When I first heard the voice as the documentary, I almost turned it off, but slowly it grew on me, and by the end had me in tears. I was born in 1970 but I have always admired this man Dean and followed his career. Right now I am sitting here watching Dean Martin Roasts. Might not have been, but the world seemed so much less complicated and so much happier.
This documentary of Dean Martin was heart-warming and an accurate account of his life. I'm an Ohio gal, and growing up heard the music of the guy from Steubenville, OH. I mourned the loss of his son, Dino, who was a star in his own right. Dean Martin left behind a beautiful family. Nobody is perfect, but I read somewhere that he didn't really get "soused" during the Dean Martin Show. Not saying he never drank, but glad to know that he was sober with his guests, just playing.
I have been a fan of Dean Martin for decades, bought all his albums. His voice was just beautiful and I would listen to his music all the time. His movies were entertaining. We lost a great man and entertainer when Dean passed away but I feel he still has fans who enjoy his music and movies. God bless you Dean.
I have always loved the artist. My God, the talent!!! He could definitely sing!!!! He could definitely act!!! Tell a joke, dance, ANYTHING!!!!!! From what we could tell, he was a true family man!!!! Was he perfect.......nobody is!!!! But he was true to God and himself. God bless him!!!!
I adored him I'm sad that he never seemed to find the happiness he was looking for. He was the "coolest cat" there ever was. Smooth beautiful voice, like butter.
Dean Martins singing has captivated me for 40 years. My daughter studied music and singing at high school and she performed Everybody and two Doris Day song for her final exams. We used to go on road trips with a couple of my daughters close friends, and we would put his CD on and we would all sing the songs. It cemented Dean Martin in mine and her life. To us, Deans voice has a musicality and timbre that is unmatched even today. Its said that Dean shared Frank Sinatra's aversion to rehearsal, even when they were recording songs. Dean would turn up. The band would play through the song with him listening. Then he would recored the song in one take, perfect, grab his coat and thank everyone. He was that good.
I remember watching him in movies and the dean martin show. I remember he was handsome and had a good sense of humorI and was sad when he passed. He was special like so many from that era and I was lucky to have grown up with them and have the memories that I have. Thank you for bring him back and all the others as well. It’s good to remember and enjoy how it was🌹
Thank you Mr. Skinner for a very good portrayal of a great American Entertainer Dean martin and and his lovely wife Jeanne what a beautiful family and Dean martin an awesome performer .
I'll never forget the time Dean (on his show) was joking around with some young singer, then belted out: "It had to be you, my wife wouldn't do." I don't hear the song often, but when I do I can't help remembering those lines. He was great.
This sexy Italian was my absolute favorite singer/movie star from the time I saw a movie of Martin and Lewis when I was five. There will never be anyone else that can totally replace this charming, talented man.
Just watched a show about comedy last night. It talked about the Dean and Jerry comedy team. They had a falling out. Jerry was doing his show about raising money for whatever it was. They had a surprise guest, it was Dean. They hadn't talked to each other for twenty years, It brought tears to my eyes.
What a wonderful tribute. I remember going to what I later learned was a celebrity golf tournament. My Mother handed me a piece of paper and a pen and asked me to get "that man with the golf club" to sign it. It was Dean Martin- I was 6. He asked me my name and wrote, "Tina- you're cute." My Mom loved it.
First rate as usual Mr. Skinner! As a very young lad, I loved Dean Martin in Rio Bravo and Ocean’s Eleven! I still listen to many of his LP records and stream them as well! One of the greatest crooners of all time!
I grew up watching Dean Martin, Jerry Lewis, Sammy Davis Jr. and Frank Sinatra. Those were the good ole'days. My grandmother was a huge fan of all of them. Thanks for the memories and RIP to all of them.
Excellent short story of the life of Dean. A tribute to , in my opinion the greatest entertainer of his time. The most natural man in his such great life, bringing laughter and happiness to all of his followers.
Thank you Teresa. I never knew this and my father knew Dean. IK grew up in Malibu, California around my father's buddies, James Coburn, Lee Marvin, Martin Sheen, Nick Nolte and others. My dad was called the grey fox on PCH and around Santa Monica, CA in the bars and night spots. He was married 5 times. Sadly. They stole my inheritance and the gorgeous home we had in Malibu. Poor dad. Lost everything to get laid. Sad man!!! Buried in Las Vegas at age 61. Cancer. He gave up during cancer treatments. Dean Martin was his favorite friend and entertainer. Thank god I found Jerry Skinner so I could find out more about dad's connections. He was a very quiet man. US Marine. Owner of a Meat Company in Las Vegas. Thank you all.
As happy as they appear, we have no idea what great people like Dean Martin had gone through before they became popular. I once sent him a fan letter and he sent it back marked:"return to sender". I still got his autograph because he lined out his name with a magic marker.
Thanks Jerry, for the Excellent biography, of one of my all time favourite singers........ Dean's songs just got better and better, through the years, he could sing any music genre. I always loved the saying:........ "Everybody wanted to be Frank Sinatra, and Frank Sinatra wanted to be Dean Martin".
Dean came across as a man who would love his kids...he seemed like a nice person. The rest is life and choices. Thanks Jerry Skinner for your superb interpreting skills.
