I am 68yrs old.. I lived through the greatest times.. I wouldn't trade the years I lived through, for nothing in the world.. I am blessed... Dean Martin, the roasts, his Dean Martin show, all the best entertainment there was
Leslie Townes "Bob" Hope was born on May 29, 1903, in England. His father was a stonemason and his mother a light opera singer. The Hope family immigrated to the US in 1908.
Hollywood at it's zenith...when it truly was a galaxy of extremely talented and accomplished stars and was utterly unmatched. What a great treat to watch them after all these years..No show today could match this one in terms of star power, charisma and actual talent..not a single profanity. R.I.P to every one who was on the stage.. Always missed but Never forgotten
@@restinpeace8263 *Dean Martin and Jerry Lewis were a comedy and film duo in the 1950s, until they had a falling out. They managed to reconcile just before Martin died in 1995. So here, Rickles was busting Martin's chops by calling him "Jerry" after Martin zinged Rickles.*
I remember when these first aired. My parents, sister and I were in stiches every time. This was the best of the best. No talent of this caliber has, nor will, ever done better. This was the pinnacle of Hollywood and America. Everyone had a sense of humor and being "offended" had not yet become a job skill.
Don't kid yourself. Some of the later roasts were absolutely *brutal* compared to this! Have you seen how Chevy Chase was *obliterated* at his, years after this? Rickles wasn't the greater because "everyone had a sense of humor back then & knew how to take a joke." He was the best because he was the best.
"being offended" is apparently a job title nowadays. what surprises me is that the younger people (i'm 60 yrs. old) are offended by "all in the family."
One of the other ones that I have not been able to find again Woyce Ruth Buzzi roasting Muhammad Ali and hitting him with her purse. That was one of the funniest things I think I’ve ever seen. I think that’s the one where she gave her number to a guy in the audience.
Rickles was always good. But Milton Berle had to get his mug in. Whenever Uncle Miltie was guesting on a variety or talk show he would always interrupt the headliner to get attention. Jerry Lewis was similar.
these were all fake--just actors--most hated each other,phony laughs--just a fake show=it was staged--they all knew each others lines and practiced beforehand
I'm thinking this was some time in 1972. I see Mark Spitz (Summer Olympic champion) there. Ronald Reagan was CA Gov. 1964-72. Jack Benny died I think in 1973.
Why did you cut out the part where Rickles made fun of Sugar Ray Robinson? Are we really so sensitive these days? Making fun of people because the way they talk or walk or sit...it's not anything to get upset about and besides, all these people are dead.
Everybody knew how to take a humorous slam all the way back then. Miss those days, today's humor doesn't even come close! It either has to be politically correct or politically evasive.
You might want to be careful with that. There was actually two roasts filmed,one which was filmed for tv and the other which was quite a bit more raunchy.
@@wayneg.8232A roast is intentionally insulting and crude. Just look back at these old ones without rose-tinted glasses, and you'll see a lot of the humour was just, insulting and crude! Incredibly funny, though 😁
An era of comedy gone forever.
And no use of the F or N word... pure talent
bring it back!
@@ImMrEm PC movement ruined many numerous things.
Sadly so
I am 68yrs old.. I lived through the greatest times.. I wouldn't trade the years I lived through, for nothing in the world.. I am blessed... Dean Martin, the roasts, his Dean Martin show, all the best entertainment there was
Yes agree, those were wonderful times. Im blessed to be part of an era we will never see again.
I've got a few years on you and totally agree.
I’m with you on that one
You and me both brother.
That's sad.
All gone but never forgotten. No four letter words. Proves you can be classy and funny at the same time. Wonderful entertainment.
YES! Well said!
These roasts were probably the greatest assemblage of talent that could ever be.
OMG - Dean - "You aint reached that year yet"
Awww...thank you Jerry! 😂😂
😂
I burst out laughing at that @marcghiggeri4965 😂🤣
I didn't see that coming...!😂
These Roasts were the greatest ❤️
Comedy at another level.
And always clean.
These guys were top notch ....all the greats ..
The great masters of comedy.
I've watched this three times and I am still laughing. 😊
I'm so old I GOT the 'Evel Knievel' reference...
lol…I’m with ya.
