R.I.P. Tom Davis Brian Barber 12 years ago Tom Davis, one of the first writers on Saturday Night Live, died of cancer today. He was 59. During the 1980s he appeared with his comedy partner Al Franken in three television commercials promoting Duluth. New York Times Article Recommended Links:Opening Sam AliCandy Calculation?The Playlist Presents: JayGeeFamilies of hikers held in Iran speak out on the Today Show