A well known Stephens County showman, Ramblin' "Doc" Tommy Scott of Eastanollee, passed away earlier this week at the age of 96. Scott was a singer, entertainer, and actor whose "Last Real Old Time Medicine Show" visited nearly 300 towns each year across the United States and Canada until the mid-1900s, according to his website. He also made his name in show business starting in the early and mid part of the 20th century. His website states that Scott was a member of the Grand Ole Opry and wrote over 300 songs, while recording more than 500 songs. Scott also appeared in numerous films and was a regular on television and radio plus made TV appearances with hosts such as Johnny Carson, David Letterman and Opray Winfrey.
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