Dick Martin (comedian) was an immediate hit, becoming the #1 American television program within two months of its debut. It was the top-rated show in its second and third seasons. "Laugh-In" had a kaleidoscopic format, with what was then a uniquely fast-paced stream-of-consciousness style of blackout gags, double entendre, topical satire and catchphrases, much of it delivered by a cast of then-unknowns such as Goldie Hawn, Lily Tomlin, and Arte Johnson. At the center of the maelstrom stood the veterans Rowan and Martin, who bemusedly made no effort to slow down the program. Martin later said, "We designed it so that we are
Laugh, Laugh group The Astronauts performed a cover version of "Laugh, Laugh" on their 1967 album, "Travelin' Man". The song was also covered by California garage rock band The E-Types, whose live rendition is part of the "Live at the Rainbow Ballroom 1966" album, released in 1998. Experimental musician R. Stevie Moore recorded a version of the song on his 1983 album, "Crises". Rob Seel released a version in 2017, which includes performances by Mark Dawson of the Grass Roots and Grip Weeds members Kurt Reil, Rick Reil, and Kristin Pinell. Laugh, Laugh "Laugh, Laugh" is a song by American rock group