Dean Martin made celebrity roasts popular. Today the roast is fading away, and with it goes an art form.

The Art of the Roast

A weekly series of four-minute essays from commentator Tom Walton, retired editor and vice president of the "Toledo Blade." Covering an array of topics, from the intricacies of the English language to the inspiration found within the geometry of a baseball diamond, Walton offers warm and unique insights into the world around us.

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The Art of the Roast

The Art of the Roast