I was about 15 when this aired. One of the things I appreciate most about watching these clips is it reminds me of my dad, sitting in his recliner in his boxers with his alka-seltzer fizzing beside him, laughing at all these guys from his generation. I miss my dad, and I miss these times.

I was blessed with a near 60-year career as a studio singer and one of my most favorite gigs was singing backup in an 8-voice group for six years on the Dean Martin TY Show. Dean was the greatest…kind, funny, treated everyone with respect and no star ego ever. I miss you, my favorite boss. Thanks for the memories ❤️❤️❤️

This is a flat-out brilliant performance by a man whose reputation for being drunk was carefully crafted and effortlessly executed. There will never be another like Dean Martin.

I'm 73, and I remember these talented gentlemen when celebrity meant something. Bob, thank you for what you did for us GI's, in too many wars.

I mean seriously, Dean and Bob at the same time, this shit will never, ever be repeated. God I miss those days. this is absolute gold.

Dean in character is one of the best acts ever performed 😊

I worked with Dean briefly in 1972. He was charming, considerate, smart and always sober. I'll always remember him fondly.

Is sad to think that all of these great personalities are no longer with us rest in peace

Can never get tired of Dino! What an underrated entertainer! My favourite Dean story is where he would throw a party at his house...go to bed, while the party was still happening...pretend to be a neighbour and call the police about the noise. God Bless Dean Martin!

Johnny Carson WILL FOREVER BE the King of Late Night TV and his guests are LEGENDARY.

God the longer it goes on the better it gets. I love it. They aren't promoting anything, they aren't fake interviewing with pre-interview questions, they aren't comedians doing their sets as fake-interviews...they're just shooting the shit, improvising, making it up, hilarious, awkward, weird, fantastic conversation. And Dean is definitely not "fake-drunk" here...he's always in control, even when drunk. He's unbelievable. What a gem.

I grew up watching Johnny Carson and boy I tell you, he was the best!

I'm a 65 year old man. I remember this episode. I am a great Dean Martin fan. I give thanks for youtube in that it allows me to see again a kind of comedy long gone glimmering.

Dean said "That's fucking bullshit." I can't tell what Johnny said. Love these guys. When men were men.

In the day when entertainers were entertaining. Today, instead of appreciating this genius the pc crowd would be hollering for a boycott because they smoked on air.

My dad knew Dean from back in the mid-50s. Said he was a great guy. Extremely nice and like others have said, always sober...

Bob Hope had the best line of the night: “I’m just waiting for a bus.”

Watching this makes me depressed. Those days were really special. Staying up with my folks every Friday night to see Johnny and all the boys, the smoking and drinking, the comforting sound of my parents laughing. You can't match that kind of talent today. There was a real sense of freedom back then that Genx and the Millenials will never be able to experience because of the enslaving, stifling PC we have created for ourselves in this brave new world. Oh well, it was fun while it lasted.

“You’re not drunk if you can lie on the floor without holding on.” - Dean Martin

How I miss these times I'm so thankful that I grew up in the best time and didn't even know it

There is NO way they will ever come close to having stars like what have appeared in this video.Simply the BEST

Always liked Dino Over Sinatra as a Singer & an Actor.? May he RIP. Loved his westerns with the Duke, that they made together.

Interesting how Dean played the drunk so well, of course the people around him played along. After his death many of his fellow performers open up to the truth he drank very little. Dean often used apple juice as it had the look of a strong drink. One of the give a ways, the same jokes such as when he looked around and said "how all these people get into your room" were part of his well rehearsed routines. Jerry seinfeld told a story about when he was just getting started in the business, and had to follow dean as a guess. Before going on the two talked a bit back stage and Dean was stone sober, Jerry was amazed how easily he sled into the tipsy guest while in the interview.

I sure do miss Johnny Carso, Dean Martin, Bob Hope. They have made me laugh for years. I could watch these comedians all day long. Miss those days.

Dean and Foster were the most sober drunks to ever grace our screens, big and small. RIP to both.

Dean Martin, from what I've heard just used drinking as a "schtick" but never really drank all that much. Loved his show.

The genius can play the fool, but the fool cannot play the genius ! "

The old Hollywood set a standard that will never again be seen.

