That little child is a better public speaker than most adults nowadays.
@JohnDoeTheGoodGuy4 жыл бұрын
Yeh... Emmanuel Lewis (Webster) is a little child actor in the eighties he is probably thirteen years old at that moment
@quenchfeline99514 жыл бұрын
@@quenchfeline9951 I don't think you've got your math quite right there...
@Aidansim5114 жыл бұрын
@@Aidansim511 he was almost 14
@jamesanderson63734 жыл бұрын
why "nowadays"?
@takingnone17804 жыл бұрын
That "little child" is actually a then-17 year old Gary Coleman.
@joshuabrooks49074 жыл бұрын
They wanted Frank Sinatra to perform he said he would only if they allowed Don to do a bit. Later in life Don said this was the highlight of his career and it was because of Frank.
@shagdaily004 жыл бұрын
Apparently Frank was the one who told the kid to tell Don “be funny”
@awkward_tendencies4 жыл бұрын
Frank said Rickles was insane!
@johnrogan94204 жыл бұрын
@@johnrogan9420 well he was the only one that could make Frank laugh, and make fun of the mob, and live
@joekaput7474 жыл бұрын
Jonny Carson, Dean Martin, Frank Sinatra and Don Rickles were the greatest Legends we will never replace.
@feshes51714 жыл бұрын
@@feshes5171 and Rodney Dangerfield
@wurkinjowurka90264 жыл бұрын
Everybody gangsta til Don Rickles say "I'll tell ya this!"
@notprivatebuttmunch Жыл бұрын
RIP and long live Don Rickles (May 8, 1926 - April 6, 2017), aged 90 You will always be remembered as a legend.
@jackspry97362 жыл бұрын
He was truly a legend. These were times you could tell a joke when people were not all into themselves. Oh how I miss those days. R.I.P. Ronald, Nancy and Don.
@rogercook8277 Жыл бұрын
The thing I love about don Rickles is he’d tear you apart, but at the end he’d turn to you and give you the most sincere compliment you’ve ever been given
@rapzad36234 жыл бұрын
Really cuz all I see is a piece an unfunny piece of shit
@michaellawrence98394 жыл бұрын
My wife's American friend, believed, years ago that Regan, was the best President. He looked a great sport. Nowadays we believe Trump trumps the lot. We love Diamond and Silk giving Pres Trump the praise he's due. We love the man ! Trump 2020! God bless America. In God we trust !!!!!
@paulclynch23494 жыл бұрын
Michael Lawrence shutup soy boy
@jaydeepgrewal14 жыл бұрын
@@michaellawrence9839 Really ? I bet you are a joy at a party. I'm sure Don is way over your head.
@slickric21764 жыл бұрын
sic ric relax it’s insult comedy just like Rickles! Don’t be so overly sensitive
@michaellawrence98394 жыл бұрын
Back when democrats and republicans could be friends.
@robertk20079 жыл бұрын
robertk2007 That was back when the progressive socialists were still seeping into the liberal democratic party for political power and tenure at prestigious universities. Now, they are overrun by socialists. Semper Fi
@fleetwoodray9 жыл бұрын
fleetwoodray thank you for your service
@idklol41979 жыл бұрын
robertk2007 You don't hear a lot of folks calling themselves Reagan democrats any more. There used to be hundreds of thousands. Imagine a popular conservative getting that much of the democratic base behind them in this political climate, unlikely.
@Pittmail889 жыл бұрын
Pitt Stainz there are no more grandfatherly movie stars to con rubes into voting for trillions in tax cuts that cripple our economy boo hoo
@idklol41979 жыл бұрын
Weak. That seems to be the incredibly over simplified version every liberal sheep spews. Read a book.
@Pittmail889 жыл бұрын
For a guy that made a living insulting and berating people, Rickles was a true gentleman and had a kind heart. So much talent that he could book this gig and not make any preparations whatsoever- just go out there and wing it. There will never be another like him.
@cvn65552 жыл бұрын
TrueeeeeE
@phoenixthedevourer17162 жыл бұрын
yeah, wingin' it at an Eddie Van Halen level.
@tonyb8660 Жыл бұрын
He didn’t book this gig or Bush, he was such good friends with Sinatra that he absolutely refused to perform at the inaugurations unless they let Rickles perform too.
@Pantsinabucket Жыл бұрын
doubt he fully "winged" it
@johnfisher8401 Жыл бұрын
I found one of those, my friend. But he’s a little shy to go on stage. But could maybe be the next don rickles, just saying. They have the same sense of humor, both wing it and keep you still laughing when your lungs dry out. 🙏🙌🤝
@theopaula2595 Жыл бұрын
My Lord how I miss that time. America was in it's prime..... I'm grateful I lived during that time....
@davidmandell99092 жыл бұрын
fuking true fuking true i cry stil
@janjanek38556 ай бұрын
"We make fun of everyone. It's America." Great line!!
@benjaminmann69635 жыл бұрын
Not anymore. Its a one way street now.
@craniostomy4 жыл бұрын
The only thing that is funny to the left is making fun of Christians and President Trump
@zebbanister23484 жыл бұрын
@@zebbanister2348 well....no
@user-nu3sd7zb2j4 жыл бұрын
CUZ IM BATMAN True they also think sexual humor is funny...but the pc left outlaws pretty much everything else
@zebbanister23484 жыл бұрын
Bedford Stuy not for me. I say what I want because I have free speech.
@kgreggbruce15524 жыл бұрын
"Be funny" one of the best delivered one-lines ever.
@BMH19655 жыл бұрын
I think that was about one of the only times I ever seen Don pull up short. But he turned around just unloaded on Mr. Lewis.
@Nighthawke704 жыл бұрын
I will always love the Billy Graham joke, he took it like a champ lol
@bababooey2069 ай бұрын
Can you please explain? It’s the only joke from this I don’t get, but it’s still hilarious.
@ryancasablancas836113 сағат бұрын
The POTUS!!! And Rickles tears him apart……when he dropped the 🎤 microphone, I couldn’t help but laugh ……goes to show that Rickles was on a very different level…..although we all know that Reagan and Rickles was friends from way back, it didn’t stop Rickles from tearing Reagan apart…….just some funny as shyt!!!
@marcelwebster65559 ай бұрын
"black kid that will never play Basketball..." twitter goes wild, world is on fire, millions march in the street asking for Rickles head.
