
The Best of the Dean Martin Celebrity Roasts
Comedy
Overview
Video series spotlighting memorable moments and roasts hosted by Dean Martin. "Dean Martin Celebrity Roasts" were periodic specials aired in the 1970s and 1980s, which roasted (or honored) such stars as Lucille Ball, Muhammad Ali and Johnny Carson; guests then recalled comedic moments they shared. Comedian Rich Little (a regular on the "Roast" specials) served as pitchman for the videos in a series of TV infomercials
Top Cast


Dean Martin
Dean Martin
Self - Roastee (archive footage)
Dean Martin
Self - Roastee (archive footage)


Muhammad Ali
Muhammad Ali
Self - Roastee (archive footage)
Muhammad Ali
Self - Roastee (archive footage)


Lucille Ball
Lucille Ball
Self - Roastee (archive footage)
Lucille Ball
Self - Roastee (archive footage)


Jack Benny
Jack Benny
Self - Roastee (archive footage)
Jack Benny
Self - Roastee (archive footage)


Milton Berle
Milton Berle
Self - Roastee (archive footage)
Milton Berle
Self - Roastee (archive footage)


Foster Brooks
Foster Brooks
Self - Roastee (archive footage)
Foster Brooks
Self - Roastee (archive footage)


George Burns
George Burns
Self - Roastee (archive footage)
George Burns
Self - Roastee (archive footage)


Ruth Buzzi
Ruth Buzzi
Gladys Ormphby - Roaster (archive footage)
Ruth Buzzi
Gladys Ormphby - Roaster (archive footage)


Johnny Carson
Johnny Carson
Self - Roastee (archive footage)
Johnny Carson
Self - Roastee (archive footage)


Howard Cosell
Howard Cosell
Self - Roastee (archive footage)
Howard Cosell
Self - Roastee (archive footage)
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