Rare dean martin interview

One of my favorite performers.Great Dean Martin.

[@dianalee3059]

I’m so glad I just ran into this. I was blessed with a 60-year career as a studio singer and in the 1960’s I had the honor and the joy of working on the Dean Martin Show for 6 years as a member of an 8-voice backup group, 4 guys and 4 gals. Dean was a consummate professional, so kind and genuine to everyone. The whole drinking thing was an act, the glass had apple juice in it. Yes he loved his family fiercely and he loved us gals but always with the deepest respect. I have the most wonderful memories of those years and truly miss my old boss.

[@dianalee3059]

Poor Dean never really got over the death of his son. Family truly was everything to him.

[@bogusienombre355]

Glad he was a good boss to you. He seemed kind.

[@ItalianWiseguy55]

Thank you for sharing 👍

[@dennislawless3563]

Great memories to have 💯

[@rg1809]

Diana, thanks for sharing this. I've heard many times the drinking was a shtick. Recently, I've also heard the Sinatra-Martin duo was more professional than buddy buddy, simply because Sinatra was a nighttime partier and Dean was home with the family.

[@Etnalleb]

No One . absolutely No One could put over a song like Dean Martin , he was the Best.

[@blank557]

Dean Martin saw the Hollywood business for what it was. He never was an egotist. He did what he wanted, then got off the stage and went back to his family.

[@blakemcnamara9105]

"Could I be where I am today if I were lazy?" I wish more people had that attitude today.

[@danf4447]

he seemed so kind and sad and open in this interview

[@Ftybr57]

He was looped

[@johnreidy2804]

@@Ftybr57 Why say something like that. You don't know that's true. I really don't like people who spread rumors

[@brkitdwn]

He was 63-64 here, and went on for another 12 years. RIP Dino.

[@iainstewart7104]

66 here, I googled it. Looks real slick for 66

[@richardpotter2288]

He lived to be 78 years old. 14 or 15 more years. But only our body dies. Dean is still out there.

[@lucyloo7457]

He was such a soft hearted gentleman. A loving husband and good man. RIP Sir.

[@stephfahey1101]

Never a huge fan of the 'Rat Pack' but I've always admired Dean Martin. He was a multi talented and hard working man. He also stood up for Marilyn Monroe on that movie they starred in together. That's true class!

[@Farbautisonn]

"I wouldnt change one thing" Its a rare man who can say that about his life.

[@Farbautisonn]

Kæreste Charlotte de Linde. Kæreste Charlotte Lind. Jeg elsker dig over alt på jorden. Du er det smukkeste og dejligste i hele verden.

[@rosemarieconstantin3411]

Wish he had said he regretted leaving Jeanne.

[@justinjohnson8551]

@@rosemarieconstantin3411 i think a guy like dean makes a decision and moves on doesn't look back right or wrong hence "i wouldn't change one thing".

[@lbowsk]

@King Royal Oh go away.

[@bobshenix]

@@rosemarieconstantin3411 I guess he didn't regret it. But he should have regretted his smoking habit for sure!! That's what ultimately took his life.

[@johngalvin3124]

The voice, the charisma, the humour, the cool...There will never be another like him.

[@georgevincent1834]

A voice as smooth and rich as honey. Dino was one of the best.

[@tombryan1]

Raspy and congested

[@paulfrombrooklyn5409]

I always thought Dean had the best voice of all the crooners back then. Even better that Sinatra.

[@johndevries7122]

@@paulfrombrooklyn5409 You definitely can't compare those voices, Dean-Frank and Sammy were amazing. Unfortunately, you don't see that anymore today. Too bad that their records are played so little, would bring a completely different atmosphere to the population.

[@Fireball9394]

@@tombryan1 🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@StonedMickey]

He was one of the best, and he was also a horse lover. Can't beat that with a stick. My Father and Dean could have been twins.

