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October 2006 |
Hi Deana, I just finished your book, and was so sad when I did so. I am typically a fiction reader, but I tackled your biography because I love, love, love your dad. Your telling was so open and honest, now I can't imagine going back to plain 'ol fiction! :) I am 32 years old, but I would have loved to experience just one day in the classy time of your dad's "old Hollywood" that you described to a t. Today's celebrity scene just seems to pale in comparison. Anyway, I did have one question for you... Is there any way to get a copy of the "Christmas with the Martin’s and Sinatra’s" show? I would absolutely love to see it. Thanks so much, and best of luck for your continued and deserved success! Julie
Hi Deana, I have been a fan of your father's since I was a very little girl. My parents took me along every week when they went to the movies where I first saw Martin & Lewis. My father who was born in Italy had many prejudices to over come when he came to America as a small child. I think that your father was a strong factor in bringing out the fact that Italian’s were good and talented and funny, good parents who cared about their families like regular people. Helping to dispel some of the prejudices. Anyway, I am going to buy both your CD and the book, but I wondered if the book was available in audio/CD form? My mother would really enjoy listening to it. She cannot read anymore due to macular degeneration (a problem that takes away vision) and I know she would like the book. We have been buying her CD’s or tapes in book form so that she can continue her "reading". I would like to know if I could get your book on CD for her. Thank you for the enjoyment you bring into my house with your radio show on KDYL in Salt Lake City. Sincerely,
Dear Deana, We plan to attend the tribute to Dean Martin in 2007 and need dates to book early and arrange vacation please forward 2007 dates. Dawne Bozzato
Dear Deana, What happened? For some time I have enjoyed you and John in the
am on WIOX, Southern Pines, NC. Now Carl Hampton? God bless,
Hello Deana, I am a Police Captain for the city of Seaside, on the Monterey coast in California and for the last five years I have lived next door in Carmel. As a hobby, I am also proudly the one person who sings your father's tunes at Clint Eastwood's piano bar, the Mission Ranch in Carmel. A great place! The reason I sing his songs, among others, is this: I am the son of a man named Guy Cercone. Guy grew up across the river from Steubenville, in Follansbee, WV back in the 20's and 30's. My dad used to get his haircuts from your grandfather and all I heard about growing up was about that circle of people down there. So, highly influenced, I am now the Dean Martin stand-in at the mission ranch and I could not be happier to do it! I hope to get out to the festival one of these years. In the meantime, if you and your husband ever get out to Carmel or Monterey, please let me know and give me a call! I read your book a few months ago and it was fantastic! You sound like a member of my family and it was heartwarming to read about your life with your dad. Take care and I hope to see you some day! Steve Cercone Hi Deana, Loved your book about your father, especially after reading the unfair pejoratives of biographers like Shawn Levy and the like. For me, the essence of Dean Martin was when he sang solo on the couch or by the piano on the set of his popular TV show. I remember it well watching almost every week, and being moved by the intimacy of it all and how revealing it was of Dean the man. The duets were great too, but Dean really shined when he sang alone on that couch and by the piano. I wish I could have seen him live in a small, intimate setting like a nightclub. No Jerry to interrupt him and no "Rat Pack" to do the same. Just Dean by himself singing a great pop standard to his appreciative audience who knew his immense talent as it especially shined during these moments. I will never forget it and it’s sad TV is so different today with nothing even remotely like it. My parents were born in 1915 and that generation sadly will never ever be equaled in any way. I greatly miss my parents every day I’m alive, and I miss your father too as they surely were irreplaceable by any future generations. I’m afraid nothing like them will ever walk this earth again. For sure a unique time and place in our history. Sincerely, Hi Deana, I am wondering if there is a schedule of events on the 12th Annual Dean Martin Festival. Please advise. This is the first I will be attending & am very excited about receiving all the info on this wonderful event. Thank you very much for your time & assistance. Sincerely,
Hi Deana, I some times can't help but miss seeing your dad on TV, the movies. Thank you so much for your thoughts in “Memories Are Made Of This”. When and where is the 2007 Dean Martin Festival? Thank you so much.
