Dean Martin Palm Springs Home DEMOLITION UPDATE July 2024

[@jimtait6263]

Two HUGE thumbs up to the new owner for keeping the original look and architecture style!! Great looking house that can’t wait to be beautiful again. Thanks for the post.

[@williammontgomery6132]

Update wiring,insulation,windows most likely keeping original form

[@bananafanafoferry6970]

This makes me so sad. I wonder why it was abandoned for so long. I love Dean Martin. I wish I was obscenely wealthy just so I could buy up homes like his and preserve them. People don’t appreciate history.

[@legocommanderfox55]

Me too!!

[@davidcenteau-depina6192]

I work on a lot of old homes and unfortunately it comes down to modern building codes. Plus any damage from it being abandoned. 1.5 million maybe cheap but renovations can get expensive. At least they are keeping the profile of the house. It's maddening to drive into an old neighborhood with beautiful old homes and see one or two modern monstrosities built where they just tore the old houses down.

[@robertclark4929]

Wasn't that fancy.

[@DominicFox-f9z]

According to the family Dean haunted it regularly. Both the ex wife and one of the sons tried to live there.

[@MexicoDigDoctor]

It is extremely hard to get a structure in the NRHP (National Register of Historic Places), that this house cannot be saved by them. It does not matter who lived there, it is the architecture of the place that is determined by them to be unique to a certain place in time. I would hope that somebody could save this house, but I would not bet on it. Very sad.

[@acday49]

I sure do wish those great old houses would be saved. That was such a cool place.

[@johnkeith2450]

Ditto

[@Beth-yb2kv]

@@johnkeith2450 I agree with you completely!

[@Beth-yb2kv]

Completely agree with you!

[@InTheLight54]

But it's an ugly and thin new and abandoned bungalow right on the highway😅

[@MrShobar]

You were free to save it. Get out your checkbook. People always want someone else to do the preservation on their dime.

[@sammydingdong4540]

Nice comfortable home not flashy just right and a nice view of the hills behind .Great upload thanks................

[@pattidaly3567]

A modest home compared to the show offs of today

[@blakebufford6239]

That's for sure!!

[@jr.6199]

it shows how loved he was, as it looks like he never gated his drive/property to keep people out.

[@thegreenbird795]

A one story house has no future today

[@mnj640]

​@@thegreenbird795why is that? Most older people couldn't be bothered with stairs

[@reneeparker7475]

Mid Century Modern is such an iconic style for Palm Springs. I hope the new owner keeps that vibe going.

[@MS-wb5mf]

Hopefully the Twin Palms Estate is still OK.

[@averiemaddox6493]

At least they have kept the vintage style of the home. Most demos completely destroy all that is there, such as Jayne Mansfield’s pink palace. Thanks for the update!

[@QueenieDarleenie]

Glad you filmed it before it was destroyed. Thank you

[@tonyascarlett2413]

My Daddy died last month. Dean Martin was his favorite singer. We played THAT'S AMORE as he was taken from the chapel.

[@DrnkTheWildAir]

💔I’m so sorry. Sending healing vibes.

[@StrangeFacinations]

Very sorry for your loss.

[@markbrookes6557]

So sorry for your loss! I lost mine in 2008. Give yourself the time to heal. If you truly shared love with your Dad, THAT Love never dies.

[@gracieg7601]

So sorry for your loss.i loved Dean Martin too. Did you know who else loved Dean? ELVIS! lol My daddy loved Dean and Andy Williams. Daddy could sing really well. Not as well as Dean Martin. Of course. But I loved to hear my daddy sing.

[@gracieg7601]

Wonder why his children didn’t want the house? They have great memories there. Why wouldn’t they want it?

[@Blueskys1972]

It's nice that they're not totally knocking it down, it has good bones I guess. Mid-century modern. I can't wait to see it when it's finally done. Please keep us updated!

[@eksx12]

This house, Dean's house, is located at 1123 N Via Monte, the dividing line between Los Palmas and Vista Las Palmas. Our house is at N Via Norte and W Vista Chino, across the street from the Jack Benny house. We've been following the refit and are happy to see progress on what will be a sensitive renovation of the building. If you observe the developments in the area, you'll know the city is very careful about what they allow. The newly re-imagined house will be much closer to the original than the neglected and sad version shown in your previous video. Not far from Dean's house is the Elvis honeymoon house. That entire cul-de-sac has been rebuilt, with the houses on either side of the honeymoon house having been razed. It's not clear if the new owner of the honeymoon house intends to incorporate that land into theirs, making it a much grander estate.