[@MrPrimitiveman]

I’m a native of Las Vegas and while I’m to young to have ever worked around him I’ve known several people who did work on his shows and had dealings with him…I’ve never heard a single negative word about this man!! Everyone loved him and I mean truly loved and cared for him.

[@user-jz6to8md3c]

R.I.P dean you were awesome.

[@karengilbert9016]

My lovely dad who died 26aug 2021 .He love to sing his songs.Always listen to his music in his car .Miss you my lovely dad .Your with Dean in heaven singing 🌹

[@sylvia520]

There are no more great actors and actress left in this world.😔😪 I sure miss the oldies but goodies like Dean Martin and all these legendary artists!

[@irenegriego2446]

Dean is one of the great entertainers of his generation,miss them.

[@Ridgerunner-qi1xz]

...of any generation.

[@rockyhill9965]

Yup!

[@familierot7562]

Maybe 🥰

[@joemartinezjr828]

Him

[@madleneroulette5371]

How can anyone not love Dean Martin? He was class a act. To me he was how we saw him. Non pretentious, charasmatic, humorous and honest in every way. Sure, like the rest of us, he was very human, not perfect, but who is lol. Sure glad I grew up in that era. Today, almost everything everywhere is way more in your face, fake harsh, indiscreet. Dean was cool without trying to be. Miss him❤🎉

[@trevorjennings72]

Hello Madlene, how are you doing today, hope you’re fine and safe from the COVID-19 virus??

[@lanadale1479]

WE Love and Miss you Dean Martin...Your the best!

[@KK-tt8cm]

How can anyone say this man is lazy.hard working all his life .

[@rickatherton7476]

Dean was the coolest of them all. He is really missed.

[@rockyhill9965]

Matt Helm!!

[@kennethwayne6857]

@@rockyhill9965 Good to see there's someone who remembers that!

[@rockyhill9965]

@@kennethwayne6857 Matt Helm had that station wagon that transformed into a bachelor pad lounge at the touch of a button!

[@bacchuslax7967]

Laid back doesn’t mean lazy. He just took things in stride and enjoyed his life.

[@ralphsanchico2452]

That's why Sinatra got along with him so well, he was his total opposite!

[@cathynewyork7918]

@@ralphsanchico2452 You're right -- if Dean were as "high-strung" as Sinatra was, they would have clashed. Sinatra needed low-key guys like Dean and Sammy as friends -- to "balance" his combustible personality.

[@JillKirchner]

If being calm and kind is now considered lazy, then all of these goofy snappy jumpy dogs of men would be better off lazy.

[@cathynewyork7918]

@@JillKirchner That's a clever quote ... but it actually is true that Dean Martin was a bit lazy. I heard this from someone who worked for Frank Sinatra and would know. However - I loved loved loved Dean Martin and am a huge fan of his.

[@sharksport01]

I see now why his interviews were rare.

[@CreoleLadyBug]

He had the most beautiful head of hair.

[@akrenwinkle]

An excellent rug, really. Far better than Frank's, but Dean probably had more fringe to work with.

[@dannyryan9246]

He was a nice man. Terrific entertainer and one of best artists who embodied class at a time in Hollywood that is sadly gone.

[@jeromewagschal9485]

Yes... People ( actors and singers ) had more class and decorum back then...

[@MykolasGilbert]

I couldn't have said it better!!

[@AbeTheSigma007]

And a Generous Tipper. - Class Act…

[@jonathanhandsome6985]

@King Royal HEHEHEHE KING IS HIS LAST NAME...LITTLE BITCH.... JEREMIAH KING HIS IS EGG LIKE

[@fenwayify]

@Bonnie Archie If that happens, sides won't matter and it'll be a nightmare for all...

[@kimrunyan5106]

Rest in peace, Dean. Everybody loves somebody sometime, and since childhood, I've loved Dean.

[@ptthunder]

it's really weird how there aren't cool people like this in the entertainment industry anymore. just his manner and the way he carries himself, is so different from the stars of today. he has a gravitas that you just don't see any more. why is that??

