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The Dean Martin Celebrity Roasts 1973

★ 5.4/10 · 10 votes Comedy 8 seasons · 85 eps Ended
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What is The Dean Martin Celebrity Roasts?

The Dean Martin Celebrity Roasts was a television special show hosted by entertainer Dean Martin. The show was patterned after the roasts held at the New York Friars' Club in New York City.

Type
TV series
Year
1973
Status
Ended
Episodes
85
Runtime
60 minutes
First aired
Sep 14, 1973
Last aired
Dec 7, 1984
Original language
EN
Origin
US
Networks
NBC
Genres
Comedy
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Overview

The Dean Martin Celebrity Roasts was a television special show hosted by entertainer Dean Martin. The show was patterned after the roasts held at the New York Friars' Club in New York City. In the format of the show, a celebrity guest was seated at a banquet table and was affectionately chided or insulted about their career by fellow celebrity friends.

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“Dean Martin hosts a series of televised celebrity roasts patterned after New York Friars Club events.”

# comedic# nostalgic# lighthearted
Reasons to watch
  • features celebrity guests
  • classic television format
Keep in mind
  • dated humor
  • episodic structure

Watch it if you enjoy classic variety television and celebrity-focused comedy specials.

The program features affectionate insults and chiding directed at the guest of honor.

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Cast

Dean Martin Self - Host
Phyllis Diller Self
Foster Brooks Self
Don Rickles Self
Milton Berle Self
Rich Little Self
Nipsey Russell Self
Frank Gorshin Self
Howard Cosell Self
Danny Thomas Self
Gene Kelly Self
Ernest Borgnine Self

Episode guide

Season 1 · 55 episodes
Season 2 · 6 episodes
Season 3 · 6 episodes
Season 4 · 6 episodes
Season 5 · 6 episodes

Frequently asked questions

What is the format of the show?

A celebrity guest sits at a banquet table while friends take turns delivering insults and jokes.

Who hosts the series?

The series is hosted by entertainer Dean Martin.

How many specials were produced?

The series consists of 54 specials and shows.

When did the series air?

The show aired from 1974 to 1984.

What inspired the show's format?

The roasts were patterned after events held at the New York Friars Club.