Frank Gorshin as George C. Scott & Burt Lancaster (1975)

#frankgorshin #burtlancaster #georgecscott
During the 1975 Dean Martin Roast of Sammy Davis Jr., Frank Gorshin makes impressions of Hollywood acting legends George C. Scott in "Patton" and Burt Lancaster in "From Here To Eternity."
Frank John Gorshin Jr. (1933 - 2005) was an American character actor, impressionist, and comedian. He made many guest appearances on The Ed Sullivan Show and Tonight, Starring Steve Allen. Gorshin was a popular act at nightclubs, notably in Las Vegas, as the first impressionist to headline the main showrooms. He was also the first impressionist headliner at the Empire Room of New York's Waldorf-Astoria Hotel. Among his most popular impressions were of Burt Lancaster (exaggerating Lancaster's hand gestures) and Kirk Douglas (exaggerating Douglas' gritted teeth), as well as Marlon Brando (spoofing his squint). He was also famous for simulating physical and facial resemblances and pitch-perfect imitations of voice, accent, vocal inflections, and mannerisms. Gorshin's slender athletic build, wide mouth, and pale eyes under solid brows were ideal characteristics for screen henchmen.
#frankgorshinriddler #theriddlerfrankgorshin #deanmartin
Burt Lancaster (1913 - 1994)was an American actor and producer. Initially known for playing tough guys with a tender heart, he succeeded with more complex and challenging roles over a 45-year film career and, later, on television. He was a four-time nominee for the Academy Award for Best Actor (winning once), and he also won two BAFTA Awards and one Golden Globe Award for Best Lead Actor. The American Film Institute ranks Lancaster as #19 of the greatest male stars of classic Hollywood cinema.
#deanmartinroast #sammydavisjr #sammydavisjrroast
George Campbell Scott (1927 - 1999) was an American actor, director, and producer who had a celebrated career on both stage and screen. With a gruff demeanor and commanding presence, Scott became known for his portrayal of stern, but complex authority figures such as prosecutor Claude Dancer in Anatomy of a Murder, General Buck Turgidson in Stanley Kubrick's Dr. Strangelove, Herbert Bock in The Hospital, Ebenezer Scrooge in A Christmas Carol, Lt. Kinderman in The Exorcist III, and General George S. Patton in the biopic Patton, which won him the Academy Award for Best Actor. Described by The Guardian as "a battler and an actor of rare courage," his performances won him widespread recognition and numerous other accolades, including a Golden Globe, a Genie Award, and two Primetime Emmys.
Samuel Davis Jr. (1925 - 1990) was an American singer, dancer, actor, comedian, film producer, and television director.
The Dean Martin Celebrity Roast is a series of television specials hosted by entertainer Dean Martin and airing from 1974 to 1984. For a series of 54 specials and shows, Martin and his friends would "roast" a celebrity. The roasts were patterned after the roasts held at the New York Friars' Club.
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[@anglomik]

One of THE best impressionists EVER!!!

[@jamesfeldman4234]

Frank Gorshin's execution and delivery are so wonderful that even if you don't know all the references, he's still hilarious. For example, when in Burt Lancaster's persona and he says "Do the name Ruby Begonia mean anything to you?"--Frank's referring to a line by Kingfish on "The Amos and Andy TV Show" in the 1950s. The actual saying was "Do the name Ruby Begonia strike a familiar note?". If you know about that reference, it adds an extra dimension of humor, but even if you don't, the way Frank says it is funny enough.

[@kingbolo4579]

That's the one bit of the act I didn't get and didn't laugh at. (I knew, "Feets do your stuff.") I'm grateful for your explanation here.

[@jacobdehaan4114]

That George C. Scott impression is dead on! I've been working on my George C. Scott impression for years and Frank Gorshin nailed it

[@alvaropelayo8084]

As Burt Lancaster he is great. And what a giant of the screen Lancaster eas!!!

[@GodLovesMoviesToo]

Doesn't get any better than this.

[@oobrocks]

I miss Frank. A genius

[@STP43FAN1]

The pauses seem to be what gets everyone dying the most.

[@armandinagarcia641]

I never get tired of watching videos of Frank doing impressions

[@strm854]

Brilliant !!

[@geoycs]

Those were fun days on tv.

[@ebonymanley26]

The best

[@bobmalack481]

Its better to do a small handfull of impressions very well, than too many that are so-so..my opionion.

[@terrywiebe5616]

Always burt Lancaster or Kirk Douglas 🤔

[@franknberry6397]

It is better than Rich Little who did a lot of impressions...all half assed.

[@Balrog2005]

He starts doing George C. Scott as Patton...

[@63bplumb]

The cheap shot at Lancaster's expense is a bit tiring.