Dick Smothers

AKA: Richard Smothers, Smothers Brothers

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1939-11-20

New York City, New York, USA

Biography

Richard Remick Smothers (born November 20, 1938) is an American actor, comedian, composer, and musician. He was half of the musical comedy team the Smothers Brothers, with his older brother Tom Smothers.

Crew Roles

The Smothers Brothers: LIVE!

Writer

Executive Producer

Additional Writing

Cast RolesCast Roles Played = {70}

Judge Harold Baker

2009-09-18 6.153

The Informant!

A rising star at agri-industry giant Archer Daniels Midland (ADM), Mark Whitacre suddenly turns whistleblower. Even as he exposes his company’s multi-national price-fixing conspiracy to the FBI, Whita ...

Genre :Drama, Comedy, Crime

Self

0

Not Your Average Joe

A documentary about the career of legendary production designer Joe Alves and his four decades in Hollywood. ...

Genre :Documentary

Self (as The Smothers Brothers)

2005-07-29 5.9

The Aristocrats

One hundred superstar comedians tell the same very, VERY dirty, filthy joke--one shared privately by comics since Vaudeville. ...

Genre :Comedy, Documentary

Self

2010-10-26 7.1

Who Is Harry Nilsson (And Why Is Everybody Talkin' About Him?)

The life and work of the enigmatic singer-songwriter Harry Nilsson. ...

Genre :Documentary, Music

1991-08-23 0

Tribute to Harry Chapin

Tribute concert held in 1987 at Carnegie Hall (and later televised on PBS), commemorating Harry Chapin's posthumous receipt of the Congressional Medal of Honor for his humanitarian efforts. Featuring ...

Genre :TV Movie, Documentary, Music

Tweedledee

1966-11-06 6

Alice Through the Looking Glass

Alice returns to Wonderland through the looking glass in this TV musical. ...

Genre :Music, Fantasy, Adventure, Family, TV Movie

Self - Driver

1969-01-01 6

The Racing Scene

The story of James Garner's year with his racing team, from the time he bought the car, and assembled his team through Mexico, England, Florida and Canada. ...

Genre :Documentary

Senator

1995-11-22 7.99

Casino

In Las Vegas, two best friends--a casino executive and a Mafia enforcer--compete for a gambling empire and a fast-living, fast-loving socialite. ...

Genre :Crime, Drama

Self (voice)

1970-04-07 6

The Mad, Mad, Mad Comedians

The Mad, Mad, Mad Comedians is a 1970 American animated television special produced by Rankin/Bass Productions. After the Christmas special Frosty the Snowman (1969), it was Rankin/Bass' second hand-d ...

Genre :Animation, Comedy

Ryan Fitzpatrick

1982-07-04 0

Terror at Alcatraz

Tom and Dick Smothers play Bones Howard and Ryan Fitzgerald, a TV cameraman and intrepid reporter, respectively, involved in the race to find the buried treasure of Al Capone on Alcatraz Island at the ...

Genre :Comedy, TV Movie

Himself

1968-10-20 4

Pat Paulsen for President

Before there were mockumentaries, there was this "Documentary/TV Movie" on the satirical 1968 Presidential campaign for comedy performer Pat Paulsen ...

Genre :Comedy, Documentary, TV Movie

Father / Worker #2 (voice)

1993-12-19 2

Timmy's Special Delivery: A Precious Moments Christmas

An angel named Timmy with help of a dog and mouse tries to give a less fortunate Boy and Girl A Teddy bear and doll for Christmas. ...

Genre :Animation, Adventure, Family

1988-02-14 0

Rap Master Ronnie: A Report Card

A full musical comedy, originally done for the stage by Garry Trudeau (Doonesbury) and Elizabeth Swados. Sixteen interlinking musical numbers (mostly not rap) each attack some political position of 80 ...

Genre :Comedy, Music

Self

1990-01-01 0

Spy Magazine Presents How to Be Famous

A special examining America's fascination with celebrities. Based on the irreverent, satirical humor of "Spy Magazine." Comedian Jerry Seinfeld acts as spokesman for the humor magazine in a mock-scien ...

Genre :

Self

1996-04-29 0

Abbott & Costello Meet Biography

A biography of comedian double act Bud Abbott & Lou Costello ...

