According to reports, George Clooney and partner Grant Heslov, through their Smokehouse Pictures will adapt the novel, "Dangerously Funny: The Uncensored Story of 'The Smothers Brothers Comedy Hour'" by author David Bianculli, as a big screen Sony motion picture.
With a writing staff that included Steve Martin, the original series, freaked out CBS censors on a weekly basis by including social commentary about the Vietnam War and politicians.
"I'm thrilled on behalf of Tom and Dick, whose story deserves to be told and retold," said Bianculli.
Brian Hecker and Craig Sherman ("Atari") will write the screenplay for Smokehouse.
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