TCM will host the TV premiere of Dean Martin: King of Cool to kick off a tribute to the legendary entertainer.
King of Cool is a new documentary that shows Martin on stage, at home and behind the scenes and includes new interviews with colleagues and family members. King of Cool will be broadcast on three nights:
Friday, Nov. 19 8 pm
Saturday, Nov. 20 6 pm
Saturday, Nov. 27 12:30 am
The schedule for the Dean Martin tribute is below; all times are Eastern Time.
- Friday, November 19 8 p.m. – King of Cool (2021) – Documentary telling the story of actor and singer Dean Martin through film clips, photographs and interviews with family, friends and colleagues.9:30 p.m. – The Caddy (1953) – A master golfer suffering from performance anxiety caddies for a man he’s taught everything. Stars Dean Martin, Jerry Lewis and Donna Reed.11:15 p.m. – Rio Bravo (1959) – A sheriff enlists a drunk, a kid and an old man to help him fight off a ruthless cattle baron. Stars John Wayne, Dean Martin, Angie Dickenson, Rick Nelson and Walter Brennan.
- Friday, November 26 8 p.m. – Ocean’s 11 (1960) – A group of friends plot to rob a Las Vegas casino. Stars Frank Sinatra, Dean Martin, Sammy Davis Jr., Joey Bishop and Peter Lawford.10:15 p.m. – Robin and the Seven Hoods (1964) – A Chicago gangster stumbles into philanthropic work during a gang war. Stars Frank Sinatra, Dean Martin, Sammy Davis Jr. and Bing Crosby.12:30 a.m. – King of Cool (2021) – A repeat of the film premiering on TCM on November 19. Documentary telling the story of actor and singer Dean Martin through film clips, photographs and interviews with family, friends and colleagues.
For more details from TCM visit: TCM Tribute to Dean Martin
Film Trailers
Below is an interview with director Tom Donahue, maker of King of Cool, followed by trailers for the four other films in the TCM tribute to Dean Martin.
https://youtu.be/mfJfkWwORTg