Carson knew that helping his guests look good made the show good. He was as sharp as anyone but didn't have to get all the laughs himself. Jack Benny had the same smarts. He let the cast get the laughs at his expense knowing that the quality of the show was what kept it at the top of the ratings.

I was 3 years old.. still watch Johnny and Dean and Don Rickles to this day...nothing better to watch...miss them...

I loved how Johnny had his guests on and let them be the center of attention. Today its too much about the hosts being the center. Those were great late night shows !

As a boy I recall occasionally being allowed to stay up late in order to see a celebrity on Carson. In 2019 I can't think of anyone I would stay up past 1030 to see

Dean was an all around talent, comedy, actor, singer, loved him!

Never seen a man more comfortable in his own skin than Deano.

Every once in a while I swing by here to watch this video again. I love Dean. What a genius. He always puts a smile on my face. Those were the days alright.

That is one smooth 70’s outfit Dean is wearing

Hard to imagine these fellows are no longer with us. Thank you God for these shows on youtube. Thanks FredFlix.

9:10 - lol - little did Johnny know that Dean Martin was dressed 10 years ahead of their time. By 1985, Dean's outfit was all the rave.

Johnny was so quick-witted. He got him right back on his jacket comment. “This is a nice outfit if you have a chicken takeout stand.“ 😂🤣😂🤣

If you were lucky enough to be around back then, you'll remember these shows. A+++

Infinitely more entertaining than anything on late night currently.

I love love LOVE Dean Martin. He can really crack himself up. Another National Treasure sadly gone.💔💕

When I cook Italian/ Dean is singing in the backround and everything tastes better!

Dean Martin was a class act! He was cool, he was witty,he was one of a kind,and he didn’t give a damn, he was his own man!

Johnny Carson was the last true king of late night.

The greatest ever. You’ll never see this kind of talent again.

This might be the first time I saw Johnny actually lose control of the show....hilarious.!

Watched another video on Dean Martin today, and my impression of him in that is borne out here--aside from being a great singer and a spot-on actor, he had a laid-back persona that brings out so much humor! Won't be another like him in my lifetime, I'm sure.

Let's be hypothetical - This interview with Dean Martin takes place in 2020. Here's what follows- 1. Twitter, trending #deanmartindrunk 2. Next morning on Today Show, GMA, clips shown of Martin's interview from night before- "Was Martin intoxicated? Coming up we'll speak with the head of nearby rehab clinic Mr. John Smith and how this effects the public." 3. On Twitter - "Martin's publicist says They have no comment currently." 4. Update on Twitter - "Dean Martin faces backlash from religious groups, parents." 5. New Twitter update - "Dr. Phil will have guest Jane Doe on today's show. She is a grieving mother who lost her son to car accident by a drunk driver, feels Dean Martin's antics on The Tonight Show last night is something we should take action to." 6. BREAKING NEWS - Dean Martin to hold press conference tonight, issuing public apology! 7. Comments from Facebook, twitter and social media blowing up prior to press conference. John and Jane Doe have thoughtful post on Facebook - "As one nation, we should unite, and come together to stop drinking alcohol." - Another post from Jerry and Jan Doe - "Dean Martin should be ashamed of himself, he's the new face of evil." 8. UPDATE - Dean Martin in press conference issues his public apology, saying he's "hurt and saddened by the people he offended last night." 9. Dean Martin is checking into rehab, all future shows postponed until further notice. 10. With Dean Martin in rehab, the public must find something else to destroy through social media.

This is why Johnny was and is the alltime master. Every minute is gold

Dean walks out with a drink and cigarette. This was reality TV.

Other than my Father...Dino was the smoothest cat to ever walk this earth. Too bad times gotta change.

At this point, Dean was 58-year-old n semi-retired. This episode is legendary because he has bob hope there. They work well with each other. Johnny, being around dean over 15yrs at this point, understood his humor n does great with dean as well. So, dean is in his comfort zone right here. He's just chilling but being candid while being funny. He is worth over 20 million here with a place in the hills n single. All he does at this point is play golf n host the roast 3-4x a year. Bob is the real BIG $$$! Here, he's worth around 200 million (over 1billion today). Oil profits with Bing Crosby fueled the EPIC rise in net worth. Bob Hope was the greatest entertainer of the 20th century; performing for 70 years! He is an American Institute. Bob Leslie townes hope was a founding pioneer of comedy. Johnny Carson is the greatest late night talk show host EVER!!! His format was genius.

