The Dean Martin Celebrity Roasts: Muhammad Ali - Season 1 Episode 12 (2/19/76)

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Dean Martin hosts a star studded celebrity roast of Muhammad Ali. Featuring Howard Cosell, Orsen Welles, Gabe Kaplan, Tony Orlando, Wilt Chamberlain, Sherman Hemsley, Nipsey Russell and Floyd Patterson, among others.
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[@marcclement7396]

So great. If these roasts were held today there would be congressional hearings. Back when people had fun and weren't offended by everything.

[@bryantclay7212]

The world needs stuff like this today

[@bowwm0912]

Muhammad Ali was one of a kind. it'll be another thousand year the world can have another one like him.

[@travelshomeandabroad3221]

And Bruce lee too

[@afsharlady]

Absolutely LOVED THIS! There was a point in time when Mohommad Ali was THE most famous person on Earth! Fact!

[@hydromzansiptyltd1050]

"Muhammad Ali the greatest boxer since Cassius Clay" I felt that

[@carolecarr5210]

He was so much more than "man of the hour". Man of the Century!!

[@tryarunm]

Billy Crystal. What a gifted mimic! His imitation of Ali's, voice, expressions, mannerisms were spot on. And that joke about being so fast!

[@MsLizziebeth1]

@tryarunm - 👌🏾👌🏾. Only surprise is Billy wasn't introduced at the start!

[@thecameramantraveler4830]

not only that, he was blessed to be Muhammad's close friend

[@blacksabbathmatters3365]

Back when the world was real. I miss the 70s. Thank you for the great video. 👍

[@vickieviresrichie7622]

It was so cool!!! Everyone was so laid back & didn't get offended so easy , every one had fun in the jokes . A beautiful time to be alive .🎉💖🥳✨💐

[@user-qt7he2jh1z]

U couldn't have said it better, you could never have anything like this today, when these were done people were not racist like today. This was a great roast. This world needs more of this. No one was afended. I watch all of Dean Martin's roast and every one of his roast have black and white entertainers and neither race is upset by what they say. Ali was a very nice looking man.

[@albertseabra9226]

They all were fabulous. No crude words, just funny, intelligent lines -- in sum, real sense of humor.

[@donaldsmith7824]

This is when children were educated, and not propped up in fron of a TV impressed with propaganda and bullshit.

[@Marie-mz2uw]

Bill crystals impression of Muhammad is perfect 👌

[@user-zb6bv7cz8g]

Dean Martin made most impresionate shows!Nobody can’t equal this giy.he is the best!

[@HellhammerSS]

That Uncle Ben line was hilarious 😆

[@mbulelowesleymankai4869]

Muhammad Ali was the greatest. Great sportsperson. He also taught us a few lessons. RIP Ali, you were the best.

[@udigit22]

What a wonderful lineup!!!

[@MrBruce5437]

the king of cool himself....mr dean martin....a great actor, singer and standup comedian...dean martin 1917-1995 continue to rest in glory, bro dean martin

[@slabbusterrtr7690]

Loved Dean Martin very talented man

[@aarondigby5054]

That was one helluva roast they put out for the GOAT

[@johnserrano9689]

Respect is earned. Ali perhaps to this day is the world's most respected Man

[@amacem4537]

Prophet of the muslims was the most respected man ever lived. Mohammad Ali followed his example.

[@jordanmusikwerks1047]

You are right! I feel like In the next sentence is Winston Churchill. really! Then Eisenhower! Patton. That's some heady company.

[@fairtohar1174]

@@amacem4537 not just was but is and always will be

[@Noor_Jacobs03]

Pure class. Whish the world was like this today.

[@GhulamQadri-ip8du]

Muhammad Ali the Greatest Sports Personality for times to come, Great Character, great Role model for humans

[@padiecake]

This was so fun to watch. Humor was fun, no undercurrents. Just loving life. We have lost a lot.