[@amandadhoward7134]

Thank you for this perspective. A lot of folks are lamenting it being torn down to the studs, when it’s clearly being renovated with a great deal of care. It could’ve been totally razed instead as with countless landmarks just down the road in LA. Excited to see how this turns out!

[@kallegrabowski8972]

​@@amandadhoward7134100% agree! The Title of this Video is misleading.

[@debbiejones3911]

Love the music you chose for the video. Dean Martin's house was very modest. I was surpirsed how small the kitchen looked. I loved it.

[@68lyn68]

Thankyou i love to see old hollwood history i pray who ever has marilyns house that this is what they do renovated it and not knock it down ❤ 🇬🇧

[@celialovett5880]

I just read last week that Marilyn's house was successfully added to the National Register of Historic Homes and is now safe from demolition!

[@heatherstephens9295]

I loved her house, I thought it was perfect 👍

[@johnfranklin5277]

At this point, doesn't matter. 98% of the home is gone.

[@anonymous78546]

Beautiful home. So much character. I cannot understand the destruction of the timeless homes. Scott, I want to add: Thank you for documenting the house in February 2021.

[@SHERRY0010]

Glad to see that the original framing is being kept , plus the roof line . What they are doing is doing new wiring , insulating to keep it cool, most likely introducing a Smart home concept , which takes tons of fibre optics. New drywall and energy efficient windows too . How long do palms last for ? Nice they are still there ! I saw that Marilyn Munroe’s home is being saved 😊

[@Tonymanero1960]

My girlfriend and I visited Palm Springs about 6 years ago,....and did go to the Dean Martin house when it looked like it did in your 2021 video. At that time the side gate was open and we spent a few minutes taking pictures of the pool area,...as well as taking pictures from the front of the house looking in. It was amazing to us how modest and small of a home it was. Once the house has been almost completely ''gutted'' I wouldn't have any interest in seeing it now,.....but that is just me.

[@twagenknecht]

The saddest thing is that the essence of the Pack has been stripped down to nothing. History sucks, and time turns tables that we do not want to rotate on. Thanks for sharing this video. Also, I still remember the tour you gave 20 years ago in LA Thanks dude.

[@robertlyman9789]

Looking for hidden stash in the walls 😎

[@johnkeith2450]

Scott, you are a treasure.

[@DrnkTheWildAir]

He sure is!! And Troy, as well!! xxx

[@RandC2]

Cool video!! The splashing made me imagine the pool was perfect and we were entertaining…. 🍹🌴🏊‍♀️🥂

[@katsiduzynski488]

Love the yard around this house. Smaller than most with a simple yet pleasant pool.

[@carolashurst3113]

The old palms trees are amazing... so beautiful!

[@zephrancochrane7271]

I also like the old palms. I think about the age of these trees when I visit family in Phoenix.

[@TheHarryleemartin]

Due to the extreme heat and being vacant so long, termites probably set in. There are also issues with asbestos with older homes (think cottage cheese ceilings). The new owner has deep pockets.

[@knownpleasures]

Or else he’s a huge Dean Marin fan

[@kallegrabowski8972]

Why was this House so long vacant and abandoned?

[@TheHarryleemartin]

@@kallegrabowski8972 I looked it up on the tax rolls. Dean's second wife, Jeanne Martin, got it in their 1973 divorce. When she died in 2016, it remained in her trust until it was sold recently. I think they hung onto it because it really wasn't costing any money to retain, other than taxes.

[@leesashriber5097]

Great upload Scott. Thank you! I wish they would leave these treasured homes to be. I love how you show the before and after of these homes. It's fascinating, yet very sad.

[@roxannmapes-clute4669]

My heart breaks. I loved that house and if I lived out west, I would have totally bought it. Thank you for the update and I look forward to seeing what the final product will look like.

[@ChrisShepherd-wj6bj]

I love the splash sounds and the lounge music,let's have a cocktail cheers.

[@anniem9595]

I appreciate that it wasn't a complete tear down... Maybe with any luck this new owner is a fan of Dino and will restore much of what it was when DM lived there. 🤞🙏😎 Edit: fantastic video! Showing 2021 through today.... Perfect to combine it all in one. Thank you! 💪❤

[@terrye6853]

Was just a little kid when the Dean Martin Show used to air on NBC, would have been around the time he was living there. Thanks for posting

[@Ann-p7f]

It makes me sad to see these beautiful old homes to be torn down.The memories

[@Zahnclassof95]

The history of Hollywood is disappearing .i am glad we have you , Scott Michaels to preserve some of the history that we are used to growing up with a in all the generations before my time ❤😢😢

[@sarahbeets4686]

Loved the duo of Martin & Lewis. If I wasn't working, I watched Dean's T.V. shows. Watched Jerry's MD telethons as well. It was easy to sing along with Dean on his show. I turned 80 this past Saturday, most of the entertainers I watched growing up have passed on now, but I have a great memory book in my head. Go thru it once in a while. l hope lots of other commenters can say the same. Thanks for the tour. Blessings all. .