Dean Martin will always remind me of my late father who was a real fan of Dean. In fact my first real "pop" song was Amore by Dean Martin. So sad for Dean at end of his life. RIP Dean.😪😪
Many years ago, I saw Dino sitting at his favorite table at The Hamburger Hamlet, his favorite watering hole, just down the street from his own Dino's Lodge on Sunset Blvd. His eldest son, Dino Jr., had just perished in a jet fighter crash, and he looked so sad... I could tell he was hurting, trying to drown his pain with a Jack and Coke. I said hello, and he was very friendly. I could just feel the warmth and kindness of the man, even during this brief meeting. I couldn't help but think that the death of his beloved son really took the joy and meaning out of his life, and he died not long afterward. RIP, and thanks for the memories.
Never was there a more charismatic and more charming a personality than Dean Martin..... He had to have been one of the most likable human beings of all times. No one has come along since, who personifies that 'good time' image the way he did. You just wanted to know him and hang out with him. That old saying, "They don't make them like that anymore", seems to be the case with Dean. I can just about bet there will never be another like him... Here's to you, Deano. For always reminding me of my father....salute!
I can still fondly remember being his limo driver in las vegas in 1988-1995. I was the last person to drive him in a limo, 2 days before he passed away . If only I had known, I would have given him a hug, instead of the customary handshake. Miss you each and every day Dino.
Thanks again for a sweetly yet honest account of a beautiful entertainer...I like to think that people will learn so much from your fine work, bringing life to some amazing lives, adding to film history better than anyone else.
I remember my grandma use to tell me that Dean Martins father use to cut her hair. She use to say that his father would always be saying that he was so concerned about Dean and what he was doing in his life .
A nice tribute. He was a great song stylist. He had a magic way with people that made them love him. But I get the impression he couldn't make the different parts of himself fit together in one life. He was the tragic clown from Pagliacci, laughing on the outside, crying on the inside. JASA
My lovely dad was always listening to Dean’s music and singing. He was 85 died 26aug 2021. They will be all together in heaven singing.This life is very painful.War covid people who died family.We will meet again some sunny day 🌺
thanks Jerry - another great biography - I loved Dean Martin - so handsome and he was such a great and classic singer...I used to love watching his TV show - with him drinking all along - hahah....
Dino's drunk act was often just that, an act, because people naturally laugh at the antics of drunk people, that is, the ones who are NOT mean drunks! Dino had a first-row seat when it came to knowing what alcohol did to people (his first wife). But drinking is all part of the entertainment crowd, especially in Las Vegas. But smart entertainers are NOT going to get very far performing drunk. Frank Sinatra did NOT drink JD during his show, he drank hot tea with honey for his throat, now afterwards, that was a different story, they all drank a lot back then, but now, more people know what alcohol's adverse effects have on the body AND physical appearance! It doesn't stop some of them, but it does others. I met both Dino once and Frank several times; they were both very genuine, generous and true gentlemen (when not around the paps!) and always gracious to those they worked with and their guests. Two remarkable entertainers.
David Bryant Yes...it was always apple juice in his glass on his own show! He played the persona he had been...later...he never drank on his How...he was pretending to be drunk because he said that’s the way people seemed to like him. He would also stand up to Frank Sinatra & after only a couple drinks & go home, as he promised his second wife Jeanie that he would always be home to have dinner with the family. He also played golf early in the morning. So...he would never stay out late with Frank & Frank respected that.
Wow, amazing documentary. I loved his movies and both tv series. My father has both box sets. And he had a wonderful voice. His songs were always noticable because of his singing style. Never realized he had so many. And 3 wives. I remembered when his son had died in the horrible plane crash Dean was never the same. So sad the loss of his ex wives and his daughter all succumbed to cancer and the loss of his son , Craig He will be remembered as a great singer actor and singing. I thought even as a very young girl, that he was so handsome REST IN PEACE DEAN🙏🙏❤️❤️
I love all of your work Jerry Skinner. And I am looking forward to experiencing all your work that I can find. Dean Martin is my most favorite person of all time. Thank You, Jerry Skinner.
We all only have so many hours In a day. He was an entertainer. It was much different back then. They worked hard cut him some slack. He did the Best he could with his career choice. He Blessed and entertained us All !!!!
Thank you so much for this upload jerry ,I never realised how good Dean was till I was in my forties ,like always you have to be a bit older to realise what class is, Dean had it in droves,I'm Scottish but love Italy so much been three times recently all thanks to Dean singing that's amore and return to Sorrento ,thanks for this wonderful insight into the man.
Rip Dean and RIP Father, Sept. 4, 1991, Las Vegas, NV Sunrise Hospital. Oncology Dept. Squamous cell. Head/Neck Cancer. it happened so fast! God, I pray you rest in peace because life was so difficult for you.
Nobody ever deserved success more than Dean Martin. From everything I know, he was a beautiful person. He was very influential in breaking down the racial barriers in entertainment.
So True! And I don't think he is recognized enough on the racial barriers he broke down. Everyone speaks of what all Sinatra done on racism, we he did but very few speak on Dean's. I think his TV show, Rat Pack member, films Mr. Rico and Toys In The Attic all help prove it. Plus his own children speak of Dean's love for Sammy, open to son Ricci's friendship with Wayne, and how protective and treated Alma and her daughter like family. His kids even treated them like family, they were living with them for nearly 25 years! No racist would do all of that, he didn't even have to but he wanted to.
