THE DAILY GROANER - Wednesday, Oct. 16th 2013
Good Morning Groanies,I don't normally do this but I couldn't keep this to myself. Before I get to the jokes I just have to tell you I'm so excited as a fan of comedy and classic entertainment that has gone away, but has not been forgotten. Oh, why am I stalling? Here it is!
Now Available for the first time! 12 complete
Dean Martin Celebrity Roasts on 6 DVDs for $39.99! That's amazing for quality entertainment like that!
While Comedy Central's celebrity roasts, with their sometimes dubious definition of "celebrity", have renewed interest in the concept over the last few years, they cannot hold a candle to the original masters of the roast. Dean Martin's television specials targeted the biggest names in the world of entertainment and beyond. From Bob Hope to Jack Benny, Johnny Carson to Lucille Ball, Jimmy Stewart to Sammy Davis Jr., anybody with a thick skin and a good agent was fair game.
WARNING: Some of the jokes and ethnic references heard in these roasts would most likely not be allowed on network TV today. Keep in mind the tenor of the times, the bawdy party atmosphere, and the fact that many of these celebrities were friends who loved to give and take a good shot. The cigarettes are real, the drinks are free, and the camaraderie is heartfelt.
Roasts include: Disc One: Bob Hope and Johnny Carson
Disc Two: Jimmy Stewart and Sammy Davis Jr.
Disc Three: Jack Benny and Lucille Ball
Disc Four: Dean Martin and Kirk Douglas
Disc Five: Michael Landon and Jackie Gleason
Disc Six: Don Rickles and Joan Collins
Plus the DVD set contains over two hours of Bonus Features, including comedy sketches, Two rare Dean Martin TV Specials, Three Featurettes, Rare home movies of Dean and his friends, and interviews with Don Rickles, Betty White, Rich Little, Jackie Mason, Tim Conway and Ruth Buzzi.
This set has over 15 hours of entertainment and laughs that you can't get anywhere else.
Get your copy of The Dean Martin Celebrity Roasts 6 DVD Set from PulseTV.comDon't worry, I still have some Halloween jokes for you today. And I'll have even more on Monday, as well as a new column that I typed up all by myself. I'm so proud.
Groaningly yours,
SteveJokes? Comments? Questions?
Email Steve*-- Q and A Quickies --*Q: Why are there fences around cemeteries?
A: Because people are dying to get in!
Q: What do you call a skeleton who won't work?
A: Lazy Bones!
*-- More Q and A Quickies --*Q: Who writes all the books about haunted houses?
A: Ghostwriters, who else?
Q: Who protects the shores where spirits live?
A: The Ghost Guard!
*-- Even More Q and A Quickies --*Q: What is a vampire's favorite sport?
A: Batminton.
Q: Did you hear about the vampire married couple?
A: Poor dears drove each other batty.
(Jokes Courtesy of Lilla)
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