Tom Smothers

Biography

Thomas Bolyn Smothers III was an American comedian and musician, best known as half of the musical comedy duo the Smothers Brothers with his younger brother Dick. In the 1960s, they were known for their network comedy and variety shows, including The Smothers Brothers Show and The Smothers Brothers Comedy Hour. Smothers also played acoustic guitar during the live recording of John Lennon's "Give Peace a Chance."