Tom Dreesen

Tuesday, August 30, 2022 - Guest: TOM DREESEN  Happy anniversary to Dave & Co!  29 years ago tonight, the Late Show with David Letterman premiered on the Columbia Broadcast Systems and Tom Dreesen is here to help us celebrate!   Tom's right off the golf course and ready to go another 9 with the Ryans... Did you know he was in Spaceballs?  Yup.  Sinatra stories?  You bet!  Mel Brooks stories?  Oh yeah!  Tom was also in Man in the Moon and regales us with many Andy Kaufman memories.  And don't get him started on the professionalism of Angela Lansbury!  Comedy Store strike and Letterman milestone memories including the cancelation of "The David Letterman  Show."  Tom is one of the greats and we let him know we appreciate him for it.  THANK YOU for watching!  Major gratitude for you all! 🎙❤️✨  Inside Jokes: Played the front half like Ben Hogan and the back Half like Hulk Hogan, I knew Andy and I liked Andy, Andy was a song & dance man, The son of Sam of comedy, Fridays, when Jim Carey came out I saw Andy again, you did an episode of Colombo?! Tom Dreesen was in Cabot Cove? A good comedian can make you laugh and cry in an hour, Break out new material in the middle, we fail our way to success, Baywatch Nights?! Biff Maynard made some dumb comments, Jay Leno got hit by a car? If your name is up there the whole neighborhood’s up there, I can’t believe you socked him, in the end all you have are memories so make some good ones, a Champion is someone who does their best when they’re at their worst, I don’t let the old Man in, Summer Darlene,   Join us @ the  @marconimuseum  on 9/3: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/cars-comedy-at-the-marconi-tickets-388216454867?aff=ebdssbdestsearch Made possible by: @stclairinsurance #coverageforyourtoys #hagerty •  @series1films #numberone • @autokennel #bettercallpaul • @tlgauto #comeonhome Hashtags: #davidletterman #lateshow #happyanniversary #tomdreesen #cars #comedy #carsandcomedy #latenightplayset #classic #latenight #talkshow #podcast #notapodcast #itstonightsshow #liveitwhileyagotit #thelettermanpodcast #davidletterman #autoimmunityfoundation #fuckMS #multiplesclerosis #porsche #porschelife #liveitwhileyagotitFollow us on Instagram: @tomdreesencomic @autoimmunityfoundation @carsandcomedy111 @newlifeofoldnicole @latenightplayset @thelettermanpodcast @goodvibesbreakfastclub--- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/latenightplayset/message

Comedian Tom Dreesen shares stories of his years-long relationship with legendary crooner Frank Sinatra, including his 1956 comeback album Songs for Swingin' Lovers!Follow Tom on Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/tomdreesencomic/Follow Tom on Twitter:https://mobile.twitter.com/tomdreesencomicCheck out Tom's website:https://tomdreesen.com/Follow Josh on Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/joshadammeyers/Follow Josh on Twitter:https://twitter.com/JoshAdamMeyersFollow Josh on Facebook:https://www.facebook.com/joshameyersFollow The 500 on Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/the500podcast/Follow The 500 on Twitter:https://twitter.com/the500podcastFollow The 500 on Facebook:https://www.facebook.com/The500PodcastWithJAM/Email the show: 500podcast@gmail.comCheck the show website: http://the500podcast.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Tuesday July 12, 2022 - Guest: Tom Dreesen   Tonight Cars and Comedy races in with a doozy of a guest! Comedy legend Tom Dreesen joins the Late Night Playset to talk about, well, everything!  We are excited to announce our first Cars and Comedy LIVE from the Marconi Automotive Museum and it’s on September 3rd!  J decides to table everything else to Thursday to get our guest in here immediately, resulting in a cavalcade of conversation.  But before all that, Tom and Nicole bond over MS, and Tom speaks about his sister who also had the condition.  Tom talks about the fundraisers he held for his her and heart-fully let Nicole know how much she inspires him.  A must see moment in the show that will warm the hearts of all who see it.  Tom expertly talks about his journey with the Jaycees leading to meeting Tim Reid (WKRP in Cincinnati) and forming the first, and last, black and white comedy duo.  Next comes the Comedy Store and the Tonight Show, and how that first appearance with Johnny changed Tom’s life forever.  J and Tom go deep on the philosophy of comedy and how it relates to personal development, envisioning one's  goals and being a service to humanity.  Letterman and Sinatra stories are next and they came "Fast and Furious."  Then somehow J tells Tom the Letterman microphone story and Tom explains why he thinks Dave would've done the same thing... Watch it to believe it folks!   Please don’t forget to subscribe, like, share, and leave positive comments for the show.  THANK YOU for watching! 🎙❤️✨   Inside Jokes: Let’s build Dreesen a studio! We finally have a date to plug, it’s like being color blind up here, yes-thanks Tom, We got the good microphones from telefunken here, Nicole’s snort laughs are healing, I was a Jaycee too! 26 miles with Smokey Robinson, A Day for Darlene, a champion is someone who does things at their best when they are at their worst, the jaycees attack the problems in the community, cheap plug, we need better race relations (true then and now), you ever been on Johnny Carson? Mitzi turned comedy into an assembly line, seize the moment, negative thoughts are dirt positive thoughts are flowers, you’re a funny guy Tom Dreesen,  Laughter is a psychological deterrent, comedians are doctors for the soul. Didn’t I tell you thats a better story?! Next time your car breaks down call Mickey Mantle, Harold come quick it’s Regis! I’m exactly where I’m supposed to be, man is Bill Burr good, what does he use for adjectives? Caught in the act of being yourself,    Made possible by: @stclairinsurance #coverageforyourtoys • @series1films #numberone • @autokennel #bettercallpaul • @tlgauto #comeonhome    Hashtags: #carsandcomedy #theryans #latenightplayset #mrsryan #classic #latenight #talkshow #itstonightsshow #liveitwhileyagotit #thelettermanpodcast #davidletterman #tomdreesen #jayleno  Follow us on Instagram! @autoimmunityfoundation @porschelife111 @newlifeofoldnicole @latenightplayset @goodvibesbreakfastclub @carsandcomedy111@tomdreesencomic tomdreesen.com --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/latenightplayset/message

