The Best of the Dean Martin Celebrity Roasts

Jan 1, 1998

★ 5.0

Overview

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

Genres

Comedy

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Cast

Self - Roastee (archive footage)

Dean Martin

Self - Roastee (archive footage)

Muhammad Ali

Self - Roastee (archive footage)

Lucille Ball

Self - Roastee (archive footage)

Jack Benny

Self - Roastee (archive footage)

Milton Berle

Self - Roastee (archive footage)

Foster Brooks

Self - Roastee (archive footage)

George Burns

Gladys Ormphby - Roaster (archive footage)

Ruth Buzzi

Self - Roastee (archive footage)

Johnny Carson

Self - Roastee (archive footage)

Howard Cosell

Self - Roastee (archive footage)

Dom DeLuise

Self (archive footage)

Phyllis Diller

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6.8

The Roast of Tom Brady

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5.3

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6.5

Comedy Central Roast of Flavor Flav

Aug 12, 2007

It's Flavor Flav's turn to step in to the celebrity hot seat for the latest installment of The Comedy Central Roast.

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0.0

Hanging with Hoges

Jul 1, 2014

Comedian Paul Hogan opens the door into his private and public life. It’s been 40 years since he first stepped into the comedy limelight, and now at 73, he is ready to share - warts-and-all – his story with fellow comedian Shane Jacobson (Kenny, The Time of our Lives). This relaxed, candid and hilarious program charts his journey from raising a family in a housing commission home, to the highs of Crocodile Dundee, the Golden Globe Awards and performing stand-up at the Oscars. It also delves into the lows of Hogan’s battle with the Australian Tax Office. And right now Paul Hogan is once again set to do what he does best - entertain.

6.7

Los Beverly de Peralvillo

Dec 9, 1971

El Borras marries La Pecas, unaware of her mother's (Doña Chole) scheme against Borras. That of Borras to provide for all her family members who are a lazy bunch composed of her father and brothers.

7.0

Platinum Comedy Series: Roasting Shaquille O'Neal

Jan 29, 2002

The Shaquille O'Neal Celebrity Roast is a unique urban comedy special that combines the world of sports and entertainment. In an unconventional format, megastar Shaquilee O'Neal rounds up a dream team of some of comedy's hottest stars for an hour of non-stop laughter all at Shaq's expense. Hosted by Grammy award winner and talk show host, Queen Latifah, this hilarious program features a star-studded roster including Cedric The Entertainer, Steve Harvey, D.L. Hugley, Bill Bellamy, Jimmy Kimmel, Joe Torry, Mark Curry, Tommy Davidson, Michael Colyar, Mo'nique, and the legendary Dick Gregory.

7.0

Comedy Central Roast of Bob Saget

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The aggravatingly amiable star of "Full House," "America's Funniest Home Videos"

7.6

This Filthy World

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