@Real_SkyRipper5 жыл бұрын
MadLane 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣
@Sebster855 жыл бұрын
Yep, sad times we live in now indeed
@J.R.__5 жыл бұрын
MadLane that’s what we’ve allowed ourselves to be reduced to.
@thewiseowl36724 жыл бұрын
@@JR-ch8rt Weak minded intelligentsia no longer have to worry about making dumbasses of themselves, they can ramble on YT from the comfort of they're keyboards about things they don't understand, such as Jokes.
@The_Last_Norman4 жыл бұрын
Black folks can take joke's! It's when the ppl who can affect policy, or police officers who make those same "joke's "that we dislike!
@marvellbgry4 жыл бұрын
Don Rickles, the Original Roastmaster General of the United States.
@scootscootriot10204 жыл бұрын
You fuckin said it
@RSparrow39364 жыл бұрын
😂😂😂😂😂
@susanshira37834 жыл бұрын
The original mic-drop!
@rebeccatranquility9603 жыл бұрын
Still is. No one will ever take his place.
@JM-dy4ty3 жыл бұрын
M V Don Rickles died 3 years ago. But it’s true, no one will take his place. Rickles, Joan Rivers, even George Carlin couldn’t pass muster in this PC world. And forget Redd Foxx.
@jimhills19203 жыл бұрын
I wish that people could still see humor like this. Fun, Heart Felt, real humor, with no fear! Nailed it Don, just nailed it!
@the-300lb-gorilla Жыл бұрын
The entire cancel idiots would commit suicide by the time Don Rickles was through with them.
@bitburg4011 ай бұрын
This kind of genius wouldn't be appreciated today for sure. The 80's were the best, loved Rickles and the great Ronald Regan
@kimwestwood88405 ай бұрын
They can still see it. It's here on KZhead.
@HOTD108_4 ай бұрын
Don Rickles considered this gig the pinnacle of his career. No rehearsal. Just winged it.
@teddenglercoletti58963 жыл бұрын
Watch the Dean Martin Roast of Reagan when he was governor - some of the material was adapted from there. Still funny...
@briandfallon743 жыл бұрын
I wouldnt consider it his 'comedy pinnicle' so much as his featured center of jokes in a prominent person, the president, yes. Robert at 66.
@bobmalack4812 жыл бұрын
WOOOOOOW
@jamesdavison29272 жыл бұрын
@@jamesdavison2927 no, Rickles would sometimes say it was. For him to perform for Reagan's 2nd Inaugural celebration was one of his favorite moments. He'd talk about how Sinatra stood up for him when the ones planning the event said no, with Sinatra saying "If you don't have Rickles, you don't have me". Sinatra was still prominent enough in the 80s that it held serious weight.
@johnmannino31002 жыл бұрын
Do you honestly believe he got up in front of the president, at what he considered the biggest gig of his career, and “winged it?”
@fifthbusiness16782 жыл бұрын
I want to cry...a time when America could laugh at itself
@mottthehoople6847 жыл бұрын
Relax, after the Trump election the world laughs about you.
@captain2ahab7 жыл бұрын
No no no wait us Mexicans are jumping over the border too remember! Quick complain about that too!
@metaparcel7 жыл бұрын
mottthehoople684 u
@phannig7 жыл бұрын
mottthehoople684 You voted for Trump, didn't you?
@RyanAnthonyDigitalMedia7 жыл бұрын
mottthehoople684 I know!! I remember those those days. We weren't black or white, male or female, Jews or gentiles. We were ALL American...except for the Politburo of course;)
@johnhuddleston86476 жыл бұрын
The late Don Rickles and Robin Williams. Their brains are wired differently from us.... and what manifests and comes out is pure gold! RIP
@manavpatra4808 Жыл бұрын
Now this man is delivering his great humors in his audience in heaven. RIP great man.
@manolitocaguitla474210 ай бұрын
This man had a one chance in a lifetime opportunity to perform in front of the President of the United States under these circumstances, and Rickles hits a monster home run. Extremely impressive.
@Bill-uo6cm4 жыл бұрын
They were actually friends and Rickles regularly roasted Reagan on the Dean Martin roasts.
@nocalsteve4 жыл бұрын
Sharp as a tact
@coolmoe42303 жыл бұрын
Timing was impeccable
@aphysique3 жыл бұрын
The best part for me is that Don was a lifelong Democrat, but could still give a classy, yet biting routine about Reagan. These days, none of these so called comedians, especially the losers on SNL could have the backbone to perform in front of and still be classy in front of a politician they don’t always agree with, and this goes back to Will Farrell and Bush. To them, it’s just about how stupid they can make the other side look while they do what they can to make their side look hip.
@johnepants3 жыл бұрын
Awwww
@ScalesofJusticeOC2 жыл бұрын
Take a shot every time Don says “I’ll tell ya this”
@izaisruiz92124 жыл бұрын
I'll integrate this into my bucket of classy phrases.
@srreal48214 жыл бұрын
take a shot every time he says "Anyway, uh"
@jackdoherty58414 жыл бұрын
I'd die of alcohol poisoning
@JARV184 жыл бұрын
We’d all die.
@__seeker__4 жыл бұрын
27 times i did my research
@christopherm4324 жыл бұрын
Can't get enough of this. Love to watch it again & again. Mr. Rickles is a top class comedian no one can ever match.
@andrewfernandes428811 ай бұрын
"If you were Moses, I was a Mau Mau fighter pilot." One of the greatest spoken lines ever.
@lsmftymf7 ай бұрын
Remember when Americans could disagree and still get along. Maturity was more common back then.
@Sucio33 жыл бұрын
People had their egos on their real achievements. Now they bet their souls on opinions on the internet.
@ricarleite3 жыл бұрын
Remember when racism wasn’t in america... oh wait
@heyfoo79473 жыл бұрын
Darrel Mignery yep this dude named Darrel disapproved racism completely.
@heyfoo79473 жыл бұрын
Dont forget, back when also there was two genders. Male and Female.
@bunznammo60703 жыл бұрын
Nowadays the snowflakes threaten to kill you if you don't agree with them.
@ShawnBen3 жыл бұрын
He was droppin the mike before it was a thing.
@nunavyourbiznas86609 жыл бұрын
*...’mic...
