History of Tom Smothers in Timeline
"Thomas Bolyn Smothers III, known as Tom Smothers, was an American comedian, actor, musician, and composer. He was most recognized as one half of the comedic duo, the Smothers Brothers, with his younger brother Dick Smothers. The Smothers Brothers rose to prominence in the 1960s with their popular television shows, "The Smothers Brothers Show" and "The Smothers Brothers Comedy Hour," which blended music and comedy."
September 1941: Birth of Sherry Smothers
Tom and Dick's sister, Sherry, was born in September 1941 in Pasadena, California.
1977: Establishment of Remick Ridge Vineyards
Tom Smothers established Remick Ridge Vineyards in Sonoma County, California, in 1977.
1991: Birth of Son, Bo
Tom Smothers's son, Bo, was born in 1991.
1996: Birth of Daughter, Riley Rose
Tom Smothers's daughter, Riley Rose, was born in 1996.
May 2010: Farewell Performances
The Smothers Brothers announced in May 2010 that their shows at The Orleans near Las Vegas would be their "farewell performances" marking their retirement from touring.
May 6, 2011: Jack Green Civil Liberties Award
On May 6, 2011, Tom Smothers was honored by the American Civil Liberties Union's Sonoma County chapter with their Jack Green Civil Liberties Award for his work against television censorship and for speaking out for peace and civil liberties.
2019: 50th Anniversary Reunion
In 2019, Tom and Dick Smothers reunited to commemorate the 50th anniversary of The Smothers Brothers Comedy Hour's cancellation.
December 11, 2022: Tour Announcement
On December 11, 2022, during an episode of CBS News Sunday Morning, the Smothers brothers announced their plan to go on tour in 2023.
April 2023: Loss of Son and Sister
In a tragic turn of events in April 2023, Tom Smothers lost both his son, Thomas Bolyn Smothers IV, and his sister, Sherry.
2023: Tour Announcement
On December 11, 2022, during an episode of CBS News Sunday Morning, the Smothers brothers announced their plan to go on tour in 2023.