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Tom Dreesen dies at 86: Frank Sinatra's longtime opening act and trailblazing comedian passes away

The Daily Mail 18 Jun 2026
The comedian spent 13 years as Frank Sinatra's opening act and co-founded one of the first interracial comedy duos, Tim and Tom, with Tim Reid in 1969 ....
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Tony Danza was a friend and fan of Frank Sinatra. And he has the stories ...

The Buffalo News 18 Jun 2026
Danza is performing his cabaret show “Tony Danza. Sinatra & Stories” at 8 p.m. Friday and Saturday in the Bear’s Den of the Seneca Niagara Resort and Casino in Niagara Falls ....
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Beloved comedian and longtime opener for Frank Sinatra dies at 86

The Post-Standard 18 Jun 2026
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 was 86 ....
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Comedian Tom Dreesen, beloved son of Harvey who toured with Frank Sinatra, has died at 86

Chicago Sun-Times 18 Jun 2026
Comedian Tom Dreesen, who grew up in Harvey and toured with Frank Sinatra for 13 years, died Wednesday ... Dreesen later worked for 13 years as an opening act for another member of the famed Rat Pack, Frank Sinatra.
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Tom Dreesen, comic tied to Frank Sinatra and Palm Springs, dies at 86

Desert Sun 18 Jun 2026
From the famed Kaufmann House to Frank Sinatra's former abode, The Desert Sun is spotlighting five houses that have withstood the test of time.
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Tom Dreesen, pioneering comedian and Frank Sinatra’s longtime opening act, dead at 86

New York Post 18 Jun 2026
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 ... Dreesen was Sinatra’s ...
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Quote of the day by Frank Sinatra: ‘Luck is only important in so far as getting the chance to sell yourself at the right moment. After that, you’ve got to have talent’

The Times of India 18 Jun 2026
Today’s quote from Frank Sinatra talks about how luck is an important thing involved in succeeding; however, it is only the first step toward your goal ... quote for the day by Frank Sinatra reads.
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Tom Dreesen, comedian who led the Comedy Store strike and toured with Frank Sinatra, dies ...

The Los Angeles Times 18 Jun 2026
Tom Dreesen, the veteran stand-up comedian who toured with Frank Sinatra, combated civil rights-era racial tension with comedy, and championed pay for fellow Comedy Store acts, has died.
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Tom Dreesen, Stand-Up Comedian Who Opened for Frank Sinatra, Dies at 86

Variety 17 Jun 2026
Tom Dreesen, a prolific stand-up comedian known for touring with Frank ...
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