@ADT26955 жыл бұрын
Whenever I need a good laugh I watch this. It always has me in tears. When he says something possibly offensive and says I’ll tell you this or anyway gets me every time.
@Metal.mike899 ай бұрын
This is America when people could laugh at each other and Rickles is such a legend to me, miss him more than ever with everything going on right now in this country.
@rsanoian3 жыл бұрын
"I spoke to the hospital, Nelson, you died about an hour ago."
@escaperoomleander19483 жыл бұрын
Holy shit
@Cjnw3 жыл бұрын
Nelson just wouldn't laugh.
@sagatuppercut29603 жыл бұрын
Hahahahahaah
@gamesilove73 жыл бұрын
Well, he died later that year...
@RONNYGUITAR13 жыл бұрын
Who was Nelson?
@daves70793 жыл бұрын
‘First black kid that I saw that’ll definitely never play basketball.’- Classic Don Rickles
@allenmalakov24253 жыл бұрын
He'd be fired today
@jonburrows26843 жыл бұрын
@@jonburrows2684 for what? it is not racist
@marikafasola87713 жыл бұрын
@@marikafasola8771 Right? If anything it was a compliment to black ppl. He was making a joke on the kids height lol
@nick566773 жыл бұрын
@@marikafasola8771 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣
@rrguitar13 жыл бұрын
@@marikafasola8771 ahh have you ever heard of cancel culture
@cliffemall04043 жыл бұрын
Don Rickles OWNED the room. EVERY ROOM HE WAS IN. #Legend
@TheDriveInGuys2 жыл бұрын
All hail the roast king and master Don Rickles! Love that this was completely unrehearsed, he winged it and knocked it 💯out of the park. Their will never be another like him and love Emmanuel Lewis. He’s so cute and talented here. I am laughing so hard. ❤ ♥️ 💯😍😘🥰🤩🌟✨😆😂🤣👏🏻🙌🏻🫶🏻📺
@jazminratzlaff53578 ай бұрын
Even after his death, Don Rickles is still the greatest. RIP sir.
@Spanky14 жыл бұрын
I'll tell ya this
@dicklingusproductions8313 жыл бұрын
Rickles never had a mean bone in his body. Kudos to Sinatra for getting Don this gig.
@thisismagacountry13183 жыл бұрын
His whole act was being an unfunny bully. Pass.
@JB19943 жыл бұрын
@@JB1994 He was really funny. It's you.
@timothyreynolds59223 жыл бұрын
JustAPerson Thank you for taking time out of your depression to comment. I guess sense of humor & personality took a pass with you. Good luck with your lackluster, unfunny and black & white “life”.
@jackleonardo21673 жыл бұрын
@@JB1994 with a comment like that we can all tell you ain't got a clue. You wouldn't know talent if it was right in front of you. Go back to playing on your phone. Smh.
@philipmayo82013 жыл бұрын
JustAPerson you obviously weren’t born when Reagan was President
@mrfrank45833 жыл бұрын
Don Rickles was so good that he was one of the very few who could get away with cutting jokes to top celebrities. Don was greatly loved and is missed by many people. Thanks for the many laughs and may you rest in peace ❤
@davemears82722 жыл бұрын
Rickles, to Heston - If you were Moses, I was a Mau Mau pilot...
@peteringargiola63232 жыл бұрын
The only comedian who could "insult" anyone, and the target of the joke would always laugh!
3 жыл бұрын
always 🧐
@destinycantwait2 жыл бұрын
This comment aged well will smith wouldn’t agree
@Mago3692 жыл бұрын
That’s what people don’t understand. Insult comedy only works if it comes from a place of love. People only react negatively to hate dressed up with cheap laughs.
@thl205 Жыл бұрын
@Silver Fox I would have paid more to be in the front row and be the target myself
@rolling1863 Жыл бұрын
Because Rickles at the end of his set would always say it's all in good fun and that he loved and respected his targets. He made certain no one ever took it personally.
@pjg197519 ай бұрын
Only Rickles treats an inauguration like a roast, love that guy.
@Pittmail889 жыл бұрын
Pitt Stainz Now THAT was AMERICA!!!
@johnhuddleston86476 жыл бұрын
That was Don Rickles act! He roasted anyone and everyone. But his heart was like gold, for he loved everyone.
@kyokogodai-ir6hy6 жыл бұрын
Check out Norm Macdonald
@keksimusmaximus34315 жыл бұрын
U said it Alfred!
@theodorehorner94625 жыл бұрын
I heard that was completely unscripted.
@ZGundam834 жыл бұрын
Don was the best comedian ever He took on everyone especially if you were sitting in the front row, RIP
@hudentdw2 Жыл бұрын
God what happened to our country. This was when America was truly great
@jacobschneider37429 ай бұрын
No matter how brutal he was he always ended on a love filled statement. No one like him ever.
@xomarahdickison75672 жыл бұрын
I want this America to come back to us again. When we laughed at ourselves and not hated ourselves. We could disagree but still respected the other person.
@lornelz3 жыл бұрын
Then don’t vote for trump...
@lcunash80933 жыл бұрын
Jk not much will change under Biden either, we’re pretty screwed
@lcunash80933 жыл бұрын
Amen. Unfortunately our children today are educated not on history nor the ability to think critically and seek common ground; rather it is all about feelings and if you do not agree with me there must be something wrong with you. How sad.
@ghand61583 жыл бұрын
@@ghand6158 Feelings replaced facts.
@ShawnBen3 жыл бұрын
@@ghand6158 and the outcome is collective uninformed fragile narcissistic arrogance.
@JoanneGuelke3 жыл бұрын
During his appearance on Charlie Rose, Rickles said that of all the performances he ever did, the Reagan inaugural was the highlight of his career. Frank Sinatra got him the gig. At first they didn't want him but Frank said, "if you don't take Rickles, you don't get me." Rickles did a lot of gigs with Sinatra but Frank would never let him open for him. Frank always put Rickles on the bill as his co-star. Sinatra and Rickles together. Equal billing.
@LeonAllanDavis8 жыл бұрын
+Leon Davis Class.
@hemanroczko17998 жыл бұрын
That is really a great interview. His documentary Mr. Warmth is really good too.
@ajpatrick26317 жыл бұрын
if thats not true it should be
@zapkvr7 жыл бұрын
I always liked Don Rickles. But I appreciate him more than ever. Has there ever been a comedian who was quicker ? Rickles roasting Sinatra on the Dean Martin show; incredible !