[@spaniardsrmoors6817]

Today's performers are all beholden to the DemocRAT CC Party/minorities and it's political junk 24/7/365. If not, you have no career.

[@laportecan]

Dean was kind, talented, and did a lot of charity work. This is a different world we are living in...

[@grantlawrence611]

Love Dino. a beautiful soul and a rare person that wouldn't change one thing.

[@keithhyttinen8275]

I still get a kick out of when he took "Everybody Loves Somebody" to number one on the pop charts in 1964. Knocked a Beatles song off the top spot that week. WTG Dean!!

[@Etnalleb]

It was said that Dean called Elvis and told him if he didn't knock the Beatles from the #1 spot on the Hit Charts that he would and Dino kept his word .

[@bobbysands6923]

A GREAT song. And as a huge Beatles fan, I have no problem with Dean knocking them out...if it were someone else I might care.

[@dannyparis3383]

That song melt like butter it's a flawless diamond every time you listen to it

[@dannyparis3383]

@@Etnalleb boy you hit the nail on the head I understand that Elvis Presley was a Dean Martin fan for a long time and Inspirations for his vocals this is a very interesting story and Dean Martin did do it in 1964 with everybody loves somebody

[@lizzrobb2313]

Gentle on my mind is my favourite 🎉🎉

[@DH-ve5bl]

I miss old Dino. Loved his laid back style. He was never high strung. He took everything in stride. RIP, Mr. Martin.

[@kimbrown5024]

I miss a lot of the ones from the past..

[@allenprice3178]

So many things. I Can appreciate. About Dean Martin. Perfect ? No . But. Who is ? I often Wonder about the Rift. He had with Jerry ..........

[@alexchambers5556]

it's called being heavily intoxicated.

[@lbowsk]

He was the original Dude. I think Jeff may actually share his lineage.

[@tod3msn]

@@alexchambers5556 He cultivated an image but the reality was far different. Many reports are that he was not a big drinker. Just a chill dude.

[@littleogeechee223]

Such a handsome and talented man. He was always my favorite of the Rat Pack, he and Sammy…loved them both..

[@greglarry11]

This guy was born with talent coming out of every pore.

[@michaelmonaghan2717]

Mellow and lazy are two different things! Mr. Smooth and mellow!

[@barbrajeff3455]

He was one of the best singers I’ve ever heard

[@JillKirchner]

agree

[@kerry5586]

When you hear him sing without music at the beginning of the song My Rifle, My Pony and Me, it sends shivers down the spine.

[@georgep7815]

He had the 'VOICE' everybody loved. Even after his divorce, he had dinner with his x wife every Saturday night. his long time friend and producer said the Martin family is still one of the largest shareholders in RCA, due to Dean's tv show.

[@johnjaeger4308]

A living legend a class act and never ever be replaced one of a kind. NUFF SAID BABY LOVE YOU DEAN RIP

[@ThekiBoran]

Martin passed away in 1995.

[@caldwellfisher5288]

@@ThekiBoran yes we all know that he died. "A living legend" is obviously intended as .....was a living legend...because there is RIP at the the end of john jaegers comment.

[@ThekiBoran]

@@caldwellfisher5288 I don't see 'was' anywhere in the original comment. Plus it seems like the op is talking directly to Martin which is impossible. Also, RIP, capitalized with the other words in the sentence and spelled with no periods, (R.I.P.), RIP could mean you are great or you're doing really well or you're awesome. The last sentence, with no punctuation, could be understood as 'NUFF SAID BABY LOVE, YOU DEAN ARE AWESOME.' I would write it thus, "Nuff said baby, love you Dean, R.I.P.' The commas group thoughts together, it makes understanding those thoughts much quicker for the reader.

[@ThekiBoran]

@@caldwellfisher5288 Don Rickles used to say Carson or Letterman got off a ripper, a good joke.

