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Tom Dreesen (born September 11, 1939) is an American stand-up comedian.
Dreesen grew up in Harvey, Illinois, a southwest suburb of Chicago. He attended Thornton Township High School there. While working as an insurance salesman in 1968, he met Tim Reid through a local Jaycee chapter, and the two teamed up as Tim and Tom, the first biracial stand-up comedy duo in the United States. Shortly thereafter they sought the assistance of radio personality Vince Sanders, who would coach the act and handle some of its business affairs for the next four years.
Though their material is now considered cutting-edge for its time, the pair struggled to make a living together and split up in the mid-1970s. However, each found individual success: while Reid landed a major role on WKRP in Cincinnati, Dreesen made appearances on Match Game and became a regular on The Tonight Show and toured with Frank Sinatra as the crooner's opening act. In 1989, Dreesen released a comedy album through Flying Fish Records called That White Boy's Crazy. The album was recorded in front of an all-black audience in Harvey, Illinois.
Francis Albert "Frank" Sinatra (/sᵻˈnɑːtrə/; December 12, 1915 – May 14, 1998) was an American singer, actor, producer, and director, who was one of the most popular and influential musical artists of the 20th century. Sinatra's music has been considered timeless by many. He is one of the best-selling music artists of all time, having sold more than 150 million records worldwide. Born in Hoboken, New Jersey, to Italian immigrants, he began his musical career in the swing era with Harry James and Tommy Dorsey. He found success as a solo artist after being signed by Columbia Records in 1943, becoming the idol of the "bobby soxers". He released his first album, The Voice of Frank Sinatra, in 1946. Sinatra's professional career had stalled by the early 1950s, and he turned to Las Vegas, where he became one of its best known performers as part of the Rat Pack. His career was reborn in 1953 with the success of From Here to Eternity and his subsequent Academy Award for Best Supporting Actor. He signed with Capitol Records and released several critically lauded albums, including In the Wee Small Hours (1955), Songs for Swingin' Lovers! (1956), Come Fly with Me (1958), Only the Lonely (1958) and Nice 'n' Easy (1960).
Soul Train was an American musical variety television program which aired in syndication from 1971 until 2006. In its 35-year history, the show primarily featured performances by R&B, soul and hip hop artists, although funk, jazz, disco and gospel artists also appeared. The series was created by Don Cornelius, who also served as its first host and executive producer.
Production was suspended following the 2005-2006 season, with a rerun package (known as The Best of Soul Train) airing for two years subsequently. As a nod to Soul Train's longevity, the show's opening sequence during later seasons contained a claim that it was the "longest-running first-run, nationally syndicated program in American television history," with over 1,100 episodes produced from the show's debut through the 2005-2006 season. Despite the production hiatus, Soul Train will continue to hold that honor until at least 2016, if and when its nearest competitor, Entertainment Tonight, completes its 35th season. If ET does not complete a 35th season, Wheel of Fortune will surpass it in 2018 if it continues to air.
Coordinates: 34°5′52.8″N 118°21′52.1″W / 34.098000°N 118.364472°W / 34.098000; -118.364472 The Laugh Factory is a comedy club with locations on the Sunset Strip in Hollywood, Long Beach, California, Chicago, and inside the Tropicana Las Vegas. The chain is owned by Jamie Masada.
Masada arrived in America at age 14. He worked multiple jobs in Hollywood to support his family back home, while also performing on the comedy circuit to build his stand-up career. Despite the fact that he was living in a garage and barely spoke English, he combined Persian and Hebrew and soon was working with professional comedians like Richard Pryor, David Letterman, Jay Leno, and Redd Foxx. Masada's father told him, “Making people laugh is the greatest Mitzvah of all.” In 1979, after a dispute over club owners refusing to pay comedians, a then 16-year-old Masada decided to open a new venue for comedians to perform. After obtaining a loan of $10,000 from Neal Israel, he opened the Laugh Factory in a building formerly belonging to Groucho Marx.Richard Pryor was the first comedian to perform at the club.
