March 2006 |
Dear Deana, My wife and I made a skit years ago similar to the old Flying Saucer records and the answers to all the questions and statements in the skit are answered by bits and pieces taken from only Dean Martin songs. Your father has been my idol since I was old enough to hear. My first son is named after him and over the years I have collected just about every song he's ever recorded. When I sang years ago I even tried to copy his style but you know as well as I, nobody could ever sound like him. I will always love that man. He is the perfect symbol of an Italian. He has helped to make my life more enjoyable because of his beautiful voice and the wonderful person he was. Please let me know if you would like a copy of the skit and I will be honored to send it. Kindest Personal Regard, P.S. I read your book and it was absolutely wonderful.
Dear Deana, Met you at the Italian Festival where I so enjoyed meeting you and you were kind enough to sign a book for my Irish mother Helen who is now dying of lung cancer. She will get such a kick out of this as your father was her all time favorite entertainer. Next was Frank Sinatra. My 84 year old Italian father was so impressed!! I just wanted to say that after reading this myself, I am so honored to having shaken your hand and had a few minutes of your time. It is your life and your survival, emotional growth and spirituality that are really the impressive aspect of this book. The ability to synthesize a myriad of events, good and bad and create a gestalt of something positive is a great lesson for us all. I am truly honored to have met you for what you have become, not just who your father is. I wish you the very best. Peace and love. Hello Deana, I am 44 years old and I have been a number 1 fan of your fathers
since I was 6. I grew up watching his movies and TV show and listening
to his music, which is the all time greatest. I am in the process
of collecting all of his CD box sets and many of his movies and
TV shows. My wife and I are remodeling a house and I am going to
use one of the rooms as a screening room and as a place to listen
to music and read. I am decorating it with murals of the old Brown
Derby restaurant on Vine Street and the Hollywood Hills with the
sign and pictures of old Hollywood and your Dad is well represented
with good pictures of him performing at the Sands, one when he
was with Jerry, and one when he was in his 60's. Bye.
Hi Deana, Just to say I think you're dad was one of the all-time great entertainers. Singing such wonderful songs like 'Everybody Loves Somebody Sometimes' and 'Baby It's Cold Outside’ and I loved the scene from 'Robin and the Seven Hoods' where he teamed up with Frank and Bing for that great standard 'style.' I also believe he was a great actor (even better than Frank) and his performance in 'Rio Bravo' was outstanding. There aren't to many actors around that can say they out acted the Duke in a movie, but Dean did in that film. I also liked him in 'Five Card Stud' 'The Son's of Katie Elder’ and 'Something Big' you can probably tell from this letter, that I thought he was a pretty good action hero. I also admire him for standing up for Marilyn Monroe when she was sacked from the movie '’Somethings Got to Give.' it's easy to forget of his earlier successes with Jerry Lewis. He and Jerry were one of the cinemas great double acts. I have often wondered how they split up and if they ever made up again, though if they hadn't gone their separate ways. Dean probably wouldn't have gone on to become the great all-round entertainer that he did. Stuart ThomsonHello Deana, I have always been a fan of your dad. I have all his music and
read all the books that have been written about him. I have one
question that has been brought up in conversation and was hoping
that you could answer. Did Dean ever have a dog as a pet
during his adult years while in Hollywood, New York, or in Ohio? Thanks,
Hello Deana, Not a question but a comment! I read your book when it first came out and I loved it. Your dad was the best in my book and I hope he was as nice a guy as he seemed! Best wishes,
Dear Deana, I have written you before and have met you before at one of your book signings. Your book was wonderful, and I have re-read it 3 times to find the recipes for your dad's steaks and your grandma's pasta fagioli. I write today to tell you that I recently bought a video with footage of the ‘Together Again Tour of 1988,’ I almost cried. I bought this tape hoping to see your Dad and his buddies perform a great show once again, but now I am returning it to the seller because aside from it being poor picture quality, I couldn't bear to see your Dad being interrupted by the audience and telling him to sing louder. I’m glad your Dad backed out. I wouldn't have wanted to sing to such rude people in the audience. I think your Dad was the greatest, and I will continue to love your Dad as do many other countless fans. Love, Hi Deana, I see you will be attending Franks 90th birthday celebration. Where can I find more info on that celebration; I want to bring my 80 year old mother. I spoke with you on the phone some months ago. My mom really wants to meet you That’s amore, Hi Deana, We would like too attend your father’s festival next year. My daughter & I have all of his DVDs of his shows and roasts. Please send me information on when it will be and a map of how to get too it. Thank you, Dear Deana, I don’t have a question. I just wanted to tell you something. I'm 11 years old and I am your father’s number one fan! I got in to him from my grandmother. I like rap music but I listen to Dean Martin a lot more!! From, Deana and John, When are you planning on coming to Tucson for a book signing?