[@steviem8466]

The Globalist, lefties and eugenists have a lot to answer for.

[@BottleBri]

These people are class! And not a swear word all night. Pure class.

[@evelynwilliams9443]

I couldn't said it better

[@aharonemanuel4010]

@@evelynwilliams9443 ya

[@carlosmjimenezcruz5006]

Morales

[@BottleBri]

@@carlosmjimenezcruz5006 eh?

[@BottleBri]

@@carlosmjimenezcruz5006 oh you mean morals! Lol

[@adnanarshad1839]

The classic old jokes I love them And look how humble and respectful Ali was. Really the Greatest

[@Panwere36]

Precisely.

[@kerrytreloar6273]

He held is shit together.Hey never saw his person Shine like this👍🤗

[@bashira1234]

Exactly. Show this video to Will Smith.

[@barrykime5580]

Ali was always humble. Truly a wonderful great man.

[@theundertaker5963]

All great roasts but the Never Got a Dinner bit had me rolling on the floor crying with laughter.

[@johnlee4249]

I actually met Muhammad Ali when he came to one of our Army Hospitals to visit troops, I was already on the elevator when he got on, I could not believe my eyes when he stepped on with one of his assistants. I already knew he was having issues communicating as told to me by another troop who was one of his neighbors, so I smiled and said Hi Champ, how are you? I could not make out what he said, so before I got off I turned back and said to both Ali and his smiling assistant "have a great day" both he and his assistance smiled in turn and waved. That made my day for sure.

[@TheNortheastAl]

Genuine people laughing at and with each other. You can feel the closeness and affection they had for one another. I really miss those times. How far we’ve fallen since then. RIP, Ali.

[@chrisslaughter5552]

I love ya brother Cuz man-kind isn’t very kind anymore.

[@julielambert1378]

me too

[@lclarke7156]

How right you are. You would believe that as the years go by, we would get along and have a greater appreciation for each other.

[@TheRedcroatian]

Let's do something about it, Champ would approve!

[@nicneamnicneam895]

Genuine....lol

[@omarbarrie9714]

THE WORLD IS POORER WITHOUT THESE MEN ,,DO MISS THEM ..😍😍😍😍😍😍😍😍😍😍😍😍😍😍😍

[@lgorenc]

This is fanastic! Imagine doing this today where everyone is offended even before you say anything.

[@sameerderashri713]

Thanks for uploading man. Really I mean it. Thanks

[@noahchin5635]

And they all laughed. It was funny. And no hard feelings.

[@dustindouglas5583]

No race, not hurt feelings, just pure comedy, admiration, and love. MAINLY LOVE

[@bailey9r]

But the poor RICE!

[@shawnneice4322]

@@bailey9r NO KIDDING! I nearly fell out of my chair 🪑

[@afrodesiac8064]

There was a lot of race talk in this. But everyone had a great time.

[@krrishdot7604]

You don't understand english I guess..

[@lgndnhswnmnd]

Thanks for this post! Grateful for KZbin!

[@erniedigiacomo3518]

My wife and I were lucky enough to be in the audience that Sunday afternoon during the taping. We arrived Sunday morning and were staying at the MGM. Saw Frank Sinatra at Ceasars that night! Those were the days!!

[@priscillalewis4909]

Really? Wow

[@chriswesterfield2042]

ARE YOU 100 YEARS OLD?

[@pinklady4772]

​@@chriswesterfield2042😂😂😂

[@Johnw112]

Wow that sounds incredible, your very lucky. Bet you had anmazing time. Wish I was around back then, I definitely should have been born a lot earlier in life haha

[@sachinbk1347]

Wow, how old are you?

[@JRob594]

Not a single cuss word all night that's real talent RIP Champ you'll forever be the greatest

[@strjourneys7919]

That's also what makes it boring

[@patrickperalta59]

I agree Joseph Robinson,,,this was classic comedy where they could joke around , make fun of each other and none got their feelings hurt........in today's world you have a bunch of crybabies..