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Tom Dreesen tells us about his ex-wife at The Laugh Factory of Hollywood, CA. See more videos of Tom on http://www.LaughFactory.com Follow us on Twitter @thelaughfactory Like us www.facebook.com/laughfactory
you can watch full episodes of late night on http://thedogandponydlshow.blogspot.com they have every one of them! and i watch it from the Netherlands, so it not like hulu:D
Tom Dreesen is an American stand-up comedianDreesen grew up in Harvey, Illinois, south of Chicago. He attended Thornton Township High School there. While working as an insurance salesman in 1968, he met Tim Reid through a local Jaycee chapter, and the two teamed up as Tim and Tom, the first biracial stand-up comedy duo in the United States. Shortly thereafter they sought the assistance of radio personality Vince Sanders, who would coach the act and handle some of its business affairs for the next four years. Though their material is now considered cutting-edge for its time, the pair struggled to make a living together and split up in the mid-1970s. However, each found individual success: while Reid landed a major role on WKRP in Cincinnati, Dreesen became a regular on The Tonight Show and...
Legendary Comedian Tom Dreesen, 61 appearances on the Tonight Show, 60 appearances on Letterman, has guest Hosted for David Letterman, tells us amazing stories that have never been heard about Frank Sinatra, Dean Martin, Sammy Davis Jr., and Tim Reid, WKRP in Cincinnati, the Comedy Store Strike, and so much more! AMAZING SHOW. PLEASE SUBSCRIBE FOR FREE ON ITUNES https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/dick-and-darren/id373711995 - Captured Live on Ustream at http://www.ustream.tv/gocastnetwork
This is a lesson about show business that Frank Sinatra taught me.
Tom Dreesen tells amazing stories from his life in the Marine Corps & touring with Frank Sinatra on the Kevin Nealon Show at the Laugh Factory in Hollywood, CA. See more exclusive videos of Tom & Kevin on http://www.LaughFactory.com
Tom Dreesen has some interesting thoughts on a popular euphemism. Want to see more Stand Up Comedy? Subscribe to the Laugh Factory's channel here: http://youtube.com/subscription_center?add_user=thelaughfactory Tell us what you thought in the comments and don't forget to like and add this video to your favorites if you LOL'd! For exclusive ad free content and longer videos, try out Laugh Factory VIP for 99 cents a month: http://www.youtube.com/user/laughfactoryVIP http://twitter.com/thelaughfactory http://facebook.com/laughfactory http://instagram.com/laughfactoryhw# http://laughfactory.com LIVE SHOW TICKETS: http://www.laughfactory.com/clubs
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Legendary Comedian Tom Dreesen, 61 appearances on the Tonight Show, 60 appearances on Letterman, has guest Hosted for David Letterman, tells us amazing stories that have never been heard about Frank Sinatra, Dean Martin, Sammy Davis Jr., and Tim Reid, WKRP in Cincinnati, the Comedy Store Strike, and so much more! AMAZING SHOW. PLEASE SUBSCRIBE FOR FREE ON ITUNES https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/dick-and-darren/id373711995 - Captured Live on Ustream at http://www.ustream.tv/gocastnetwork
The smoothest comic in the biz makes a return visit to Dom Irrera to talk growing up in Chicago, the comedy strike, and Sinatra. Want to see more Stand Up Comedy? Subscribe to the Laugh Factory's channel here: http://youtube.com/subscription_center?add_user=thelaughfactory Tell us what you thought in the comments and don't forget to like and add this video to your favorites if you LOL'd! For exclusive ad free content and longer videos, try out Laugh Factory VIP for 99 cents a month: http://www.youtube.com/user/laughfactoryVIP http://twitter.com/thelaughfactory http://facebook.com/laughfactory http://instagram.com/laughfactoryhw# http://laughfactory.com LIVE SHOW TICKETS: http://www.laughfactory.com/clubs
Dom and Tom Dreesen (legendary comic, 1/2 of Tom and Tim duo, former Sinatra opener, and excellent golfer) talk about what it was like to open for Sinatra, growing up in Chicago, and golf. This podcast is on iTunes. Check it here. http://bit.ly/RRbZNJ Want to see more Stand Up Comedy? Subscribe to the Laugh Factory's channel here: http://youtube.com/subscription_center?add_user=thelaughfactory Tell us what you thought in the comments and don't forget to like and add this video to your favorites if you LOL'd! http://twitter.com/thelaughfactory http://facebook.com/laughfactory http://laughfactory.com LIVE SHOW TICKETS: http://bit.ly/95r2E0
Tom talks about working with Tim Reid as America's first black and white comedy duo in the 1960's, performing on the 'Tonight Show' 61 times, and performing with Frank Sinatra. Follow him and stay notified of upcoming performances at: www.tomdreesen.com And follow him on Twitter: @tomdreesencomic
Comedian Tom Dreesen talks about his life, his comedy, working with Frank Sinatra and his friendship with David Letterman.
