Which U.S. TV variety show host would often demonstrate his consummate skill with a toy yo-yo?
Correct answer: Tommy Smothers

Player Say what!?
CBS was very conservative then and wouldn't allow a lot of their comedy bits. So sad they quit the show as a result.

RushMama2112
Man, that knocked an old, old memory loose! π

quicksilver
they insisted music guests on their show perform live, not lip synch

mammy1027
used to crack me up as a kid!!!

Player Ejag
I may be the onlyplayer here who remembers and regularly watched the Steve Allen Show!π

Player Terri
the smothers brothers had big stars and bands on that show

TJ SISTER
That's a good show in the day. I watch it now on the re-runs an it's even better!

CAGirl14
I still have the "Yo-Yo Man" video on VHS!

Player 2small4real
Tommy was a Pro with the yoyo!

DeGauDali
I saw them live in Denver. They so were darned funny. they inspired me, and I became an improvement. musician. I really miss them!!

Pixcat
I remember that!

Hunger Knowledge
I remember The Smugglers Brothers as a kid. I'm 59 now

Alix
Their show was genious

Tony
Mom always liked you best.

Carla
RushMama2112, Remember βthe puma in the crevasse?β

RockAce21
The show was on from 67-68, not 65

Player #49017017
MOM always like you best

Player woody2327
Yo-Yo Ma

EcoGal
Player Ejag, Didn't watch it regularly but saw it often. Steve was brilliant!

KILLean17
mammy1027, They STILL crack me up ! :-)

Player #8008224gato
Player Ejag, loved his show

Player Scottish Frau
Player Ejag, I did.

Gary
Tom is actually the older of the duo.

Lorraine4748
Player Ejag, No - me too.

Player #3374698
Laugh In was the most popular show they hosted

CasualGames58
"King of Yo"

Camden
killerkrow, Like it