Esther Ofarim and the Smothers Brothers Comedy Hour

Esther Ofarim's connection with the Smothers Brothers
In the mid 60ties Esther toured the US with the Smothers Brothers and stole the show!

Esther & Abi Ofarim with the Smothers Brothers, 1964

Smothers - Ofarim play Fieldhouse
(taken from The Exponent, October 9, 1964)

Sixty-One Hundred People saw the Smothers Brothers and Esther Ofarim and Abraham,
present their final number last Saturday evening in MSC's "Blimp Hanger." - Photo by Moore
(taken from The Exponent, October 16, 1964)

Article in the book "Blue and Gold '65":

Appearing with the duo were Israeli recording stars, Esther and Abraham Ofarim. Although their act was heavily laced with music from their homeland, the Ofarims performed a wide range of music in several languages.

During the grand finale of the Smothers Brothers concert, the brother duo were joined by Israeli husband and wife team.
The singers are Abraham Ofarim, Tom Smothers, Esther Ofarim and Dick Smothers.

Announcement in "The Tech", November 1964

Smothers Brothers

"America's Top Comedy Team"
Friday November 20th, 8:30 P.M.
Symphony Hall

Also featuring Europe's Favorite Folk Duo
Esther Ofarim and Abraham

(taken from The Tech, November, 1964)

The Smothers Brothers and Esther Ofairm, playing the Gil Coliseum, Oregon State University, Corvallis, Ore., Oct. 1, drew a smash attendance of 5,398, according to Jim Albright, campus correspondent.

Latter stated: "Everyone expected the Smothers Brothers to be great, but Esther turned out to be faboulous . . . people were amezed with her singing and her looks."

(taken from Bilboard Magazine, November 28, 1964)

Philips recording artist Esther Ofarim has been signed by the Smothers Brothers to accompany them on their spring tour...
(taken from Bilboard Magazine, February 6, 1965)

Bilboard Magazine

Esther Ofarim Interviewed in Israel Hookup.

NEW YORK - Esther Ofarim Philips Records artist, participated in a three-way live phone interview on Israeli Radio last week following her return here from an extended concert tour with the Smothers Brothers.

Miss Ofarim, a native of Israel, was interviewed for a half hour by Azaria Rappaprt, who was in Jerusalem. Rappaport, former Billboard correspondent, is a producer-commentator on the Israeli Radio Network.

The young singer is well known throughout Europe. She was headlined in the major concert halls and theaters, has starred in German films, and has had her own TV specials on the BBC in London and Europe's TV network, Eurovision.

Prior to her departure in May of fulfill concert and TV comitments in Europe and Israel, she is scheduled to record an album for Philips. Her latest single, "Thee Unspoken Words", will be relaesed next month.

(taken from Bilboard Magazine, April 10, 1965)

Esther on the Smothers Brothers Comedy Hour:

Article of the "Bilboard Magazine", April 15, 1967:

Esther Ofarim back to Israel after taping her second and third appearances on the Smothers Brothers's CBS-TV show. Her next appearance on the show will be aired next Sunday (16).
(taken from Bilboard Magazine, April 15, 1967)

Esther Ofarim appeared on the Smothers Brothers Comedy Hour on three dates:

February 19, 1967: Esther performs "A taste of honey", Esther & Tom Smothers sing "Cinderella Rockefella",
and then Esther concludes with "Ma omrot eynaich" ("What do your eyes say") .

See video of the entire show here!
(A taste of honey at 19:50, Cinderella Rockefella at 23:30, Ma omrot eynaich at 37:20)

April 9, 1967: Esther sings "By myself", "The three song" together with the Smothers Brothers and then concludes with "Motherless child".

See video of the entire show here!
(By myself at 19:50, The three song at 29:47, Motherless child at 40:40)

See video of the entire show here!
(Viva la feria at 19:18, Layla Layla has been cut out)