[@eleanorphillips5890]

He is the greatest ever love him ❤

[@eleanorphillips5890]

He is the greatest ever love him ❤

[@lindakoepl5546]

😊THE greatest tribute to THE GREATEST FIGHTER who ever lived

[@fsirlancelot4337]

I just LOVE Muhammad Ali - he has such a sense of humor and is good looking too xxx.

[@lesleymcshanemitchell9651]

And ethics In face of great adversary He was a Mensch

[@fsirlancelot4337]

@@lesleymcshanemitchell9651 Many people wouldn't understand "Mensch" - it means a person with honour and integrity!

[@lesleymcshanemitchell9651]

@@fsirlancelot4337 Thank you He was that and a bag of crisps

[@jacobpeters5458]

@@lesleymcshanemitchell9651 many people wouldn't understand "bag of crisps" - it means he was chill, useful, and down to earth he was that and a breath of fresh air

[@lesleymcshanemitchell9651]

@@jacobpeters5458 Honour and Intergrity RIP Muhammed Ali

[@AlphaPoe]

RIP Mohammed Ali. Even with his great success as a fighter and amazing good looks, he remained humble and generously caring of others.

[@slabbusterrtr7690]

Love dean martin such a talented man and funny as hell

[@garydaltonolecountrymusic2711]

Wow! That was so amazing to watch. Miss the ole days.

[@TheBelgica1]

As a young guy, I can't believe how comedy and our sense of humor have changed. I laughed so hard, and I didn't hear 1 curse word, nor any dirty jokes(only a little on the edge). The host and guests all brought something unique to the table.

[@stevedressel8516]

Good stuff

[@TheTruthcometh]

Today if you told those jokes you would be canceled!

[@thinishot]

If this was now, all the woke snowflakes, new generation would be up in arms screaming racism, sexisem and everything their tiny little brains could come up with. All these great people on this video would be canceled. 🙄

[@tested123]

and you could smoke anywhere. like anywhere.

[@Marina-nn4md]

relying on dirty jokes and curse words is considered weak comedy even today. you're idealising the past.

[@JoBroughton-yw7un]

Man have i missed Muhammad Ali, did not realise how much he made me laugh, black and white bouncing off each other

[@naghizsg]

It’s December 2023 and I was laughing so hard that my wife came to check on me! I genuinely miss these times and was mentioned many times not even single curse word but pure humor! ❤😂

[@n.w.goonewardena6147]

I think over the years we have lost the lighter side of life as espoused by this Dean Martin show. Witty and humorous. Great show for the Champ.

[@rcgraphix]

Dean Martin was SLOSHED!!

[@tthomaselli2]

My dad has the VHS tape of this episode. Great times!...

[@jamesfarrington9030]

Orlando and Prinze are like twin sons from different mothers. You can tell these guys had fun. RIP, Freddie.

[@jjsjdjdubsbdbdi5261]

I must say,this was the most polished show of great guys. Ali was just great.Miss him.

[@info.901]

I used to watch Ali from my childhood. Love you Ali.

[@ziighazz8757]

Such a great vibe in this show, really beautiful human beeings.

[@DeplorableDiabloK9]

This NEVER gets old! The unoffended laughter those days were the BEST!

[@jamescooney129]

No

[@daudyusuf2634]

Beautiful onsite of OUR HURT

[@Gambit22003]

If America is going to be the melting pot of the world, this is the perfect example of how we should be.

[@raff5184]

imagine Ali slapping someone because he didn't like a joke...

[@jameslindsay5680]

@@raff5184 love those days

[@JoseJimenez-mx8so]

Oh God, those were the days. Thank you all.

[@tafimutekwe2855]

What a beautiful time this was. Thanks to KZbin for these golden memories.

[@khalidf1]

"I know, you couldn't get that ugly in 24 hours" HAHAHAHAHAHAAHA I'm def using this cheap shot next time. I died!!!!