[@largemarge1603]

@@ThekiBoran rickles needed to be punched in the face as a child... repeatedly. rickles needed to learn his place. rickles was maggot excrement. . Do not tarnish the interview of a great performer by mentioning that idjit rickles. Show you can appreciate çlass and caring for family by forgetting rickles ever existed.

[@georgiaconti2691]

Awww. I loved him, so much.....I love him still. I always say he could open the phone book to any given page and sing that, and it would sell a billion copies. We love you and miss you. You were authentic. And, they don't make them that way anymore!! 💕💕

[@colinwilliams553]

The world is NOT the same without good old DEAN MARTIN.....I loved his laid back style.R.I.P Dean.

[@lisanealy1703]

Agree.

[@davidgibbs7232]

Love this guy. Great singer. He was one of Elvis's influences in the fifties. That in itself is an incredible claim to fame.

[@ruudversteege2868]

The King of Pop with The King of Cool

[@jonathanlane5432]

Dean was my idol and I had the luck and privilege of meeting and talking to him on three separate occasions.

[@rickrick5041]

Can you please tell us about it?

[@lisanealy1703]

Cool.

[@cathynewyork7918]

Cool! I never got to meet Dean, but I did get to meet the other super-talent of that generation, Frank Sinatra. You and I are luck we met the great ones!

[@lisanealy1703]

@@cathynewyork7918 Awesome!!

[@cathynewyork7918]

@@lisanealy1703 Lisa, thank you for that -- because I loved Frank -- and Dean -- so much -- that meeting Mr. Sinatra is one of the great thrills of my life! Thank you for kindly acknowledging my happy memory. [Sadly, I didn't get to take Sinatra home with me .... sob!]

[@jtb1245]

Dean was a real touch of class ⭐️❤️⭐️

[@franksarna4595]

Dean was a Cool Cat. That is all

[@mr.mauriceevansjones]

He is and was a great singer. Love his version of " king of the road" . I can listen to that song over and over

[@skatee99]

There will NEVER be another Dean. Nice, great, funny, great singer, great looking, good actor, he will NEVER be duplicated.

[@chriscoo8367]

My dear Dad looked just like you Dino ,every time I see you I see my Dad,everybody always said that about him too, you were one of the Greats loved your ROASTS!!!!😘💋💞

[@edwardwilliams8238]

When celebrity meant something. R.I.P. Dean❤️ You were one of the greats.

[@danielosterman9676]

I would sneak out of bed every Thursday night to watch the opening of his show. Many years later I danced to " You're Nobody til Somebody Loves You" with our daughter at a wedding. She knew the songs by heart. Great memories.

[@MrADjam5]

From Stuebenville, Ohio. Who can forget his Roasts😁

[@anthonyserrato5076]

He is 1 of my favorite musicians of all time, the days of Dean were the days of real class I wish I was in that era nowadays nothing makes sense no more,

[@billyengerson2419]

My mom sang with him ..a long time ago .in.. tiftonia Tennessee...on stage..

[@donb3557]

A great crooner a decent actor and a stand up guy damn shame some people die but it’s a trip we all make. God certainly has a great choir and Deano is probably centre stage. RIP Deano you are missed.

[@alissagonzales735]

He appears laid back. Doesn't allow work to take over his life. He enjoys his work which makes it easy to go to work. My own husband was like that. He gave up a job that paid well but did not enjoy. Took a job that was physically hard but enjoyed completely. He said that because he enjoyed it. It was stress free. Which made him laid back. But he was a hard worker when he worked.

[@cathynewyork7918]

This is a great comment -- great perspective.

[@TheSilvergold45]

His greatness KNEW NO BOUNDS !!!

[@bernardzevenhuizen3309]

How often do you see a man who seems like just a regular guy and a really special person, all at the same time? I love Sinatra when he songs, to me she's nr. 1 but I love Dean too, somehow Dean also feels more likable, more down to earth.

[@philhatfield8905]

Lazy? That's a laugh! He made hit records, he sold out concerts, he made great movies---funny and serious! It was reported that he did not rehearse for one minute when he was starring in his long running TV variety show, yet when a legendary dancer like Juliet Prowse would appear, he matched her step-for-step during electrifying dance segments. I am 64 and I am grateful that I was alive during this era.

