- 00:00 Foster Brooks roasts Sammy Davis Jr. at the Las Vegas event.
- 00:41 Dean Martin is praised for his warm heart in Show Business, with a humorous reference to drinking Sterno.
- 01:31 A light-hearted remark about partying in hotel rooms at the MGM Grand hotel.
- 02:07 Sammy Davis Jr. is recognized as a superstar in Las Vegas, humorously implying Las Vegas would be nothing without him.
- 03:29 Humorous comment on the excitement Sammy creates in the audience and jokes about Frank Sinatra’s remark.
- 04:13 Complimenting Sammy’s performance and its impact on the audience’s enthusiasm.
Profile on Foster Brooks
Brooks rose to fame in the 1960s and 1970s with his unique comedic style of impersonating an inebriated individual. He would playfully exaggerate slurred speech, stumble around, and act as if he had consumed copious amounts of alcohol. Despite never drinking in real life, Brooks mastered the art of portraying a drunken character convincingly, which earned him widespread recognition and popularity.
One of his most famous appearances was on various television shows and comedy specials, including multiple appearances on “The Dean Martin Show.” He also made guest appearances on “The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson” and other popular shows of that era. Additionally, Brooks featured in films and worked in other television productions.
Brooks’ humour was a hit with audiences, and he became a well-loved comedian during his career. While his comedy centred around portraying a drunk, he was regarded as a clean and family-friendly performer, with his act relying on gentle, playful humour rather than offensive content.
Foster Brooks left a lasting impression on the comedy world, and his legacy lives on through recordings of his performances and the influence he had on later generations of comedians.
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