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The Dean Martin Celebrity Roasts: Dean Martin

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In the 1970's and early 1980's, the Dean Martin Celebrity Roast was a staple on Thursday nights. It featured the best comedians of the current era, as well as the greats of the past. In this video, the man of the hour is Dean Martin himself.

What makes this video so funny is the host - Don Rickles. I have always loved the unique comedy of Don Rickles, and in this video, he begins with a 10 minute non-stop put-down of Dean Martin and the dias panel which is absolutely hilarious. As the show's special guests are introduced, Rickles appropriately uses them as fodder for his insane sense of humor in his introductions.

This is one of the best of the entire series, thanks to Don Rickles. He is absolutely "on" during this event, and easily carries the show.

Highly recommended.

Jim Koenig

This video brings back some great memories and stars from the past. Lots of laughs. Would be better on DVD vs VHS.

This is television at it's best. Many of the funniest stars of that time, roasting one another. The problem is, the whole set sells for $999. (http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B002QZ2726?&tag=shopwiki-us-20&linkCode=as2&camp=1789&creative=9325). 27 DVD's and even when purchased individually are $20 a piece + S&H. Why couldn't this have been sold by season with multiple discs at a more reasonable price when compared to other classic TV Shows releases. Classic Television, but a classic rip-off!

Box was very old. DVD was a little grainy & the volume had to be turn way up.

The video is in good shape, however, it was shipped without a cover. I was planning on giving this as a gift and was embarrased to do so since it was OBVIOUSLY used. I wish I knew it didn't have a cover (that wasn't mentioned in the description).

Don Rickles hosts this roast of Dean Martin and it is without a doubt the funniest of all the roasts. Rickles has never been better than hosting this roast but the whole video is hilarious. We laughed so hard, my sides were hurting. If you like Dean or Rickles, then you'll just love this video.