[@BottleBri]

Brilliant line!

[@phillip_mcguinness7025]

Uncle Remus who once said to Uncle Ben: "You're a credit to your rice". BEST LINE EVER!

[@oa4032]

These guys are funny and even their insults were polite. I wish this was longer

[@the_lost_navigator]

The brotherhood between Ali and Cosell transcended all barriers. Respect to legends without present-day peers.

[@jaye501]

ali and cosell weren't great friends... they had a relationship that mutually benefitted both of them... but they weren't friends like say.. ali and howard bingham... ali and cosell were associates...

[@yanyanzhang5813]

@Geely that was respect my dude, but yeah, Cosell and Ali were pretty good friends.

[@curtiswebb3110]

Amen it was so wonderful

[@brianseneca3546]

@@jaye501 maybe so but have you ever seen Cosell's speech at Ali's 50th? He broke down in tears. I think the friendship was genuine

[@jaye501]

@@brianseneca3546 I'm 71 years old... I'm from the period... Cosell was a phony... And i repeat... Ali and cosell had an association that was mutually benificial... Friends do things together... Spend time together... Know each others kids... Ali and cosell's relationship centered totally around boxing... And their interactions were on that plane... Cosell used ali's fame to springboard his own... You people have swallowed the press releases and the PR bullcrap... Hell... I didn't know ali personally and even i cried at the 50th... The idea that they were some kind of soulmates is ridiculous... I'm not saying that there wasnt some mutual like... But they were not friends... They were acquaintances... Ask anyone that was actually around at the time... Ali's best friend howard bingham spoke of how cosell used ali to increase his own fame... But you onow what... Believe what you wish... I know better...

[@Media-iu3ir]

Black, white, brown, yellow... We used to be together sharing our differences with respect, humor and love. Today politicians divided us purposely to remain in power.

[@217_Walker]

💯

[@brianbossaer2049]

Absolutely

[@erwinbrewster5044]

❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@PlanetEarth3141]

Won't see me ever debate how terrible positions of authority are occupied by the evilest of men who've fooled the dumbest of people. 😅

[@ronmoody3420]

😮​@@brianbossaer2049

[@zorandimitrievski94]

Nipsey Russell was a genius.... So intelligent comedian

[@nitndntdrmr1482]

A time when class, dignity and honor meant something.

[@ritchybinoo9150]

When asked how many bodyguards he had, Ali, starts counting with his fingers in a whisper making the interviewer & the audience to expect the number to be dozens. The Champ's answer, one. God!

[@jaydayoshioka-ramirez9440]

Amen!!!!Godbless Everyone!!!!

[@LoveFirstYou]

@@jaydayoshioka-ramirez9440 Right! AMEN! First thing that came to mind. :)

[@LoveFirstYou]

@Tim Potts God bless you too, Green Man.

[@VellfireChauffeurGafa]

Yes I can remember watching that, my hero 😍👍, missing him so much from Kuala Lumpur Malaysia 🇲🇾

[@xman-ms3mp]

I think Ali said one time it’s hard to stop a determined assassin so why bother with security.

[@PabloGarcia-hc8xq]

Wow. I'd completely forgotten what it was to be entertained. Fabulous clip.

[@nunyabuisness9734]

The greatest thing about Ali was his heart

[@emmanuelgarba4841]

This was beautiful. I imagine it was great times in that era. Everybody was so genuine and authentic......love it.

[@deborahmoore8023]

OMG, I miss the Dean Martin roasts! Just straight up talent! Ruth Buzzi was absolutely amazing!! I was on the floor dying! 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@shawnneice4322]

I nearly fell out of my chair

[@boneymad]

Buzzi is still alive.