Linda Uribe Hi Linda,my condolences on the loss of your husband. May you treasure the memories and keep your loved one close to your heart. I too am a widow.I was honoured to have my late husband in my life. It is life changing and I wish the very best for you.
I'm sorry for your loss. I lost my husband, a member of the R.C.M.P., 26 years ago now. It's hard to deal with the loss and I know it sounds empty, but it does get easier. We put them in a special place in our hearts and keep them there forever. That way we can talk to them anytime we like. I truly believe they are with us. I felt him at our daughters' wedding and I feel him around the grandchildren with me a lot. Just breathe, appreciate the little things and don't forget to laugh once in a while.
Mr. Skinner. I love your southern dialect. You sound so much like how my daddy talked. Your voice is very soothing. Thank you for your channel and all the good info you provide
Dean was by far a better act than Jerry Lewis. Jerry hung on Dean's coat tails. Was nothing after the breakup. Lewis was obnoxious & was paid for all those shows requesting contributions--no donations on Lewis' part.
PATRICIA CRABTREE You’re getting Dean confused with Jerry Lewis. Dean not only included all his surviving children in his Will, but also Dean Paul’s son (his grandson, who had only been 14 when his Dad had been so tragically killed), Jeannie, and even his third wife Catherine and her daughter Sasha (whom he had adopted, and even though that marriage had only lasted for 3 years and had ended some 20 years before Dean’s death). Also, according to Deana’s book, he had paid for his first wife Betty’s funeral when she had passed away because; “I did love her, and she gave me all you beautiful children.” It was Jerry Lewis who disinherited ALL of his first family, including his grandchildren, and left everything to his second wife and their adopted daughter. I feel that speaks volumes about the very different characters of these two men, and why their partnership ultimately couldn’t survive.
Thanks for another wonderful glimpse into the life of a Super-Star...Dean Martin. Music & Film have been such a large part of my life and I grew up "knowing" the best of them. All of us who are Baby Boomers enjoy the same rich legacy because we were given the same gifts...Dean Martin was one of them.
At 15 years old, in 1968, I finally had saved enough to get a record player. The very first album I bought: Dean Martin --Welcome to my World. Still have it. As a really longtime fan of Dino, thanks so much for the excellent bio, Jerry. One of your best.
I was born 1960 Hi can remember growing up and just loving the Frank Sinatra, Jerry Lewis, Sammy Davis Junior Mr Bojangles,and for me The best of the bunch I feel and it's deep within my heart the Great Dean Martin. The mans style The mans panache and The man's persona We will never see the likes of these again and it's a crying shame that these days are long gone Mr Skinner Jerry thank you for these videos & Thanks to UA-cam for the great memories🇬🇧🇺🇸👍
Like Dean, I also didn't learn English til 1st... My parents & I came to America back in 69. I've always love listening to his music & great sense of humor!! He was blessed in my ways... 🙏🎄🕊
People are always asking/expecting for too much from others, but nothing/rare from themselves. Sweet Dean Martin. Love the man, his honesty, hugely sense of humor, and his music. He’ll always be loved, missed, remembered. Thank you for posting. Your works is appreciated. Take care🙂everyone.
I surely miss him as well as the rest of them. I sure wish Hollywood could bring back that style of entertainment . But with all the politics and crudeness there isn't any family entertainment anymore. I believe that ship has sailed and I was so blessed to have witnessed it and better for it. Thanks for all the good times memories and laughs. You were the best.
Agree the quality of dancing media movie music and television that was expressed through the Hollywood icons was a privilege to witness, there were so many celebrities and musicians that contributed and impacted our history and lifestyles. We took it for granted that they would live forever and when they passed away the quality of dancing media movies music and television evolved so much that the future generation became robots of reality TV and video games. They are so self-absorbed with their mobile phones and social media status, that they have no relationship with the past or understand the harmful effects social media can have on their health and self-esteem. We can only be grateful that we have lived during this time period, and are living memories of historic events celebrities and musicians that we can recall instantly and relive the moments with like minded people like it was yesterday. As long as you are alive you are a living record that can always commemorate the past.
Another outstanding video by Mr. Skinner, of one on my most favorite stars of his time. Always loved Dean Martin's voice, and his shows, and movies. Dean was sure a gifted man with more talent than any man has ever had!!!
That was brilliant, Mr. Skinner. I will be 54 on May 2. Yesterday - Saturday - my friends and family watched Dean's Celebrity Roasts. A day long marathon. We were all crying tears of laughter. Dino gave me so much happiness over the last 50 of years. Nice job, Mr. Skinner.
Christine Ramos And also all the you tube videos of his shows both with and after Jerry Lewis, his Roasts and stage performances that show his wonderful comedic talents.😂😂
EAlexandra Quiros Someone said “Dean had a laugh in his voice,a tease ...something erotic” and that’s the truth He had a golden baritone. Kind regards from Belgium
Jerry, you are so right. His children loved him. Ricky was my neighbor on the river in Woodland and when his father died, Ricky and Annie left their outdoor Christmas lights on year round in is memory. We were so sad to learn of Ricky's untimely passing. Wonderful memories and Ricky's passing prompted me to dig out the CD he made when his third little girl, Rio Dean was born, using some of Dean's hits and reworking the lyrics. Fun times.