@2696ize7 жыл бұрын
Mike Robbins Rickles was quick but he wasn't improvisational. At least he wasn't when he was doing his act. He has thousands of bits on file in his computer brain and he pulls them out and fits them together in an infinite number of combinations For example, his classic, "if you're a (fill in the blank) I'm a Mau Mau fighter pilot!" It works brilliantly because the last four words have lots of hard syllables. He can spit them out from between his teeth. It takes timing to the nanosecond. Only the greats have that kind of timing. Bill Cosby had exquisite timing. Like an atomic clock on steroids. Everything you see Rickles doing here has been done a thousand times. The same thing, but slightly different each time. Genius.
@LeonAllanDavis7 жыл бұрын
I like how he tears you apart, then he sends you to tears with compliments, bless his soul
@1231crazykiller2 жыл бұрын
I’ve watched this more times than I can count. I never tire of it. Classic brilliance from a bygone era.
@wertherquartett2 жыл бұрын
If anyone else tried it, it wouldn't be funny. What a national treasure.
@bdavis79819 жыл бұрын
B Davis I think Robin Williams could have pulled it out.
@jakep19797 жыл бұрын
An American institution
@whyalwaysme25226 жыл бұрын
Dropping the mic before it was a thing..
@steffjacey64846 жыл бұрын
Damn right, legendary
@rhapsodyinglue87585 жыл бұрын
Every generation thinks it invented everything.
@ianlarsen4 жыл бұрын
Mic drop!
@jamesl65424 жыл бұрын
Should throw the mic as hard as he can at someone in the audience. Maybe someday it will be a thing.
@mr.h42674 жыл бұрын
I'm pretty sure this is the earliest mic drop iv seen.
@bluesifer82384 жыл бұрын
Don Rickles had the ability to give out insults with so much warmth and humor. There's never been anyone like him to this day.
@Kbb1957 Жыл бұрын
Hello! How are you doing today! Please pardon me for intruding into your privacy but I just wanted to know if you're a fan!....Stay safe
@gregnormal55. Жыл бұрын
Notice how everyone was able to laugh at themselves? Good times
@austinling73183 жыл бұрын
Bro, they were globalists back then just like they are now
@actualideas80783 жыл бұрын
Even 8 years ago people were able to laugh at themselves. I think the whole "im [insert superficial interest group here] and I'm offended" thing exploded in like 2015, whenever the left started embracing PC culture wholeheartedly
@BananaPhoPhilly3 жыл бұрын
@Butt Head and gen z is putting the nail in the coffin.
@nerkfumgogi7983 жыл бұрын
@ no one's wrong about anything, Reagan was one of the worst.
@el34glo593 жыл бұрын
@@el34glo59 really? How was he bad?
3 жыл бұрын
Can we also take a moment to recognize how awesome of a public speaker that kid was?
@TOASTEngineer9 жыл бұрын
TOASTEngineer Google -> Emmanuel Lewis he was 14 at the time
@morningmadera9 жыл бұрын
ceaos You Gotta be Kidding Us!!? 14
@nightmuffin9379 жыл бұрын
park billy Wow. I think he mad.
@TOASTEngineer9 жыл бұрын
***** Get a life OLD FART while you can LOL
@WillsBullies9 жыл бұрын
park billy Get a life SHITTY TROLL while you can DOTA
@TOASTEngineer9 жыл бұрын
I used to love watching the Dean Martin roasts were televised. So much fun. My dad was a very serious person and worked 3 jobs. Hardly had time to laugh. But those roasts would make him laugh so hard, he'd hold his stomach. It was great. Rickles was 99% of the time one of the toasters. It just wasn't the same when he wasn't a presenter. It's so sad that ppl are so uptight these days and can't wait to accuse someone of an ism. Those years of comedy were priceless and you didn't have to drop the F-bomb to get laughs.
@babygaga94152 жыл бұрын
Brings tears to the eyes to hear the ending. Such sencerity and wholeheartedness
@eightones20 күн бұрын
*”Is this too fast Ronny?”* 😂
@independent93104 жыл бұрын
RIP to an all-time great & legend Don Rickles!
@Mazjobrani7 жыл бұрын
you should learn from him, man. jk you are great too.
@Baizza6 жыл бұрын
true that. You're awesome as well man.
@utkarshtripathi2215 жыл бұрын
My all time favorite comedian
@bruceellenburg4295 жыл бұрын
Yeah learn from him...don't be a snowflake or sjw
@jacobpachuau56475 жыл бұрын
Love you, too, Maz! But don't get too anti-Trump. Keep it clean and stay above the rest of the snowflake comedians.
@jojorey93605 жыл бұрын
America that I knew had real laughs, genuine, and people with big hearts!!! Good o times...and I miss it.
@wakawaka873610 ай бұрын
Can we all take a minute to appreciate the stage work. To do that act on a 360 degree stage and have it recorded it pretty impressive.
@lbjmedia21512 жыл бұрын
"first black kid i've ever saw, that will never play Basketball" haha
@heresjohnny99910 жыл бұрын
Ramped Upp fr, don rickles is hilarious
@djchurros3237 жыл бұрын
+Ramped Upp while I don't disagree with your comment about humor, you need to be honest that it cuts both ways. When comedians joke about Republicans and the new president, all the offended conservatives come with their "libtard" and "dumocrat" cr*p out of the woodwork. Liberals and conservatives alike have all become snowflakes.
@harveydodd88037 жыл бұрын
Harvey Dodd exactly
@alyssa_367 жыл бұрын
HA! Now that funny!
@frontcentermusician7 жыл бұрын
It's like back in the day when you had to sneak and listen to old records when everyone is a sleep.
@MetaITurtle6 жыл бұрын
Don Rickles did the first OG "drop the mic"!
@chevalierjd3 жыл бұрын
Yep haha 🤣🤣🤣
@scorptarget3 жыл бұрын
That is exactly what I was about to write out when I saw your post. LOL
@deniseann332 жыл бұрын
He's the king that's why LEGEND
@slabbusterrtr76902 жыл бұрын
One of the greatest comedians of all time!!!! Back when jokes were just jokes. And never ment to hurt anybody. 🙂
@marknocera72122 жыл бұрын
There will never be another Don Rickles. RIP, King!
