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Comedian Tom Dreesen, from suburban Chicago and Sinatra’s opening act, has died at 86

The Porterville Recorder 18 Jun 2026

CHICAGO — 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,” and was an opening act for ... .

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Comedy trailblazer Tom Dreesen, Sinatra\u2019s longtime opening act, dies at 86

The Citizens' Voice 18 Jun 2026

Dreesen acted in TV shows and films, wrote books, and was active in charitable work. .

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Comedy trailblazer Tom Dreesen, Sinatra’s longtime opening act, dies at 86

The Daily Journal - San Mateo 18 Jun 2026

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. Dreesen and Reid, who met in their hometown of Chicago, created "Tim ... .

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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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Comedian Tom Dreesen, Sinatra’s longtime opening act, dies at 86

The Philadelphia Inquirer 18 Jun 2026

LOS ANGELES — Tom Dreesen, who along with partner Tim Reid formed one of America’s first interracial stand-up comedy duos ...

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Tom Dreesen, stand-up comedy pioneer who opened for Sinatra, dies at 86

Usatoday 18 Jun 2026

"He wanted you all to know how much joy you brought him through the years," Dreesen's family wrote on his Facebook page ... Tom Dreesen and Tim Reid made history in the comedy world ... Tom Dreesen says Frank Sinatra was a father to him.

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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 ... Tom Dreesen attends the ...

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Comedy trailblazer Tom Dreesen, Sinatra's longtime opening act, dies at 86

Newsday 18 Jun 2026

LOS ANGELES — 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.

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Stand-up comedian Tom Dreesen, who opened for Sinatra, dies at 86

Review Journal 17 Jun 2026

He made making over 500 appearances on national television, including appearances on “The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson,” “The Late Show with David Letterman” and “The Tonight Show with Jay Leno.” ....

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Tom Dreesen, Stand-Up Comic and Sinatra’s Opening Act, Dies at 87

The Hollywood Reporter 17 Jun 2026

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Comedian Tom Dreesen, from suburban Harvey and Sinatra’s opening act, has died at 86

Chicago Tribune 17 Jun 2026

Comedian Tom Dreesen, from south suburban ...

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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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Comedian Tom Dreesen, from suburban Chicago and Sinatra’s opening act, has died at 86

Comedy trailblazer Tom Dreesen, Sinatra\u2019s longtime opening act, dies at 86

Comedy trailblazer Tom Dreesen, Sinatra’s longtime opening act, dies at 86

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

Comedian Tom Dreesen, Sinatra’s longtime opening act, dies at 86

Tom Dreesen, stand-up comedy pioneer who opened for Sinatra, dies at 86

Tom Dreesen, pioneering comedian and Frank Sinatra’s longtime opening act, dead at 86

Comedy trailblazer Tom Dreesen, Sinatra's longtime opening act, dies at 86

Stand-up comedian Tom Dreesen, who opened for Sinatra, dies at 86

Tom Dreesen, Stand-Up Comic and Sinatra’s Opening Act, Dies at 87

Comedian Tom Dreesen, from suburban Harvey and Sinatra’s opening act, has died at 86

Tom Dreesen, Stand-Up Comedian Who Opened for Frank Sinatra, Dies at 86

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