As a 21st century teen, I definitely listen to modern music but I also enjoy vintage music. Dean Martin is one of my fav vintage singers of all time. He sings so well and is so handsome.
🙋🏼♀️ i agree Sandra Trush Jerry Skinner is wonderful to listen to with his warm and gentle voice. 🥰 i hope 🤞🏻 you’re subscribed to this channel, Jerry does these documentaries on tons of great celebrities 🤩 and they’re *ALWAYS* entertaining and more informative than most! 🎉🥳💋
That was a good read. My father John Curtis Thomas was friends and knock around buddy during school in Steubenville. My dad had polio with leg braces. He, Dean Martin convinced my dad to throw away the braces. It was this that helped one leg to become normal while the other one was bad. My dad now just had to walk with a cane.
Being a big Jerry Skinner fan, I'm surprised at myself for not having seen this video yet, but I haven't. Dean Martin's music(his hits) was before my time(I just turned 67), but I enjoyed his entertainment at a later time, like on his own entertainment hour in the mid-sixties. His son Dino (of the Dino, Desi and Billy rock group) were doing their thing when I was a kid of around 12 or 13. Dino was a year or two older than me. Desi was a year younger. This was about the time when Frank SInatra's daughter Nancy did "These Boots are Made for Walking". She also did one I always liked with a guy named Lee Hazelwood called "Summer Wine". The mid-sixties were a great time to be a teenager, music wise.
Thank you Sir for your beautiful film. Your voice is beautiful and you told the story with just the right amount of sentiment. I love reading and hearing biographies. Blessings to you.x
There are two types. Those who know and love Dino and always will. And those who have never heard of him. Saw him at The Palladium in the mid 1980's. RIP, the King.
When I first heard the voice as the documentary, I almost turned it off, but slowly it grew on me, and by the end had me in tears. I was born in 1970 but I have always admired this man Dean and followed his career. Right now I am sitting here watching Dean Martin Roasts. Might not have been, but the world seemed so much less complicated and so much happier.
Deans voice was like pouring honey in your ears what a singer.
I love him and jerry Lewis so much ……… i am 54 and i listen Dean’s songs for years and never get tired ❤️❤️❤️
This documentary of Dean Martin was heart-warming and an accurate account of his life. I'm an Ohio gal, and growing up heard the music of the guy from Steubenville, OH. I mourned the loss of his son, Dino, who was a star in his own right. Dean Martin left behind a beautiful family. Nobody is perfect, but I read somewhere that he didn't really get "soused" during the Dean Martin Show. Not saying he never drank, but glad to know that he was sober with his guests, just playing.
My all time favourite actor , singer and comedian
I have been a fan of Dean Martin for decades, bought all his albums. His voice was just beautiful and I would listen to his music all the time. His movies were entertaining. We lost a great man and entertainer when Dean passed away but I feel he still has fans who enjoy his music and movies. God bless you Dean.
I have always loved the artist. My God, the talent!!! He could definitely sing!!!! He could definitely act!!! Tell a joke, dance, ANYTHING!!!!!! From what we could tell, he was a true family man!!!! Was he perfect.......nobody is!!!! But he was true to God and himself. God bless him!!!!
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Dean is the greatest entertainer ever! He is timeless! He will never be forgotten. His legacy will endure forever!! Love you so much, Dean!!
I adored him I'm sad that he never seemed to find the happiness he was looking for. He was the "coolest cat" there ever was. Smooth beautiful voice, like butter.
Dean Martins singing has captivated me for 40 years. My daughter studied music and singing at high school and she performed Everybody and two Doris Day song for her final exams. We used to go on road trips with a couple of my daughters close friends, and we would put his CD on and we would all sing the songs. It cemented Dean Martin in mine and her life. To us, Deans voice has a musicality and timbre that is unmatched even today. Its said that Dean shared Frank Sinatra's aversion to rehearsal, even when they were recording songs. Dean would turn up. The band would play through the song with him listening. Then he would recored the song in one take, perfect, grab his coat and thank everyone. He was that good.
I remember watching him in movies and the dean martin show. I remember he was handsome and had a good sense of humorI and was sad when he passed. He was special like so many from that era and I was lucky to have grown up with them and have the memories that I have. Thank you for bring him back and all the others as well. It’s good to remember and enjoy how it was🌹
Thank you Mr. Skinner for a very good portrayal of a great American Entertainer Dean martin and and his lovely wife Jeanne what a beautiful family and Dean martin an awesome performer .
I'll never forget the time Dean (on his show) was joking around with some young singer, then belted out:
"It had to be you, my wife wouldn't do." I don't hear the song often, but when I do I can't help remembering those lines. He was great.
No one could ever take your place Dean. WE LOVE AND MISS YOU SO MUCH❤️
@Blu See Dino or Dean what does it matter? He went by Dean don't ruin my comment. I love and miss him.
@Blu See because he went by DEAN MARTIN not Dino Crocetti. Don’t ruin it.
@Blu See I also didn’t say there was no difference I said what does it matter. You’re the stupid one here.
I can't stop crying. He was a great entertainer and human being.
This sexy Italian was my absolute favorite singer/movie star from the time I saw a movie of Martin and Lewis when I was five. There will never be anyone else that can totally replace this charming, talented man.