@ennaciri79832 жыл бұрын
"Is he laughing?" LMAO
@zoltanprince95194 жыл бұрын
Now I know where Norm Macdonald got that idea for his Bill Clinton roast
@roddydykes70533 жыл бұрын
Jeff Ross did it too at the Emmet Smith roast
@CJW00563 жыл бұрын
"Is this too fast Ronnie?" Gold!
@galicredstone3 жыл бұрын
"Is he laughing?" Norm macdonald said the same thing roasting willy
@gpwcowboy2 жыл бұрын
Rickles would always try to offend as many people as possible, everyone knew it was a roast when he walked into the room. He always ended the night by saying Thank You and God Bless. Master of the craft
@grandwaha2 жыл бұрын
I love that he keeps speaking directly to the musical conductor who looks completely aloof.
@dogwoodfan777 Жыл бұрын
This will never be possible again, America has changed.
@tjc33 жыл бұрын
Rickles used to joke with Sammy Davis and calls him negro and they both laughed. Those were the days.
@thinktank69743 жыл бұрын
Certainly those times will not repeat themselves.
@snakeplissken61103 жыл бұрын
Not only America has changed,the world have changed.
@John-ml8qf3 жыл бұрын
@@thinktank6974 If that's what made america great, then america sucked in the first place.
@OlleForsberg3 жыл бұрын
@@OlleForsberg The Left is killing America with Political Correctness
@christopherjones95363 жыл бұрын
What I really love about Don Rickles in most of his roasts is that at first he insults his "victims" as much as he can... mops the floor with them, but then at the very end he gives them a blessing or figuratively speaking 'gives them a cookie' and wishes them all well 😂 what a wise man. Bless his soul. RIP
@dearmakeupdiary7 жыл бұрын
Not when Reagan was Governor. He roasted him good, and stuck in the fork.
@-danR6 жыл бұрын
Mister Warmth is what they called him
@NELOPES76 жыл бұрын
all in good fun though
@robertriva13136 жыл бұрын
I was surprised that he didn’t get a standing O for that great performance.
@TampaJohn6 жыл бұрын
in case you didn't notice that's how a roast is supposed to go: first you thrash, then you compliment...I love Don as well but what you said ain't something that defines his performance in particular
@relativity3755 жыл бұрын
I was born in 1959 and truly enjoyed the 60s - 90s, enough said. ✌ 🎗
@Tiberius291 Жыл бұрын
hey. at least we got more Genderz now :/
@bellinghammond Жыл бұрын
Beautiful. Those were truly the days!!
@MrCoords Жыл бұрын
I love how he was a Democrat and everyone got along... I’m a Republican and I loved every second
@jakester53823 жыл бұрын
Those were the days, I wish we could go back to embracing our differences and respecting each other.
@mikasadankerman88322 жыл бұрын
And look how Billy Graham laughed with him. An AMAZING moment.
@thunderbird19212 жыл бұрын
@@thunderbird1921 Charlton Heston was laughing too. It's kind of astonishing seeing people across ideological lines having such a good time together. Especially from a 2020s perspective.
@cagnazzo822 жыл бұрын
@@cagnazzo82 Back then, we had shared values of honor, respect and basic morality. Today, we have cancel culture and a complete lack of respect for people's beliefs. Mr. Rickles would have had his career ruined on at least 10 occasions if he was alive and active today. Reason #234 that the 1980s were MILES better than the 2010s and 2020s ever have been. Our world has gone insane.
@thunderbird19212 жыл бұрын
Why a ref yoj a republican?
@Keepitgoinging2 жыл бұрын
He roasts everyone but he still shows the proper respect for the President of the United States of America... A true gentleman,IMO
@seawolfnavy4 жыл бұрын
More like an elite globalist
@actualideas80783 жыл бұрын
Reagan was the one president I wish was alive to have a drink with
@thekid91523 жыл бұрын
back when we had a president worth respecting, not an idiot orange game show host
@magneto443 жыл бұрын
Hunter Childs ask him about human trafficking
@actualideas80783 жыл бұрын
Magneto Rex nope, Reagan was a zionist crook like the rest
@actualideas80783 жыл бұрын
God bless you Don & all yours. You were a showman & a delight to watch. Thank you for all you achieved! Rest peacefully
@johnroberts9160 Жыл бұрын
His sentiment at the end of his routine towards the person of the hour gets me choked up every time! So sweet!
@chrispycreme54405 ай бұрын
Don's opening line would end his career today.. we are so PC today....
@itstheburnz6 жыл бұрын
And its damn sickening
@Squeakypickles6195 жыл бұрын
so true. Anything you say today can be interpreted by someone as hate speech
@doristhomson30825 жыл бұрын
@@doristhomson3082 AND ITS SICKENING
@Squeakypickles6195 жыл бұрын
I thou it was funny as hell.But i understand though
@cedbigby11265 жыл бұрын
Not me. I refuse. I’ll go down with the ship. Did you catch the tits on that broad.
@larry04835 жыл бұрын
This was typical of Don Rickles he would make fun of you to no end. Then display his class and sincerely wish you the best. He was class integrity and humour all in one.
@BC-li6zc5 жыл бұрын
And a devoted husband to one woman for 52 yrs until the day he died
@dovbarleib32564 жыл бұрын
Unlike today's comedians who seem full of hate, one always got the impression that if you got roasted by Don Rickles it's because he actually liked you. People saw it as an honor to be the butt of his jokes.
@OlympicLeprechaun4 жыл бұрын
He was so funny even the Secret Service Agents had to have been laughing.
@davidmorse29723 жыл бұрын
This is amazing....imagine performing a gig in front of the President and millions and not a hint of stage fright. There will never be another like Don....he is the greatest comedian in history...period.
@andrewcharles78732 жыл бұрын
I'm crying. Every time I get on a Don Rickles binge, I cant stop.
@daijaubu8 жыл бұрын
Now woman don't you give me lip. Get in the kitchen fix me a sammich and eggs. Chop chop. Starving.
@amirl96255 жыл бұрын
What I love about Rickles is how he rips on everybody and at the end of his act he wishes them God's blessing and good health. Truly an amazing man.
@theactioneffect9 жыл бұрын
theactioneffect I’m 29 but I know a lot about the good ol days. That era was the best for everything. Actors, politics. America needs to go back to this era
@toddbrown59555 жыл бұрын
"I gave him a cookie, he went away." I'm ded.