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Once Again: Tom Dreesen has been performing for over 50 years, and is one of David Letterman's best friends, going all the way back to their stand up days at The Comedy Store. He is the author of two books:  Tim and Tom: An American Comedy in Black and White, and  Still Standing...My Journey from Streets and Saloons to the Stage, and Sinatra. In Part 2 of Tom's first appearance on 'The Letterman Podcast,' Tom and Mike talk about all the phases of David Letterman's broadcasting career, from the morning show all the way to Dave's latest venture 'That's My Time With David Letterman.'  They discuss Jay Leno, and the impact Dave had on his career, how Dave may well have kept Johnny Carson 'hip,' the flirtation of potentially having a talk show of his own, Letterman's transition from NBC to CBS, performing for the troops overseas, Sinatra, and Tom even regals us with what might be the most legendary Don Rickles story of all time. Tom Dreesen is a comedy legend who has rubbed shoulders with giants, and we at the Letterman Podcast are forever grateful for the generosity of his time, advice, friendship, and of course above all, the entertainment he has brought us for decades. A MUST listen/watch! We are so grateful for the overwhelming support of The Letterman Podcast so far! We have grand asperations for the show and are excited to celebrate Dave & Co and their incredible legacy in the broadcasting world. Please Like our channel, Subscribe here, (and where audio podcasts are found) and share the show. We also have a group on the Facebook where our community is growing as well.  May all your favorite bands stay together!

Tom Dreesen has been performing for over 50 years, and is one of David Letterman's best friends, going all the way back to their stand up days at The Comedy Store. He is the author of two books:  Tim and Tom: An American Comedy in Black and White, and  Still Standing...My Journey from Streets and Saloons to the Stage, and Sinatra.  Tom jumped at the opportunity to come on our show and say some nice things about his friend Dave. But he and Mike get into WAY more than that! This episode explores Tom's early years, touching on his groundbreaking comedy partnership with Tim Reid,  meeting Dave at The Comedy Store, (Do you know what their basketball team was called?) and the night Dave guest hosted Johnny Carson's Tonight Show for the very first time, then joined the picket line during the infamous comedians strike right after. This episode is a delightful journey into the past and sets the stage for Part 2.  We are so grateful for the overwhelming support of The Letterman Podcast so far! We have grand asperations for the show and are excited to celebrate Dave & Co and their incredible legacy in the broadcasting world. Please Like our channel, Subscribe here, (and where audio podcasts are found) and share the show. We also have a group on the Facebook where our community is growing as well. May all your favorite bands stay together!

This one is Special everyone, Tom Dreesen got his start as part of the first and only mixed race (Black & White) comedy duo, Tim & Tom with Tim Reid (from TV show WKRP), then the Tonight Show (some 60 times), and finally as the official opening act for Frank Sinatra, Sammy Davis Jr. and Dean Martin for over 14 years. Add to that, he has had over 500 TV appearances, does a one-man show, and has authored several books, the latest being "Still Standing". Yes...I am excited about this one...amazing interview and discussion with one of the Legends of Standup Comedy....longer show; but worth the time!Support the showwww.StandupComedyPodcastNetwork.comhttps://www.facebook.com/scottscomedystuffWrite a Review: in-depth walkthrough for leaving a review.

We were joined once again by comedian Tom Dreesen! We talk to Tom about the Showtime documentary he was is about The Comedy Store! Tom also tell some stories about Frank Sinatra and talks about his book "Still Standing..."!--- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/breakingtheice/messageSupport this podcast: https://anchor.fm/breakingtheice/support

Dom Irrera is live from the Laugh Factory with his brother from an Irish mother and co-host Mark Hayes. This week Dom links up with Stand Up Comedy legend, Tom Dreesen. When these three comedy masterminds meet laughs will fly and you'll relish in stories about the comedy scene in the 70s & 80s. Get ready to be blown away by the man who's "smarter than Mark and Dom, combined!"

Hello everybody my name is Dustin Pueschel and in today’s episode I chat with the amazing comedy legend Tom Dreesen! Tom is an stand-up comedian and actor! Tom was a member of the first ever biracial comedy duo “Tim And Tom”. Tom was also Frank Sinatra’s Opening act for 13 years where they frequently performed in front of crowds of over 20,000 people. Tom has made over 500 appearances on National Television as a stand up comedian. Tom has made 61 appearances on “The Tonight Show”, Tom also served as the guest host of “The Late Show With David Letterman”. Tom also has a Television stand-up comedy special called “Dreesen Street”. Tom was also a roaster on the TV special “The Dean Martin Roasts George Burns”. Tom was also a recurring celebrity panelist on the hit TV game show “Match Game”, Tom also was a celebrity guest on the hit TV game show “Beat The Clock”. As an actor Tom has appeared on hit TV shows such as Columbo, Murder She Wrote, Tom also had a major role on the hit TV show “WKRP In Cincinnati”. Tom also has a Golden Palm Star dedicated to him on the Palm Springs Walk of stars. In this episode Tom and I chat about Tom’s experience being the opening act for Frank Sinatra, Tom’s experience hosting “The Late Show With David Letterman” among many other things!--- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app