Laugh Factory owner Jamie Masada holds a press conference for the Funniest Person in the World competition 2016. Along with comedians Tom Dreesen, Paul Rodriguez, and the 1st competition winner, Ismo Leikola, they announce the semi-finalists for this year's competition, as well as the show dates for the event. Vote now!: http://www.laughfactory.com/fpiw Want to see more stand up comedy? Subscribe to the Laugh Factory's channel: http://youtube.com/subscription_center?add_user=thelaughfactory Tell us what you thought in the comments. Please click thumbs up and add this video to your favorites if you LOL'd. For exclusive ad free content and full length stand up videos, try out Laugh Factory VIP for only 99¢ per month: http://youtube.com/user/laughfactoryVIP http://twitter.com/thelaughfact...
Panel discussion following the screening of "The Business of Comedy," featuring directors/producers Scott Sobel and Gary Licker, co-producer Jeffrey Gurian, and Richie Tienken, founder of The Comic Strip comedy club. Event took place as part of the 3rd annual Gold Coast International Film Festival on October 26, 2013, at Soundview Cinemas in Port Washington. Comedy is big business, but is also an ever-changing and complicated one. This documentary--co-produced by Jeffrey Gurian--talks to some of today's leading comics including Robert Klein, George Wallace, Tom Dreesen and Susie Essman. It tells the story of the "how" of comedy: The rise and fall of comedy clubs, changing audiences and comic styles, and how to make a living of it all. (After all, comedians have to eat too!) Through an ex...
LATE SHOW with David Letterman December 22, 2004 Kristen Johnston, Tom Dreesen (PARTIAL SHOW) FULL SHOWS! From 20 years ago, 'The LATE SHOW with David Letterman'. Uploaded on the same date, 20 years after initial broadcast. Days of the week may or may not match but the date will be the same. Missing shows will be substituted with compilation videos. Thanks to other uploaders, especially Don Giller and Zschim! Enjoy!
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Comedian Tom Dreesen talks about his life, his comedy, working with Frank Sinatra and his friendship with David Letterman.
If you're interested in booking Tom Dreesen for your corporate event as stand-up comedian, master of ceremonies, or motivational speaker, or, if you'd like to book "An Evening of Laughter and Memories of Sinatra" in your venue, please contact: Amy Barbuscia 818-789-3390 http://www.tomdreesen.com http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tom_Dreesen http://www.facebook.com/pages/Tom-Dreesen/167112556652066 Here's a great video about TOM D.'s life from another YouTube channel:http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ToVTgd2X_LQ ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Tom had an evening variety / talk show called "Night Time" for a week in 1988 on Chicago TV. His skills as a nimble comedian, always quick with a quip, were really put to the test in the segment you're watching. Check out this moment in the clip: 1:43 Could the...