@60sspider-man292 жыл бұрын
Don Rickles and Robin Williams are my two all time favorite comedians. They were amazing at improv, naturally funny, great people, and didn’t let politics interfere with their jokes. RIP too two great legends.
@bigj19052 жыл бұрын
1:51 Pres. Reagan is about to be roasted and he is delighted. Great gentlemen.
@johnquentines18424 жыл бұрын
Correct me if I'm wrong, but Rickles and Reagan were pals. Letterman was telling a story of how they used to have a drink together on many different occasions and not strictly publicly all the time. Right after he passed away if I remember correct, during a tribute on his show. P.s. Its great to see actual living beings able to take a joke. Nowadays Mr. Rickles opening would end his career like someone else pointed out already.
@ludiqtitan4 жыл бұрын
Also his ending: Sincerity and respect.
@mdl2223 жыл бұрын
This is a fantastic bit from Rickles the entire way through and the incredibly classy ending...quaint. Bring this era back.
@swallowme5352 жыл бұрын
Love the start, when Webster tells Don Rickles to "Be Funny!!!" Awesome!!!
@wayneshilcock30274 жыл бұрын
Especially how he pulled the mic back before saying it.
@PeeboTyson3 жыл бұрын
@@PeeboTyson Sadly that was rare in the entertainment industry back then. Sure you had some African Americans in the industry but it only seemed they were only there as a curiosity. Don Rickles is a great example though he was no racist and does talk about it. However, some of his content is questionable, which the audience happily laughs at, even though it was funny.
@wayneshilcock30273 жыл бұрын
Where the legend of the "mic drop" began!!! Don Rickles comic genius.
@tobiasmacgillicuty15255 жыл бұрын
Exactly what I thought First ever and his was actually funny!
@jeanfrankel95514 жыл бұрын
Don Rickles was in a class of his own. This man could make put you in tears in a heartbeat!!😂
@geraldwilson681 Жыл бұрын
Sinatra was in charge of entertainment so he called Rickles. White House said no. Frank said ... "no Don ... then no me." That is power.
@SecsSells10 жыл бұрын
DAM FLA respect
@rare64997 жыл бұрын
"Good evening Mr. President, nice to see ya sir. And your lovely wife, Nancy. It's a big treat for me to fly all the way from California to be here for this kind of money. [mic drop]"
@fear57357 жыл бұрын
Fear57 j
@jerrykofford26755 жыл бұрын
O
@jerrykofford26755 жыл бұрын
this was one of my favorite lines in the whole schtik! and then the mic drop...classic!!
@thefeldenkraiscenter5 жыл бұрын
Fear57 ref do match purge Urdu u
@courtneyarleo22395 жыл бұрын
Fear57 And that is back when flying was enjoyable. Now I would rather get a root canal.
@kevinmontgomery13834 жыл бұрын
The only comedian ever that people would come up to him and say please insult me, and it was an honor! He truly had a big heart in the most hilarious way.
@RobertAWolf6 ай бұрын
Great analysis!
@rubenruiz81375 ай бұрын
Back when everyone had a sense of humor. I was fortunate to see Don Rickles live at the Stardust in Vegas, What a fun show.
@rowdy2nite2 жыл бұрын
Rickles was rough but never below the belt. It was never personal with him, just comedy. He could make you laugh at your own failures and weaknesses better than anyone else but way always a professional and a gentleman.
@MaskHysteria4 жыл бұрын
Only Don Rickles could say to a president "you re gettin on my nerves". A true legend.
@datacorz7 жыл бұрын
will zmith every Fuckwit celebrity says that to trump now
@robertshapley53305 жыл бұрын
@schindler91589 another lefty calling trump illegitimate even though he won fairly and squarely. How the irony of your comment doesnt cease to amaze me. Please leave the internet and dunk your head in a tub of your own tears. For the good of humanity.
@Rikkity5 жыл бұрын
"Every elected president I don't like is illegitimate!"
@BezoRazo5 жыл бұрын
@JediNxf7 knowing that you will probably never read this, but to call out your simpleton statements, if the US were setup like the UN, the vote would have been 30 to 20. You remind of a 1 celled algae, "but, I went to college."
@wayneegli83794 жыл бұрын
@@robertshapley5330 the difference is back then you could disagree and go for a drink. Now every lifetime pol on both sides suck, the liberals are deranged and the republicans are spineless.
@dominicksforza34844 жыл бұрын
A comedian with class and grace, how refreshing!
@smiller47962 жыл бұрын
never before, and never since a class act don rickles is a god tier comic :)
@calvinsFuntimeBounceHouse10 ай бұрын
"I spoke to da hospital, Nelson. Ya died about an hour ago." 😂😂😂😂😂 Idk why, but I've laughed more at that line than anything else he said that night.
@heinzkitzvelvet6 жыл бұрын
It also adds to the hilarity that Nelson Riddle just stares at him...
@JakeMabe14 жыл бұрын
LMAO. I agree that one got me. I think cause the guy was looking right at him when he said it. Classic Rickles
@IsidorusHispalensis4 жыл бұрын
"I spoke to the hospital Nelson. You died about an hour ago."
@JR-zv6qm7 жыл бұрын
lmao
@acerloc7 жыл бұрын
"If you see Marines coming towards me go into 'Glory, Glory Hallelujah' & shoot Webster"
@mross88167 жыл бұрын
"...Billy Graham...this hand is bothering me"! 😂
@chartley8416 жыл бұрын
Ironically, Riddle died in October of that year.
@christopherbrumbach89686 жыл бұрын
Don Rickles died on April 6th 2017. He was 90 years old
@robertriva13136 жыл бұрын
God, I wish Don was still here to roast Joe Biden.
@chucksteak76852 жыл бұрын
Too easy a target...they could just microwave Joe...
@bengerendash2 жыл бұрын
He roasted Obama
@mikejall36442 жыл бұрын
These moments that I miss, that now will never ever come back......i wish could time travel
@badboy-ui1qf2 жыл бұрын
don could roast someone terribly and then turn around he could be one of the nicest people in the world he was never mean spirited he was a kind person luv u don
@thomasfaucette16608 ай бұрын
"Is this too fast for ya, Ronnie?!" You're missed, Mr. Rickles.
