Tom Dreesen: 1939-2026

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

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 Smokey Robinson, Tony Orlando, Gladys Knight, Liza Minnelli, Sammy Davis Jr. and Frank Sinatra.