Keefe Brasselle stars as the nostalgic atmosphere of the turn-of-the-century music hall and beer garden is recreated. This pilot broadcast was the basis for the Keefe Brasselle Show summer series (June 23rd, 1963-September 17th, 1963).                        

Host Judy Garland welcomes guests Gene Baylos and Vic Damone.

Host: Judy Garland.            

September 16, 1965-May 24, 1974. 

A variety hour hosted by Dean Martin. 12th broadcast in the series. Several of the shows were celebrity "roasts," set at a banquet table, in which the guest of honor was showered with insults by other celebs. Regulars of the series included pianist Ken Lane (1965-1972), Kay Medford, Lou Jacobi, The Golddiggers, Marian Mercer (1971-1972), Tom Bosley (1971-1972), Rodney Dangerfield (1972-1973), Dom DeLuise (1972-1973), and Nipsey Russell (1972-1974).             

A pilot special sales/promotional presentation tape demo presented by Four Star International pitching television stations to consider purchasing this series of 26 one hour episodes comprising 250 comedy stars and performances. Announcer and off camera host states the nature of the series... a celebrity is "roasted" similar to a Friar's Roast. The setting is that of a smart Hollywood hotel. Entertainment accompanies testimonial roasts by guest celebrities who perform in this pilot. Never televised.                                       

A pilot special sales/promotional presentation tape demo presented by Four Star International pitching television stations to consider purchasing this series of 26 one hour episodes comprising 250 comedy stars and performances. Announcer and off camera host states the nature of the series... a celebrity is "roasted" similar to a Friar's Roast. The setting is that of a smart Hollywood hotel. Entertainment accompanies testimonial roasts by guest celebrities who perform in this pilot. Never televised.  

Edward G. Robinson is roasted.  

Roastmaster: George Jessel.

Duplicate of # 6970.                                                                

James Stewart is roasted. George Jessel emcees this hour variety roast series featuring testimonials to guests of honor. This syndicated series aired from September 15, 1968 to March 9, 1969. Reruns ran through March 1, 1970.             

September 27th,1968-January 31st,1969-(ABC)

Half-hour series that was part quiz show and part variety show. Rickles spent most of the show trading insults with other celebrities and the quiz show contestants.

Host: Don Rickles surveys and satirizes 1968 in sketches and blackouts. Participants: "American Bandstand" host Dick Clark and comics Gene Baylos, Joe Besser and Pat McCormick. Also appearing are Pat O'Brien and Huntz Hall. 

                                                   

September 16, 1965-May 24, 1974. 
A variety hour hosted by Dean Martin. Several of the shows were celebrity "roasts," set at a banquet table, in which the guest of honor was showered with insults by other celebs. Regulars of the series included pianist Ken Lane (1965-1972), Kay Medford, Lou Jacobi, The Golddiggers, Marian Mercer (1971-1972), Tom Bosley (1971-1972), Rodney Dangerfield (1972-1973), Dom DeLuise (1972-1973), and Nipsey Russell (1972-1974).    

Dupe Of # 1969.                       

Rod Serling is roasted. George Jessel emcees this hour variety roast series featuring testimonials to guests of honor. This syndicated series aired from September 15, 1968 to March 9, 1969. Reruns ran through March 1, 1970.       

Dupe of 2992.      

Bing Crosby is roasted. George Jessel emcees this hour variety roast series featuring testimonials to guests of honor. This syndicated series aired from September 15, 1968 to March 9, 1969. Reruns ran through March 1, 1970.             

The Friar's Club roast Howard Cosell from New York City.

Host: Milton Berle.            

The Friar's Club roast comedian Joey Adams from New York City.

Host: Milton Berle.