[@MyKingdomForAK9]

Hope you had a Happy Birthday Week❣️ 💝 Congrats to 80 yrs. young. 💞

[@sarahbeets4686]

@@MyKingdomForAK9 Thank you so much. 🤗

[@mytglg6uh]

Born and raised in Beverly Hills. I was friends with Deans son Dino... great guy and nice family. That was a fun time to be a kid and to grow up with great memories as well.

[@909Adventures]

Hey this is actually a good sign, looks more like a restoration than a complete demo.

[@909Adventures]

Wow 1.5 million for a fixer uper 😮

[@luv2fly745]

​@@909AdventuresLocation, location, location

[@jr.6199]

this method is to lower the building permits costs, but make no mistake, this is a complete renovation. You can bet the kitchen and great room will look nothing like it used to.

[@johnfranklin5277]

Complete gut job. Not much of the original home remanes, roof, framing..concrete foundation..that's all.

[@ericab845]

it's amazing what a couple of decades of neglect can do to a property.

[@margaretgood580]

What beautiful views of the mountains he had behind his home... so sad that famous landmarks are not SAVED..

[@jr.6199]

There is no tax money available to create landmarks out of deceased movie star's homes. We can't even do that for past Presidents. Imagine US tax payers footing the bill to maintain Maralago someday...

[@artofsyluss]

Gahhhh, look at those mountains, what a delight! Thank you, Scott. I remember watching your previous regarding this property. It's great to see the refurb is being kept. Clearly, someone who loved Dean. Thank goodness!

[@dennisconnolly1]

"Life is fleeting", thank you for sharing!

[@demah8655]

That was a beautiful house! Thank you for sharing.

[@news603redux]

Many thanks for this, it's great to know that it will survive. NOBODY cooler than Deano!

[@karentarr8930]

Ty Scott so glad the structure will be saved, can only imagine the memories and parties that were had here🤗😎

[@sallykohorst8803]

Thanks for this video.

[@NJcruiser]

Very cool. Thanks for posting. I am glad that it looks like they are keeping the basic shape of the house and just redoing the interior of it. It is one of those mid-century home designs which can command quite a bit of money. I'm a little surprised that one or more of the kids didn't decide to keep it. Would have been a great place to hold family reunions. I can just imagine the parties that took place out on that deck area and in the pool.

[@seaside2001]

Thanks for the update.

[@susconner3064]

This is so sad really. I would like to see more of old Hollywood preserved. I appreciate your tour of the property in 2021..Once it's gone it's truly gone. Thank you for all you do. Please do more videos!!🙂❣️

[@EricTheBlue61]

Good to know they're keeping the exterior basically the same. It's a distinctive, modernist design that would be worth preserving even without the connection to Dean Martin. Thanks for taking the time to update us Scott.

[@19KLT]

Thank you Scott for another great video! ☺️ I have had a crush on Dean Martin most of my life 😉 he was very handsome in his prime and so funny! 😅

[@elkigirl123]

Aw thanks for the update and tour. What is the wonderful xylophone music? Really got a feeling of being there! Love the boulders. The ones in the side yard would be so perfect for laying sweaters out to dry. And you know kids and cats would love climbing on them. We love your videos. Thanks, Scott

[@Sushi2735]

What an amazing view!!! Wow❤

[@NatalieRabuzin]

Thank you for the update...best wishes from toronto...

[@Luvoldmovies-Kat.St.Aug.]

Thank you Scott .❤ I love this video and bonus video of Dean Martin’s property pool 🏊‍♀️ & home .🏡🤠🎭🎤🌟

[@jillgross6232]

I'm glad they are rehabbing the house and keeping the exterior vibe. Mid-century Modern is my favorite style of house! ❤ The only thing that makes me sad is that it was never maintained to begin with! RIP Mr. Martin 🎉

[@kenpalmer985]

That place should be left alone. Cool home

[@flower1990-B]

Maybe they don t know the house history and who lived there.

[@arizonaarmadillo5829]

@@flower1990-B Oh they know all right. They just don't care. People with big money figure they're as important as God.

