In one of his most patriotic showcases, Dean Martin collaborated with Kate Smith on ‘The Dean Martin Show’ to present a medley of American classics.

The performance featured a choir of singers and dancers adorned in red, white, and blue attire. Alongside Dean and Kate were iconic stars Barbara Eden, Mickey Rooney, and Norm Crosby. While the men were dressed in tuxedos, Barbara Eden wore a pink dress, and Kate Smith donned a sequined red and black gown.

The medley kicked off with Dean and Kate singing ‘Yankee Doodle Dandy,’ followed by a rendition of ‘My Old Kentucky Home’ with the other stars joining in. Transitioning seamlessly into ‘You’re a Grand Old Flag,’ the stage became a vibrant spectacle with singers and dancers. The audience responded enthusiastically as Dean, approaching the camera, quoted President Roosevelt’s introduction of Kate Smith 30 years earlier, just before she began ‘God Bless America.’

Kate Smith, acclaimed as ‘The Songbird of the South’ for her popularity during World War II, boasted a remarkable radio and television career spanning five decades. The performance featured her delivering a powerful rendition of Irving Berlin’s ‘God Bless America,’ accompanied by the orchestra playing the familiar fanfare as her voice soared to the song’s final high note.

The audience was captivated by the grandeur of the performance.

This stirring salute to America showcased the biggest stars of that era. ‘The Dean Martin Show’ aired from 1965 to 1974, totaling 264 episodes, with its theme song being Dean’s 1964 hit ‘Everybody Loves Somebody.’ Dean concluded the performance with the same song.

In essence, the showcase embodied a compelling expression of patriotism, leaving the audience with a profound sense of pride in being American. Dean Martin, known for hosting numerous special guests, forged an enduring legacy with his collaboration with Kate Smith on ‘The Dean Martin Show,’ marking it as one of his most iconic performances.