Just watched a show about comedy last night. It talked about the Dean and Jerry comedy team. They had a falling out. Jerry was doing his show about raising money for whatever it was. They had a surprise guest, it was Dean. They hadn't talked to each other for twenty years, It brought tears to my eyes.
Damn, this was a sad story. RIP Dino and family, Sammy and friends. God Bless You All.
Thanks for Dean Martin.
I was his fan. Great singer and personality. I loved
Jerry Lewis, too. I am 74.
Dean Martin was one of the most likeable people in show business.
I totally agree, Dean Martin was one of the greatest singer and entertainer and a fantastic actor, I miss him.....
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What a wonderful tribute. I remember going to what I later learned was a celebrity golf tournament. My Mother handed me a piece of paper and a pen and asked me to get "that man with the golf club" to sign it. It was Dean Martin- I was 6. He asked me my name and wrote, "Tina- you're cute." My Mom loved it.
Do you still have it?
First rate as usual Mr. Skinner! As a very young lad, I loved Dean Martin in Rio Bravo and Ocean’s Eleven! I still listen to many of his LP records and stream them as well! One of the greatest crooners of all time!
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I still listen to his music, never tire of it. Nicely done documentary, thank you for sharing.
I grew up watching Dean Martin, Jerry Lewis, Sammy Davis Jr. and Frank Sinatra. Those were the good ole'days. My grandmother was a huge fan of all of them. Thanks for the memories and RIP to all of them.
Dean Martin could really sing what a voice he'll be missed by me.
Excellent short story of the life of Dean. A tribute to , in my opinion the greatest entertainer of his time. The most natural man in his such great life, bringing laughter and happiness to all of his followers.
I appreciate that you include spouses and children and tell of their lives and deaths in these biographies. Very good work.
He was the one, possibly the best male entertainer of modern times I G Fox
He died of broken heart from losing his son. His Christmas songs all I ever listen too.
His show OUTSTANDING!
Thank you Teresa. I never knew this and my father knew Dean. IK grew up in Malibu, California around my father's buddies, James Coburn, Lee Marvin, Martin Sheen, Nick Nolte and others. My dad was called the grey fox on PCH and around Santa Monica, CA in the bars and night spots. He was married 5 times. Sadly. They stole my inheritance and the gorgeous home we had in Malibu. Poor dad. Lost everything to get laid. Sad man!!! Buried in Las Vegas at age 61. Cancer. He gave up during cancer treatments. Dean Martin was his favorite friend and entertainer. Thank god I found Jerry Skinner so I could find out more about dad's connections. He was a very quiet man. US Marine. Owner of a Meat Company in Las Vegas. Thank you all.
His Christmas album from 1966 is the best🤟
He didn’t die from a broken heart. He had lung cancer and died of respiratory issues. He was broken hearted over the death of his son though.
When l was a little girl l was so in love with Dean Martin. I loved his singing and his humor.
Brilliant, I loved Dean, he was always such a kind gentle man
A one off was ole dino, I just love listening and watching all what he’s done. He’s was a very warm man. Love you Dino.
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As happy as they appear, we have no idea what great people like Dean Martin had gone through before they became popular. I once sent him a fan letter and he sent it back marked:"return to sender". I still got his autograph because he lined out his name with a magic marker.
He was the coolest man ever in show business, and a great singer, comedian, and actor. I never missed his show on TV for nine years.
I could listen to that man speak all night, loved the story of one of my favorite singers!
This is a lovely tribute to Dean, and the ending about the legacy of his children's love was truly moving. Thank you.
He's at Westwood Memorial. I always put a flower at his crypt when I go there to visit.
Was there anyone cooler than this guy ? He absolutely owned it from the late 50s to the mid 70s
He is the very best
Thanks Jerry, for the Excellent biography, of one of my all time favourite singers........ Dean's songs just got better and better, through the years, he could sing any music genre. I always loved the saying:........ "Everybody wanted to be Frank Sinatra, and Frank Sinatra wanted to be Dean Martin".
Hey Jerry thankyou thankyou thankyou yes there will never be another DEAN I have to listen in the morning and then again at night to sooth me xxx
Dean came across as a man who would love his kids...he seemed like a nice person. The rest is life and choices. Thanks Jerry Skinner for your superb interpreting skills.
Thank you Pedro for watching. Jerry
Thank you for your reply Jerry. Again, your series on celebrities is my listening and learning pleasure.
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Dean Martin will always remind me of my late father who was a real fan of Dean. In fact my first real "pop" song was Amore by Dean Martin. So sad for Dean at end of his life. RIP Dean.😪😪
Dean's voice was liquid gold ❤❤
SapphirefromOz!! !!!! I so agree. His voice is so smooth and like liquid honey. Just seems so natural and not forced.
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Many years ago, I saw Dino sitting at his favorite table at The Hamburger Hamlet, his favorite watering hole, just down the street from his own Dino's Lodge on Sunset Blvd. His eldest son, Dino Jr., had just perished in a jet fighter crash, and he looked so sad... I could tell he was hurting, trying to drown his pain with a Jack and Coke. I said hello, and he was very friendly. I could just feel the warmth and kindness of the man, even during this brief meeting. I couldn't help but think that the death of his beloved son really took the joy and meaning out of his life, and he died not long afterward. RIP, and thanks for the memories.