@Norvo827 жыл бұрын
Don is don ! Hollywood never changed his sweet personality for his love for people! He's genuine like pure gold or a sparkling diamond trueness to his character as a wonderful Pearson!
@cleobuck7717 Жыл бұрын
Hello! How are you doing today! Please pardon me for intruding into your privacy but I just wanted to know if you're a fan!....Stay safe
That little child is a better public speaker than most adults nowadays.
Yeh... Emmanuel Lewis (Webster) is a little child actor in the eighties he is probably thirteen years old at that moment
@@quenchfeline9951 I don't think you've got your math quite right there...
@@Aidansim511 he was almost 14
why "nowadays"?
That "little child" is actually a then-17 year old Gary Coleman.
They wanted Frank Sinatra to perform he said he would only if they allowed Don to do a bit. Later in life Don said this was the highlight of his career and it was because of Frank.
Apparently Frank was the one who told the kid to tell Don “be funny”
Frank said Rickles was insane!
@@johnrogan9420 well he was the only one that could make Frank laugh, and make fun of the mob, and live
Jonny Carson, Dean Martin, Frank Sinatra and Don Rickles were the greatest Legends we will never replace.
@@feshes5171 and Rodney Dangerfield
Everybody gangsta til Don Rickles say "I'll tell ya this!"
RIP and long live Don Rickles (May 8, 1926 - April 6, 2017), aged 90 You will always be remembered as a legend.
He was truly a legend. These were times you could tell a joke when people were not all into themselves. Oh how I miss those days. R.I.P. Ronald, Nancy and Don.
The thing I love about don Rickles is he’d tear you apart, but at the end he’d turn to you and give you the most sincere compliment you’ve ever been given
Really cuz all I see is a piece an unfunny piece of shit
My wife's American friend, believed, years ago that Regan, was the best President. He looked a great sport. Nowadays we believe Trump trumps the lot. We love Diamond and Silk giving Pres Trump the praise he's due. We love the man ! Trump 2020! God bless America. In God we trust !!!!!
Michael Lawrence shutup soy boy
@@michaellawrence9839 Really ? I bet you are a joy at a party. I'm sure Don is way over your head.
sic ric relax it’s insult comedy just like Rickles! Don’t be so overly sensitive
Back when democrats and republicans could be friends.
robertk2007 That was back when the progressive socialists were still seeping into the liberal democratic party for political power and tenure at prestigious universities. Now, they are overrun by socialists. Semper Fi
fleetwoodray thank you for your service
robertk2007 You don't hear a lot of folks calling themselves Reagan democrats any more. There used to be hundreds of thousands. Imagine a popular conservative getting that much of the democratic base behind them in this political climate, unlikely.
Pitt Stainz there are no more grandfatherly movie stars to con rubes into voting for trillions in tax cuts that cripple our economy boo hoo
Weak. That seems to be the incredibly over simplified version every liberal sheep spews. Read a book.
For a guy that made a living insulting and berating people, Rickles was a true gentleman and had a kind heart. So much talent that he could book this gig and not make any preparations whatsoever- just go out there and wing it. There will never be another like him.
TrueeeeeE
yeah, wingin' it at an Eddie Van Halen level.
He didn’t book this gig or Bush, he was such good friends with Sinatra that he absolutely refused to perform at the inaugurations unless they let Rickles perform too.
doubt he fully "winged" it
I found one of those, my friend. But he’s a little shy to go on stage. But could maybe be the next don rickles, just saying. They have the same sense of humor, both wing it and keep you still laughing when your lungs dry out. 🙏🙌🤝
My Lord how I miss that time. America was in it's prime..... I'm grateful I lived during that time....
fuking true fuking true i cry stil
"We make fun of everyone. It's America." Great line!!
Not anymore. Its a one way street now.
The only thing that is funny to the left is making fun of Christians and President Trump
@@zebbanister2348 well....no
CUZ IM BATMAN True they also think sexual humor is funny...but the pc left outlaws pretty much everything else
Bedford Stuy not for me. I say what I want because I have free speech.
"Be funny" one of the best delivered one-lines ever.
I think that was about one of the only times I ever seen Don pull up short. But he turned around just unloaded on Mr. Lewis.
I will always love the Billy Graham joke, he took it like a champ lol
Can you please explain? It’s the only joke from this I don’t get, but it’s still hilarious.
The POTUS!!! And Rickles tears him apart……when he dropped the 🎤 microphone, I couldn’t help but laugh ……goes to show that Rickles was on a very different level…..although we all know that Reagan and Rickles was friends from way back, it didn’t stop Rickles from tearing Reagan apart…….just some funny as shyt!!!
"black kid that will never play Basketball..." twitter goes wild, world is on fire, millions march in the street asking for Rickles head.
MadLane 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣
Yep, sad times we live in now indeed
MadLane that’s what we’ve allowed ourselves to be reduced to.
@@JR-ch8rt Weak minded intelligentsia no longer have to worry about making dumbasses of themselves, they can ramble on YT from the comfort of they're keyboards about things they don't understand, such as Jokes.
Black folks can take joke's! It's when the ppl who can affect policy, or police officers who make those same "joke's "that we dislike!
Don Rickles, the Original Roastmaster General of the United States.
You fuckin said it
😂😂😂😂😂
The original mic-drop!
Still is. No one will ever take his place.
M V Don Rickles died 3 years ago. But it’s true, no one will take his place. Rickles, Joan Rivers, even George Carlin couldn’t pass muster in this PC world. And forget Redd Foxx.
I wish that people could still see humor like this. Fun, Heart Felt, real humor, with no fear! Nailed it Don, just nailed it!
The entire cancel idiots would commit suicide by the time Don Rickles was through with them.
This kind of genius wouldn't be appreciated today for sure. The 80's were the best, loved Rickles and the great Ronald Regan
They can still see it. It's here on KZhead.
Don Rickles considered this gig the pinnacle of his career. No rehearsal. Just winged it.
Watch the Dean Martin Roast of Reagan when he was governor - some of the material was adapted from there. Still funny...
I wouldnt consider it his 'comedy pinnicle' so much as his featured center of jokes in a prominent person, the president, yes. Robert at 66.
WOOOOOOW
@@jamesdavison2927 no, Rickles would sometimes say it was. For him to perform for Reagan's 2nd Inaugural celebration was one of his favorite moments. He'd talk about how Sinatra stood up for him when the ones planning the event said no, with Sinatra saying "If you don't have Rickles, you don't have me". Sinatra was still prominent enough in the 80s that it held serious weight.
