A comedy legend and a true icon. R.I.P Don Rickles 1926-2017

@Greene1992

5 жыл бұрын

@Shoeless Joe Jackson nope, he actually died in 2017

@Mike583

4 жыл бұрын

@Shoeless Joe Jackson You really are a clueless asswipe,aren't you?! RIP Don!❤

@KingCat3rax

4 жыл бұрын

Um cum is actually like really healthy and stuff, like theres no problem if you like eating it - plus it tastes good :)

@plague_seeker9354

4 жыл бұрын

@Shoeless Joe Jackson Jesus Christ I thought a troll was meant to be funny, this guys on a spectrum.

@plague_seeker9354

4 жыл бұрын

@Shoeless Joe Jackson Why does your brain not function at full capacity?

When Don was up and on the mic, he literally had you in stitches from laughing he was always great at his craft r.i.p to a great legend 😊

I’m 25 years old now and I must say the old times were better! Technology and society has really messed up the way we think nowadays.

@jasonvandervalk3679

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you

@andrewroberts8139

3 жыл бұрын

That's called the golden age fallacy, I would say snap out of it. Lots of fantastic comedy going on right now, may I recommend a British comedian called Stewart Lee for example

@dlk3474

3 жыл бұрын

A lot of dumb ppl are influenced by smart phones

@todddavis4274

3 жыл бұрын

You are so right.Im 55 and I was there when there weren't computers and cell phones.It was so much simpler and people knew how to think for theirselves.I have 2 friends now that are addicted to the shit and all they care about is staring at the computer all day, every day.They cant think anymore.The simplest things elude them.Gotta check with the computer to see what I should do next. Its pathetic. Hope you're smart enough to use it and not abuse it. Farewell, you young Whipper snapper.

@Mastakilla91

3 жыл бұрын

@@andrewroberts8139 Where are all the fantastic comedians having fun together like this in order to honor someone? Yes, it doesn't exist anymore.

This is true comedy. No swear words. Just pure comedy

@flatterswhite

4 жыл бұрын

you can have good comedy with swear words, it doesn't make it any less "pure" or "trve"

@chickey333

3 жыл бұрын

No swear words?? Who needs swear words when you're (jokingly of course) attempting to completely denigrate humiliate and tear a person's name, reputation or life's work apart. He could have chosen to be a straight stand up comedian without the insults.... but no.

@mainSPECdestro

3 жыл бұрын

Who cares

@andrewroberts8139

3 жыл бұрын

Blah blah blah

@Chief-CO

2 жыл бұрын

People sadly cannot even fathom the idea of comedy without swearing and dirtiness

I don't think any comic could make people laugh out loud like Don Rickles--he was pure comedic genius.

@juanroblen7530

Жыл бұрын

Jesus said be the good guy even if it hurts, for this world will reward the bad ones, but for a short time

@MsLizziebeth1

Жыл бұрын

Have you heard of Robin Williams?

@larskolme9740

Жыл бұрын

Together with Foster Brooks and a whole bunch of comedians, including a U.S President or two.

a rare moment when Rickles has no biting words when he speaks of Foster Brooks. THAT was AWESOME.

I saw Don Rickles perform live on stage twice. He was the greatest. He reminds me of my Uncle Frankie who would always insult you but deep down, you could feel he loved you.

@miguelsoto1373

2 жыл бұрын

Mlke

The world needs Don Rickles now more than ever!

Don Rickles one of the greatest roasters of all time. Rest in power!

Rickles was a genius. This was the golden era of american comedy. These guys were legendary.

Thats when tv & comedy was ALL TIME PRICELESS🙌🏼⭐️❤️

We need a Don Rickles today but there will never be another. RIP Mr Warmth.

Wish this kind of show was on today, that's why I still watch these old shows every week!

GOD bless don rickles...loved this...nothing makes me laugh as much as these roasts.

