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Dick Martin Obituary
Martin, who went on to become one of television's busiest directors after splitting with Rowan in the late 1970s, died Saturday night of respiratory complications at a hospital in Santa Monica, family spokesman Barry Greenberg said.
"He had had some pretty severe respiratory problems for many years, and he had pretty much stopped breathing a week ago," Greenberg said.
Martin was surrounded by family and friends when he died just after 6 p.m., Greenberg said.
"Laugh-in," which debuted in January 1968, was unlike any comedy-variety show before it. Rather than relying on a series of tightly scripted song-and-dance segments, it offered up a steady, almost stream-of-consciousness run of non-sequitur jokes, political satire and madhouse antics from a cast of talented young actors and comedians that also included Ruth Buzzi, Arte Johnson, Henry Gibson, Jo Anne Worley and announcer Gary Owens.
Presiding over it all were Rowan and Martin, the veteran nightclub comics whose standup banter put their own distinct spin on the show.
Like all straight men, Rowan provided the voice of reason, striving to correct his partner's absurdities. Martin, meanwhile, was full of bogus, often risque theories about life, which he appeared to hold with unwavering certainty.
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Shirley Naso
July 23, 2020
Saw Dick in a Carol Burnett rerun last night. I was reminded of what an immensely talented, funny and charismatic man he was, separate and apart from Laugh-In. Definitely a one in a million loss. RIP.
J G
June 14, 2018
Your are the man
February 13, 2018
Miss
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Michelle Laincy
July 18, 2017
Dick you will be missed.
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Linda Heinz
February 9, 2017
I absolutely love u YOUR SHOW LAUGH IN has BROUGHT ME ALOT OF SMILES AND LAUGHTER I USE TO Watch it in my teens now being 63 I ABSOLUTELY LOVE WATCHING IT EVERY NIGHT SEEING YR BEAUTIFUL WHITE TEETH AND SMILE THANK YOU SO MUCH FOR BRINGING SO MUCH LAUGHTER IN MY HOME AND HEART GOD BLESS U AND FAMILY HOPE TO SEE U IN HEAVEN
Valenda Newell
August 10, 2016
Memories of " Rowan & Martin's Laugh In" back in the 70's still leaves me with joy. Good old wholesome family comedy me and my mom & dad watched together. Dick was so much fun to watch in action always either laughing, smiling or telling a joke...THANKS FOR THE GOOD TIMES.....RIP
Nurse David
June 29, 2016
"You bet your sweet bippy" !
Richard Schulte
May 24, 2014
I saw Rowan and Martin while they were starring at the Sahara Hotel and Casino in the early 1970's. In person they were even funnier and more outrageous than they were on Laugh In. No blue material, only funny, goofy humor that had the whole audience laughing from beginning to end. Sorry to see you go. You left me with a lot of laughs and a name from one of your skits that I use when I try to hide my on-line identity-Farquhar P. Parkenfarker.
Richard Owen
March 3, 2013
Say Goodnight, Dick. Rest In Peace, Kind Sir. See You On The Other Side Some Beautiful Day.
Lisa Weiner
December 15, 2012
To Dick Martin,
You were great the Lucy show, Bob Newhart and Laugh-in. You really cracked me up. My prayers are with your family. Thanks for the memories of laughter. Lisa Weiner
Michael Pizzo
September 2, 2010
Dear Dick, though this is a bit late I wanted to tell you that from my childhood to middle age you always could brighten my darkest and most painful days. Though you are no longer with us, your wit, humor, class and wisdom still remains for us all of us to enjoy and share. I Just watched a 3 and 1/2 hour interview with you and let me say you have made the world a more joyous place for us all to live in. Thank you Sir for all of this and more and God Bless your Family.
April 1, 2010
For Dick...your talent will
be remembered through the ages.
WEEP NOT FOR ME
Do not weep for me when I no longer dwell among the wonders of the earth; for my larger self is free, and my soul rejoices on the other side of pain...on the other side of darkness.
Do not weep for me, for I am a ray of sunshine that touches your skin, a tropical breeze upon your face, the hush of joy within your heart and the innocence of babes in mothers arms.
