The Best of the Dean Martin Celebrity Roasts

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

Full Cast of The Best of the Dean Martin Celebrity Roasts

Bob Hope as Self - Roastee (archive footage)

Bob Hope

Self - Roastee (archive footage)

Leslie Townes "Bob" Hope KBE, KC*SG, KSS (May 29, 1903 – July 27, 2003) was an American comedian, actor, and...

Johnny Carson as Self - Roastee (archive footage)

Johnny Carson

Self - Roastee (archive footage)

Johnny Carson was born on October 23, 1925 and passed away 20 years ago at the age of 79 on January 23, 2005.

Phyllis Diller as Self (archive footage)

Phyllis Diller

Self (archive footage)

Phyllis Ada Diller (née Driver; July 17, 1917 – August 20, 2012) was an American stand-up comedian, actress, author,...

Rich Little as Self - Roastee (archive footage)

Rich Little

Self - Roastee (archive footage)

​Born in Canada, Rich Little got his start just like almost every other comic of his time - night clubs. he was a...