Whenever I get depressed, I just come back here and watch this over again and again and again. Then I am not depressed anymore.

@steadtv

4 жыл бұрын

God bless You. Lord willing, We will hang out with him in Heaven!!!

@itscrazyal

4 жыл бұрын

i fear political correctness will cause these to be lost

@theoriginaljosiahjocson332

4 жыл бұрын

Great advice!

@suzeauster2223

3 жыл бұрын

Look outside and be distressed!! Look inside and be depressed!! Look at Messiah and get Rest ❤️🙏❤️👍

@paulyakaitis3352

3 жыл бұрын

Me too!

I miss the old fashioned roasts. These guys were so talented and had so much genuine fun with each other. This kind of humour just doesn't exist any longer.

@markuswhite8852

3 жыл бұрын

Pc killed it

@lutui7812

3 жыл бұрын

They laughed at each other with love and respect!! The good old days!!

@andrewroberts8139

3 жыл бұрын

Welcome to the 21st century, Chris

@_birdie

3 жыл бұрын

Also so much classier. The MTV Roasts are just gross.

@allencollins7650

3 жыл бұрын

@@andrewroberts8139 iu

Don Rickles is a master of comedy, a genius, and one of the nicest people on the planet. And he's done it for over 6 decades. Well done Mr. Rickles, glad you had people around YOU who cared. Ya hockey puck. lol

@tigerarmyrule

8 жыл бұрын

+A T Morgan so true A T. This clip is Rickles at his incomparable best. Totally in control and brilliantly funny.

@Douglas-1994

6 жыл бұрын

May he forever RIP.

@stevegoehring1610

2 жыл бұрын

Mr Personality.

@stevegoehring1610

2 жыл бұрын

🤣🤣🤣

Real, True comedy! Doesn't get any better than these guys!

I thought I was the only one who could watch this when I'm down and it makes my crack up, Rickles was one of a kind (RIP)... I turned to these roasts all the time. It's 47 years ago when comedy was clean and people could take a joke knowing it's just fun, not real or insulting.

Just imagine if we had these roast today... everyone would be shooting at one another for the offensive remarks.... Bring back the old days

@darrenwinner7193

3 жыл бұрын

For me this is the Gold Standard of comedy routines😀

Back when comedians messed with everyone and nobody got their feelings hurt.

@glennatkinson698

4 жыл бұрын

Tickles does’nt compare to Foster Brooks🌹

@richarddalejohnsonjr1018

4 жыл бұрын

Now, everyone is too thin skinned

@massapower

4 жыл бұрын

EXACTLY! 😎👍🏻

@katherinecollins1876

4 жыл бұрын

@@glennatkinson698 1

@user-kb1hw2yq2f

4 жыл бұрын

you think 9 months ago was bad? You should see whats happening now.

Don Rickles always ends his routine with humility and many humble thank yous.

My dad told me that a sense of humor isn't being able to laugh at others but at yourself

@marvinprice1238

3 жыл бұрын

💯 absolutely true!!

His delivery was everything, he was a genius, knew him personally was a great human,and his manager Joe scandore.rest in peace,both

@terrydawson8371

Жыл бұрын

Then you were blessed to be around him, a comedic genius but with a caring spirit, Never mean-spirited!!🤙

@alfredgreenberg3853

Жыл бұрын

@@terrydawson8371 yes a magnificent human being

@slimonion1975

10 ай бұрын

He was great at delivering jokes especially on these roasts

this is comedy at its best! no people are offended, everybody friends, just great laughs! Wish you can bring these days back!

@George040270

7 жыл бұрын

We shall never look upon the likes of these people ever again...except on youtube.

@manochertabatabaei7650

7 жыл бұрын

Timothy Mahnke dean martin funral

One of my favourite Rickles vids. Like a bunch of mates getting together and having a laugh.

