The way he snapped out of that character at the end when he shook Dean's hand shows that he was a genius.

Can you imagine the before and after parties of each show? I remember these shows.... I miss the 70's so much.

He was hilarious when I was young and to this day, I still have tears roll down my face whenever I watch him. I have never seen a better portrayal of a drunk and probably never will again. Foster was a kind and gentle man and a comedy genius!

You know that when people are laughing before he even speaks that he is a comedy genious... Foster brooks is a legend he has rickles and martin crying in tears of laughter before he even starts his routines... Inuendo and satire the man could make any one laugh no swearing no insults just pure and utter gold with every line he slurs ... #TheMan #ComedyGod #TheBest will never tire of watching his magic ... .

He cracks me up every time I see him on a roast. The guy was hilarious

Thank goodness I have the full Set of the Dean Martin Roasts. They are treasured here in my home in Sydney. Australia

This guy was absolutely hilarious my all-time favorite comic

"Thank you very much, Dune... Dumb... Doom... Dean..." Of all of these I've watched, this has to be one of the best, from the best of the best. His masterful butchery of words and names, razor-sharp timing, and perfectly performed mannerisms set him apart from anyone else I've ever seen attempt this schtick. When some of the top comedians of the time seated on that dais started laughing before he even got to the podium, you knew you were in for a treat. And Dune... I mean, Dean... always looked like his side was about to split. The other thing that always impressed me about him was that I've never seen him break character. Even when everyone else around him was practically rolling, I've never seen him lose it or even crack a smile, though I do think he took advantage of some of his "drunken" pauses to pull himself together. It was nice seeing him genuinely laughing with Dean on this occasion (after his skit of course) as he was leaving the podium. What a great talent.

The sign of a real comic is when he can work clean and still make you laugh.

Everybody is already crackin up just anticipating Foster...he's absolutely hilarious and I remember this show well

This is when it actually took Talent, timing, the ability to craft a joke. These guys were the Masters. No one doing the roasts today can hold a candle to these men and women. There's so afraid to be PC that they rely on vulgarity. Absolutely zero Talent. I'm so glad that we get to watch these.

FOSTER BROOKS & DON RICKLES were the best of the best.

I still come to KZfaq to hear Foster. Tears rolling down my cheeks!

A comedian who made people laugh yet didn't laugh himself. Brilliant timing.

Wow! The golden age of comedy! Nothing but class acts! Nothing can compare today to them! Nothing!👋🤣👍

No one could ever replace Foster Brooks!

Perfect timing. Material and loads of charisma, make Foster Brooks on of the funniest comedians ever.

"You'll have to excuse me all those Puerto Rican ball players look the same!"

That's why Foster always went Last. No one wanted to follow his act!!! He had everyone in stitches!!! "Until I met him, I always thought I was the son of a waitress." Dean almost hit the floor! A truly talented Gentleman. I wish we had him today. Thanks for all the laugh's, Foster Brooks. You are missed. Rest in Peace.

"Until I met Leo I thought I was the son of a waitress." Classic, cracked me up!

a time when we could laugh at each other and enjoy each other without malice and meaness,,,i hope america learns to laugh again like this..

I am Puerto Rican, and I cant stop laughing.

These roasts were always fun to watch and at the time many of them were the best in TV and now looking back at it almost all of them are legends

I love the look on Dean's face after Foster starts talking about "genealogy" He's gotta be wondering "Where in the world is Foster going with THIS?" Amazingly talented, and the perfect guy for a format like the roasts.

I loved Foster Brooks & Dean Martin together... Dean Martin knew that it was only a matter of minutes before he would break character...especially when Foster Brooks was in COMPLETE CONTROL & CHARACTER!!! Dean could never keep it together around Foster... The same thing for Tim Conway & Harvey Corman!!! Much love from Mobile Alabama.

Dean Martin, just like Johnny Carson, enjoyed and appreciated a great laugh. They were Never intimidated by new talent. Both great men. RIP 2 GREATS!

THANK YOU for posting these videos! I love Foster Brooks.....he was the best of the best. Comedy these days has sunk to new lows.

Thanks for sharing this video Foster Brooks was pure gold when he got onstage to perform!

Foster's 'lovable lush' routine was a master class in situational gags, humor and timing. He was one of the few men that could make Dean Martin completely lose control and bust up laughing.

Every Foster Brooks segment on the Dean Martin Roasts always had me "rooo..., they always had me "rooo ooo,.... Always had me "Rolling" in the isles with LAUGHTER... THANKS MR. BROOKS FOR THE BIG LAUGHS YOU STILL GIVE US!! Rest in Peace.

This is how you roast someone and at the same time have a fantastic fun evening with utter respect..

I've been binge watching Foster Brooks these past few days and I just can't get over how hysterical he was. I remember him vaguely in the 70s but really didn't appreciate his humor then.

Oh my... I forgot how funny Foster Brooks was. He was my favorite on the Dean Martin Roasts. His material was funny, but his delivery was what made him hilarious. He wouldn't stand a chance in today's hyper-semstive, politically correct easily offended society. I love the times where Foster would reach over and take a swipe at Dean. Goodness... Foster was just flat-out funny.