Me too
Me three!
It was awesome
How old would one need to be to get that reference? I'm 42 and know full well who Knievel was. It's not hard to gather pop culture knowledge.
Leslie Townes "Bob" Hope was born on May 29, 1903, in England. His father was a stonemason and his mother a light opera singer. The Hope family immigrated to the US in 1908.
Emigrated
I wish we could have great shows like this. Rickles even roasted Billy Graham!
It’s amazing that these people could be so funny without ever curse, not a word.
Hollywood at it's zenith...when it truly was a galaxy of extremely talented and accomplished stars and was utterly unmatched.
What a great treat to watch them after all these years..No show today could match this one in terms of star power, charisma and actual talent..not a single profanity.
R.I.P to every one who was on the stage.. Always missed but Never forgotten
a time when people didn't have to worry about being burned at the stake for being not politically correct.
Omg really awesome humour ...ain't nothin to compare..miss these days sooooo much.
"Thank you Jerry!"
I first this bit about 15 years back. Till then only knew Rickles for Kelly's Heroes, seeing this bit made me a fan forever.
Made Dean Martin actually spit take. 😂
"Thank your, Jerry". 😂😅
Please explain for us young ones that dont get it
@@restinpeace8263 *Dean Martin and Jerry Lewis were a comedy and film duo in the 1950s, until they had a falling out. They managed to reconcile just before Martin died in 1995. So here, Rickles was busting Martin's chops by calling him "Jerry" after Martin zinged Rickles.*
I remember when these first aired. My parents, sister and I were in stiches every time. This was the best of the best. No talent of this caliber has, nor will, ever done better. This was the pinnacle of Hollywood and America. Everyone had a sense of humor and being "offended" had not yet become a job skill.
Don't kid yourself. Some of the later roasts were absolutely *brutal* compared to this! Have you seen how Chevy Chase was *obliterated* at his, years after this?
Rickles wasn't the greater because "everyone had a sense of humor back then & knew how to take a joke." He was the best because he was the best.
"being offended" is apparently a job title nowadays. what surprises me is that the younger people (i'm 60 yrs. old) are offended by "all in the family."
can you imagine these classic comedians hearing today's standup?
Greatest comedian of all time. These are real roasts.
His bit at Reagan's second inauguration is comedy gold.
Tom Dreesen always said that Dean had the best quick wit of the Rat Pack.
A generation of entertainers who knew their job was to entertain, not preach.
Perhaps we will someday once again have such nice things.
1:37 - 2:02 is the best exchange ever in the roasts.
The comedic timing of these guys playing off each other is perfect.
I’m in my 50s and I think he is one of the greats and those days are gone forever.
they dont have comedians like this any more..
Best Don RIckles roast. Frank Sinatra and Ronald Reagan are close second and thirds.
One of the other ones that I have not been able to find again Woyce Ruth Buzzi roasting Muhammad Ali and hitting him with her purse. That was one of the funniest things I think I’ve ever seen. I think that’s the one where she gave her number to a guy in the audience.
the room is all class❤
I really miss this show….they look like they are having soooo much fun……
All the great ones are hone. Rest in peace.
Good Ole Years
Rickles was always good. But Milton Berle had to get his mug in. Whenever Uncle Miltie was guesting on a variety or talk show he would always interrupt the headliner to get attention. Jerry Lewis was similar.
All Jewish citizens.
Which is why all those shows were so funny!
Hillarious as always 😂😅❤❤
Those were the days my friend! Thats Entertainment!
Thank youu Jerry, great line.
You would enjoy the evening, if you knew you were here 😂
Great comedians!
GREAT STUFF
King of cool I love it
Love watching this
Wonderfully funny 😅Why can't people (politicians & celebrities) laugh at themselves anymore? It's become a sad strange world.
these were all fake--just actors--most hated each other,phony laughs--just a fake show=it was staged--they all knew each others lines and practiced beforehand
In a lot of ways I miss the 70s.
We all do.
Dean was not really drunk just a great actor and singer .
Dean looked bloated during these roasts .
You base that theory on what? His red countenance?
