The guilty pleasure of the Matt Helm series
In the mid-sixties Dean Martin decided to become Matt Helm, super spy. The films were spoofing James Bond from start to finish - and three of four were written by the most unusual Herbert Baker.
I first came across Dean Martin courtesy of my parents’ records. Later I saw him on The Dean Martin Show, then discovered his films and Rat Pack years. What was not to love? As a kid I sang his songs, as a youngster I wanted to be him, the King of Cool, suave, a ladies-man and funny, too. He could sing, he could dance, he could act (and Rio Bravo’s all …
Keep reading with a 7-day free trial
Subscribe to To Live and Let Die to keep reading this post and get 7 days of free access to the full post archives.