[@originalmindset5278]

ME TOO! 🤣🤣🤣

[@1984potionlover]

I was down there too. While I was d laughing and rolling around, I got rumbled by a couple of dust bunnies!😄

[@frankhendricks5918]

Simple music can make you sing simple hug can make you feel better simple things can make you happy, i hope my simple Hello brings smile to your face,

[@lawrenceiley7686]

Arh,the days when verbal sparring was an art.

[@mrpentium]

and no one took offence. Say what, lets start a reverse snow flake trend..."no one can hurt me, but lets burn each other verbally, like in the 70's."

[@jeovanneramos5066]

What ? You mean shit talking ! Word

[@marlenewashington7121]

@@mrpentium p7

[@libbymills4432]

Absolutely! Still a great skill to have...

[@phyllislawson3294]

Dean Martin was dark complexion

[@AAX1975]

Absolutely hilarious. I miss all of these folks. It's good that Ruth and Billy are still with us!

[@Enes-vf1cc]

And wilt

[@EBLLC]

Red Buttons was an absolute comic genius! Left me in tears 😂 listening to him!

[@makkdee9893]

Its a beautiful thing to see people not take themselves so seriously. If we can laugh together we can live together.

[@didiernedelec9154]

Well said!

[@CFGrandWizard]

What a wonderful man Muhammad Ali was, a ultramegasuperstar

[@user-oq6dk5bx8h]

👍👍

[@Tee1312Jay]

🥊

[@tahseti1113]

Some people to this day don't realize that Ali was not really conceited and egotistical. That was his public persona. He was a kind person who once saved a man's life. A lot of famous people are not like they appear to be in public. A friend of mine once met Robin Williams on a flight to L.A. and she was struck by how quiet and kind he was.

[@ascendantking2178]

@@tahseti1113 exactly

[@lesliehoward3079]

@@user-oq6dk5bx8h Q

[@mathiasphiri6907]

Muhammad Ali will never die, as indeed they say artists never die. It is as if you still living amongst us, yet you are on the other side. R. I. P champ.

[@aislinnkeilah7361]

Classier humor than the vulgarity that we suffer today. Great tribute to a great self made man who had terrific self confidence and commitment to his positive values.

[@fiveowaf454]

Ruth Buzzi stole the show here for me, best laugh I've had in ages.

[@dustydiciurcio137]

Oh my God Billy Crystal is one hell of an impersonator he sounded just like both of them😳😄😄😄🙏✝️😄 thank you God for this show😄

[@123abcdef3]

This roast was hysterical. Muhammad Ali at the same table with iconic stars from Hollywood's Golden Age such as Dean Martin, Orson Welles, Gene Kelly. Epic!

[@elizabethwilliams9890]

I love Red Button

[@charmjasmi]

must say Ali is the sportsman with the best sense of humour from his time til now !

[@lourdesbaby964]

“I’ll call Frank” Brilliant 👌🏼😂🤣😂🤣😂

[@eulissbeniot9024]

Those times were so golden.people told jokes and no one was offended

[@anthonywilliams1284]

Those were golden times

[@user-sp1ud6bo8q]

It should be called compliment and not roast

[@lindsrt1]

Yes💯 this was a great time from celebrities when no one was offended they made people laugh great times

[@nealf.3523]

Obviously, there are people who get offended at every opportunity and somehow are always the victims. The golden times you refer to was only golden for a few people. I the real world, those who were the butt of 'harmless jokes' were often the ones who were really suffering from discrimination, persecution, racism, sexism, etc. Painting a picture of society based on what is portrayed on TV is moronic.

[@mH-sn5vm]

@@nealf.3523 Let me guess your white I'm black so don't get offended for me that's the racist part you people don't understand it's quiet sad

[@vintagepipesnightmares]

They were all great!

[@maxxwellbeing5208]

Nothing more entertaining than Ali and Howard Cowell. They were such great friends. It was always a great thing to watch.

[@kevanhollidge164]

This is how life should be, just people having fun and laughter, we're all the same, equal in every way.x

[@Sweeti924]

Why the word equal there?