[@sweetglory]

Lazy? I would have slapped that interviewer

[@Unknownlll123]

What a beautiful voice he had. ❤❤❤.

[@dc10fomin65]

My favorite guy, Dean was the best that TV had to offer back then, and nothing today even comes close to Dean back in the old days!

[@anthonyperrin3411]

Legend. Completely totally utterly. Loved him since 1959. X.

[@weezy66]

That 3min interview especially his words at the end made me cry...happy tears. I can't believe I was 17 when this interview was conducted!! Like Dean Martin I wouldn't change a thing either. Thank you so VERY much for uploading this gem John Fiore! ❤

[@mcelhinn]

I was just a little kid but I loved Dean Martin because he made my dad laugh and enjoy life the same way. Not to serious and with an easy smile. Golf, sport, music, travel and entertainment.

[@citibear57]

Dean is probably my favorite male singer of all time. He was the kind of guy you'd like to meet in person. My aunt saw Dean walking through the casino she was at, and she called his name "Dean! Dean!" but he probably didn't hear her. When he saw her disappointment, he stopped immediately, and said hello to her. Regis Philbin used to say that Dean was his favorite singer as well, and in his office, Regis had a lot of Dean Martin memorabilia, and every record that Dean ever released. How great is that...a star idolizing an even bigger star!

[@petternilsson4393]

A Great man, much more cleaver then you can belive.And also a big humanist.

[@MM-sq5pf]

This man lived the life, at the perfect time

[@thebestisyettocome4114]

He was a true and honest man. He worked hard for his career and family. A great job Dean. 👏

[@judithschoner6433]

Yes, I loved DINO since my childhood and still do, he was one if the best Entertainers of all times. I miss him 😢.

[@Robert_Fiori]

Dean was a superb singer, stage performer and comedic actor. A hard worker at all he did - but made it all look relaxed and laid-back.

[@2011littlejohn1]

The bit about ''I try to have a little fun when I work'' is such a cool understatement. Legend has it that his shows were mainly unrehearsed regarding the interviews - I imagine the musical parts would have been rehearsed if only to determine the keys to play in. :)

[@margaretdavies6529]

He was just so likeable and he loved people. God rest you Dean you have so much pleasure to so many xx

[@SuperSusieBell]

Absolutely love when he’s in a cowboy movie. Fantastic actor.

[@mrisaac638]

who would have thought but yeah all of em were great

[@dannyparis3383]

I love this guy he was a role model for me I'll always miss him rest in peace Dean Martin we love you

[@tod3msn]

Dean was a good man. You could see his genuine decency. He was authentic. The real deal. I just heard "Everybody Loves Somebody Sometime" on the radio and I listened to it all the way through. Dean had charisma and goodness about him.

[@cathynewyork7918]

I agree with you. I also love the video on KZbin of Dean riding and long-reining his beautiful horses. He was so gentle with his horses -- handling them gently instead of trying to dominate the horses with strength. Sweet.

[@r.p.mcmurphy6623]

You listened to a song all the way thru??? OMG!!

[@cathynewyork7918]

@@r.p.mcmurphy6623 What a mean, sarcastic comment you made. "Uncle Elmer" maybe didn't know if he would like Dean Martin's style or not, but he apparently did, so he listened all the way through. Your mean sarcasm is NOT nice. Please go away.

[@akrenwinkle]

@@cathynewyork7918 I'm on team mcmurphy. It was indiscreet of tod3 to reveal he listened to a 3-minute song "all the way through." He had it comin'.

[@cathynewyork7918]

@@akrenwinkle 😀

[@maryjopaolinelli4193]

Love you Dean...God bless you are beautiful...😘❣️🍷

[@jeanlittle970]

One of if not the best crooners of all time. I loved his voice. He was a talented man and he is missed💗

[@posyfab]

I loved Dean all my life. So did my Mom and Dad. He was multi-talented: singer, actor, and he was a great comedian! I had two uncles like him and I miss them so much.

