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Yakov Smirnoff makes surprise comeback appearance: 'What a country!'

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There's nothing more American than a comeback. It's been a long time since Branson, Missouri, has been the town to talk about, but that's where one comedian has been making people laugh for more than 30 years. 'Beautiful, cold Russian eyes.' Comedy comrades Beloved formet-Soviet comic Yakov Smirnoff has had a quiet residency at Yakov's Theatre since the early 1990s, and now at 75 years young, he has been launched back into the spotlight for longtime fans and a new generation. Smirnoff appeared on Monday night's episode of " Kill Tony ," cracking jokes alongside host Tony Hinchcliffe and Estonian comedian Ari Matti. The comedian told hilarious stories about his career status when the Soviet Union collapsed, sharing with the audience how he found himself on the outs in the entertainment industry. He referenced David Letterman making a Top 10 list of things that would change after the fall of the USSR; Smirnoff being out of work was No. 1. Smirnoff said he moved to Missouri because he was