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Tommy Newsom (1929–2007)

Music Department | Soundtrack | Actor

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Known as "Mr Excitement" as dubbed by Johnny Carson for his low-key personality and his drab brown and blue suits, in contrast to bandleader Doc Severinsen. See more trivia »

Born:

Thomas Penn Newsom
in Portsmouth, Virginia, USA

Died:

(age 78) in Portsmouth, Virginia, USA

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Francine Locke Film Reel -- Family Law (Best Actress, Gideon), Stealing Home (Best Supporting Actress-nom.) 168 Project, True Tale Monster (Albert P. Weisman Award), The Discarded (2011 Feature Release).

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David H. Lawrence, XVII - Drama -- On-camera drama reel featuring David H. Lawrence XVII, in scenes from Heroes, The Unit, LOST, and more

David H. Lawrence, XVII - Drama

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Franklin Ojeda Smith - -- "...back in the day the 'barb wire' was more visible" and early on I chose baseball over acting; then academia and not baseball. Now,"...the kids are grown, the dog is dead and now that I may, I choose acting." Please take a look: 1)Boardwalk Empire - Deacon Cuffy 2)Murder Incorporated - Sam Christenson 3)Cayman Went - Aniston Turnkey 4)Letting Go -Therapist 5)Footsteps in the Sand - Jim. Thank You! Franklin

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My Demo Reel -- Includes clips from GLORY DAZE, COMMUNITY and horror film URBAN EXPLORER.

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2005 Late Show with David Letterman (TV series) (musician: saxophone on Doc Severinsen's performance of 'Here's That Rainy Day' - 1 episode)
– Peter Lassally/Doc Severinsen/Johnny Carson Tribute (2005) (musician: saxophone on Doc Severinsen's performance of 'Here's That Rainy Day')
 
The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson (TV series) (musician: saxophone - 49 episodes, 1962-1992) (musician: The Tonight Show Band - Saxophone - 1 episode, 1992)
– Episode dated 22 May 1992 (1992) (musician: The Tonight Show Band - Saxophone - uncredited)
– Episode dated 20 May 1992 (1992) (musician: saxophone - as The Tonight Show Band)
– Episode dated 19 May 1992 (1992) (musician: saxophone - as The Tonight Show Band)
– Episode dated 15 May 1992 (1992) (musician: saxophone - as The Tonight Show Band)
– Episode dated 12 May 1992 (1992) (musician: saxophone - as The Tonight Show Band)
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1982 Night of 100 Stars (TV special) (music arranger)
 
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2012 Ted (writer: "Song For The Young Folk" / as Thomas Newsom)
 
2005 Late Show with David Letterman (TV series)
– Peter Lassally/Doc Severinsen/Johnny Carson Tribute (2005) (performer: "Here's That Rainy Day")
 
2003 Bad Santa (arranger: "Deck the Halls")
 
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1993 The Larry Sanders Show (TV series)
Tommy Newsom
– Larry's Agent (1993) … Tommy Newsom
 
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1986 The 40th Annual Tony Awards (TV special) (principal arranger)
 
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2005 Late Show with David Letterman (TV series)
Himself - Musical Support
– Peter Lassally/Doc Severinsen/Johnny Carson Tribute (2005) … Himself - Musical Support
 
2005 Ruth Brown: Better Late Than Never (documentary)
Himself
 
1991-1992 Blossom (TV series)
Himself
– The Making of the President (1992) … Himself
– Intervention (1991) … Himself
 
1968-1992 The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson (TV series)
Himself - Band member / Himself / Substitute bandleader (1968-1992) / …
– Episode dated 22 May 1992 (1992) … Himself (uncredited)
– Episode dated 27 March 1992 (1992) … Himself - Announcer
– Episode dated 14 December 1990 (1990) … Himself - Band member/Substitute bandleader (1968-1992)
– Episode dated 17 October 1986 (1986) … Himself - Band member/Substitute bandleader
– Episode dated 14 August 1981 (1981) … Himself - Saxophonist
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1989 The New Hollywood Squares (TV series)
Guest Appearance
– Episode dated 17 April 1989 (1989) … Guest Appearance
 
1988 ALF (TV series)
Himself
– Tonight, Tonight: Part 1 (1988) … Himself
– Tonight, Tonight: Part 2 (1988) … Himself
 
1988 Newhart (TV series)
Himself
– A Midseason's Night Dream (1988) … Himself
 
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2012 American Masters (TV series documentary)
 
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The Tonight Show Band
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Trivia:

Known as "Mr Excitement" as dubbed by Johnny Carson for his low-key personality and his drab brown and blue suits, in contrast to bandleader Doc Severinsen. See more »

Nickname:

The Man From Bland See more »

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