He drank J&B. Sinatra drank Jack
Never was there a more charismatic and more charming a personality than Dean Martin..... He had to have been one of the most likable human beings of all times.
No one has come along since, who personifies that 'good time' image the way he did. You just wanted to know him and hang out with him.
That old saying, "They don't make them like that anymore", seems to be the case with Dean. I can just about bet there will never be another like him...
Here's to you, Deano. For always reminding me of my father....salute!
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He was always my favourite singer in my young days (teenager) now 80
Great story about Dean Martin who most of us Baby Boomers grew up admiring, what a talent he was!
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Least he loved his kids and they loved him back. That's a worthy legacy.
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I can still fondly remember being his limo driver in las vegas in 1988-1995.
I was the last person to drive him in a limo, 2 days before he passed away .
If only I had known, I would have given him a hug, instead of the customary handshake.
Miss you each and every day Dino.
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I believe that Dean Martin was the best singer I ever heard . Thank you Mr Dean Martin for your awesome voice it will live forever. !
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Thanks again for a sweetly yet honest account of a beautiful entertainer...I like to think that people will learn so much from your fine work, bringing life to some amazing lives, adding to film history better than anyone else.
I remember my grandma use to tell me that Dean Martins father use to cut her hair. She use to say that his father would always be saying that he was so concerned about Dean and what he was doing in his life .
Everybody loves Dean Martin.. ALL THE TIME xxx Godbless Deano thanks for all the wonderful memories !!!
A nice tribute. He was a great song stylist. He had a magic way with people that made them love him. But I get the impression he couldn't make the different parts of himself fit together in one life. He was the tragic clown from Pagliacci, laughing on the outside, crying on the inside. JASA
My lovely dad was always listening to Dean’s music and singing. He was 85 died 26aug 2021. They will be all together in heaven singing.This life is very painful.War covid people who died family.We will meet again some sunny day 🌺
thanks Jerry - another great biography - I loved Dean Martin - so handsome and he was such a great and classic singer...I used to love watching his TV show - with him drinking all along - hahah....
Dino's drunk act was often just that, an act, because people naturally laugh at the antics of drunk people, that is, the ones who are NOT mean drunks! Dino had a first-row seat when it came to knowing what alcohol did to people (his first wife). But drinking is all part of the entertainment crowd, especially in Las Vegas. But smart entertainers are NOT going to get very far performing drunk. Frank Sinatra did NOT drink JD during his show, he drank hot tea with honey for his throat, now afterwards, that was a different story, they all drank a lot back then, but now, more people know what alcohol's adverse effects have on the body AND physical appearance! It doesn't stop some of them, but it does others.
I met both Dino once and Frank several times; they were both very genuine, generous and true gentlemen (when not around the paps!) and always gracious to those they worked with and their guests. Two remarkable entertainers.
Awesome
Very well done! I remember Dean's show, him pretending to be drunk and singing " Everybody loves somebody sometimes". A great actor/singer.
David Bryant Yes...it was always apple juice in his glass on his own show! He played the persona he had been...later...he never drank on his How...he was pretending to be drunk because he said that’s the way people seemed to like him. He would also stand up to Frank Sinatra & after only a couple drinks & go home, as he promised his second wife Jeanie that he would always be home to have dinner with the family. He also played golf early in the morning. So...he would never stay out late with Frank & Frank respected that.
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Wow, amazing documentary. I loved his movies and both tv series. My father has both box sets. And he had a wonderful voice. His songs were always noticable because of his singing style. Never realized he had so many. And 3 wives. I remembered when his son had died in the horrible plane crash Dean was never the same. So sad the loss of his ex wives and his daughter all succumbed to cancer and the loss of his son , Craig
He will be remembered as a great singer actor and singing. I thought even as a very young girl, that he was so handsome
REST IN PEACE DEAN🙏🙏❤️❤️
I grew up in the 60"s, Dean Martin & Jerry Lewis were a big part of it, THANK YOU SO MUCH FOR A GREAT DOCUMENTARY
I love all of your work Jerry Skinner. And I am looking forward to experiencing all your work that I can find. Dean Martin is my most favorite person of all time. Thank You, Jerry Skinner.
We all only have so many hours
In a day. He was an entertainer.
It was much different back then. They worked hard cut him some slack. He did the Best he could with his career choice. He Blessed and entertained us All !!!!
Thank you so much for this upload jerry ,I never realised how good Dean was till I was in my forties ,like always you have to be a bit older to realise what class is, Dean had it in droves,I'm Scottish but love Italy so much been three times recently all thanks to Dean singing that's amore and return to Sorrento ,thanks for this wonderful insight into the man.
Rip Dean and RIP Father, Sept. 4, 1991, Las Vegas, NV Sunrise Hospital. Oncology Dept. Squamous cell. Head/Neck Cancer. it happened so fast! God, I pray you rest in peace because life was so difficult for you.
Nobody ever deserved success more than Dean Martin. From everything I know, he was a beautiful person. He was very influential in breaking down the racial barriers in entertainment.