Tom Dreesen tells amazing stories from his life in the Marine Corps & touring with Frank Sinatra on the Kevin Nealon Show at the Laugh Factory in Hollywood, CA. See more exclusive videos of Tom & Kevin on http://www.LaughFactory.com
Frankie talks to Tom about his life growing up in Chicago. Teaming up with Tim Reed as a comedy Duo. The strike that once took place at the Comedy Story in Hollywood and working with Frank Sinatra. The Frankie Pace Show www.pacepodcasts.com
Tom Dreesen is an American stand-up comedianDreesen grew up in Harvey, Illinois, south of Chicago. He attended Thornton Township High School there. While working as an insurance salesman in 1968, he met Tim Reid through a local Jaycee chapter, and the two teamed up as Tim and Tom, the first biracial stand-up comedy duo in the United States. Shortly thereafter they sought the assistance of radio personality Vince Sanders, who would coach the act and handle some of its business affairs for the next four years. Though their material is now considered cutting-edge for its time, the pair struggled to make a living together and split up in the mid-1970s. However, each found individual success: while Reid landed a major role on WKRP in Cincinnati, Dreesen became a regular on The Tonight Show and...
This is a lesson about show business that Frank Sinatra taught me.
Tom Dreesen tells us about his ex-wife at The Laugh Factory of Hollywood, CA. See more videos of Tom on http://www.LaughFactory.com Follow us on Twitter @thelaughfactory Like us www.facebook.com/laughfactory
you can watch full episodes of late night on http://thedogandponydlshow.blogspot.com they have every one of them! and i watch it from the Netherlands, so it not like hulu:D
Tom Dreesen is an American stand-up comedianDreesen grew up in Harvey, Illinois, south of Chicago. He attended Thornton Township High School there. While working as an insurance salesman in 1968, he met Tim Reid through a local Jaycee chapter, and the two teamed up as Tim and Tom, the first biracial stand-up comedy duo in the United States. Shortly thereafter they sought the assistance of radio personality Vince Sanders, who would coach the act and handle some of its business affairs for the next four years. Though their material is now considered cutting-edge for its time, the pair struggled to make a living together and split up in the mid-1970s. However, each found individual success: while Reid landed a major role on WKRP in Cincinnati, Dreesen became a regular on The Tonight Show and...
Legendary Comedian Tom Dreesen, 61 appearances on the Tonight Show, 60 appearances on Letterman, has guest Hosted for David Letterman, tells us amazing stories that have never been heard about Frank Sinatra, Dean Martin, Sammy Davis Jr., and Tim Reid, WKRP in Cincinnati, the Comedy Store Strike, and so much more! AMAZING SHOW. PLEASE SUBSCRIBE FOR FREE ON ITUNES https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/dick-and-darren/id373711995 - Captured Live on Ustream at http://www.ustream.tv/gocastnetwork
This is a lesson about show business that Frank Sinatra taught me.
Tom Dreesen tells amazing stories from his life in the Marine Corps & touring with Frank Sinatra on the Kevin Nealon Show at the Laugh Factory in Hollywood, CA. See more exclusive videos of Tom & Kevin on http://www.LaughFactory.com
Tom Dreesen has some interesting thoughts on a popular euphemism. Want to see more Stand Up Comedy? Subscribe to the Laugh Factory's channel here: http://youtube.com/subscription_center?add_user=thelaughfactory Tell us what you thought in the comments and don't forget to like and add this video to your favorites if you LOL'd! For exclusive ad free content and longer videos, try out Laugh Factory VIP for 99 cents a month: http://www.youtube.com/user/laughfactoryVIP http://twitter.com/thelaughfactory http://facebook.com/laughfactory http://instagram.com/laughfactoryhw# http://laughfactory.com LIVE SHOW TICKETS: http://www.laughfactory.com/clubs
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To request Tom Dreesen to speak at your next event, call 310.424.5343 x 100