I am the hope in a darkened night. And, in your hour of need, I will be there to comfort you. I will share your tears, your joys, your fears, your disappointments and your triumphs.
Do not weep for me, for I am cradled
in the arms of God. I walk with the angels, and hear the music beyond the stars.
Do not weep for me, for I am within you;
I am peace, love, I am a soft wind that caresses the flowers. I am the calm that follows a raging storm. I am an autumns leaf that floats among the garden of God, and I am pure white snow that softly falls upon your hand.
Do not weep for me, for I shall never die, as long as you remember me...
with a smile and a sigh.
© Joe Fazio
~
[email protected] /Joe Fazio,
Beverly Hills, California
January 16, 2010
To Dick Martin,
Watching you on Rowan and Martin's Laugh-in was just great. You made me laugh. I will miss watching on t.v. God Bless. Lisa Weiner.
cheri weiner
December 4, 2009
It is sadness to know that Dick Martin had passed away.
He must have been laughing, all the way to Heaven above!
Jeffrey Denny
December 30, 2008
Jeffrey D. Denny
David Andrews
June 6, 2008
thanks for the memories and your views on the absurdities of life that I carry on myself thanks to your influence...thank you for opening my eyes and seeing the lighter side of hardship and world turmoil...thank you for having shared your life with me over all of these years..we grew old together and we were young together but most importantly--we laughed together
THE WILLINGHAM FAMILY
June 2, 2008
MAY GOD BLESS THE MARTIN FAMILY IN YOUR TIME OF SORROW.
MR. DICK MARTIN--CRAZY GUY! OFF THE WALL! TALENTED COMEDIAN.
ROWAN AND MARTIN'S LAUGH-IN WAS THE CUTTING EDGE OF COMEDY IN THE 1960'S--EVERYBODY ON THE SHOW HAD THEIR OWN CRAZY CHARACTER, I.E. HENRY GIBSON--THE SIMPLE DORKY POET, JO ANNE WORLEY SHOUTING OUT "BO-RING!", LILLY TOMLIN, THE WACKY TELEPHONE OPERATOR SAYING "ONE RINGY DINGY" TWO RING DINGY" THEN SNORTING LIKE A PIG--CRAZY! ARTE JOHNSON AS THE OLD BUM ON THE PARK BENCH THAT WAS ALWAYS FLIRTING WITH RUTH BUZZI, WHO ALWAYS BEAT HIM WITH HER PURSE, AND THEN HE WOULD FALL OVER! THAT ONE WAS THE FUNNIEST! AND GOLDIE HAWN AS THE SOCK-IT-TO-ME GIRL.
DICK AND DAN WERE THE PERFECT HOSTS TO ALL THAT MADNESS!!
AND FINALLY--DICK'S "FLYING FICKLE FINGER OF FATE!"
LOVED IT!!........THANKS FOR THE LAUGHTER AND MEMORIES!..............
Thomas Harding
June 2, 2008
To the Martin Family thank you for lending Dick to all of us when laughter was the best thing we had back than. May you know the world is just a little bit better because of DICK MARTIN. May he rest in peace and laugh right up to the gates of heven.
D. Flanagan
June 1, 2008
My heart goes out to the Martin family.Laugh-in was a very funny show.Thank you for the laughter you brought us all.
Richard Ranke
May 30, 2008
I laughed so hard when I first saw Rowan and Martin do their Shakespeare in a Night Club routine.I later saw them do an,'uncensored,'version of it on the stage in 1969.I saw Rowan & Martin's Laugh-In regularly for the first few years anyway-and even during the last few years I would occasionally tune in.I am glad that he found a new career in his later years as a director for Family Ties and many other shows.Now he and Dan Rowan are together in that big Laugh-In in the sky!
ROWAN:You need excercise.The first thing in the morning before I read my mail I run five miles!
MARTIN:You should move your mailbox closer to the house!
ROWAN:I mean,real excercise.Have you ever picked up a dumbbell?
MARTIN:Last night I did!
Weloveya Andwewillmissya
May 28, 2008
Forever... and ever, Goodnight Dick
j hernandez
May 28, 2008
"Good Night Dick"! May you rest in blissful peace.
PATRICIA & VICTOR HUNTER
May 28, 2008
TO ALL THE MARTIN FAMILY: OUR DEEPEST SYMPATHIES ARE WITH YOU AT THIS TIME. HE WILL SURELY BE MISSED BY ALL WHO ENJOYED HIS UNIQUE SENSE OF HUMOR. GOD BE WITH YOU & COMFORT YOU IN YOUR TIME OF GRIEF. 'YOU BET YOUR SWEET BIPPIE' HE'LL BE WAITING FOR YOU WHEN YOUR TIME COMES TO MEET HIM IN HEAVEN.
Johnn Barton
May 27, 2008
Gee! I am truely sorry for the loss of this funny and wonderful guy..Just wish I could here his partner say,"Say good night Dick" and he'd say it! The world has lost another great entertainer and friend..
alma renner
May 27, 2008
to the family and friends of dick martin. thank you for the years of entertainment and laughs.
God be with you.
always,alma
vicki cady
May 27, 2008
I was very saddend to hear of the lose of Mr. Martin .The laugh in show was the best and no one will ever come close to the talant on that show. We will miss you , Say GOOD NIGHT DICK! We LOVE you.
Pat Starr
May 27, 2008
I enjoyed Laugh In when I was a teenager. Our loss is heaven's gain. To Dick Martin's family: I pray that you will remember the good times you had together and keep his memory alive.
Terry Farron
May 27, 2008
I was 11 years old when Laugh In came on the air. Even then I knew they were different,...thanks for the laughs Mr. Martin
Cait Johnson
May 27, 2008
My sincerest condolences to his family.
Our world is smaller, somehow, without laughter, and he did his best and beyond to give us the pure, unadulterated joy of laughter.
I watched the show and laughed when I needed it the most in my life.
Thanks, Dick, for helping the 'little guy' endure life.
Debbie E
May 27, 2008
You started me laughing as a young child and I haven't stopped since. Thank you and God Bless.
Sara Clements
May 27, 2008
Thanks for everything, will miss you
Connecticut, USA
May 27, 2008
Sock it to them Dick. Rest in peace.
Angela Templet
May 27, 2008
He made me laugh . He will be missed
Janice Muniz
May 27, 2008
THANK YOU FOR MAKING US ALL LAUGH. KEEP DOING IT IN HEAVEN TOO. GOD BLESS
rd furze
May 27, 2008
have a lot of laugh's in heaven, dick
Gerald Schmidt
May 27, 2008
What a fantastic talent, and a great comedian. "Laugh-In" never lacked laughter, especially with Rowan and Martin at the helm. I always enjoyed Dick Martin in the many other shows that he appeared as a guest star, or on many of the situation comedies that he appeared in. Heaven is now a much brighter place since Dick Martin arrived there. Rest in Peace, Dick.
Brian Buckley
May 27, 2008
A true TV legend who brought joy to millions of people. My sympathies to his family and friends.
Sandi Kenny
May 27, 2008
Thanks for all the great memories. I loved Laugh In. It was a great show, made us laugh when we needed it most.. I guess it's really time to "say good night Dick"
Elizabeth Porter
May 27, 2008
Dick, you were a marvelous performer and an outstanding comedian. You made the viewing of "Laugh-In" something to look forward to, and so did your partner, Dan Rowan. I hope you're both enjoying your reunion in heaven, where I'm certain you're making brand-new, wonderful shows!
Mary Jeffers
May 27, 2008
In Memory of Dick Martin:
Wow, you certainly brought us alot of laughs during your time on Rowan and Martin's Laughin..... Thanks for the memories.....I used to have one of your albums that I played so much that I memorized the lines. Now you can spend some time with Dan Rowan again. May you rest in peace.
INDIA HART
May 27, 2008
SOCK IT TO ME!! WHAT A GREAT
SHOW...LAUGH IN LOOKS AT THE NEWS TODAY AND ITS SAD TO KNOW
DICK HAS PASSED. THANKS FOR THE LAUGHS & MAY YOU MAKE THE
ANGELS SMILE AS YOU DID US!
Tammy Krebs
May 27, 2008
Thank you for all the laughs and wonderful memories you leave us. My sincerest condolences to the Martin Family. Heaven will be one smile brighter, and full of endless laughter.
Lisa Bowers
May 27, 2008
Thank You Dick, for the good old fashion entertainment that you gave to me growing up ( in the 70's). To the Martin family my deepest smypathy to all of you. What a wonderful gift that Dick gave to us. Laughter the best medicine of all.
Sandy Oliviera
May 27, 2008
Laugh-In gave us something to laugh about when all around us wasn't funny. Thank you for the wonderful gift of laughter. I am sad to hear that Dick Martin has died, may his family find peace and happiness remembering all of the wonderful happy moments that they have shared.
Paul Tate
May 27, 2008
Thank you Dick for making the 70's more enjoyable. Your sense of humor was unique and you will be missed. To the Martin family my deepst sympathy.
Joy Colton
May 27, 2008
I remember laugh in when I was a kid. May God Bless him and his family during this time and always.
Vickie Holden
May 27, 2008
To Dick Martin's Family,
As a teenager I had the opportunity to see Rowan & Martin in Vegas many years ago. It was by accident that we went to the show. My brother and I tried to get into see my cousins who were dancers in another show but we were too young. My parents felt bad and got us tickets to see the most hilarious Rowan & Martin. They were at the height of their fame and we had watched Laugh-In religiously on Mondays over the preceding years. Class act all the way. My sympathies to Dick's family and friends.
Mike
May 27, 2008
May the love of friends and family carry you through your grief.
odarka putnam
May 27, 2008
I will miss Dick Martin. I liked his shows. rest in peace dick.
Y. BOWDEN
May 27, 2008
TO MR. MARTIN
THANK YOU FOR BRINGING LAUGHTER AND JOY INTO MY HOME BACK IN THE DAY I ENJOYED YOUR SHOW TO THE UTMOST IT WAS VERY FUNNY Y.BOWDEN
Chris Klinetob
May 26, 2008
Dick's humor was a very fond part of the memomories of my youth. He brought laughter durring a difficult time in our history. As such, he truly did leave this world a better place. God bless Dick and his loved ones.
Tom Cappara
May 26, 2008
Good Bless you and thanks for the great memories of Laugh In ~ Sock it to 'em Baby
Maye Wallace
May 26, 2008
May you have the angels in much laughter!
PARICIA EYRE
May 26, 2008
THANKYOU FOR INTERTAINING S ON SATURDAYS AT 7PM, MANY MANY YEARS AGO,OUR CONDELENCES GO OUT TO YOUR FAMILY.
Rachel
May 26, 2008
I'll never forget you.
Felix Locklin
May 26, 2008
Mr. Martin was a barrell of laughs. He will be around here for a long time to come. May God continue to bless his family.
Patrick Somers
May 26, 2008
Dick, thank you for the fun loving entertainment while I was a child. The shows and comic acts will always be remembered and nothing will compare to what Laugh-In did for television and american humor. God Speed. Now sock it to me!!!
Catherine Olen
May 26, 2008
So Sorry to hear of the passing of Dick Martin, truly a mover and shaker of the 1960's television comedy era and for giving me as a young child growing up in the sixties a reason to sneak behing my parent's back to watch the show and grab a huge belly laugh!!! GOg Bless you Mr. Martin! Give my love to my folks and my sister and my great friend Lori, all of who just recently left us behind...I know you'll make em laugh and make em laugh hard. My condolences to your family....
A Burke
May 26, 2008
Thank you to Dick Martin for giving us so many laughs during difficult times. He helped to change the face of television forever. My sympathies to his family.
MICHAEL STACIO
May 26, 2008
Thank you for all the laughs
Tom Ronald
May 26, 2008
if you really think about it, "Laugh-In" changed American society . . . .
D.L. Ray
May 26, 2008
Thank you for the laughs and living in a great generation!
Maureen Speer
May 26, 2008
Thanks for the many, many laughs. Good-bye and God bless you.
MALINDA ELLIS
May 26, 2008
MAY GOD BLESS YOUR PRECIOUS HEART AND SOUL AND YOUR FAMILY AND FRIENDS
christen shaughnessy
May 26, 2008
sorry about your loss
Vladimir Orlt
May 26, 2008
'Laugh-in' was a staple of my tweens and early teens, an enduring introduction to TV irreverence, even if it is hopelessly dated today (due both to the advancing years and my advancing age). It is sad to see another icon go.
Lila Slanovec
May 26, 2008
Remembering many of the good times and happiness Dick Martin brought to me with the Rowan and Martin Show at Lake Tahoe, NV. I am smiling just to remember some of their conversations. Another good man gone.
May 26, 2008
Thanks for the laughter...we'll miss you, Dick.
A fan in Illinois
ray Interlandi
May 26, 2008
I was so sorry to hear of your loss. The thoughts of many are with you at this time of sorrow.
Father Shaft
May 26, 2008
God bless!
[email protected]
Mishon Worthy
May 26, 2008
Thank you so much for all of the laughs!
John Motola
May 26, 2008
Dick was an inspiration to me as I was in Jr. High. We did a play based on "Laugh-In" and he gave me the courage to get in front of an audience. A funny man but one with a great deal of desire. Thank you for making a difference in so many people. Enjoy you new role in heaven. Peace!
May 26, 2008
I loved Laugh-In. Thanks for the
entertainment Dick Martin.
Richard Schwindt II
May 26, 2008
The world is now a less funny place without you. God bless the Martin family.
Fran Hardy
May 26, 2008
To The Martin FAMILY.may God Bless you all.DEATH LEAVES A HEARTACHE NO ONE CAN HEAL.lOVE LEAVES MEMORIES NO ONE CAN STEAL.DICK MARTIN WILL LIVE ON IN OUR MEMORIES FOR EVER.
jenny rodriguez
May 26, 2008
Thanks for the many laughs and great memories, the show was way ahead of its time, brillant cast and characters. True pioneers of break thru comedy, without LAUGH-IN there would be no SCTV, SNL, MAD TV, ETC.
GOOD NIGHT DICK............
Keynotes Ministry
May 26, 2008
Is it just me .....or are Angels smiling a great deal more today ?
ann doughty
May 26, 2008
what a funny man you were Mr Martin! Thanx for the humor that carried many of us through life with a smile! Keep them laughing in heaven!
Kurt Brown
May 26, 2008
Enjoyed the show as a kid. You bet your sweet bippy you will be missed.
Rando Brando
May 26, 2008
Laugh-In was probably the single funniest show I've ever seen and I'm 53 now. Dick Martin was hilarious on every single show, didn't take life seriously, always laughing and smiling... SAY GOOD NIGHT, DICK!!!
mike ethridge
May 26, 2008
thanks for the laughs
Ronnie Johnson
May 26, 2008
It is truly a God given talent to make others laugh and smile. I feel sure a special place awaits those who brighten and touch others. The stars of your crown Mr. Martin, shine ever so brightly...Sleep well my friend. RJ
Valerie and Peter Schad
May 26, 2008
Our prayers are with you for the Lord to be close to you, offering comfort. We both lost our fathers in 2008, Val on Sept. 10 - Elias Boccheciamp and Peter on Dec. 4 - George Schad. We are standing with you in prayer and want you to know our hearts are breaking along with yours for your loss. We have great hope and want to share these thoughts with you. We will pray for your family every time we think of you that you may find the strength in the Lord, to know that He is the closest to us when we feel the most pain. He weeps with us and loves us deeply.
These Bible verses have given us great hope and wish to encourage you as well: 1 Thessalonians 4:13-18 : "But I would not have you to be ignorant, brothers, concerning them which are asleep, that you sorrow not, even as others that have no hope. For if we believe that Jesus died and rose again, even so them also which sleep in Jesus will God bring with him. For this we say unto you by the word of the Lord, that we which are alive and remain unto the coming of the Lord shall not prevent them which are asleep. For the Lord himself shall descend from heaven with the shout of the arch angel, and with the trump of God: and the dead in Christ shall rise first. Then we who are alive and remain shall be caught up together with them in the clouds, to meet the Lord in the air: and so shall we ever be with the Lord. Comfort one another with these words."
Also, 1 Corinthians 15, the whole chapter really, especially verses 50-58: "Now this I say, brothers, that flesh and blood cannot inherit the kingdom of God: neither does corruption inherit incorruption. Behold, I show you a mystery: We shall not all sleep, but we shall be changed, in a moment, in the twinkling of an eye, at the last trump: for the trumpet shall sound, and the dead shall be raised incorruptible, and we shall all be changed. For this corruptible must put on incorruption, and this mortal must put on immortality. So when this corruptible shall put on incorruption, and this mortal must put on immortality, then shall be brought to pass the saying that is written, Death is swallowed up in victory. O death, where is your sting? O grave, where is your victory? The sting of death is sin: and the strength of sin is the law. But thanks be to God, which gives us the victory through Jesus Christ. Therefore, my beloved brothers, be steadfast, unmoveable, always abounding in the work of the Lord, forasmuch as you know that your labor is not in vain in the Lord."
Jesus is coming again as promised! The trumpets of God will sound, His faithful will all be changed at once from mortality to immortality. Our loved ones who have died in Jesus will be called forth from their graves and their next conscious thought will be their joy at seeing Jesus returning. To see Him again!
Doug Batchelor of Amazing Facts once said, "Christians don't die, they go to sleep. If you have Jesus, you have life, everlasting life."
Remember Jesus said "Lo, I am with you alway, even unto the end of the world." May God go with you.
sull
May 26, 2008
thanks for all the laughts dick
Clark Guillot
May 26, 2008
he was one of the best
J. Bailey
May 26, 2008
Thank You, Mr. Martin!!
May 26, 2008
With sympathy from Northeastern Ohio.
Rose Davis & Family
Michael Hunt
May 26, 2008
The best of Good Nights Dick. Because of you I was able to stay on an even-keel most of my life. Your brand of humor and easy-going lifestyle was inspiring to me as well as a lot of others in my generation. Rest in Peace.
Donna
May 26, 2008
Comedy is tough, people like Dick Martin made it easy....he and Dan Rowan brought it to the edge. On Saturday morning I was thinking of Mr. Martin and what great comedy they produced, I was deeply saddened when I read the news Sunday morning.
There will be more laughs in heaven now.....rest in peace Mr. Martin.
We love you.
Nancy Cromwell
May 26, 2008
Dear Family:
I am writing to extend my deepest condolences on the loss of a fine and hilarious gentleman. I remember bits and pieces of the Laugh In. I was really too young to remember much. But just wanted to let you know I was thinking of you in your time of loss and wanted to share with you a scripture of comfort from God's Word the Bible. At Isaiah 33:24,"And no resident will say,"I am sick." I understand Mr. Martin had respiratory problems for many years. But can you imagine a time where we will all be free of any health issues, being vibrant in health, living in peace and harmony? Well, the Bible promises that it will take place all by means of Jehovah God's Kingdom in which we pray for in the Lord's Prayer. That Kingdom will also accomplish a resurrection, therefore giving you the hope of seeing your loved one once again right here on earth, a Paradise earth. Once more I am so sorry for your loss.
Sincerely,
CHARLENE ROBISON
May 26, 2008
WOW!!
ANOTHER FUNNY GUY IN MY LIFE TIME HAS PASSED AWAY THAT I AM USE TO SEEING AROUND AND LAUGHING AT HIS JOKES.
REST IN PEACE DICK MARTIN.
Evonne W.
May 26, 2008
There has been and never will be a replacement for Laugh In my dear funny friend. Keep 'em laughing and get rested up before all your adoring fans arrive to do it all over again. You can bet your sweet bippy and I'll drink to that. I feel blessed that you were a guest in my house once a week back in those days.
Tom Lange
May 25, 2008
I am so sad about this. I remember "Rowan and Martin's Laugh-In" fondly. Thanks for entertaining me and making me laugh, Mr. Martin. Bless your soul.
Vivian
May 25, 2008
Good night Dick. Say hello to Gilda.
Paula Luthi
May 25, 2008
What a sweet sweet man! I remember as a kid that I really liked to watch Laugh In. He was my favorite comic of all time!!! He could make you laugh even with his eyes. . . Rest Eternal Dick~~
Sharon Wiebe
May 25, 2008
Please accept my deepest sympathies.
Mary Ann
May 25, 2008
Rest in peace and may God Bless and confort your family.
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