Dean Martin Celebrity Roast: Dean Martin

It's an hour's comedic spotlight on roasts of celebrities such as Lucille Ball, Telly Savalas, Jackie Gleason, while the laughs are from a panel of around twenty humorists, such as Don Rickles, Milton Berle, Nipsey Russell, or non-humorists such as Ronald Reagan, Angie Dickinson. All, of course, are hosted in expert tipsy style by a bleary-eyed Dean Martin who blends in perfectly. But don't let his looks fool you, he knows exactly what he's doing despite that alcoholic facade.

The panel takes turns at the podium microphone with prepared comedic remarks mocking the evening's featured guest. The zingers are often hilarious which the guest takes in bemused fashion knowing it's all in fun. My only downside are the laughs sometimes spread on too thickly as though the guests are bent on supporting one another in a common infectious effort. But that's just a minor note.

Anyway, it's a good chance for nostalgia buffs to catch up with an array of celebrities circa-1976 for a fun filled evenng. So catch up with the delightful nonsense if you haven't already.