Standup comedian Tom Dreesen, who opened for Frank Sinatra, forced comedy clubs to pay their laugh-masters, and broke ground as half of the first interracial comedy team, has died. He was 86. He died ...

Tom Dreesen, who opened for Frank Sinatra for 14 years and became part of the United States' first interracial stand-up comedy duo, died on Wednesday, June 17. He was 86. The prolific comedian died in ...

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 was 86. Dreesen ...

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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Comedian Tom Dreesen, who made history as part of one of America's first Black-and-white comedy duos, has died at 86. His longtime friend and comedy partner Tim Reid shared memories of their final ...

He also formed a groundbreaking partnership with future 'WKRP in Cincinnati' star Tim Reid and helped striking performers get paid at The Comedy Store. By Chris Koseluk Tom Dreesen, the classy ...