The
Smothers Brothers are
Thomas ("Tom" – born February 2, 1937) and
Richard ("Dick" – born November 20, 1938),
American singers, musicians, and comedians. The brothers' trademark
double act was performing
folk songs (Tommy on
acoustic guitar, Dick on
string bass), which usually led to arguments between the siblings. Tommy's signature line was, "Mom always liked you best!" Tommy (the elder of the two) acted "slow", and Dick, the straight man, acted "superior".