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The Uncensored Story of "The Smothers Brothers Comedy Hour"
Touchstone
October 2010
On Sale: September 28, 2010
432 pages
ISBN: 1439101175
EAN: 9781439101179
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Non-Fiction
A dramatic behind-the-scenes look at the rise and fall of
The Smothers Brothers Comedy Hour—the provocative,
politically charged program that shocked the censors,
outraged the White House, and forever changed the face of
television. Decades before The Daily Show, The Smothers Brothers Comedy
Hour proved there was a place on television for
no-holds-barred political comedy with a decidedly
antiauthoritarian point of view. Censorship battles,
mind-blowing musical performances, and unforgettable
sketches defined the show and its era. In this compelling
history, veteran entertainment journalist David Bianculli
draws on decades worth of original research, including
extensive interviews with Tom and Dick Smothers and dozens
of other key players, to tell the fascinating story of the
show’s three-year network run—and the cultural impact that’s
still being felt today.
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