What you're seeing here is three professionals who make it look so easy.

I miss this kind of entertainment. Johnny was one of a kind and so were the actors.

I was ten years old and I watched this episode with my dad....I thought he was going to die from laughing too hard...its still just as funny 😂😂😂

I love the " How have you been, Joey." What many people may not remember is that Joey Bishop also had an ABC late-night talk show opposite Carson for several years. Knowing that makes Dean's opening line funnier.

It will never be that way again and that is why it is so special to those of us who remember it like it was yesterday. These men were role models who shaped our lives in small, large and ways we are not even aware of. Despite all the troubles of the time, we could always relax and get a much needed reality check by watching Carson at the end of the day. We knew it wouldn't last forever and now 40 years later we wake up with the realization that "forever" is here. The younger generation today does not know what they have missed and you can't tell them. That is their loss and that is the tragedy of being reminded of what "we", the old Frankie/Annette generation have lost over the years. Thanks guys for making it special.

Fun fact, while Dean did love to drink, mostly it was an act. He used to sip on Apple Juice all while telling people it was whisky. It was part of his act to be the Drunk Guy all the time.

Go back in time when people Actually had a sense of humor!

Dean Martin wasn't drunk; that was part of his act. One reason TV seemed special back then was because there was very little of it. We were out playing or doing chores most of the time. TV was new and growing, so it still had an element of magic to it

Great acting...you can tell he's actually stone cold sober here because his timing is absolutely perfect. He's smooth, sauve, funny and engaging. You can learn a lot from guys like Dean Martin

Gosh. Dean Martin was hammered. Never be able to do that now. Comes on the show with a drink and a cigarette. Oh, the good ole days.

Dean really shines here. He thinks on his feet and comes up with several excellent lines/comebacks. This many big laughs in less than 14 minutes is a great night. Anyone have any idea what he said that got bleeped? And what did Johnny say in response?

I love that Bob puts his hand on top of his drinking mug to protect it from any ashes coming from Deans ciggarette :D (One part of Deans act was to put his cigarette ashes a little bit everywhere and especially in peoples drinks lol )

Carson set the standard that NO ONE can live up to.

What a classic segment that can be treasured forever.

By far the most ENTERTAINING INTERVIEW i have ever watched,when you watch this group your watching the best.. Thanks for posting

Martin appears drunk, but probably wasn't. That was his act. If you watched his show, you knew that he played a lovable drunk to perfection. But his comic timing is too good for him to be drunk. He doesn't miss a thing. Some backer or producer or someone important asked him in a business meeting if he was going to give them trouble with his drinking. He had just signed the largest TV deal in history. Dean explained to him that he was in charge of one of the most successful production companies in the entertainment world, and that he handled tens of millions of dollars (1970s), and he ran his affairs without incident. After dozens of movies, a career in music, and the number 1 career in TV history, how could he do it if he was drunk? He was the only "old guy" who ever knocked the Beatles out of 1st place on the charts. No one that drunk would ever have been able to manage three entertainment careers at the top of his game in each. It takes some explaining to people who didn't know this guy that he was simply one of the most remarkable people in all of show business. And acting a little off-the-handle drunk was his thing. He was quick, and he was at his best when the stakes were high, so doing live TV was what he loved. Moving it toward the edge was what got laughs and brought in the audiences. His TV deal specified no rehearsal and no retakes. That was as close as you could get to live TV on a weekly show. People would pay money to see Dean being Dean, and he knew it and capitalized on it. That's all there is to it.

I bet Johnny prayed for guests like Dean... the show took on a life all it's own.. rolling..

I loved Dean Martin. What a great guy! How blessed are we that we live in a time when we can still see and hear these wonderful entertainers. They will never be forgotten. I wish I could hear what they bleeped near the end!

Back when we could be a little politicly incorrect at everybody laughed Boy O boy we can't be that now I think it's kind of a shame isn't it

Johnny was and still is the king of late night. No one comes close, and to see Dino and Mr. Hope on the same show...... how cool, classic.

Dean was always his own man. Even when he was with the Rat Pack, he was about the only one who would leave early and go home. He once called the cops on his own party to shut it down to get to bed. He loved to get up early and golf. Best singer in a generation or two

Doubt If Dean was drunk. He often acted drunk to enforce his reputation of a big drinker. He was so cool and funny. No wonder Frank loved him and they were best of friends. Johnny handled that interview so great.

