"Uh, Tom?"
"Yes, Tom?"
"What's black and white all over?"
"Us!" [rimshot]
The Brothers Brothers, both named Tom (after their uncle), are the most non-threatening African-American comedians. Like their namesakes the Smothers Brothers, their music and humor are as far away from ILC's audience as they can get. The word generally used to define them is "Oreo," meaning they're black on the outside but white on the inside. Their sketches begin and/or end with them singing an harmonious ditty about the sketch's subject.
Appearances[]
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The Brothers Brothers Comedy Hour -- sponsored by White-out™ Episode 111 |
The brothers entertain the audience with folky singing and clean jokes.
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Black Like You Episode 205, Episode 223 |
Tom and Tom have little sympathy for their guest, an innocent black man who got arrested. |
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Blind Date Episode 210 |
Tom and Tom are more fixated on the vapid, giggly white woman than the well-educated black woman. |
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Arizona Episode 213 |
Tom and Tom appear at a press conference for the Arizona Tourism Commission. They can't tell Martin Luther King from Don King, and are clueless about racism against them. |
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Country Club Episode 218 |
Tom and Tom apply for membership at a country club. They are turned down at first, but are accepted when they entertain the club’s comic. |
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