Genre :Documentary, TV Movie

Self

2024-06-08 0

The Smothers Brothers: LIVE!

Recorded in 2006 at the Casino-Rama outside of Toronto, this live show features classic bits and songs (complete with comedic interruptions) as only the Smothers Brothers are able to perform. The sho ...

Genre :Comedy

2002-05-22 0

This Land Is Your Land - Folk Years

Filmed live at Carnegie Melon University in 2002, This Land is Your Land features the biggest names in folk music. ...

Genre :

Self

2007-10-13 6.761

Mr. Warmth: The Don Rickles Project

The documentary consists of tape of Don's show (never been filmed before), interviews with Don's contemporaries, (Steve Lawrence, Bob Newhart, Debbie Reynolds, etc.), established comedians (Billy Crys ...

Genre :Documentary, Comedy

1988-11-08 0

Smothers Brothers Yo-Yo Man Instructional Video

A new craze is sweeping the nation! The “Yo-Yo” has come out of retirement and is back into the hearts and minds of every hard working, right thinking, up-and-coming, true blue American yo-yo lover. A ...

Genre :

Self

1978-12-08 6

A Special Sesame Street Christmas

Leslie Uggams hosts this take on A Christmas Carol, where she and fellow guest stars, Anne Murray, Imogene Coca, and Dick Smothers try to get Oscar to stop being such a Grouch on Christmas. ...

Genre :Comedy, Family, TV Movie

Self

2002-12-04 2

Smothered: The Censorship Struggles of the Smothers Brothers Comedy Hour

The history of the irreverent "The Smothers Brothers Comedy Hour" and the content battles it fought with its television network. ...

Genre :Documentary, TV Movie, Comedy

Nelson

1989-04-21 4.5

Speed Zone

An illegal race that takes place over the United States and nothing will stop this bunch of racers except for the occasional cop or a damsel in distress. Jackie Chan's car is not in this one, but many ...

Genre :Comedy, Action

Himself

1970-02-18 0

Annie: The Women in the Life of a Man

A CBS television special, renowned for its legendary "Yma, Ava....Yma, Uta... Yma, Oona" sequence. Annie: The Women in the Life of a Man (1970) won Anne Bancroft her only Emmy for her portrayal of 14 ...

Genre :Music, Comedy

Self

2003-11-29 0

Jack Paar: Smart Television

PBS documentary examining the work of Jack Paar. ...

Genre :Documentary, Comedy

Self (archive footage)

2019-08-30 0

Big Family: The Story of Bluegrass Music

Examine the history of bluegrass music, from its origins to its eventual worldwide popularity, and hear from dozens of musicians who explain the ways bluegrass music transcends generational, cultural ...

Genre :Music, Documentary

Station Wagon (voice)

2006-01-01 5.3

Tales of the Rat Fink

This is an interesting look at the Life and Times of car customizer/cartoonist Ed "Big Daddy" Roth. Through the use of many graphically enhanced photographs and "talking" cars, it is a loving look at ...

Genre :Documentary

Self

1992-04-05 6.7

Laurel and Hardy: A Tribute to the Boys

Modern comedians share their thoughts about Laurel and Hardy. Also includes archival footage of contemporary comedians. Hosted by Dom DeLuise. ...

Genre :Documentary

Self

0

Off Your Duff

Spend a half-hour with fitness enthusiasts Tom Brokaw, Senator Ted Kennedy and others who will encourage, cajole, and even challenge you to get up and do something - anything! Featuring a common sense ...

Genre :Family, TV Movie

Self

1968-03-20 0

Carnival Nights

Jack Benny presents a variety hour with a carnival theme that stars Lucille Ball, Johnny Carson, Ben Blue, and Paul Revere and The Raiders. Cameos by The Smothers Brothers (as Joe-Joe, the two-headed ...

Genre :Comedy, Music

Self

1969-03-19 0

Andy’s Love Concert

Flower Power blooms as Andy presents his second special of the season. Joining him on the flower-bedecked stage are Jose Feliciano; Donovan (who recites a fable about the lost continent Atlantis in ad ...

Genre :Music

Self - Host

0

The Return of the Smothers Brothers

Tom and Dick Smothers are back in a network special after their separation last season from CBS! Written by Tom Smothers, David Steinberg, and Bob Einstein. Guests include Peter Fonda and Glen Campbel ...

Genre :Comedy, Music

Self - Host

0

The Tom and Dick Smothers Brothers Special II

Tom and Dick Smothers Brothers host a special featuring Glen Campbell, Pat Paulsen, and the Flying Karamas Brothers. ...

Genre :Comedy, Music

Self / Comedian

0

Television: The Ultimate Drug

A close look at television, the ultimate drug, that keeps society turned on and what to expect of the future. ...

Genre :Documentary, Comedy

Self - Host

1981-12-11 0

The 6th Annual Young Comedians

Tom and Dick Smothers are joined by some of the nation's top rising young comedians, taped at the Roxy in Los Angeles. ...

Genre :Comedy

2002-01-01 0

Mr. Bill Does Vegas

Mr. Bill heads west to cruise the strip in Las Vegas. ...

Genre :

Self (archive footage)

2007-04-10 0

Cutting Edge Comedians of the '60s & '70s

In the late 1950s, a fresh, unconventional style of standup comedy emerged in sharp contrast to the standard "Take my wife, please" approach. It tackled such previously taboo subjects as sex, religion ...

Genre :Comedy, Documentary

Luke Rafer

1963-09-20 6

Burke's Law

Burke's Law is an American detective series that ran on ABC from 1963 to 1965 and was revived on CBS in the 1990s. The show starred Gene Barry as Amos Burke, millionaire captain of Los Angeles police ...

Genre :Drama

Self

2003-01-26 5.5

Jimmy Kimmel Live!

Jimmy Kimmel Live! is an American late-night talk show, created and hosted by Jimmy Kimmel and broadcast on ABC. ...

Genre :Talk, Comedy

Dick Smothers

2002-09-17 6.5

Life with Bonnie

The host of the local morning talk show Morning Chicago creatively balances family commitment—to her husband John, a hard-working family practice doctor, and their three young children— and career obl ...

Genre :Comedy

Dr Humphrey Baxter

1979-03-24 6.7

Tales of the Unexpected

A British television anthology of stories, often with sinister and wryly comedic undertones, and a twist at the end. With early episodes written and presented by Roald Dahl, the series featured a plet ...

Genre :Drama

Self

1962-10-01 6.2

The Merv Griffin Show

Genre :Talk

Dick (voice)

1995-05-28 7.8

Dr. Katz, Professional Therapist

From living with his deadbeat son, Ben, to his day-to-day dealings with his stunningly sarcastic secretary, Laura, join therapist Jonathan Katz as he picks the brains of your favorite stand-up comedia ...

Genre :Animation, Comedy

Self (uncredited)

1968-01-22 6.6

Rowan & Martin's Laugh-In

An American sketch comedy television program hosted by comedians Dan Rowan and Dick Martin. ...

Genre :Comedy

Self

1969-01-22 5.8

The Glen Campbell Goodtime Hour

The Glen Campbell Goodtime Hour is an American network television music and comedy variety show hosted by singer Glen Campbell from January 1969 through June 1972 on CBS. He was offered the show after ...

Genre :Comedy

1996-04-13 5

Saturday Night Special

Saturday Night Special is an American comedy-variety show that aired weekly on Saturday nights on Fox. ...

Genre :

1970-07-08 8

The Smothers Brothers Summer Show

Genre :

Self

1975-02-16 6.2

Cher

Emmy Award nominated American variety show. ...

Genre :

Self

1980-11-18 5

Barbara Mandrell and the Mandrell Sisters

Barbara Mandrell and the Mandrell Sisters is an American variety show hosted by Barbara, Louise, and Irlene Mandrell that aired on NBC for two season in 1980. ...

Genre :Comedy

1975-01-13 0

The Smothers Brothers Show

Genre :

Self / Art Decko

1975-02-16 6.2

Cher

Emmy Award nominated American variety show. ...

Genre :

Ryan Fitzpatrick

1981-10-24 0

Fitz and Bones

Fitz and Bones is a short-lived American television series, starring Dick and Tom Smothers, that aired on NBC in 1981. Fitz and Bones details the investigative dynamic between reporter Ryan Fitzpatric ...

Genre :Comedy, Drama, Action & Adventure

Self - Co-Host

1967-02-05 6.9

The Smothers Brothers Comedy Hour

The Smothers Brothers Comedy Hour is an American comedy and variety show hosted by the Smothers Brothers and initially airing on CBS from 1967 to 1969. ...

