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- The Smothers Brothers host a comedy variety show that became notorious for its topical satirical humor.
- In a skit Bette Davis is Marie Antoinette and Tom is Robespierre. Dick, Tom, Bette, and Bob Crane enact film cliches. Buffalo Springfield perform a musical number.
- The "Who" perform "I can see for miles" and "My Generation".
- Jonathan Winters plays a host of zany character. Jefferson Airplane performs "Somebody to Love." Nancy Wilson sings "Hound Dog Blues" with Tommy. Pat Paulsen does an editorial about divorce.
- Prod.#209 Donovan and Dion. Cameo by George Harrison who encourages the Brothers to continue trying to tell the truth to America. A Musician's Strike makes their theme Acappella.
- Prod.#213 The Doors sing "Wild Child" and "Touch Me", George Carlin, The Committee. Tom puts on riot gear and Gas Mask explaining that he is going to college.
- 1967–19931h8.2 (16)TV Episode
- Tom is a rebellious George Washington and Agnes Moorehead his mother. A salute to apples spoofs Tom as Adam and Leigh French as Eve with Pat Paulsen the snake. The Hollies sing "Carrie Ann" and "Dear Eloise."
- Prod.#212 The First Edition (with Kenny Rogers), Bob Newhart, the West Coast Cast of "Hair", cameo by Steve Martin. Possible one of the only recordings of the stage version of "Hair".
- After the programme opens with a parody of Glen Campbell's show with a cameo by Joey Bishop, Tom tries to trick Dick into kissing his bass violin, Winters describes a wagon train under Indian attack, then he's in a skit as a tough sergeant with raw recruits, and Einstien plays a traffic cop with Judy Collins's voice.
- Prod.#227 Anthony Newley. A cleverly edited compilation of Guest Stars Nancy Sinatra,Barbera Feldon,and Mason Williams perform an a cappella version of the shows theme. Tom urges fans to keep writing in saying good things.
- 1967–19931h8.0 (19)TV Episode
- Guests Simon and Garfunkel sing "59th Street Bridge Song" and "Cloudy", actress Janet Leigh sings and dances, and both are featured in a skit called "Billy the Kid's Birthday Party.
- 1967–19938.0 (16)TV EpisodeProd.#216 Jackie Mason, Ray Charles sings "I Can't Help Loving You". A Chuck Braverman film gives a quick 4min. compilation of the Volatile events of 1968.
- 1967–19931h7.9 (18)TV Episode
- Musical Guest: American Canadian Rock Band, Steppenwolf, performs "Magic Carpet Ride." Miss Nanette Fabray performs a musical comedy parody of "What Now My Love" - assisted by Tom Smothers. (The original song was composed in French by Gilbert Becaud with lyrics by Pierre Delanoe ; Carl Sigman provided the English translation.) Comedian, Pat Paulsen performs original folk music "The Gaslight," talks about the history of music, sings Opera. Tom (setting up the appearance of the special guest) tells Dick a story joke about a boy, his mother, a cow named "Bess" concluding with Dick refuting his brother as to Tom's assertion, "Mom Always Like You Best." Tom introduces a one-sided retelling (a spoof) of who Mom liked best favoring Dick, featuring the irrepressible Nanette Fabray, Tom and Dick Smothers. Dick counters Tom's tale with irrefutable evidence he believes Ruth Remick Smothers (Tom and Dick Smothers mother) in the studio audience will provide. She is invited to join her boys on stage for a brief introduction and exchange. Steppenwolf performs "Rock Me." Tom Smothers, Dick Smothers, Pat Paulsen, Bob Einstein, Nanette Fabray provide a series of spoofs of Lovin' Spoonful's "Did You Ever Have to Make Up Your Mind?"
- Tom and Dick join Ricardo Montalban in spoofing TV ads. Pat Paulsen gives his viewpoint on sex ed. Diahann Carroll does a bio on imaginary jazz great Bix(Tom). Diahann sings "This Time." First Edition performs "I Found a Reason."
- Prod.#202. Harry Belafonte, Mama Cass, Rosey Grier. Harry sings a poignant song "Don't Stop The Carnival" as footage of the riots at the Chicago Democratic convention appears on screen. CBS censored it out of the broadcast.
- Prod.#223 Joan Baez sings "Sweet Girl Galahad","Green,Green Grass of Home". CBS censored Joan's talk about her husband going to jail for anti-war protests. Watch Jacky Mason's tie change as 2 performances were used.
- Prod.#226 Tom fires Dick and replaces him with Dan Rowan. Ironically, in a skit Tom complains about Rules and Regulations saying "You can't censor an entire episode", CBS decided to censor this entire political episode and never aired it.. It finally aired in 1993 on the E. Etertainment Network.
- Dick is the narrator of Pinocchio, with guests Eddie as Gepetto and Moms as the fairy. Paul holds forth on the money spent on the space program. The Byrds perform "Mr. Spaceman." Tom, Dick and guests sing "That's Life."
- 1967–19931h7.6 (9)TV Episode
- Guests include Arthur Godfrey, "Moms" Mabley and the Bee Gees who perform their songs "And The Sun Will Shine" and "Words".
- 1967–19937.6 (17)TV EpisodeProd.#219 Liberace, David Frye,Bob Eisenstein as Officer Judy (who pulls over Liberace). This won them an Emmy Award for Outstanding Writing in Comedy,Variety.
- Prod.#225 This Easter Show has Tina Turner belting out "River Deep, Mountain High","I'm Going To Do All I Can","Land Of 1000 Dances". Mason Williams recites his poem "The Censor" with scissors.
- In a reversal guest Tallulah Bankhead is the captain in a Mata Hari skit with Tom the notorious spy. There is also a musical tribute to guns. The Temptations sing "Swanee." Tom and Tallulah duet "My Funny Valentine."
- Pat Paulsen announces he is running for president after evaluating potential candidates. Musical guest Glen Campbell sings "Hey, Little One" than has a duet with John Hartford performing "Gentle on My Mind." Comedienne Moms Mabley even has a number "Without a Mom."
- Satirical political performance art at its finest. Deadpan comedian Paulson mocks politicians and their promises. "Gun Control and War on Poverty: shoot the beggars."