So True! And I don't think he is recognized enough on the racial barriers he broke down. Everyone speaks of what all Sinatra done on racism, we he did but very few speak on Dean's. I think his TV show, Rat Pack member, films Mr. Rico and Toys In The Attic all help prove it. Plus his own children speak of Dean's love for Sammy, open to son Ricci's friendship with Wayne, and how protective and treated Alma and her daughter like family. His kids even treated them like family, they were living with them for nearly 25 years! No racist would do all of that, he didn't even have to but he wanted to.
I miss the great singers and actors of those days. I miss my police officer husband I lost this year. Loss is part of life and growing old.
I’m so sorry, Linda...
God Bless
Linda Uribe Hi Linda,my condolences on the loss of your husband. May you treasure the memories and keep your loved one close to your heart. I too am a widow.I was honoured to have my late husband in my life. It is life changing and I wish the very best for you.
I'm sorry for your loss. I lost my husband, a member of the R.C.M.P., 26 years ago now. It's hard to deal with the loss and I know it sounds empty, but it does get easier. We put them in a special place in our hearts and keep them there forever. That way we can talk to them anytime we like. I truly believe they are with us. I felt him at our daughters' wedding and I feel him around the grandchildren with me a lot. Just breathe, appreciate the little things and don't forget to laugh once in a while.
@NEGUS MBARKA not very nice is it your aright vile peace of crap commenting in thAt manner shows how you act and think
Mr. Skinner. I love your southern dialect. You sound so much like how my daddy talked. Your voice is very soothing. Thank you for your channel and all the good info you provide
Dean was so handsome an amazing singing voice. I loved watching him with Jerry Lewis and when he had his own show. Thanks for the video great work
Dean was by far a better act than Jerry Lewis. Jerry hung on Dean's coat tails. Was nothing after the breakup. Lewis was obnoxious & was paid for all those shows requesting contributions--no donations on Lewis' part.
Thank you, Jerry.
There will never be another singing voice like Dean Martin!
AMEN!!!!!
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Except Frank, but I love them both and never listen to one without listening to the other. ❤
PATRICIA CRABTREE You’re getting Dean confused with Jerry Lewis. Dean not only included all his surviving children in his Will, but also Dean Paul’s son (his grandson, who had only been 14 when his Dad had been so tragically killed), Jeannie, and even his third wife Catherine and her daughter Sasha (whom he had adopted, and even though that marriage had only lasted for 3 years and had ended some 20 years before Dean’s death). Also, according to Deana’s book, he had paid for his first wife Betty’s funeral when she had passed away because; “I did love her, and she gave me all you beautiful children.” It was Jerry Lewis who disinherited ALL of his first family, including his grandchildren, and left everything to his second wife and their adopted daughter. I feel that speaks volumes about the very different characters of these two men, and why their partnership ultimately couldn’t survive.
Dean Martin R.I.P 🙏🚬⚰🤵🥃
Wow! Spitting image of his father!
Thanks for another wonderful glimpse into the life of a Super-Star...Dean Martin. Music & Film have been such a large part of my life and I grew up "knowing" the best of them. All of us who are Baby Boomers enjoy the same rich legacy because we were given the same gifts...Dean Martin was one of them.
At 15 years old, in 1968, I finally had saved enough to get a record player. The very first album I bought: Dean Martin --Welcome to my World. Still have it.
As a really longtime fan of Dino, thanks so much for the excellent bio, Jerry. One of your best.
I had that album too.
Tab Lature lovely story
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Thanks Jerry for uploading Dean Martin story.
Angela Carletzon
I was born 1960 Hi can remember growing up and just loving the Frank Sinatra, Jerry Lewis, Sammy Davis Junior Mr Bojangles,and for me The best of the bunch I feel and it's deep within my heart the Great Dean Martin. The mans style The mans panache and The man's persona
We will never see the likes of these again and it's a crying shame that these days are long gone
Mr Skinner Jerry thank you for these videos & Thanks to UA-cam for the great memories🇬🇧🇺🇸👍
Thank you for watching Tony and your kind words. Jerry
God Bless Dean Martin and his family. I can only imagine losing a child. I pray for them! Amen!
Thank you SO much Jerry, that was wonderful, i`v adored Dean and his music for many years.
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my favorite song of his was "That's Amore".....
Like Dean, I also didn't learn English til 1st...
My parents & I came to America back in 69.
I've always love listening to his music & great sense of humor!!
He was blessed in my ways... 🙏🎄🕊
Thank you very much for this wonderful remembrance of Dean and his Life.
My late husband really really loves this man singing
Excellent! I loved his show when I was kid and always liked him and his music. His Roast was always funny and he always seemed like a great guy.
Beautiful heartfelt narration. Very professionally done. Thank You for this lovely biography of the Late Great Dean Martin.
He was a beautiful man, he lit up the screen and had lights in his eyes and smile.
People are always asking/expecting for too much from others, but nothing/rare from themselves.
Sweet Dean Martin.
Love the man, his honesty, hugely sense of humor, and his music.
He’ll always be loved, missed, remembered.
Thank you for posting. Your works is appreciated.
Take care🙂everyone.
I surely miss him as well as the rest of them. I sure wish Hollywood could bring back that style of entertainment . But with all the politics and crudeness there isn't any family entertainment anymore. I believe that ship has sailed and I was so blessed to have witnessed it and better for it. Thanks for all the good times memories and laughs. You were the best.