[@rontuttyjr6333]

@@arizonaarmadillo5829I totally agree with you

[@dan5660]

@kenpalmer985 It's happening all over S. California, total disregard for the historic element of vintage homes & who lived there- Marilyn Monrow's last home being one. Hoping the buyer may decide to keep the structural integrity of Dean's home close to original.

[@TheMocao]

After being abandoned for years, it was probably termite infested and there may have been damage from the elements. Palm Springs had terrible flooding a couple of winters ago.

[@sharongreathouse8575]

I can't believe it's been three years since you posted the full walk around video. I also can't believe that it sold for so little. That seems super super cheap for that area. Thanks for the update on this. I hope to see it when restoration is complete.

[@karenkellett8980]

The water splashing sounds was a good addition. Great video, good job!

[@DearlyDepartedTours]

Glad you liked it!

[@laurastrobel718]

So poignant. The tile around the top of the pool was neat, and so were the splash sound effects. 😊 At least the bones of the house are still there. Thanks Scott 🌞🌴🥃🍹🍸

[@susiepittman601]

Thank you.

[@chrisarmstrong411]

I was involved in the renovation of Bing Crosby house in the late 90s,was ashamed of destroying such a beautiful place, but kept plenty of keepsakes from the old house, hardware, knobs from cabinets, even a square of carpet with his piano leg impeded In it!!

[@michaelpriest]

It was most likely infested with termites is why they would rebuild the outer walls

[@nannerl6243]

That is so sad. Thank you for showing us!!

[@lees_box]

03:38 The mountains showing behind it like that are beautiful. Gorgeous spot to sit out the back facing them.

[@KameraShy]

Not every vintage house is an architectural gem. Not every vintage house is structurally salvageable.

[@stangrunewald9374]

Good job Michaels! I'm glad the integrity of the home as far as the frame of it goes, remains. The new owners obviously had no intention of erasing every bit of Dean's memory from the place and that is what they used to call "Cool"!

[@reedberry]

I'm glad they're keeping the original exterior appearance of the home. The unique look and feel of Palm Springs must be preserved. Bobby T is a friend of mine, and we visited the Margaritaville Resort Palm Springs on it's opening weekend in 2020. I'm so glad they kept the original bones and layout of the legendary Riviera Hotel rather than making a bunch of design changes. Looking forward to seeing how the Dean Martin home turns out. Good video. Thanks!

[@cathpeterson1944]

I hope they preserve the current exterior look of this beautiful butterfly bungalow, sad that the interior is gutted perhaps they will keep the mid century vibe it once had

[@mileshigh1321]

Dean's stylish yet comfortable Palm Springs get away house! I can see him pulling up in the driveway in a big 68 convertible! If they capture some of the look and feel of the original house in the renovation, it would be cool! I am glad you got to document the whole outside in 2021!

[@joangravel2436]

Awesome video thanks

[@jlennon80231ify]

Another beautiful home lost to the grey/white scrape that has taken hold of most of California

[@jr.6199]

huh? I hope the roof is white, for everyone's sake.

[@liznelson5820]

I really wish they would take these old celebrity homes and turn them into Museums instead I think that would have been a fun way for people to enjoy and see 😢

[@Beth-yb2kv]

Hi Scott. So it looks like it’s being restored possibly and not demolished? I’m glad.. Thanks so much for the great video, Scott. Please keep up the great work!🥰 PS I could just imagine the sounds of ice cubes clinking in glasses with martinis as I watched your video of the house done back in February of 2021!

[@lechatbotte.]

Lived in the desert almost thirty years. So much changes. Older houses are no longer on the want list. It’s sad

[@voiceofreason7856]

Hmm, interesting. Either they do demolitions down there differently than in Canada ( where they take in a front end loader type of machine that literally tears it down, once anything valuable is removed, like the copper pipes, wiring, etc. ), or that house is being very carefully dismantled to be moved and re-constructed, perhaps, and not just renovated ? It would be expensive, but there's LOTS of 'money' out there that could /would do it ! Be interesting to see what happens next ! Great video, Scott. Thanks for keeping us posted. (Edit : I posted this comment before I got to the end of the video. But it will be interesting to see what happens !)

[@marykunn8559]

Since it has been stripped to the bones, perhaps rebuilding on this, with the 2 x 6 bones added is a goal. Considering that asbestos, old wiring and better plumbing are huge concerns, it would be lovely to see a healthy version of the design be able to come to life.

[@M_ondo]

Sad ending but we must realize everything in life eventually ends. Dean has such a spectacular life compared to almost everyone. Great singer one of my favorites yet in 2024. May God rest his soul.