THIS is COMEDY ! I watched all the Roasts as a kid, and NO ONE made me laugh as hard as Don Rickles - I laughed so hard I was crying ! Yeah, my humor runs right along with Don Rickles', Thank You Don! More than once you saved my life with your humor, and God Bless you for It!. The cool thing was - you KNEW he was kidding, and that he was a real class act. I am 55, and seeing all these stars that we knew as kid start to pass on makes me a bit sad because these stars were of a different breed of stars than we see today, more old-school, if you will. and I laughed so hard here, I was crying now too ! Rock On, Don Rickles ~ You Are a Class Act and you will be sorely missed !

@mariehinkle1565

4 жыл бұрын

He was pure genius.his insults so funny..back then nobody got offended.today lawsuits.i sure miss real comedy.god bless you don rickles.

@DiannaAtherton

4 жыл бұрын

Joan rivers was good

@jacquenettaarmstead4820

Жыл бұрын

I'm 58 and I too watched these as a kid and loved them, but I think I love them even more now because they remind of the many, many comics we've lost at a time when we seem to need them the most. Sadly, these wonderful people are beyond our grasp now, I'm sure there's lots of laughter in Heaven.

This is the most laid back version of don I've seen but he's still great.

He’s red hot and fires joke after joke without pause! The greatest male comic bar none! I saw him about 30 years ago when he and Joan Rivers came to my city. A hilarious night!

RIP a true legend, all of them

@burtonwilliams5355

4 жыл бұрын

Amem.

@johnfogarty91

Жыл бұрын

Bob Newhart is the only one left in 2022

There's no comedian ever that's had me in quite the stitches as Don Rikles. There was once a time when we all laughed at everyone. Ah memories...

@SINNER5150

4 жыл бұрын

And to think,he never wrote anything down! It all came straight out of his head! He could read a room and just go with it! A true legend!

Clever witty. Sense of great humor Lost forever. Miss it much. Now they are . Really funny.

The best. It's a shame there is no humor these days. These guys had it right, love, laugh and respect.

Back when giants walked the earth. So much talent in one place

@micahhull5126

Жыл бұрын

Truly GIANTS!!

Welcome to the past, when humour was funny ,, long live the past.

I loved it when Don Rickles picks on the people in the audience. "Oh We have a seal in the crowd" 4:38. Sometimes feel sorry for the poor bugger that interrupts or heckles Don it's funny as hell though. We need this type of comedy back in the world today. We will always miss you Don and the whole Rat Pack. I miss you even now. I wish I had a time machine just so that I could get the chance to meet you. Thank you for making me smile and laugh in the dark world.

Dean Martin was one of my favorite actors and singers. The talent on this show is amazing. Telly Savalas and Don Rickels were in the wild ass move Kelly's Heroes with Clint Eastwood too. Rickles....the merchant of venom! LOL!

Most everything improv. Pure genius! Love him. miss him.

"I never knew you had that much hair - you can't even tell." There's something brilliant about that line that I cannot put in words.

These dudes were living their best lives.

For me this is the Gold Standard of comedy routines😀

@vinnybrock2441

5 жыл бұрын

Free Halllmark movies on youtube

@guidosessa5075

4 жыл бұрын

That's because it is

@carolparr4062

3 жыл бұрын

Amen

"...a bowl of peanuts and water with a guppy in it!". I still use that line whenever I can.

What an incredible era of real talent, today comedians have nothing on these guys

In 1974 I was at Sportmans Park in Chicago for the night racing card and spotted Rickles at a table nearby with his wife and another couple. I wanted to say hello and have him sign my program but I figured I better get a few insults ready to fling at him in case he started in on me. (I would retort with: "Did you get a lollipop with that haircut?") Anyway, I stopped by with my program in hand and politely told him how much I enjoyed his work. He offered me a seat to join them, asked me who I liked in the next race, signed my program, offered to buy me a drink. I thanked him for the autograph, declined on joining them (that really would have been imposing), and left with even more respect for him than ever before. He was a consummate pro and all-around great guy. There'll never be another like him.

