More Competition in Porn Business.

Mike AI · 03-18-2003

http://story.news.yahoo.com/news?tmpl=stor...ple_smothers_dc

By Steve Gorman

LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - They say the apple doesn't fall far from the tree, but the eldest son of veteran humorist Dick Smothers of the Smothers Brothers says his life's ambition is to become "the Orson Welles (news) of porn."

Reuters Photo

Late last year, Dick Smothers Jr., 38, shocked his father by embarking on a career path that so far has included acting in several porn films, developing a Web-based X-rated game show and launching an adult entertainment Web site.

In fact, the younger Smothers, a self-professed exhibitionist who says he has "an incredibly overactive libido," made his porno film debut as the star of an adult movie titled "Bad Influence," playing the Dustin Hoffman (news)-inspired role in an X-rated send-up to "The Graduate."

Since then, he said, he has done sexual performances in three other films and dialogue-only roles in three others.

"The acting part of it is obviously what draws the most attention and piques the public's interest most. And to be perfectly honest, I also enjoy it," he told Reuters in a telephone interview. "But my real goal here is to build myself into a recognized, full-spectrum adult entertainer and entrepreneur."

And, capitalizing on the Smothers name, the onetime sales executive for an office products manufacturer wants to expand his involvement in porn films to the entire creative process.

"What I really want to do is become the Orson Welles of porn, not only performing in these films, but writing, directing and doing the music," said Smothers, who has put his rock band project, called lectrikDik, on hold while he focuses on his new adult entertainment ventures.

'WAIT A MINUTE, THAT'S MY NAME'

Of course, his father, renowned as the bass-playing, straight-laced half of the Smothers Brothers comedy duo, was stunned at first. "I think he told me after the fact," Dick Smothers Sr., 64, recalled in a separate interview. "My first reaction was, 'What name are you going to use?' ... He says he's going to use his name, and I said, 'Wait a minute. That's my name. I had it first."'

The elder Smothers stressed he does not condone his son's current career path but doesn't condemn him either. He said his son has always been a firebrand and has tried to break into show business for a long time.

Dick Jr., the second of six children and the eldest son from his father's first marriage, even appeared once with his old rock band on a short-lived revival of the Smothers Brothers TV variety show.

"You look at someone who's been working hard at trying to make it for 21 years or so. This is the first acknowledgment of him being viable," said Dad. "Now he's really pleased that he's doing something that's causing me a lot of consternation. He's ringing my bell. It's 'Dad, I'm here, and like it or not, I'm not going away.' If that gets him somewhere, good. Fine. But I'm not going to make any judgments about it."

News of Dick Jr.'s X-rated aspirations comes as his father and uncle, Tommy Smothers, are enjoying renewed attention on tour with their comedy act, playing about 100 dates a year.

They also are promoting the recent release of a DVD documentary titled "Smothered," the story how their political satire and embrace of the 1960s peace movement led to the demise of their pioneering variety show on CBS.

The younger Smothers said he understands the discomfort of his father, a devout Christian who also has always been an outspoken champion of free expression.

If it's any consolation to dad, Dick Jr. said he has no interest in so-called "gonzo porn" -- the more extreme realm of the business -- preferring to stick with "couples-oriented" productions that sometimes make it onto cable TV. He added that his Web site comes with "the most complete and thorough protections built in" to keep away minors.

slavdogg · 03-18-2003

Smothers Brothers were on Jimmy Kimble Live last night
they're like 90 years old, stutter and are hella borring

first time i've heard of them.

Mike AI · 03-18-2003

I saw them Slav, they are senile.

That chubby yoyo kid was awesome!!

Whats up with the "Hella" thing.... Must be a Cali term, Katie uses it all the time.

Peaches · 03-18-2003

Quote:

Originally posted by Mike AI@Mar 18 2003, 10:03 PM
Whats up with the "Hella" thing.... Must be a Cali term, Katie uses it all the time.

It's popular around here too ("here" meaning Atlanta - Ellijay's still working on getting words like "hip" and "groovy"). It's one of those things all the young kids are saying. Be glad you married one - it will keep you knowing what's "in"

slavdogg · 03-18-2003

Quote:

Originally posted by Mike AI@Mar 18 2003, 09:03 PM
Whats up with the "Hella" thing.... Must be a Cali term, Katie uses it all the time.

lol
I've been saying it since early 90s
It comes from Bay Area, but has spread nationwide lately with the help from No Doubt's "Hella good" song

for those that never heard the song
http://mfile.akamai.com/3171/wm2/muze.down....asx?obj=v30305

Last edited by slavdogg at Mar 18 2003, 09:41 PM

Diamond Jim · 03-18-2003

And here I thought it was spreading because of Cartman....

MikeFold · 03-18-2003

slav....
the smothers brothers....
first time???
for all the old farts out here, they were the first "radical" tv show....getting the boot from CBS for being politically incorrect....
they were hilarious bringing Pat Paulsen to the Presidential Race thru TV....

did some really "offbeat" and ahead of its time humor in old network prime time.

