Celebrity Roast: Johnny Carson (1 Nov. 1973)
"The Dean Martin Show" Celebrity Roast: Johnny Carson (original title)

Writers:

Michael Barrie, Bill Box,

Stars:

Dean Martin, Jack Benny, Joey Bishop

Cast

Episode credited cast:
Dean Martin	...	Himself - Host
Rest of cast listed alphabetically:
Jack Benny	...	Himself
Joey Bishop	...	Himself
Foster Brooks	...	Himself
George Burns	...	Himself
Ruth Buzzi	...	Herself
Johnny Carson	...	Himself
Wilt Chamberlain	...	Himself
Mike Connors	...	Himself
Howard Cosell	...	Himself
Bette Davis	...	Herself
Dom DeLuise	...	Himself
Redd Foxx	...	Himself
George Gobel	...	Himself
Hubert H. Humphrey	...	Himself

Storyline

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Genres:

Comedy | Music

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Details

Language:

English

Release Date:

1 November 1973 (USA)

Filming Locations:

Stage 4, Stage 1, Stage 1, NBC Studios - 3000 W. Alameda Avenue, Burbank, California, USA

Company Credits

Production Co:

Greg Garrison Production, National Broadcasting Company (NBC)

Technical Specs

Runtime:

60 min

Sound Mix:

Mono

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

1.33 : 1

User Reviews

"He never met a wife he didn't like" - Dean Martin on Johnny

Considering the lineup, this entry in the Celebrity Roast series seemed to lack a little something. Doc Severinsen for example, Johnny's band leader for many years, only had a couple of lines. Whenever Ruth Buzzi showed up for these shows as her Laugh-In character Gladys Ormphby, she would knock the house down with her delivery, but this time she didn't even swing her hand-bag. Maybe it's the print I just watched, but I expected more from the likes of Joey Bishop, Dom DeLuise, Bob Newhart, Redd Foxx and Jack Benny. Presenters who did a pretty good job were George Burns and the addled Foster Brooks doing his drunk routine. Rich Little was pretty good too, running down a list of Johnny's twenty two identifiable mannerisms, while Johnny had to sit on his hands to avoid matching Little's presentation with his reactions. A couple of surprise guests on the dais were Senator Barry Goldwater (the only Republican out on bail), and legendary actress Bette Davis. Johnny's wife Joanna offered a few quick quips before Johnny came on himself to dish it back to all his buddies, ending with his heartfelt appreciation - "I will remember this evening probably as long as it takes me to get to my car".