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Reagan Roasts Bob Hope

Ronald Reagan, who made a successful transition from a successful Hollywood career to politics, shows off his wit and charm at the expense of Bob Hope in this vintage clip of the Dean Martin Celebrity Roasts.

Reagan, of course, served as the 33rd governor of California and later as the 40th President of the United States, where he earned the title “The Great Communicator” for his charisma and persuasive speeches. Video courtesy of Dean Martin channel.

Maude Frickert Roasts Reagan

Comedic genius Jonathan Winters make his way back into the lighter side of life with his improvisation of Maude Frickert, President Ronald Reagan’s fictional first-grade teacher. The act was part of Dean Martin’s Celebrity Roast series in 1973. Clip courtesy of Tony Lee Photography.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eaXfiSuraYg

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