Steve Martin | Magic Tricks | The Smothers Brothers Comedy Hour
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Published 2023-05-15
The Smothers Brothers
The Smothers Brothers, Tom and Dick, are one of the most iconic comedy duos in the history of television. Tom and Dick began performing as a duo in the late 1950s, playing in coffeehouses and clubs in San Francisco. Their act consisted of music, comedy, and witty banter, which quickly gained them a following.
The Smothers Brothers became a household name in the late 1960s with their variety show, The Smothers Brothers Comedy Hour. The show was groundbreaking in its approach to comedy, pushing the boundaries with political satire and social commentary. The show also featured up-and-coming musical acts, including The Doors and The Who, and introduced the world to comedians like Steve Martin and George Carlin.
The Smothers Brothers' irreverent style has made them a beloved and enduring force in American comedy.
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All Comments (21)
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The most amazing thing is he didn't have white hair.
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And to think this man went on to have a career as a distinguished banjo player.
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I love how he plays as if he put the candle up his left sleeve, even though he clearly didn't! Actually good sleight of hand!
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Great memory. Saw this on TV when it originally aired. And by a stroke of magic, not long later, my parents bought a sofa and chair the same color as Steve's shirt :)
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What a talented young man. Can't wait to see what he makes of himself.
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I strongly recommend Steve Martin's book Born Standing Up. It's really inspiring as he tells of his humble beginnings as a magician at a theme park. It's not a self-serving book, just positive vibes.
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The smothers brothers was a great show. We never missed it.
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He started out as a magician but always had more fun doing a parody of it. I built the magic he used in his first show headlining in Vegas.
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All charisma and stage presence!
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Steve Martin is a legend.
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I remember watching this when it aired, as a kid. For weeks, my sister and I got in trouble, from ruining every Kleenex tissue in the house
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I'm a magician and the Zombie being called a toilet float trick is hilarious to magicians LMFAO
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This reminds me of a bit he did, on Carson IIRC. He holds up a scarf and confidently, but obviously uses the scarf as cover for reaching into his suitcoat pocket. But, by his facial expression, you can see whatever he intended to produce, wasn't in that pocket (as the digging in his pocket gets even more obvious). So, he scrambles to regain his composure, and tries again in the opposite pocket. Still not there. He pauses a moment, as he fumbles around under the scarf, and with a dramatic flourish, he reveals... his wristwatch! Then, as he is setting up the next trick, he says "Watch... watch... [indicating his watch]... Watch."
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I had a funny friend who had a hall in her house where she had family photos on the wall, and there, among her family, was a smiling photo of Steve Martin! So unexpected and hilarious
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I think we need to give him credit for a lot of the success of the Smothers Brothers as he was one of the writers and you can read him all over their routines.
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I'm 53 and can't, for the life of me, remember him with dark hair. He's such a gem. 🥰
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Smothers Brothers was such a great show!!
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Steve Martin has been a hero of mine my whole life, because he can make anything funny and amazing.
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Can we take a moment to appreciate Steve Martin with no gray hair? These are some of his best performances, and I wish more people could see this.
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That candle one was awesome!! 🤣🤣🤣