Do you honestly believe he got up in front of the president, at what he considered the biggest gig of his career, and “winged it?”
I want to cry...a time when America could laugh at itself
Relax, after the Trump election the world laughs about you.
No no no wait us Mexicans are jumping over the border too remember! Quick complain about that too!
mottthehoople684 u
mottthehoople684 You voted for Trump, didn't you?
mottthehoople684 I know!! I remember those those days. We weren't black or white, male or female, Jews or gentiles. We were ALL American...except for the Politburo of course;)
The late Don Rickles and Robin Williams. Their brains are wired differently from us.... and what manifests and comes out is pure gold! RIP
Now this man is delivering his great humors in his audience in heaven. RIP great man.
This man had a one chance in a lifetime opportunity to perform in front of the President of the United States under these circumstances, and Rickles hits a monster home run. Extremely impressive.
They were actually friends and Rickles regularly roasted Reagan on the Dean Martin roasts.
Sharp as a tact
Timing was impeccable
The best part for me is that Don was a lifelong Democrat, but could still give a classy, yet biting routine about Reagan. These days, none of these so called comedians, especially the losers on SNL could have the backbone to perform in front of and still be classy in front of a politician they don’t always agree with, and this goes back to Will Farrell and Bush. To them, it’s just about how stupid they can make the other side look while they do what they can to make their side look hip.
Awwww
Take a shot every time Don says “I’ll tell ya this”
I'll integrate this into my bucket of classy phrases.
take a shot every time he says "Anyway, uh"
I'd die of alcohol poisoning
We’d all die.
27 times i did my research
Can't get enough of this. Love to watch it again & again. Mr. Rickles is a top class comedian no one can ever match.
"If you were Moses, I was a Mau Mau fighter pilot." One of the greatest spoken lines ever.
Remember when Americans could disagree and still get along. Maturity was more common back then.
People had their egos on their real achievements. Now they bet their souls on opinions on the internet.
Remember when racism wasn’t in america... oh wait
Darrel Mignery yep this dude named Darrel disapproved racism completely.
Dont forget, back when also there was two genders. Male and Female.
Nowadays the snowflakes threaten to kill you if you don't agree with them.
He was droppin the mike before it was a thing.
*...’mic...
Whenever I need a good laugh I watch this. It always has me in tears. When he says something possibly offensive and says I’ll tell you this or anyway gets me every time.
This is America when people could laugh at each other and Rickles is such a legend to me, miss him more than ever with everything going on right now in this country.
"I spoke to the hospital, Nelson, you died about an hour ago."
Holy shit
Nelson just wouldn't laugh.
Hahahahahaah
Well, he died later that year...
Who was Nelson?
‘First black kid that I saw that’ll definitely never play basketball.’- Classic Don Rickles
He'd be fired today
@@jonburrows2684 for what? it is not racist
@@marikafasola8771 Right? If anything it was a compliment to black ppl. He was making a joke on the kids height lol
@@marikafasola8771 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣
@@marikafasola8771 ahh have you ever heard of cancel culture
Don Rickles OWNED the room. EVERY ROOM HE WAS IN. #Legend
All hail the roast king and master Don Rickles! Love that this was completely unrehearsed, he winged it and knocked it 💯out of the park. Their will never be another like him and love Emmanuel Lewis. He’s so cute and talented here. I am laughing so hard. ❤ ♥️ 💯😍😘🥰🤩🌟✨😆😂🤣👏🏻🙌🏻🫶🏻📺
Even after his death, Don Rickles is still the greatest. RIP sir.
I'll tell ya this
Rickles never had a mean bone in his body. Kudos to Sinatra for getting Don this gig.
His whole act was being an unfunny bully. Pass.
@@JB1994 He was really funny. It's you.
JustAPerson Thank you for taking time out of your depression to comment. I guess sense of humor & personality took a pass with you. Good luck with your lackluster, unfunny and black & white “life”.
@@JB1994 with a comment like that we can all tell you ain't got a clue. You wouldn't know talent if it was right in front of you. Go back to playing on your phone. Smh.
JustAPerson you obviously weren’t born when Reagan was President
Don Rickles was so good that he was one of the very few who could get away with cutting jokes to top celebrities. Don was greatly loved and is missed by many people. Thanks for the many laughs and may you rest in peace ❤
Rickles, to Heston - If you were Moses, I was a Mau Mau pilot...
The only comedian who could "insult" anyone, and the target of the joke would always laugh!
always 🧐
This comment aged well will smith wouldn’t agree
That’s what people don’t understand. Insult comedy only works if it comes from a place of love. People only react negatively to hate dressed up with cheap laughs.
@Silver Fox I would have paid more to be in the front row and be the target myself
Because Rickles at the end of his set would always say it's all in good fun and that he loved and respected his targets. He made certain no one ever took it personally.
Only Rickles treats an inauguration like a roast, love that guy.
Pitt Stainz Now THAT was AMERICA!!!
That was Don Rickles act! He roasted anyone and everyone. But his heart was like gold, for he loved everyone.
Check out Norm Macdonald
U said it Alfred!
I heard that was completely unscripted.
Don was the best comedian ever He took on everyone especially if you were sitting in the front row, RIP
God what happened to our country. This was when America was truly great
No matter how brutal he was he always ended on a love filled statement. No one like him ever.
I want this America to come back to us again. When we laughed at ourselves and not hated ourselves. We could disagree but still respected the other person.
Then don’t vote for trump...
Jk not much will change under Biden either, we’re pretty screwed
Amen. Unfortunately our children today are educated not on history nor the ability to think critically and seek common ground; rather it is all about feelings and if you do not agree with me there must be something wrong with you. How sad.
@@ghand6158 Feelings replaced facts.
@@ghand6158 and the outcome is collective uninformed fragile narcissistic arrogance.
During his appearance on Charlie Rose, Rickles said that of all the performances he ever did, the Reagan inaugural was the highlight of his career. Frank Sinatra got him the gig. At first they didn't want him but Frank said, "if you don't take Rickles, you don't get me." Rickles did a lot of gigs with Sinatra but Frank would never let him open for him. Frank always put Rickles on the bill as his co-star. Sinatra and Rickles together. