Dick Martin
Dick Martin (born January 30, 1922 in Battle Creek, Michigan) is an American
comedian.
Very early in his career, Martin was a staff writer for Duffy's Tavern, an
extremely popular radio situation comedy. However, Abe Burrows, who was much
more actively involved in that series, later claimed that Martin's tenure was
very brief and that he made no significant contributions.
Martin is best known as co-host of the popular comedy-variety show Rowan &
Martin's Laugh-In (1968-1973).
Hosted "Rowan & Martin's Laugh-In" from 1968-1973 with Dan Rowan, and executive
produced during the 1972-1973 season.
He also was a frequent panelist on Match Game from 1975 until 1991
He was also the chief director of the 1980s sitcom Newhart as well as the host
of the short run Mindreaders game show in the late 1970s. He was a regular on
The Lucy Show as next door neighbor Harry Conners from 1962 - 1964. This casting
may have been ironic, since Rowan & Martin's Laugh-In (on the NBC network) would
later run directly opposite Lucille Ball's sitcom (on CBS) in a vicious
competition for viewer ratings.
He married Dolly Read (Dolly Martin) on August 22, 1971. He has a son from a
previous marriage.
Mr. Martin made many TV guest appearances, including the following:
Two Guys, a Girl, and a Pizza Place, played "Grandpa Charlie" in episode:
Two Guys, a Girl and a Thanksgiving.
Baywatch, played "Ed" in episode: Memorial Day.
3rd Rock from the Sun, played "Ben Littmeyer" in episode: Dick Jokes.
Blossom, played "Frosty the Clown" in episode: 38 Special.
The Love Boat, episode: Stimulation of Stephanie, The/Next Step,
The/Life Begins at 40.
Other Work Includes:
Air Bud: Golden Receiver as Phil Phil.
NBC 60th Anniversary Celebration as Himself.
All American Ultra Quiz as Host.
Celebrity Sweepstakes as Guest Panelist.
The Match Game as Semi-Regular Panelist.
Did directing on several TV series, including The Bradys, In the Heat
of the Night, Newhart, Family Ties, Archie Bunker's Place,
The Bob Newhart Show.
Producer and actor in The Nightclub Years in 2001.