television back then. one year there were like 18 different variety shows. everybody had a variety show. ♪ it's the jimmy dean show >> everybody was different because of who was helming the show. ♪ everybody loves somebody some time ♪ [ applause ] hey! hey! >> dean martin was just so loose he acted as though he was doing the whole show drunk without a rehearsal. >> this is a real international show. now, where else could you see a smooth italian and a slippery pole? [ laughter ] >> he was funny. he was really, really funny. [ applause ] ♪ >> he always looked as if he was a bit lost. people thought that it was because he was tiddly. but that was part of the charm.