I wish we could return to these times😢
From that intro, I think Dean got into the high-proof drinks early. As to the flag, Bob's birth flag would have been British.
People with a sense of humor
Actually, Bob Hope was born in England.
So was America
You can lead a horse to Don Rickles but you can't make him laugh 🐴
The horse or Mr. Rickles?
Don Rickles a true great
I love Dino, From Brasil 🇧🇷
This was a golden time in hollywood.They don't make people like this anymore
Don rickles,Tim conway,Rodney dangerfieldand George Carlin I loved them all what a linup❤
@ 3:13...
General Omar Bradley was there, George Patton's boss...Wow!...👀...
Even though Bob Hope was born in England he definitely became a great American and one of the most loved Americans ever.
😂 thanks Jerry
Feels like yesterday…
I'm thinking this was some time in 1972. I see Mark Spitz (Summer Olympic champion) there. Ronald Reagan was CA Gov. 1964-72. Jack Benny died I think in 1973.
It makes me sad that all of these people are dead.
This is when men were men, and they were cool as hell. Confident, brave, handsome, and able to take a joke.
Mon oncle le meilleur sur terre, paix à ton âme
The GOAT
Bob Hope, an Englishman.
Neil, you’re down!
I miss the good sod days when people could just have fun and bring offended was not a thing.
Why did you cut out the part where Rickles made fun of Sugar Ray Robinson? Are we really so sensitive these days? Making fun of people because the way they talk or walk or sit...it's not anything to get upset about and besides, all these people are dead.
Dean is primed lol
Anyone who asks, "When was America ever great?" Direct them here.
Everybody knew how to take a humorous slam all the way back then. Miss those days, today's humor doesn't even come close! It either has to be politically correct or politically evasive.
💯👀👏👏👏
They were giants in their days....
Rickles could take it as well as he could give it.
Funny without being vulgar
Mark Spitz is the only one left. In 2025, he’ll be 75.
God, I miss real comedians. So sad that so many of the 'alleged" comedians of today do not measure up to these legends.
Left out the Nipsey Russell bit that Rickles did.
Not sure i like Milton Burl he seems like he might of been a bit of a bully😉
Back when humor wasn't vulgar or dirty.
You might want to be careful with that. There was actually two roasts filmed,one which was filmed for tv and the other which was quite a bit more raunchy.
@@ChrisDutch That may be true. But, what aired was still cleaner than what passes as humor on tv today.
@@wayneg.8232A roast is intentionally insulting and crude. Just look back at these old ones without rose-tinted glasses, and you'll see a lot of the humour was just, insulting and crude! Incredibly funny, though 😁
@@partypoppers1988 That is because it was funny! Everyone back then could take a joke and some could fire back quickly, like Dean Martin.
These guys were funny , no swearing , no woke shit , just let it fly
Compare these great comedians to what's around today, and then have a good cry.
So self congratulatory
They edited out the black jokes.
Yes. That's because of the cowardly left communist clowns running YT.
Where has comedy gone!?
Growing up then ..life just seemed more fun ...the World got complicated and Woke hopefully change will come soon
Back when people actually had a sense of humor! Nowadays people get offended by everything!
love don rickles but all of these are recycled.
That's because all of this talent is gone and they aren't making new skits!
I've just roasted my beef with some gravy
Wow good for you your beef dinner is more important than laugh😂😢
Don't forget the potatoes to sop up the extra gravy.
They are all dead now !
Negative post so what these guys were icons and legendary
Most people are as it turns out.
The laughter lives on.
Yeah that’s how time works.
Thats what we will say about you. All you need is to wait.
"Governor Reagan is going to retire". Yeah, about that...
How drunk is dean?
😅
Is that the guy running for vice-president with Kamala? It looks like him but this guy seems nicer.
It is dumb people, like you, that try to bring politics into everything.
Except THIS guy is funny and clever and the other guy is dumb as shit 😂😂😂
Back when roasts were clever and not just raunchy sex jokes
Wow how the cancel culture would outraged..lol...
😊😉
Rickels wasn't funny, he was just crass. Like today's so-called comedians.
Witty but yet classy. Today it’s all trashy.
No political correctness crap