Dear Deana, I am missing you & John on the Music Of Your Life radio show. Seems
like it's been a couple of weeks that you two are not hosting the
8 am thru 10 a.m. Morning show. Are you and John on vacation? Please
tell me you are both coming back. I really do miss you both. Dear Deana, I just wanted to thank you for sharing a part of your life with us. I read your book in 4 hours. A first time 'author' that came across so excellently is just unbelievable. I have two daughters in Las Vegas. They are watching the papers for your show. I will send them the money for them and their husbands to attend and give me a step-by-step review of what I know will be a wonderful experience. Do you have any dates for Las Vegas? I live in the Seattle/Tacoma, Washington area. Will you be bringing your show to WA? One of my goals is to make the 'festival' in Ohio. One way or another, I’d like to have your book autographed. God bless to you and your family. Hi Deana, Did you come to Washington State like you said? Unfortunately, I never got to see you. Anyway, I liked your book. Your dad was one of my favorite people. Take care,
Dear Deana, Don’t have a question for you. Just wanted you to know how much I love listening to you on the Music Of Your Life. I travel from South Portland, Maine to work in Dover, NH and just love you guys. I am a trumpet player and am 60 years old so I know the big band era. Played in a few locally when I was younger, about the same age les started out at. Richard Henward Hi Deana, I really just have a statement for you. I just finished your book. I have to say, I don't read many books and I laughed and even had a tear or two. It was very good. One more little detail if you wanted to know. I was told I had Multiple Sclerosis 5 years ago. I just have to say because of the variety shows and CD's of your fathers I don't even think about my illness when watching and listening to them. Just wanted to let you know. Bless you. Hi Deana! I enjoy you and John in the morning. I hear you at 3:00 am. When
you mentioned John Mill's daughters you said Hayley and Donna.
Hayley is right, but Donna is not. His other daughter is Juliet.
Donna Mills was one of the ladies on Knots Landing. I hope I have
cleared things up. I listen to you on KKAD in Portland, OR. Dear Deana, I recently re-discovered your father’s music. What a voice! I grew up watching, listening and laughing with your father (and singing along, not as well though). I will be purchasing your book soon. Thanks for sharing him with the world. I only live about a 1/2 hour from Steubenville, Ohio when is the next Dean Martin Festival? Kevin
Dear Deana, I am adopted and just found out that I was born Maria Grossetti. My boss just met you at a book signing and you had mentioned that your dad's real name was "Grossetti". What I am trying to find out is if it is the same name and spelling as my name before I was adopted. I would really be interested to find out. Thank you. Even though I am only 42 years old, I loved your dad and his music. My son is now in a singing group at his high school and they feature Dean Martin and Frank Sinatra songs in their performances. It is truly a joy. Thank you,
Hi Deana, In your book memories..." you mention that you treasure the last bottle of Woodhue men's cologne...that reminded of your dad. This cologne is for on-line. I was going to send you a bottle...but I didn't know if you would actually get it. I have been a long time fan of your father ever since discovering him. (I’m 42). I enjoyed all aspects of his career from TV shows, movies, music, etc. He really was magical. I wish I had had the chance to see him live or with the Rat Pack etc. Thanks for keeping his memory alive. Great book! Thanks. Hi Deana, Just want to say hello, I tried to e-mail before, but it was not delivered. I really enjoyed your morning show with John but for some reason the station is no longer carrying the show. What a let down as you two in the morning really was a lift. It was a wonderful way to start my day. The station for some reason is not listed so I am not able to find out why they stopped the show. The "Music Of Your Life " is still being carried but now it is Chuck with the morning program. He is very good but cannot compare to you and John. Maybe some day I will find a station that is carrying your program. The call letters are WTLB, Oswego, NY. My name is Frank Bratjan; I am 71 years old, married to my wife Roberta for 50 years. We live in Brewerton New York about 20 miles north of Syracuse. Thank you and stay well. Dear Deana, I just read your book and loved every honest and beautifully written page. I love your dad and his music so much. Thanks for the great insight on the man I call "Velvet Voice" Regards, Hi Deana, I know that Christmas must be a sad day for you and your family. My father lost his mother at age twelve on morning of Christmas Eve from strepthroat in 1931. No warning. I have two older brothers, our dad died in June of 1998 at age 78(after being diagnosed with cancer from his WWII and Korean War days, he only lived three weeks. Mom died in July of 2004 at age 85. Dad sadly for my oldest brother passed away on his birthday. I am sure that day has to be bittersweet for him. I miss my parents with all my heart...they adopted me from Athens, Greece when I was 16 months old, while they were stationed with the us army in Ankara, Turkey.... but I will also be thinking of you and yours this Christmas. My parents were my best friends and I’m sure that you parents were your best friends too. To be honest, my parents love Martin and Lewis...but after they split they were