Genre :Comedy

Self

1962-10-01 7.5

The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson

The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson is a talk show hosted by Johnny Carson under The Tonight Show franchise from 1962 to 1992. It originally aired during late-night. For its first ten years, Carso ...

Genre :Talk

Himself

1965-09-17 5.5

The Smothers Brothers Show

The Smothers Brothers Show is an American fantasy sitcom featuring the Smothers Brothers that aired on CBS on Friday nights at 9:30 p.m. ET from September 17, 1965 to September 9, 1966, co-sponsored b ...

Genre :Sci-Fi & Fantasy, Comedy

Self

1963-12-08 8

The Judy Garland Show

The Judy Garland Show is an American musical variety television series that aired on CBS on Sunday nights during the 1963-1964 television season. Despite a sometimes stormy relationship with Judy Garl ...

Genre :Comedy

Self - Panelist

1998-09-14 7.3

Hollywood Squares

On September 14, 1998, a Hollywood Squares revival debuted with Tom Bergeron as its host. In addition to her production duties, Whoopi Goldberg served as the permanent center square, with series head ...

Genre :

Self - Mystery Guest

1950-02-02 7

What's My Line?

Four panelists must determine guests' occupations - and, in the case of famous guests, while blindfolded, their identity - by asking only "yes" or "no" questions. ...

Genre :Family, Comedy

Self

1950-04-09 7

The Bob Hope Show

The Bob Hope Show hosted by Bob Hope, debuted on April 9, 1950. During the 1952-1953 season, NBC rotated with other variety shows in a Sunday night block known as "The Colgate Comedy Hour" (Sept. 1950 ...

Genre :Comedy, Family, Talk

Himself

1988-03-30 7

The Smothers Brothers Comedy Hour

Tom and Dick Smothers return to TV in this revival of the traditional variety show, mixing comedy skits, stand-up routines and musical numbers. Joining the Smothers each week were a number of aspiring ...

Genre :Comedy

Self - Co-Host

1961-12-11 5.4

The Mike Douglas Show

The Mike Douglas Show is an American daytime television talk show hosted by Mike Douglas that originally aired only in the Cleveland area during much of its first two years on the air. It then went in ...

Genre :Comedy, Talk

Self

1967-09-11 7.695

The Carol Burnett Show

The Carol Burnett Show is an American variety/sketch comedy television show starring Carol Burnett, Harvey Korman, Vicki Lawrence, Lyle Waggoner, and Tim Conway. It originally ran on CBS from Septembe ...

Genre :Comedy, Family

Self - Guest

1968-06-06 6.81

The Dick Cavett Show

The Dick Cavett Show has been the title of several talk shows hosted by Dick Cavett on various television networks. ...

Genre :Talk

Self

1957-07-29 7

Tonight Starring Jack Paar

Tonight Starring Jack Paar is an American talk show hosted by Jack Paar under The Tonight Show franchise from 1957 to 1962. It originally aired during late-night. During most of its run it was broadc ...

Genre :Talk

Dick Smothers (voice)

1989-12-17 8.013

The Simpsons

Set in Springfield, the average American town, the show focuses on the antics and everyday adventures of the Simpson family; Homer, Marge, Bart, Lisa and Maggie, as well as a virtual cast of thousands ...

Genre :Family, Animation, Comedy

Self

1974-10-21 6.7

Dinah!

Dinah's show premiered 9 September 1974 and continued through to 4 September 1981. She started out the 70's with Dinah's Place which usually featured one guest and was more of a home oriented show abo ...

Genre :

Self

1961-12-11 5.4

The Mike Douglas Show

Genre :Comedy, Talk

Self

1950-10-28 7.8

The Jack Benny Program

Laugh along with funnyman Jack Benny as he brings his underplayed humor to TV along with regular performers from his radio show days. ...

Genre :Comedy

Self (uncredited)

1950-04-09 7

The Bob Hope Show

Genre :Comedy, Family, Talk

1998-09-14 7.3

Hollywood Squares

Genre :

Self - Co-Host

1975-10-11 7

Saturday Night Live

A late-night live television sketch comedy and variety show created by Lorne Michaels. The show's comedy sketches, which parody contemporary culture and politics, are performed by a large and varying ...