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! 😁
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!😁
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!!
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 “the puma in the crevasse?”
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