Sword · 03-18-2003

Quote:

Originally posted by Mike AI@Mar 18 2003, 09:03 PM
Whats up with the "Hella" thing.... Must be a Cali term, Katie uses it all the time.

Sorry couldn't resist! :P

Forest · 03-19-2003

they own or owned a vineyard in sonoma cty

Good wine

kath · 03-19-2003

The Smothers Brothers are playing the Indian Casino circuit out here in the California deserts...their faces are plastered all over - they must be using an old pic because they don't look 90. Either that or I'm just used to all the retirees that end up out here for the golf. lol

I'd heard that about Dick Jr. before though...hey, he's getting his 15 minutes. Must be hard to want limelight while living in dad's shadow. The good thing is that much of his "audience" probably won't know his dad and he'll get all the glory.

Good that dad's not too pissy about it...

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Mike AI Administrator Want to see your own Advertising Here! Join Date: Oct 2002 Posts: 11,618	http://story.news.yahoo.com/news?tmpl=stor...ple_smothers_dc By Steve Gorman LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - They say the apple doesn't fall far from the tree, but the eldest son of veteran humorist Dick Smothers of the Smothers Brothers says his life's ambition is to become "the Orson Welles (news) of porn." Reuters Photo Late last year, Dick Smothers Jr., 38, shocked his father by embarking on a career path that so far has included acting in several porn films, developing a Web-based X-rated game show and launching an adult entertainment Web site. In fact, the younger Smothers, a self-professed exhibitionist who says he has "an incredibly overactive libido," made his porno film debut as the star of an adult movie titled "Bad Influence," playing the Dustin Hoffman (news)-inspired role in an X-rated send-up to "The Graduate." Since then, he said, he has done sexual performances in three other films and dialogue-only roles in three others. "The acting part of it is obviously what draws the most attention and piques the public's interest most. And to be perfectly honest, I also enjoy it," he told Reuters in a telephone interview. "But my real goal here is to build myself into a recognized, full-spectrum adult entertainer and entrepreneur." And, capitalizing on the Smothers name, the onetime sales executive for an office products manufacturer wants to expand his involvement in porn films to the entire creative process. "What I really want to do is become the Orson Welles of porn, not only performing in these films, but writing, directing and doing the music," said Smothers, who has put his rock band project, called lectrikDik, on hold while he focuses on his new adult entertainment ventures. 'WAIT A MINUTE, THAT'S MY NAME' Of course, his father, renowned as the bass-playing, straight-laced half of the Smothers Brothers comedy duo, was stunned at first. "I think he told me after the fact," Dick Smothers Sr., 64, recalled in a separate interview. "My first reaction was, 'What name are you going to use?' ... He says he's going to use his name, and I said, 'Wait a minute. That's my name. I had it first."' The elder Smothers stressed he does not condone his son's current career path but doesn't condemn him either. He said his son has always been a firebrand and has tried to break into show business for a long time. Dick Jr., the second of six children and the eldest son from his father's first marriage, even appeared once with his old rock band on a short-lived revival of the Smothers Brothers TV variety show. "You look at someone who's been working hard at trying to make it for 21 years or so. This is the first acknowledgment of him being viable," said Dad. "Now he's really pleased that he's doing something that's causing me a lot of consternation. He's ringing my bell. It's 'Dad, I'm here, and like it or not, I'm not going away.' If that gets him somewhere, good. Fine. But I'm not going to make any judgments about it." News of Dick Jr.'s X-rated aspirations comes as his father and uncle, Tommy Smothers, are enjoying renewed attention on tour with their comedy act, playing about 100 dates a year. They also are promoting the recent release of a DVD documentary titled "Smothered," the story how their political satire and embrace of the 1960s peace movement led to the demise of their pioneering variety show on CBS. The younger Smothers said he understands the discomfort of his father, a devout Christian who also has always been an outspoken champion of free expression. If it's any consolation to dad, Dick Jr. said he has no interest in so-called "gonzo porn" -- the more extreme realm of the business -- preferring to stick with "couples-oriented" productions that sometimes make it onto cable TV. He added that his Web site comes with "the most complete and thorough protections built in" to keep away minors. __________________ Make big money on your Domains! Why wait 40 days to get paid with the other guys? Parked.com pays the most for your traffic, and cuts checks twice a month!

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MikeFold Members Join Date: Oct 2002 Posts: 325	slav.... the smothers brothers.... first time??? for all the old farts out here, they were the first "radical" tv show....getting the boot from CBS for being politically incorrect.... they were hilarious bringing Pat Paulsen to the Presidential Race thru TV.... did some really "offbeat" and ahead of its time humor in old network prime time.

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kath Members Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: California, USA Posts: 1,340	The Smothers Brothers are playing the Indian Casino circuit out here in the California deserts...their faces are plastered all over - they must be using an old pic because they don't look 90. Either that or I'm just used to all the retirees that end up out here for the golf. lol I'd heard that about Dick Jr. before though...hey, he's getting his 15 minutes. Must be hard to want limelight while living in dad's shadow. The good thing is that much of his "audience" probably won't know his dad and he'll get all the glory. Good that dad's not too pissy about it...