[@sirenavg5467]

I love that 😂 Ask me what my favourite drink is & I start listening rattling off...it’s hard to choose just one. Family, good times & cheers with wonderful music is the dream. That was him & he got to do it with style & make a living at it.

[@jfiore007]

Incredible life. A bygone era

[@mrisaac638]

Word!

[@antoniocapulera]

I miss Dean so much! 😌 What a rascal!

[@gergemall]

Dean was a class act .

[@raymondparsley7442]

Mr. cool, Dean Martin was always a pleasure to watch. He was a great entertainer... we miss him.

[@MYJETGLO]

This wonderful human being was so much part of my family thanks to my Father's love for him that he feels like family to me... Miss both of them deeply but so lucky to have had my Father and Dino in my life at the same time.. Thank you life.. oxo

[@garyroberts8742]

Dean was one of the guys who was loved for his music .for his wonderful personality..he was decent in all his roles. He is missed. There are no dean Martin's today..

[@donnajarvis9542]

He was charming and funny and a good sport.

[@arobjavan9481]

How. Could you not love this guy. He lived life as if he only has one day to live.

[@Flap999]

Love this guy. Reality is far different than image. Turns out he was a devoted family man. Really glad we have recordings of his amazing talent. And the Matt Helm movies…awesomeness!!

[@624radicalham]

Didn't he cheat and leave his first wife? In such a horrible manner than Jerry Lewis' wife refused to see Dean's new wife. Left a bitter taste around all of those that knew Dean. Life is not always to be seen through rose tinted glasses.

[@lowenrubi9558]

I love dean forever ❤

[@jesusnodal8948]

I love you Dean Martin!!! We miss you!!!

[@birdy4690]

I love him. His TV show was fantastic.

[@thehardestwordpodcast7411]

His timing when he lists the drinks is immaculate.

[@RaceIsOpen]

A legend!! hard worker and one of the best

[@amaraland1]

Always loved Dean in his singing, acting and TV shows❤

[@bderek136]

Dean must have had amazing some experiences. Just think of the stars he met and knew. The lifestyle, the fun and the memories. What a life.

[@johanmarais3417]

One of the greatest ever in entertainment history - Johan Marais South Africa

[@user-ow1iu2wz1x]

He was a performer. One of the best. I remember watching him on tv and he always made the show fun. Sure miss him. Thanks for the memories Dean! ❤ RIP 😢 miss you love you

[@trevorjennings72]

Hello Cindy, how are you doing today, hope you’re fine and safe from the COVID-19 virus??

[@CaneFu]

"I wouldn't change one thing, not one thing!" Must be nice to feel that way when you get older. If I had a do-over I would change almost EVERYTHING that I did; hindsight is 20/20.

[@michaelashcraft8569]

When you look back over life, and, wouldn't change a thing, then, that's a life well lived...

[@DEERGANGSTER]

My mom and dad loved watching him and me too as a child. My mom always said what handsome man he was. I loved when he made some appearances on the Laugh In show. Funny stuff. Xo miss those days

[@robertc.johnson310]

JF, Dean Martin you can Honestly say had a Complicated Life Personally. He was Completely Comfortable with the way his life turned out in All Aspects. R.I.P. Dino / Matt Helm RCJ/LEO

[@johnprendergast1338]

Just a normal, laid back guy who enjoyed life and connected with people , easily ...

[@jennic.548]

To Me, he was the King of Cool. And that voice, smooth as silk. Definitely, one of my all time favorites .

[@michaelstratton6701]

Classy guy, big star of all time

[@marywissing7135]

A entertainer that has extronary voice and acting talent. Mr Martin has is only in one life time and can never be duplicate Dino s songs 🎵 live on forever God bless

[@dianeseymour6189]

Love the Personality❤️,Rest in Eternity Dean Martin