Ep 6. Michael Landon

The Dean Martin Celebrity Roasts was a television series from the 1970s in which popular celebrities would gather together to roast and poke fun at their fellow famous people. In Season 1, Episode 6, the roasting is focused on Michael Landon, who was known at the time for his roles in the television series Bonanza and Little House on the Prairie.

The episode begins with Dean Martin giving a brief introduction of the evening's festivities and the guest of honor, Michael Landon. As Landon takes his seat on the dais, the first roaster, Orson Welles, takes to the stage. Welles jokes about Landon's lack of height, calling him a "dwarf" and making fun of his famous hairdo. Landon takes it all in stride, laughing along with the audience as the jokes keep coming.

Next up is Rich Little, a famous impressionist who imitates a number of celebrities in his roast of Landon. He starts by doing an impression of Ronald Reagan, who at the time was the governor of California. From there, he moves on to other celebrities like Humphrey Bogart, Jack Benny, and even Landon's own character from Little House on the Prairie, Charles Ingalls. Little's impressions are spot-on and have the audience laughing hysterically.

Joey Bishop takes the stage next, but instead of roasting Landon, he decides to roast the other roasters on the dais. He pokes fun at Orson Welles, Red Buttons, and other guests, before finally getting back around to Michael Landon.

Red Buttons is the next roaster, and he brings a unique energy to the stage that gets the audience laughing. He shares stories about Landon's time on Bonanza, and makes fun of his good looks and wholesome image.

Phyllis Diller is up next, and she starts off by calling out the fact that Landon is married with nine children. She jokes that he must have a "bionic penis" to be able to keep up with all those kids. Diller's jokes are as raunchy and outrageous as ever, and the audience can't get enough of it.

Finally, it's time for Dean Martin to take the stage. He starts his roast by telling a story about Landon showing him a trick with a cigarette, but the punchline falls flat and Martin quickly moves on to other topics. He jokes about Landon's fame and fortune, and even makes fun of himself and his own drinking habits.

Throughout the episode, there are also clips of Landon's performances in Bonanza and Little House on the Prairie. These clips serve as a reminder of why Landon was such a beloved figure in American television.

The episode ends with all of the roasters coming back on stage to give Michael Landon a final send-off. They each take turns saying something nice about him, and Landon himself gives a heartfelt speech thanking everyone for coming and making him laugh.

Overall, Season 1, Episode 6 of The Dean Martin Celebrity Roasts is a hilarious and irreverent tribute to Michael Landon. The jokes are sometimes crass and sometimes silly, but they all come from a place of affection for the guest of honor. The episode is a great example of the kind of humor that was popular in the 1970s, and it's a fun time capsule of a bygone era.