[@lightworker4512]

@@Sweeti924 saying we’re equal means we are not equal. The key is to see yourself like Muhammad and see yourself not as a victim but as a winner, the greatest. Muhammad worked hard and was dedicated to achieve his dream. Victim mentality will not make equal but inferior. Victor mentality will make you feel like a winner.

[@Balraj.G.]

Golden era of television, comics were geniuses, and how often did you hear swearing!? Amazing talents.. 🙏🏽

[@aharonemanuel4010]

Ya

[@shan0997]

These are the times when I'm grateful for KZbin, and other streaming platforms. Thanks to them, I get to appreciate all different types of entertainment that I wasn't around to watch, which are no longer available today. This is brilliant!💞

[@windsong3wong828]

Really really nice to watch…..it beats the hell out of the recent roast that is on TV nowadays.

[@banglakw5009]

Ali was a great comedian too😁

[@postmeme44]

Orson Welles and Muhammed Ali in the same room? Iconic

[@ItzMeOB]

I have no idea how many times I've watched Dean Martin's Celebrity Roasts but it sure is worth watching many more times. Coming back here and other Roast shows are a highlight of my day. Waves of laughter like this are terribly missed. It never bores you!

[@seemassive6024]

Dean Martin was one of the funniest humans on Earth! LMAO - I love these kinds of things.

[@ssmith3517]

My face aches after watching these old roasts.. absolutely brilliant. Nothing these days comes close!!

[@brettsmeltzer2447]

My Mom LOVED ALL of these celebrity roast! I recall many times sitting up with her to watch these! She loved Foster Brooks, Ruth Buzzy as well as Red Buttons and many others. Watching this segment with Ruth, I can still hear my mom laughing at her! I miss her as well as these roasts. Great Prime Time Entertainment!

[@justinherbert9146]

Ruthie is still alive and kicking in 2022, down on the ranch in Texas with her devoted hubby! God bless her!

[@zevlee]

It didn't matter where he appeared. He was always the greatest. We miss you Muhammad Ali ❤️

[@guitarzzero]

Mr. Ali, the world needs you now...

[@rangerwill]

You heard the saying You can't capture lightning in a bottle?

[@guitarzzero]

Yes, sir

[@radiomanze1296]

The world needs alot more than that

[@guitarzzero]

@@radiomanze1296 you ain’t lying bro....

[@mustafaowaynat6737]

@@guitarzzero Yes indeed

[@nordvegfigg7746]

That Ruth Buzzi segment was insane. Ali looked like he was enjoying himself through the whole thing.

[@satori03]

Freddie Prinze was magical and it's just an honor to be able to see and hear Ali...Truly THE GREATEST

[@keithalan9430]

Ali. The Greatest sportsman of all time. Deserves every accolade. Hope he hears them all from high above.

[@sandymartyn5410]

Fun was made and no one was hurt not even the Greatest Muhammed Ali. He was the greatest who ever lived, not only an athlete but a humanitarian the like we will never see again and he was so pretty!

[@scottbrandon9390]

Look at all that great talent. They all made us laugh or inspired us to do better. RIP Ali. You were the greatest.

[@carolecarr5210]

If he had run for President, he probably would have won. What a guy!!!

[@carolecarr5210]

Most definitely!

[@danielguy1963]

Ruth Buzzy belting Ali with her handbag! Absolutely hilarious! I had the best childhood thanks to all of these people and more!

[@keithtaylor1864]

Oh God, I miss these shows, and the Seventies in general!

[@tjakrawala6952]

Boy..this is genuinely hilarious.. Couldn't stop laugh watching all of em😂🤣

[@williamworrell178]

Really enjoyed Billy Crystal, Ali loved him. And enjoyed the buddy thing between Tony and Freddie. Man, still sad about Freddie.

[@Phoneixcupa]

"Howard you are living proof you don't need nothing to make it." 😂😂😂