@cultofbunny

5 жыл бұрын

Great story!!! Thanks for sharing!!

@rickdrasch2804

5 жыл бұрын

@George Rosewell shut the fuck up, and let the guy enjoy his meeting on Don Rickles. Your a piece of shit for that comment you made.

@MrFloppy131

5 жыл бұрын

@George Rosewell You are a idiot

@gottiaristo3088

5 жыл бұрын

He's my #1 stand up all time not Richard Pryor, Rickles is too quick witted his improvisation skills are second to none.

@noelmurphy406

5 жыл бұрын

Great memory I’m sure, lovely story. He was one of the best ever, up there with Groucho, for me anyway. And wasn’t it great that even while he was slagging off every form of person (race, sex, class etc.), it was all taken in good faith. No one ever walked out, called the authorities or got up on their ‘PC horse’. Classic comedy, we’ll never see the likes of it again. Hope you all have a nice day ✋

Charles is spot on. You just had to have lived in this era to appreciate this sort of comedy. To me it is hysterical.

A great man and comedian from a time when people had a sense of humor and weren't constantly offended by everything.

@irishcole3516

Жыл бұрын

Amen

@renelaboy1517

Жыл бұрын

The fact was, he was a genuine, kind, sweet and humble man , the total opposite of his comedy schict.

@waukivorycopse2402

Жыл бұрын

Don offended everybody equally.

As you can see Don Rickles didn't insult Foster Brooks but only compliments been given really shows how underrated Brooks is as a comedian. Rare gem indeed.

@oliveroneill1388

2 жыл бұрын

I relate to that. Fosters Brooks had a gift for humour

@anthonymascena6076

2 жыл бұрын

Wow

@dovbarleib3256

Жыл бұрын

Ah, but Rickles insulted best the ones he was closest to. He insulted Sinatra often, and Sinatra would go see Rickles perform regularly for the privilege of being insulted.

Rickles was hilarious.Dean Martin was so handsome and sang like a dream.Now days they wouldn't be allowed to smoke while doing the program.

Don Rickles, may you live forever.

A time when Americans had a sense of humor & could laugh at each other instead of hating each other.

@Brainiac1138

3 жыл бұрын

Yes, this

Brilliant and thanks for the post. Only seen few videos of him as I'm across the waters. But tears in my 👀. Class act. From a younger generation

I’m 59 now and absolutely loved this era as Nick Sr. Never laughed so hard🥰 and that always made me happy, as he left my life at 14 in 1977 for good from a bitter divorce …these were absolutely wonderful times for my father and me . The world is in a terrible way today 🌎

Those were the day's when comedians were really funny with their side-splitting gags. It is so sad to think so many of them are no longer with us. RIP.

Not one person was safe. All jokes, celebrity and spectator alike, Don roasted EVERYBODY even himself😂😂😂😂😂😂 R.I.P. Don

Rickles doesn’t even take a jab at Foster brooks because he respects him so much and how great he is at every roast. Class act forever and always

Wow, lotta respect for Foster Brooks here. Just a sincere compliment; no roast whatsoever.

@zanizone3617

4 жыл бұрын

I found that very endearing, he obviously respected him very much. I noticed that also in other roasts, when Brooks performs Rickles seem to be having a ball. A truly great performer and, from everything I have read about him, a true gentleman.

I remember these shows when I was a kid. My dad loved Don Rickles.

Watching this I am thankful for Dean Martin- who actually was a very honorable man- quite unlike his persona - but without him we never would have had the comic genius Don Rickles

Best comedian ever. Absolute legend

I miss Rickles. Even as an old man he was still funny.

@tracytrunn5625

Жыл бұрын

Âge doesn’t dull your sense of humour 🎉

When I watch these, and remember how I was a young boy at the time and saw a lot of them on the television, I start crying... my GOD how far we have fallen in this country.