People here would love to meet and talk with you both. Keep up
the good work with your book and festivals. Karen
Dear Deana, Please could I have your autograph, because I am from the UK and visited LA and visited Dean Martins grave and put a few flowers down. Would u be able to send an autograph and if possible something of Dean’s. Thanks, Dear Deana, Not a question - just a comment- I recently purchase the Bear Families box set of ‘Lay Some Happiness On Me’- which contains all of the later Reprise recordings of your dad- in listening to it for the umpteenth time- it occurred to me that just as some of the Beatle songs that sound like they were recorded yesterday and remain timeless - your dads records especially the Reprise era stands the test of time the same way- and is just another reason why the ‘King Of Cool’ will be in our hearts and on our CD players for a long , long time. Sincerely, Hello Deana, It is not a question. When I was 13 my parents went through a divorce and I wrote your dad and he sent me a picture autographed by him. He was great. I also read your wonderful book, from a great person of a wonderful man. Thanks for the memories, HI Deana, I am only about a third of the way through your book, but I already
know, and I agree with one of the persons that wrote to you, that
it is the best biography I have ever read. Congratulations on a great book!
Hi Deana, Jo Ann Cirone-Cutter Hello Deana, I took a few pictures of you when you were in San Diego to do a show for the Italian Festa we had. I would like to send you the pictures, how can I do that? p.s. it was great seeing you and hearing you sing. Sincerely, Hi Deana, Just finished your book. Very good! We are off to
the Rat Pack review at The Post Theatre in San Francisco this evening. Best of all, Deana, I recently retired from 35 years of policing in Canada and now drive a Tour Coach Bus. I have always been a huge fan of your fathers and play his music on the Coach all the time. I was wondering if you ever get up to Canada for book signings. Rick Turnbull
HI Deana, Paul Deana, I have just finished the trivia questions & I got one wrong, Take care and Regards, Hello Deana, I don't have a question to ask I just wanted to say I enjoy your show every morning on 1370 WFEA in Nashua, N H. I heard you one day about Neil Diamond's song Craklin Rosie and it was a bottle of liquor he was talking about. Also, The Four Lads are still singing on the circuit; the only original member is Frank Busseri. I worked with your dad in the early 1950's in Boston, Mass. If it wasn't for him I would have never sung my song because I was so frightened on stage. He came out and put his arms around me and started to sing and I just followed. I was in love forever. I read your book but I can't seem to find it anywhere but the library. I would appreciate any list of stores where I might find a copy for myself. Thanks for taking the time to read this. I remain forever, Jean Hines Hello Deana, What made you write the book when you did and not earlier when your dad was still alive? My Father Harvey Korman did one of his roasts and told me he was one of his comic idols. I feel the same way about your dad as well. He really was the spine of Martin and Lewis and being the son of a celebrity I can relate to your stories about having to share him with the world. I loved your book; I read it in one day. Hope all is well with you and your family and that everyone is happy and healthy. Your father brought so much joy to so many; his legacy is one that will always be positive and it always brings a smile on my face when I hear your dad sing or watch one of his movies. You were blessed to have him as a dad even though at times he wasn't accessible emotionally the way you would have liked it, but you did have some special times with him and that’s what counts! Take care and God bless you Deana!
Dear Deana: Loved your book and all of us in Jersey love your dad. With Jerry Lewis's new book many local memories of your dad are being recounted. In the book Jerry recalls performing with your dad at The Riviera Nightclub in Fort Lee, New Jersey. Well my Mom recalls your dad and Jerry clowning around in my Uncle's dry cleaning store on Main Street not far from the nightclub. They brought a lot of laughter to this world. Your book and Jerry's make that laughter come alive again. All the Best,
Morning Deana, I am a 4th grade teacher in Sacramento Ca and I listen to you and Les every single morning and tune in again on the way to work. They are closing KCTC this weekend and opening it as an all talk station!! I am so upset. Is there another way I can listen to the broadcasts from Branson? Please help me, you guys are so wonderful! PS My son's name is Dean...after your sweet father. I am 58 yrs old and I really want to hear your music....please help me. Jean McCall
HI Deana, Hear you on the radio often. Sounds like you are happy and successful. Best wishes, Murray Oxman
Dear Deana, Do you have an idea where I can get late live performances from Dean on DVD or VHS? I know what is offering on Amazon and so on but I really like to see some of his late Vegas shows. It is so sad that there is no chance for me as a truly fan to see this right now....HELP !!! Thorsten Hi Deana, I Love Your Dad. In the early 60's all my contemporaries were
buying The Beatles Records. NOT Me I was buying Dean's. Yours, Hi Deana, I've been catching your radio show here in Branson with Les Brown Jr. and wondering if you're planning to perform here, or if you've moved here. We need performers of your caliber to continue to move and work here. Sincerely, Tim Corbell Ciao Bella! I'm Italian, and I adore your father. Many time I prey for him.
My Grandfather Mario, have your father's age, and he love him. God bless you cara, always! HI Deana, Are you aware that a company called The Vermont Country Store specializes in hard-to-find items and it is offering Woodhue Cologne? I thought you'd like to know. I loved your Dad and your book! God Bless! Hi Deana, I would like to know whether your book "Memories are made of this" will be available at stores in Europe. It would be easier for me to get it as I come from Poland. Best wishes.
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