There is something so charming about seeing experienced, seasoned celebrities performing with their children. It just goes to show how the apple doesn’t fall far from the tree. “The Dean Martin Show” had many extraordinary guests, but nothing topped off the segment in which the nineteen-year-old daughters and their fathers appeared on the show.
In 1967, Frank Sinatra and Dean Martin were joined by their daughters Tina and Deana for a rendition of “Do-Re-Mi,” from “The Sound of Music.” As a late-night fan favorite, the variety show welcomed several performers and guests over a nine-year span. But this was right up there with the very best.
The Time of Your Life
Long before "Friends" or "How I Met Your Mother," there was "The Time of Your Life." With a regular cast of characters, the short-lived show had their characters meet up at their regular hangout spot each week, observing and interacting with others. It was a really beloved show that TV viewers couldn't get enough of.
Stars like Jackie Gleason and Betsy Palmer were the focal points of the show, as Gleason's character, Joe, evaluated the true spirit of each newcomer to their spot. And of course, the stars of the show had many noteworthy appearances on the most popular TV chat shows of the era.
Cher
Surprisingly enough, in 1979, Cher took over as the co-host of "The Mike Douglas Show" for a week-long gig. The diva was able to show off her novel fashion taste but also had an opportunity to perform several of her hit songs. Seriously, who was not going to tune in to that?!
She sang "My Song," Take Me Home," and "Happy Was The Day We Met," to name a few. Cher had a goal in co-hosting the show; she wanted to prove to fans and the world that she was more than just a sidekick to Sonny, and she did!
Joey Heatherton
Joey Heatherton was everywhere in the 1960s and 70s. Whether she was on stage or on screen, many considered the talented starlet's performances shocking. Of course, that would not scare Johnny Carson away, and he invited the star onto his show in 1963 to teach him how to dance.
Response to the show was so positive that Heatherton was invited to the inaugural episode of "The Dean Martin Show" a year later. But in this photo, we see Heatherton enjoying herself with host Jack Jones and the one and only, Tom Jones! It does not get much bigger than that!
Dean Martin
Jerry Lewis was the king of comedy. Dean Martin, on the other hand, was "The King of Cool." They complimented each other well, and the two legendary performers created one of the most memorable comedy duos of all time.
A member of the "Rat Pack," Martin was the host of "The Dean Martin Celebrity Roast" and "The Dean Martin Show." Highlighted by one of Martin’s biggest hits, “Everybody Love Somebody,” his show ran off 264 episodes over the course of nine years. Here, we can see Martin, Lewis, and Sinatra having a moment together, and it's really playing on our heartstrings.