Lorne Greene's funny speech at Michael Landon's 1975 Dean Martin Roast 😂

[@mariagertrudesdelacruz4246]

I loved every minute of Lorne’s speech. Thank you. This rapport between co stars in Bonanza is amazing.

[@helanesolomon1724]

They had a great and loving relationship.

[@marthasanchez9109]

Wonderful video ❤ Thank you so much ❤ I love Lorne ❤

[@helanesolomon1724]

You’re welcome!

[@dawnmills5567]

Awwwwww!!!! 😥😥😥 how touching and sweet, Pa and Baby son, that genuine love between them and the way Mike drew the chair out for him, I felt the Love ❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@helanesolomon1724]

Yes. The affection is so touching. ❤️

[@DarknessFlameMedia]

I did not expect to laugh so much clicking this video. Glad I did

[@helanesolomon1724]

Thank you!

[@angelofmercies4602]

Naturally this is one of my favorite clips ever! Thanks for bringing it to our attention to enjoy again tonight! Michael was being celebrated and I love how he was seated next to Lorne for the event. That "Son" moment when Michael got up and hugged him 😭, that great handshake and embrace at the end followed by Michael suddenly getting up to get Lorne's chair for him (such a sweet gesture!), and all the funny jokes and warm and gushy JPM goodness in between! Every time I see this I'm struck by how good Lorne looks! The best he ever looked! Tan, slim, and that sauve mustache! The rest he got from "Bonanza" ending sure did him good!

[@helanesolomon1724]

I had a feeling this might be a favorite Clip for you!! 😉😉. I love Lorne with the mustache.

[@helanesolomon1724]

Hey, just wanted to let you know that I had to delete the Bonanza outtakes due to an "issue" with the DVD producer telling me he would do a copyright strike. It's a long story... but I'm glad you saw them prior. They are actually on Amazon Prime Video so if you want to see them again, they are there!! Let me know and I'll tell you where to find them.

[@angelofmercies4602]

@@helanesolomon1724 Oh wow I just got my comment in before you had to delete it! That's harsh the producer came down on you like that.

[@helanesolomon1724]

Angel of Mercies yes! To say the least!

[@oddballrambler]

The best part is when he says sit up straight put on your shoes put the cigarettes away and when he called him son and when he said he never thinks of me he didn't call me on father's day and when he said where did i go wrong and when michael loosened the brakes on his car

[@helanesolomon1724]

Yes!

[@julianadalila3022]

Michael's laugh is amazing. He was so beautiful oh my God 💞

[@helanesolomon1724]

Agreed! 😁

[@daysyperez5103]

OMG I always laugh to die watching and hearing this speech. No matter he wanted to looked just funny, Pa Ben was also, really, really proud of his Little Joe.

[@helanesolomon1724]

Lol. Yes. What a great JPM.

[@jamesfeldman4234]

Fun trivia fact: While Bonanza was in the pre-production stages, Lorne Greene was offered his choice of roles - either the father Ben Cartwright or the eldest son Adam Cartwright. Lorne asked his friend Leslie Nielsen which role he should take. Leslie said, “There’s no way for you to emerge without a tremendous position of significance in the show. ... Probably all four of you will achieve equal prominence. But of the four of you, the only one who can achieve the most prominence is yourself because you’re the father and they’re all three tied to you. ... I wouldn’t even give it a second thought.” On Leslie's advice, Lorne decided to play Ben Cartwright.

[@helanesolomon1724]

Thanks! I didn’t hear that before. Leslie Nielsen had a great role on Bonanza too. Wonderful actor.

[@kahunastev]

Pure class from a very dignified man.

[@StevenTorrey]

Truly funny. "Ladies & Gentlemen, and Don Rickles...."

[@helanesolomon1724]

@@StevenTorrey 🤣

[@tiffinifishley7810]

Amazing bonanza actors

[@megancarney5250]

So cute and funny! Michael’s face at the line about the 47-year-old father and three forty-year-old sons living together was so funny! Lorne seemed like a classy man, and I’m glad that Michael found a loving friend and father figure on the Bonanza set.

[@helanesolomon1724]

Yes, I love this moment.

[@anacordoba5042]

Michael Landon no tenía 40 años, cuando empezó bonanza tenía 22 y cuando termino tenía ya 36 Michael Landon si podía ser hijo de Lorne Greene por que le llevaba 21 año

[@TheBanana821]

I wonder if it was true that Pernell Roberts called Lorne Greene frequently

[@ericcrawford3453]

Good stuff!!!

[@claytoncoward1377]

Great routine from Lorenz😜😜😜

[@jimmakk6292]

I can't believe this doesn't have more likes

[@helanesolomon1724]

Thank you!

[@marisamorrison2347]

I loved everything lorne said he was hilarious if he was here I'd tell him that I couldn't stop laughing

[@helanesolomon1724]

😁

[@Martin-es8mb]

Future star of Battlestar Galactica and Little House on the Prairie.

[@bobsebring2819]

Wow, thier all dead. When we had real stars! RIP stars, your all now closer to God.

[@ForgetMeNot2022]

As much as i have a crush on Ben Cartwright, Lorne Greene looks like Bryce Forsyth with the tash. Wish he hadn't been so vain in real life to wear the hair piece