film Casino in an uncharacteristically serious role as a dishonest Nevada State Senator. His character and the dialogue in one scene was partly based on the career of current United States Senator Harry Reid, who once chaired the Nevada Gaming Commission.

In February 2010, Dick Smothers filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection. In May, the brothers announced their retirement from touring.

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Dick & Tom Smothers, collectively known as 'The Smothers Brothers' have appeared on numerous television shows over the past three decades, including two shows of their own: The Smothers Brothers Show, a sit-com from 1965 to 1966; and The Smothers Brothers Comedy Hour, a variety show in 1967. In 1993, Dick played one of the characters on cartoon Christmas movie Precious Moments: Timmy's Special Delivery. Without Tom, he also appeared in the 1995 Martin Scorsese-directed film Casino in an uncharacteristically serious role as a dishonest Nevada State Senator. His character and the dialogue in one scene was partly based on the career of current United States Senator Harry Reid, who once chaired the Nevada Gaming Commission.

In February 2010, Dick Smothers filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection. In May, the brothers announced their retirement from touring.

Dick Smothers has also been very active in amateur automobile racing, both road racing and drag racing.

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