@irvinggeffner4732

Жыл бұрын

He was spontaneously funny and in clean fun, very witty, always had a good laugh

God bless Don Rickles,who has made us all aware of laughing at ourselves,and for making this world wake up to the humor that each of us human characters possess.I cherish this man!Thank you,Don,for all the wonderful times on TV,all these years and counting!.....

@vernonkhorran1210

5 жыл бұрын

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@vernonkhorran1210

5 жыл бұрын

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@jesavino1255

Жыл бұрын

Loved Don Rickles.

@jesavino1255

Жыл бұрын

Saw him in person at the Oakdale theater in Wallingford Ct

@bradrapp3697

Жыл бұрын

@@jesavino1255l!l” A X. ZSX.

That was when everyone laughed with everyone else.

Remember when we really were all brothers and we could laugh at ourselves, life was better then.

@alm4014

4 жыл бұрын

They didn't swear (and they didn't have to), they had great routines and the timing & wit to deliver them to appreciative audiences (just like the true professionals they really were)! I for one miss that very much.

@Beer-can_full_of_toes

3 жыл бұрын

What’s stopping anyone now? Peoples feelings and opinions? Neither of those have any place in comedy. I do wish more of this was the norm.

You have to be a Sinatra friend to say these things and still leave this room alive.

We miss you, Mr. Warmth.....

True class!! Unlike today with “ undesirables” on stage. Pure ivory!!

Note that Don just paid Foster Brooks a compliment, all the other members of the dais he torched. THAT's how good Foster is. THAT's how much Don respected Foster.

@davethompson6201

3 жыл бұрын

I'm a little bit comedian in .y mind, but Don Rickles & Foster Brooks on the same stage are the greatest @ it bar NONE!!

@Wookie8058

3 жыл бұрын

@@davethompson6201 I absolutely agree with you, Dave. Those two men on the same stage was a force to be reckoned! Unmatchable talent!

When comedians were comedians, men were men, and sheep were afraid.... RIP Don Rickles

@NiceChest1

4 жыл бұрын

Don Rickles was a giant and a legend!

@dodfanboy5647

4 жыл бұрын

RIP everyone up on the stage

@teresalinton6401

4 жыл бұрын

never liked him

@kentjg32

4 жыл бұрын

Yeah we eat way too much beef, chicken and fish now. Sheep is a delicious meat.

@donaldmartin3939

4 жыл бұрын

Col. George S. Patton, Sr. Q

Here's a great fact: many of these great actors/comedians were World War II Veterans. God bless them -- how we miss them!!!!

He was and always will be the number one!! Is amazing 😻 RIP beautiful talent!!! Acid i love it!!

Sensitive people today can never handle these kind of jokes

@kennymanning9507

3 жыл бұрын

I have a totally different word for "sensitive" . Rhymes with Wussies!!!

@Cccc-ky4vq

3 жыл бұрын

Pathetic DEMOCRATS

@yeildo1492

3 жыл бұрын

@@Cccc-ky4vq Who is doing all the whining about the presidential election?

@fredfreddy1502

3 жыл бұрын

I like when Ralphie May said everyone is a Blank American

@nunyabidnis5407

3 жыл бұрын

Political correctness has killed humor. Some people are offended by absolutely everything. And if it offends them they will make sure we cannot see it.

The same happened w/ the music industry: A moment in time when legends were made. Sad to see it go. RIP.

These were the best. I miss these shows

Don Rickles never had a script when he was doing his live shows. He was off the cuff, which made him who he was. Mr. Warmth touched so many people. Don was amazing!

2:38 - 3:13 is what you call true class. Unreal, R.I.P. To The best Don Rickles.

"Oh we have a seal in the crowd"lmfaooo 😂😂😂😂

One thing that I have noticed in this video that not a lot of people have mentioned is that Don Rickles is one of the most underrated impersonators. He nails down impressions of Dean Martin and Joey Bishop to the T.