Thor +&
Same here
Agree the quality of dancing media movie music and television that was expressed through the Hollywood icons
was a privilege to witness, there were so many celebrities and musicians that contributed and impacted our history and lifestyles.
We took it for granted that they would live forever and when they passed away the quality of dancing media movies music and television evolved so much that the future generation became robots of reality TV and video games.
They are so self-absorbed with their mobile phones and social media status, that they have no relationship
with the past or understand the harmful effects social media can have on their health and self-esteem.
We can only be grateful that we have lived during this time period, and are living memories of historic events celebrities and musicians that we can recall instantly and relive the moments with like minded people like it was yesterday.
As long as you are alive you are a living record that can always commemorate the past.
Thor, I couldn't agree with you More, to Dean Martin (loved that smiling cheeky face) & Co, thanks for the memory, you were awesome all of you.
Logan. Smith
Another outstanding video by Mr. Skinner, of one on my most favorite stars of his time. Always loved Dean Martin's voice, and his shows, and movies. Dean was sure a gifted man with more talent than any man has ever had!!!
Thank you Jerry .what a great period it was.
Cheers from France
I love the way you told the life story .keep up the good work I love your work!
You are the very best , everybody is in agreement with that you are a treasure love janet
Dean Martin was THE BEST SINGER. Much better than Sinatra & wasn't a thug. Gorgeous face. Who can't love this face & bedroom voice.
How could anyone give this a thumbs down? Idiot's!!! Great work Jerry!! Thank you!!!!
That was brilliant, Mr. Skinner. I will be 54 on May 2. Yesterday - Saturday - my friends and family watched Dean's Celebrity Roasts. A day long marathon. We were all crying tears of laughter. Dino gave me so much happiness over the last 50 of years. Nice job, Mr. Skinner.
BHI
Dino lives on with his music. .RIP Dino.
Christine Ramos And also all the you tube videos of his shows both with and after Jerry Lewis, his Roasts and stage performances that show his wonderful comedic talents.😂😂
Dean's music is fun and upbeat, I rediscovered him this year. He sang with a sense of humor, smart guy.
EAlexandra Quiros Someone said “Dean had a laugh in his voice,a tease ...something erotic” and that’s the truth
He had a golden baritone.
Kind regards from Belgium
Just beautiful, Jerry! God bless you for that, and thank you so much, from an eternal Fan of Dean Martin.
Jerry, you are so right. His children loved him. Ricky was my neighbor on the river in Woodland and when his father died, Ricky and Annie left their outdoor Christmas lights on year round in is memory. We were so sad to learn of Ricky's untimely passing. Wonderful memories and Ricky's passing prompted me to dig out the CD he made when his third little girl, Rio Dean was born, using some of Dean's hits and reworking the lyrics. Fun times.
Thank you very much Naomi, i am so glad you commented. Jerry
As a 21st century teen, I definitely listen to modern music but I also enjoy vintage music.
Dean Martin is one of my fav vintage singers of all time. He sings so well and is so handsome.
A wonderful tribute! "May you live as long as you want to and want to as long as you live".
Jerry. That was a fantastic story. It really explained the man and his busy and complex life. Thank you.
Deana's Memories are made of this was a delight to read.
This was like the update to the book. Cool ...
What a wonderful life story Thank you Jerry
No one had a voice like Dean Martin. He out sung everyone.
I really enjoyed this video, the narrator was so nice to listen to, I loved learning about Dean’s life.
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🙋🏼♀️ i agree Sandra Trush Jerry Skinner is wonderful to listen to with his warm and gentle voice. 🥰 i hope 🤞🏻 you’re subscribed to this channel, Jerry does these documentaries on tons of great celebrities 🤩 and they’re *ALWAYS* entertaining and more informative than most!
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I have a notion to second that emotion !!
Dean, my all time favorite! Thanks so much for the video.
I could watch Jerry's videos all day.
That was a good read. My father John Curtis Thomas was friends and knock around buddy during school in Steubenville. My dad had polio with leg braces. He, Dean Martin convinced my dad to throw away the braces. It was this that helped one leg to become normal while the other one was bad. My dad now just had to walk with a cane.
Being a big Jerry Skinner fan, I'm surprised at myself for not having seen this video yet, but I haven't. Dean Martin's music(his hits) was before my time(I just turned 67), but I enjoyed his entertainment at a later time, like on his own entertainment hour in the mid-sixties. His son Dino (of the Dino, Desi and Billy rock group) were doing their thing when I was a kid of around 12 or 13. Dino was a year or two older than me. Desi was a year younger. This was about the time when Frank SInatra's daughter Nancy did "These Boots are Made for Walking". She also did one I always liked with a guy named Lee Hazelwood called "Summer Wine". The mid-sixties were a great time to be a teenager, music wise.
Thank you Jerry. Awesome job. Really enjoyed this and it’s nice to know that Dean n Jerry made amends. RIP. To all.....❤️
Ino
Thank you Sir for your beautiful film. Your voice is beautiful and you told the story with just the right amount of sentiment. I love reading and hearing biographies. Blessings to you.x
There are two types. Those who know and love Dino and always will. And those who have never heard of him. Saw him at The Palladium in the mid 1980's. RIP, the King.
Those were the days,loved Dean Jerry and Frank.I really enjoyed seeing them here. Thanks