Legendary Comedian Tom Dreesen, 61 appearances on the Tonight Show, 60 appearances on Letterman, has guest Hosted for David Letterman, tells us amazing stories that have never been heard about Frank Sinatra, Dean Martin, Sammy Davis Jr., and Tim Reid, WKRP in Cincinnati, the Comedy Store Strike, and so much more! AMAZING SHOW. PLEASE SUBSCRIBE FOR FREE ON ITUNES https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/dick-and-darren/id373711995 - Captured Live on Ustream at http://www.ustream.tv/gocastnetwork
The smoothest comic in the biz makes a return visit to Dom Irrera to talk growing up in Chicago, the comedy strike, and Sinatra. Want to see more Stand Up Comedy? Subscribe to the Laugh Factory's channel here: http://youtube.com/subscription_center?add_user=thelaughfactory Tell us what you thought in the comments and don't forget to like and add this video to your favorites if you LOL'd! For exclusive ad free content and longer videos, try out Laugh Factory VIP for 99 cents a month: http://www.youtube.com/user/laughfactoryVIP http://twitter.com/thelaughfactory http://facebook.com/laughfactory http://instagram.com/laughfactoryhw# http://laughfactory.com LIVE SHOW TICKETS: http://www.laughfactory.com/clubs
Dom and Tom Dreesen (legendary comic, 1/2 of Tom and Tim duo, former Sinatra opener, and excellent golfer) talk about what it was like to open for Sinatra, growing up in Chicago, and golf. This podcast is on iTunes. Check it here. http://bit.ly/RRbZNJ Want to see more Stand Up Comedy? Subscribe to the Laugh Factory's channel here: http://youtube.com/subscription_center?add_user=thelaughfactory Tell us what you thought in the comments and don't forget to like and add this video to your favorites if you LOL'd! http://twitter.com/thelaughfactory http://facebook.com/laughfactory http://laughfactory.com LIVE SHOW TICKETS: http://bit.ly/95r2E0
Tom talks about working with Tim Reid as America's first black and white comedy duo in the 1960's, performing on the 'Tonight Show' 61 times, and performing with Frank Sinatra. Follow him and stay notified of upcoming performances at: www.tomdreesen.com And follow him on Twitter: @tomdreesencomic
Comedian Tom Dreesen talks about his life, his comedy, working with Frank Sinatra and his friendship with David Letterman.
Laugh Factory owner Jamie Masada holds a press conference for the Funniest Person in the World competition 2016. Along with comedians Tom Dreesen, Paul Rodriguez, and the 1st competition winner, Ismo Leikola, they announce the semi-finalists for this year's competition, as well as the show dates for the event. Vote now!: http://www.laughfactory.com/fpiw Want to see more stand up comedy? Subscribe to the Laugh Factory's channel: http://youtube.com/subscription_center?add_user=thelaughfactory Tell us what you thought in the comments. Please click thumbs up and add this video to your favorites if you LOL'd. For exclusive ad free content and full length stand up videos, try out Laugh Factory VIP for only 99¢ per month: http://youtube.com/user/laughfactoryVIP http://twitter.com/thelaughfact...
Panel discussion following the screening of "The Business of Comedy," featuring directors/producers Scott Sobel and Gary Licker, co-producer Jeffrey Gurian, and Richie Tienken, founder of The Comic Strip comedy club. Event took place as part of the 3rd annual Gold Coast International Film Festival on October 26, 2013, at Soundview Cinemas in Port Washington. Comedy is big business, but is also an ever-changing and complicated one. This documentary--co-produced by Jeffrey Gurian--talks to some of today's leading comics including Robert Klein, George Wallace, Tom Dreesen and Susie Essman. It tells the story of the "how" of comedy: The rise and fall of comedy clubs, changing audiences and comic styles, and how to make a living of it all. (After all, comedians have to eat too!) Through an ex...
LATE SHOW with David Letterman December 22, 2004 Kristen Johnston, Tom Dreesen (PARTIAL SHOW) FULL SHOWS! From 20 years ago, 'The LATE SHOW with David Letterman'. Uploaded on the same date, 20 years after initial broadcast. Days of the week may or may not match but the date will be the same. Missing shows will be substituted with compilation videos. Thanks to other uploaders, especially Don Giller and Zschim! Enjoy!