@bobmalack481

Жыл бұрын

Wanna see my car?..LOL!!

@ollieroger3032

10 ай бұрын

Just thinking the same. I've watched pretty much every Rickles video on YT, and he always nails the impressions. And you're right - the impressions usually get overlooked by his lightning wit and comedic genius.

Don Rickles was the epitome of the roasters , truly the best , RIP Mr. Rickles.

When I feel down I pull up a Rickles video and feel better . May he Rest In Peace

God this is beautiful. Savalas. Martin. Rickles. Russell. Little. Newhart. A perfect moment.

Don Rickles is one of a kind rare classic individual of our time.

Dr. Mueller, You are absolutely right! It takes a great deal of the understanding of the human condition to "sell" humor.

Thank you KZread. Over in the UK we never got to see Don Rickles. Genius.

@ash2257

5 жыл бұрын

If you haven't already, be sure to check out his interviews on Craig Ferguson's show

there has not been nothing ever like this again,This is when entertainers were real entertainers this is what every entertainer should aspire to be. I miss these days

And he could STILL Destroy somebody in 10 seconds right up until the end. 😆😂🤣

Somewhere in heaven, the ultimate roast is taking place. Robin, Carlin, Pryor, Rickles, Sinatra, Martin etc. RIP to a time when people could have fun, mess around with their friends, no hurt feelings, just alot of laughs. Thanks for the laughs Mr Warmth, here's to the Merchant of Venom and the Master of Malice!

I remember we kindly ran each other down laughing at our faults. Growing up in the 70s and 80s was fricken awsome.

So many talents on that dias...gone now...but NEVER forgotten.

Absolutely no dig on Foster Brooks, amazing. Some real respect going on there.

@albertpeterson5585

3 жыл бұрын

...Don knew that Foster was going to something, but he had no idea that he was going to go THERE; cheating with his wife, over at his house, drinking his scotch, eating his pretzels, and the Velveeta out of the fridge; laughing at Don with his wife with the sound off; Don never knew THAT was coming, and neither did the entire dais.

@RoninTXBR549

2 жыл бұрын

@@albertpeterson5585 If I'm not mistaken, everyone roasts Don Rickles, then he gets the last word. So, his graciousness towards Foster Brooks was after Brooks roasted him good.

@albertpeterson5585

2 жыл бұрын

@@RoninTXBR549 ...Don said: "everyone was simply awful, except for the drunk, who was simply charming."; Don had no way of upstageing Foster, so he didn't even try; and, from Don, that is the ultimate respect.

these roasts are hilarious unlike todays which are pure crap. classic 70s tv is the best

@stevenkoehler6018

5 жыл бұрын

Brian Allen truth

@massapower

4 жыл бұрын

YUP !!!!😁👍🏻

@jakedizzle

4 жыл бұрын

I think it's because they all know each other so there's actual love and friendship. Nowadays it's just random comedians roasting celebs like it's the first time they met. They roast everyone with what people read about them in the headlines. There's history behind the jokes in these old roasts.

@rypro525

4 жыл бұрын

I’ve read before they did do R rated roasts off tv

@johnford4395

3 жыл бұрын

Notice, no vulgar language.

Don is a legend, i got to know him only a couple of years ago, but boy oh boy what a guy, god bless him

Rickles a true Comedy Genius

Don rickles was the funniest and best ever He made me happy when I was feeling sad.

how great was the way Don Rickles didnt even roast with anything legend Mr. Foster Brooks just admired him...then you know wat kind of Legend Foster Brooks was...RiP Legends we need you and your humor today

A great comedian and humanitarian!

Don was fantastic. Loved him

Man miss those days real entrainment unlike the crap of today.

Wish could go back, to these great actors.

They were all great actors and comedians very sadly missed today with the quality of entertainment they brought to the screen. Today's entertainment on TV just doesn't come close. Doesn't even cut it.