Here's another fantasy sitcom from the freshman class of 1965.
The Smothers Brothers might be better known for their controversial comedy-variety show that followed in 1967, but they tried a straight-up sitcom, also for CBS, in '65. In this show, Dick is an executive for a magazine. Tom was lost at sea, and resurfaces as an apprentice angel (think along the lines of "It's a Wonderful Life"), whose attempts at good deeds end up in disaster, forcing Dick to cover and clean up the mess.
The Smothers Brothers Show, produced by Four Star as one of the studio's last entries for CBS, was last seen on Nick at Nite during the network's early days in the 80's. Gilmore Box offers up a sample clip, leading up to the open, with Tom & Dick singing the title song.
Following the legendary cancellation of their variety show, the Smothers Brothers would get one more series opportunity, this time for NBC, with Fitz & Bones, a comedy-adventure series in the 80's.
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