"don't be ridiculous Sandy's Jewish"

Thank God for the Roasts. We will always have true comedy to enjoy and hopefully the following generations will look to the past to find inspiration for the future.

My grandfather was Leo Durochers little league coach. Memorable episode. These people were the greatest generation of entertainment. Nothing today even comes close to this type of talent.

I would have loved to have heard the post-roast talk between Dean & Foster.... Oh my Foster was hilarious.

I was fortunate to see Foster Brooks & Bob Newhart perform their routines in Las Vegas when I was stationed at George AFB in Victorville, CA back in the 69 or 70. What a riot & truly talented. Today's entertainment industry cannot compare.

Part of the fun part is watching Dean Martin's reactions. Foster Brooks was a genius.

My wife doesn't understand why I laugh so much at foster brooks, absolutely hilarious!

One of a kind. As a youngster, I never realized or appreciated what a true stand-out he was.

You could see on Dean's face expression how difficult was to continue the show after Brooks's appearance.

I wonder if Dean's arm ever got sore from all the times Foster hit him 😂

Genius! Absolute Genius! Brooks and Rickles are without a doubt masters of their art and craft. Thanks guys, God bless you XX

In the days when they took it on the chin and weren't looking to be offended every minute of the day, or be offended on behalf of somebody else. Brilliant comedy and stars festooned this US roast series and it's fantastic.

Foster Brooks was comic genius.

This is my favorite routine ever of Foster Brooks!

It just doesn't get any better than this. Comedy at its best!

Racist jokes, taken as jokes... a much better time in our history!!!

Foster is the best can't help but laugh

great laughs & its nice to see Leo Durocher has a good sense of humour , the line 3:03 and he's a man of very diverse interests specially interested in genealogy study of people's family trees until I first met Leo I always thought I was a son of a waitress . was brilliant ! hahaha !! LMAO !

God, thank u for this guy..has just made my year finding this. .this is talent, watch & learn u of today..

Foster Brooks kills me. And he does it without profanity. That's why I love the man.

John, i see many of your videos about this program. Thank you to givbe me the chance to know this greats comediants!!!

He doesn’t even have to say a word and everyone is already laughing

My dad and I would watch Foster Brooks with the roast he didn't drink I did I did God created him long ago what a specimen of a true comedian 👍👍👍👍👍🙏🙏🙏

Geneology ... son of a waitress ... loved it! Thanks for posting.

wow!!!! foster Brooks is the man!!!

It s Not normal Level of Comedy. This is Gold!❤

One of my favs-- Foster roasting Sammy Davis--Frank Sinatras says, " tell the black kid to get out there and dance while I shave."

Foster Brooks never drank in real life. He was this good because he was a comic genius.

Watching this for the upteen time in 2020. For the upteen time i am crying of laughter!

The Great Hank Aaron and that's Maury Wills OMG I'M ROTFLMAO FOSTER IS A COMIC GENIUS 😂😂😂😂😂😂😂

Anyone can tell a joke but it takes a master to deliver it like this. Today's comedians ? Have a lot of catching up to do.

I love just watching Dean Martin react

I’m on a Foster Brooks marathon.....genius

Each roast dean Martin is I fits of laughter

oooooh,never seen these ones.....THANK YOU,SIR

Leo DeCockaroacher LMAO😂😂😂😂😂

Norm Macdonald talks about this bit a lot. Good stuff.

I love this guy.. Will still be funny in another 50yrs. 1 of the very best.

Brilliant!!! Can’t be duplicated.

Just watching Dean Martin laugh, made me laugh! These guys were great!

When they laugh Before the Punchline..,,.,…that’s Genius

He had the timing down just right. Without it, it useless.

Always brings tears to my eyes.(ls)

Dean Martin is the best , I love these roasts

Dean knew how to put on a show.

he is gold-thank you foster

I never get tired of this guy. Oh, maybe after a couple of days . .

how much respect these people had for each other

The highlight of the show.

Watch Dean from about 3:10 - 3:25. He takes a deep breath because he's been laughing so hard. Then, he gets this "Where is Foster going with this?" look on his face when Foster talks about genealogy. The payoff is great.

Maury Wills was one of my idols growing up...got to call him when he came to Shea Stadium to play Mets...gave him a call and pretty awesome talking to him about baseball..would have been around 1966..

The man sitting next to Dean Martin is Dizzy Dean.

he is really to funny love him

This guy was absolutely hilarious

I have not heard once the word F, Pu........Di*K, now that is probably the BIG difference with talent today and respect for society

ONE of the BEST of ALL TIME, FOSTER BROOKS, RIP.(ls)

I’ve Been On A Foster Brooks Mini Marathon 😂😂😂

Don't know what is funnier Foster Brooks' routine or watching Dean Martin losing it.

I almost spit my coffee out 😅😅😅😅

Dizzy Dean-A Legend!!!

Comedians are great

I have the full collection of celebrity roast of dean martan $$ (star vista )a little expensive but to me it was worth it very funny. ..

no funnier guy r gal was there- u are missed mr. f. brooks.love

Pure f-ing GENIUS !! ;D

What a GREAT entertainer!!

Thanks to KZfaq I'm re-discovering people like Foster Brooks and Moms Mabley :) :) :)

Foster Brooks and back the we could laugh.