Dick Smothers was born on November 20, 1939 in New York City, NY. He is best known as half of the legendary musical comedy team the Smothers Brothers, alongside his older brother Tom. The Smothers Brothers Comedy Hour aired on CBS from 1967 to 1969 and won them the 1969 Emmy Award for Best Writing. The show was a huge success and cemented the Smothers Brothers as one of the most iconic comedy duos of all time.
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Age, Biography and Wiki
💰 Net worth: $1 million (2024)
Dick Smothers, best known as a comedian in New York, is projected to have a net worth of approximately $1 million in 2024. Smothers has had a successful career in the entertainment industry, captivating audiences with his comedic timing and irresistible charm. With his wit and talent, he has undoubtedly amassed a considerable fortune over the years. As a beloved performer, Dick Smothers continues to bring laughter to his fans, solidifying his position as a prominent figure in the comedy scene.
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About
Half of the legendary musical comedy team the Smothers Brothers, with his older brother Tom. Their show, The Smothers Brothers Comedy Hour aired on CBS from 1967 to 1969 and won them the 1969 Emmy Award for Best Writing.
Before Fame
He participated as a distance Runner for his college's track team while at San Jose State University.
Trivia
His television variety show, The Smothers Brothers Comedy Hour, became one of the most controversial TV programs during Vietnam War because of the brothers' penchant for material that was critical of the political mainstream and sympathetic to the emerging counterculture and because of this, and despite high-ratings, they were fired in 1969.
Family Life
He was born to Thomas and Ruth Smothers, but his father passsed away in a POW camp during World War II. He has been married three times, the last of which was to Denby Franklin from 1997 to 2006.
Associated With
His brother is Tom Smothers.