History of the Smothers Brothers Meeting President Reagan

Comedy History 101

EpisodeFeb 22, 201934m

History of the Smothers Brothers Meeting President Reagan

Comedy History 101

EpisodeFeb 22, 201934m

The Smothers Brothers Comedy Hour ran from 1967-1970. It was considered the edgiest comedy show of the time. It also launched the careers of Steve Martin - who was a writer for the show, along with Rob Reiner and Bob Einstein aka Super Dave Osborne. The Smothers Brothers constantly butt heads with the censors. But on November 12, 1987 President Ronald Reagan welcomed the duo into the White House. What went down? Find out more in this episode of Comedy History 101…Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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