[@LotharG-f4c]

I can´t believe what i see here. Dean was one of the greatest Entertaiers in The U.S. and a World Star. I love him. Why could be that happened ? Is he so much forgotten in your Country? I be shocked. My prayers are for Mr. Dean Martin. He has made so many people around the world happy with his songs, films and shows. May the house and property be restored to their former glory. Kind regards from (East) Germany.

[@DrnkTheWildAir]

Thk you so much, Scott and Troy!! That house has a beautiful view!

[@rhg1313]

Dean Martin King of cool 😎

[@katrinalassberg5649]

Thank you for updating us all Scott on Dean's house. It would have been something to live in the neighborhood when all the actors & entertainers of that era lived there

[@risingsun49]

I love this video you got to walk right up to it, amazing. Your the only one doing this . Notice how he didn't need a fence around it and it's not an ugly huge mansion it shows how he was a regular person or maybe he thought he was. But he was special what a huge star and a great stand up comedian!! One of a kind for sure. God Bless Deno,!! Thxanx

[@annemontanaro3795]

The music in your 2021 video was perfect for the Rat Pack era.

[@javierdenardo2607]

When you think of it, the important thing is that the structure is eing saved. Realistically, the house needs to be safe and usable. When a house is left unused, everything deteriorates esp. Plumbing and electrical, but also mold. So some people are advised by the architect or builder to start from scratch, kind of like not putting a new patch of cloth on a rotting fabric. But it seems the bones on this house were good (probably due to the dry climate).

[@Jean-sv6kk]

Memories ❤❤❤❤

[@WillsEasyGuitar]

as long as they keep at least 10% of the original structure it is considered a remodel under California law. This is why they just gutted it instead of a complete demo. It would be cheaper in the long run.

[@barbj9785]

Thank you for doing these videos and sharing them with us. Loved Dean Martin.

[@CapitanFantasma1776]

Thanks for keeping us up on it! I remember your earlier one. I like the 2021 shot with the wall paper to the left down the hallway!

[@pinkvolo]

I am sure in its day that house was a show piece with all of the latest "modern" amenities and the latest 60's furniture! Fiberglass glass curtains and all! I would have loved to have seen it then! Thank you for sharing the progress of this home. I hope it is restored to the T!

[@danielroque8504]

Very modest for a big star!! All the parties/famous hollywood celebrities who went there.....

[@mwmsjuly19]

I always look forward to your posts!

[@SD-nh5yr]

Thank you for the update ❤

[@juliewilshaw6840]

Interesting! 🏚️✨🙂

[@sylviamiller9047]

Thanks for the video and story!❤

[@mjanovec]

I suspect there were issues with the house that required it to be gutted. It might have been loaded with asbestos, which could be in the floors, walls, and ceilings. Perhaps Dino wanted a home that was as “fireproof” as practical. It will be interesting to see how the house is rebuilt… if it stays true to original style or is a completely modern in style. Would love to see an update video. I suspect new walls will be put up soon to keep the interior from being exposed too long.

[@BeckVMH]

7:12 haha Taking a “splash” in Dean’s pool was pretty cool!

[@NetWit20]

I met Bobby Trendy years ago at open mic night at the Gypsy Den coffee house in downtown Santa Ana. I used to play guitar there and he did too. The peak was about 2009-2010 when all the talented local musicians would stop by and play a song or two. He seemed to be a really nice guy.

[@cheftomsd]

Love to see a great architect skilled in mid century give this place some love and an update.

[@LasVegas68]

A house sitting that long empty in the desert heat with no HVAC system operating. The interior of the house had to be in bad condition for sure. The moisture problem was probably so bad the drywall was deteriorating and mold was everywhere inside. This probably why they removed the walls from the house as we see.

[@StevenTorrey]

A rather modest home actually.

[@teresah.6696]

A tv show a years ago showed the inside of the house and its on the small side, mid century modern, i think its about 1200 sq ft, give or take, maybe two bedrooms....i guess back then if you bought a second house you didn't need a lot of square footage.

[@debbiem9218]

Nice to see that they are going to build around the skeleton of the building. Like Dean would say "it's amore!" Love your videos, Scott, please keep up the great work. Great summer viewing.

[@exitscreaming4637]

Thanks for the update, great video as always

[@johnbehneman1546]

GREAT VIDEO AND THANKS FOR SHARING.

[@jenniferwilliams5321]

Wish we could see what it looked like when he bought it. Bet it was gorgeous!