Happy birthday to Dean Martin, born 7 June 1917. Dino passed away in 1995. Ah, but his music lives on… with video!
It’s been said the music of Dean Martin is timeless. Not so his comedy, but it was of its era, as we say. I’ve found some videos to prove my case.
Ain’t That a Kick in the Head:
Houston:
Everybody Loves Somebody Sometime (complete with smooth patter):
Dean Martin hosts Goldie Hawn on his show, in what is an almost unbearable bit:
Dean Martin is roasted by Foster Brooks, in what is a truly unbearable bit:
