Comedy trailblazer Tom Dreesen, Sinatra’s longtime opening act, dies at 86
Tom Dreesen, known as half of one of America's first interracial comedy duos with Tim Reid, has died. His publicist confirmed his death in Los Angeles on Wednesday.
Comedian Tom Dreesen, from suburban Chicago and Sinatra’s opening act, has died at 86
In the 60-some years since he left his hometown of south suburban Harvey, comedian Tom Dreesen had, among many things, made more than 500 TV appearances, including 61 on “The Tonight Show,” ...
Tom Dreesen Dead: Stand-Up Comic Toured Extensively With Frank Sinatra
For 13 years, Dreesen toured the United States as the opening act for Frank Sinatra, and formed a line-long friendship with Ol' Blue Eyes.
Tom Dreesen Dead: Stand-Up Comedian, Frank Sinatra Opener Was 86
Tom Dreesen, a prolific stand-up comedian known for touring with Frank Sinatra and performing in “Spaceballs” and the TV movie “Columbo: Murder in Malibu,” died Wednesday. He was 86. The news of ...
Stand-Up Comedian and Character Actor Tom Dreesen Dies at 86
Dreesen also spent years opening for Frank Sinatra ...
Tom Dreesen, Comedian And Opening Act For Frank Sinatra, Dies At 86
Stand-up comedy great Tom Dreesen, who was an longtime opening act for Frank Sinatra and made hundreds of television appearances, has died.
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Comedy trailblazer Tom Dreesen, Sinatra’s longtime opening act, dies at 86
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Tom Dreesen, who along with partner Tim Reid formed one of America's first interracial stand-up comedy duos and later spent years as Frank Sinatra's opening act, died Wednesday. He ...
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Legendary comedian Tom Dreesen, known for opening for Frank Sinatra, dies at 86
SHERMAN OAKS, Calif. (WGN) — Legendary stand-up comedian and actor Tom Dreesen, known for his decades-long career and being an opening act for Frank Sinatra, died Wednesday at 86, according to ...