(VIDEO) When Comedians Blank Out: Hilarious Improv at Its Best!
|The Dean Martin Show was a comedy classic of the 1960s and 70s, broadcast live from NBC’s in-house studio to living rooms across America every week. One sketch, in particular, continues to leave us in stitches to this day.
Hosted by the incomparable Dean Martin—beloved singer, actor, and comedian—this series showcased his effortless charm and composure, earning him the nickname “The King of Cool.”
Never were those traits more evident than in a 1967 skit featuring guest star Don Rickles. As the duo hilariously fumbled their lines and scrambled for cue cards, their natural chemistry and quick wit shone through, leaving the audience in fits of laughter.
Set in an 1800s saloon, the scene quickly dissolved into a side-splitting exchange of one-liners with cheeky nods to modern times. The result was an unscripted, authentic moment of television magic—something you’d rarely see on today’s tightly controlled networks.
It’s a timeless gem and a fondly remembered slice of old-west comedy that we’ll never forget.