Dean was never the same after his son died

Ohh how I loved Carsons show. Watched it all the time growing up. Wonderful, fresh, real and extremelly entertaining. Can't find that anymore. Those were truly magical special times.

My how I miss these people

Boy, it does'nt get much better than this one! It's so nice to stroll down memory lane once in awhile!!

He comes out sloshed.... LOVE IT!!!! LOL. I SO miss these shows before simple comments made in humor became grounds for a legal action......

From an article on Classic Hollywood when his daughter was interviewed in 2015: A few years ago, I chatted with his daughter Deanna Martin, who is also a singer, about her dad. She noted that the whole "Dino" personality was a gimmick. "When he started to redo his nightclub act, he started at the Sands Hotel and had some writers helping him," she said. "It was like Jack Benny who had the violin thing and made fun about being cheap. Dad was so handsome, so debonair. They just thought, 'We'll put a drink in his hand and a cigarette.' Every man wanted to be him, and every woman wanted to be with him."The truth of the matter, she said, was her father was swigging apple juice and not liquor when he performed. "He would be home for dinner every night," Martin said. "He would come home, and he and mom would have their one cocktail at the bar. He was kind. He was so different from what everybody thought he was. There was no one who could do Dean Martin better than Dean Martin."

40 years ago. God I miss the seventies Mrs.Robert's third grade class. This was past my bedtime. I'm gonna start crying. You just had to be there.

I watch this over and over, never get tired of it.

Dean was popular a little before my time, but such a fan, a great nice guy.

It is a sad shame that all four of these men are now gone. It was however a pleasure to meet Ed McMahon in person when he came to my hometown to promote his latest and only book he made in honor of Johnny. I got a photo with him and my now ex-wife and my first kid.

I absolutely LOVE Dean. He was indeed a comic genius. I wish people would not try to compare him to Jerry, though. They were both unique and talented in their own way, and they both had a lot of respect and affection for each other. It is a lot like cake and ice cream. They are wonderful on their own, but together they are perfect. Just my opinion, but when Dean and Jerry did shows together, at least up until 1956, they were the best.

How I miss those days! Simply best of the best. Dean Martin = class.

Comedy like it is supposed to be....Clean, intelligent, playing off one another.....the quick wit.....AND no one gets triggered! God, I miss the classy days of TV. You can't pay me enough to watch the CRAP on television today. Johnny, Ed, Bob, Dean.....Thanks so much for the wonderful memories and laughs.

These shows (the roasts, Carson, etc) wouldn't be possible to be aired today. Too many flakes looking to be offended.

Very well put, Mario. It's sad to know all of those individuals have passed away. It's even worse to know that there are no replacements for them. Fun while it lasted.

Now that was entertainment! Absolutely brilliant! Never to be repeated or copied ever!

I grew up on Johnny, remember him in the 60's.

I have read many biographies on Dean. I guess from watching this I would say he may have had a drink prior, but this really is an act. He is playing the part he is known for. If Dean were that drunk ( as drunk as he is known for) He wouldn't have lasted 13 min and been this coherent. Either way he was terrific.

Ahhh, the good old days when talk shows had real stars on. Unlike today's no talents.

I love Foster Brooks, but Dean is killing it hear! What Genius! Never again 😞

This was a Friday night. So, in 1975 I was waiting for “The Midnight Special” after Carson.

I just followed this up by watching Dean, Bob Hope and George Gobbels on Tonight from 1969 and Dean did the same act with the same hilarious results. He was dropping his cigarette ashes in George's drink!

I ha e watched this probably 50 times and I still laugh every time.

If only Johnny's couch could talk! Man, the people he had on that show! So great to have these videos and the multipack compilation that was put out several years ago so we can relive late night brilliance! And apropos of nothing, I love Dean's outfit -- beige sweater and pants with an off-white jacket! And sometimes they leave in the old commercials. Crazy!

I was age 15, and in 9th grade when this episode was made. Doesn't seem like it's been that long ago. I mainly watched this show during summer, because I had school the next day. Of course, after I graduated I could watch it any night of the year. This show is an American icon. Great memories.