more fans of your dad's. They loved his music and Franks. Debby Kydland Hi Deana, The other day I was watching the last hour of the cable channel "E Hollywood" and it was about your father. I miss the first hour of the show. I didn't know this show was about Mr. Dean Martin. You and your mother both looked beautiful. I really enjoyed the 1-hour I saw of the show. Do you know how I can get a copy of this show? If so, please let me know. I finally got to see the Les Brown Show on Tuesday and to my surprise you were not there. I asked and someone said you might have been there for a little while and the other person (they worked at the theater) said you could not come, because your husband was involved in a big project. My question to you is, will you every come to visit Branson? If so can you let me know where and when? Have you considered my idea of you doing a song with your father as Nataile Cole did with her father? I think this would be a great tribute to your father and I believe this would make him happy. May he rest in peace. Thank you for taking the time to read my e-mail. Donald Lennon
Dear Deana, I love your dad and Frank Sinatra with all my heart. There are a lot of rumors about their last years together. I hope you can tell us the truth. I hope these great loveable guys were blood brothers right to the end. God bless you! With kind regards,
Dear Deana, We met at the book signing at Borders in Cincinnati. I’m the one who gave you the packet from Samantha Carlson from New York. I know that you're very busy, but I hope you'll take the time to listen to this kid. She has the voice of an angel and she loves your dad. She's been on TV and radio in the NY area and has won several talent contests. On Christmas day, Samantha and her family lights a candle for three special people in their lives and your dad is one of them. I forgot to mention to you that I have three people in my family with a June 7th birth date, my son, Tony, my Uncle Frank, and my Grandmother Rosa. My friend Samantha is only 17 and wants a singing career interpreting the standards. She currently sings at La Novella's on Long Island. Please give her a listen. You won't be disappointed. Take care and God bless, Dear Deana, This e-mail is from an Iraqi old fan of your dad, the great Dean Martin. We enjoyed every song and every film he made. We would like to thank you and may our Lord bless his soul. We send our love. Odal Kafagi Hi Deana, Which is the correct date for Dean's birthday??? Some have it as the 7th & others say 17th!!! Could you please tell me which is it? Many thanks.
Dear Deana; I hope this holiday season finds you and your family happy, healthy and looking forward to a peaceful period. I do know it is a difficult time of the year for you to be in a festive mood. My wife Judy and I met you and John at a book signing in Sarasota, FL, you signed my book to "dad's biggest fan" you are a very gracious lady. I loved the book! And it seems that you have started a cottage industry! I, from time to time order items on-line and I am on their e-mail list. I was shocked to open the latest e-mail ad, which was for Woodhue! Yes, that's right Woodhue. The ad starts off..."one of many customers wrote us in search of the woody floral fragrance. Called a "whimsical, flirty, lighthearted hit of the 1950's. A Delores Russell of Huntington Beach, CA, said "it was such fun to say as a question, 'would you?' when asked it's name... "Under the wooden top is the sweet yet spicy sent of Woodhue"...with a picture of the bottle. If you can't get a copy of the ad send me a fax number or e-mail where I can send an attachment and I will gladly forward it. You should get royalties on this because I’m sure you started this the ad does not mention you or dad but I thought you would get a kick out of it. George and Judy Aquila Hi Deana, My name is Mark Pinto and I’m 41 years old, I lost my father to Lou Gehrig's Disease in 1997 and I miss him terribly. My dad and I used to roll on the floor with laughter watching the "Roasts" when I was a kid...it's among my most fondest memories I have of him. I’ve always "liked" your dad's music... But until I read your book...and was astonished to see how much alike your dad was to mine and how many similarities that I, myself share with your dad...(love of westerns, family dinners, etc.) It's made me want to find out more about him and the kind of person he was. And the more I found out...the more I liked him...not only as a performer, but also as a man. I’ve read Ricci's book and most recently, Jerry Lewis' (yours is the best...but don't tell them I said so!!) I’m now a huge fan of not only Dean Martin the singer/entertainer but also Dean Martin the man himself...and I love your dad not only because of the person he was, but also how much he reminds me of my dad and the wonderful memories we shared together. I’m planning to come to the 2007 festival in Steubenville with your book in tow and I hope to have you sign it for me. Thank you for this opportunity to email you directly and thank you for all that you and your husband do to keep your dad's memory alive for all of us to cherish and enjoy! Mark Pinto Dear Deana, Not a question but a comment. Watched Jerry Lewis on Larry King this evening. I am 56 and grew up with Jerry Lewis movies but not so much their act. I love watching it now. I always loved your father's voice. He was in my opinion the no.1 crooner. Also he wasn't bad to gaze upon. Good luck to you and with Jerry's book on his friend Dean. Judy Rosynsky Browse the archive of previous "Ask Deana" pages: |
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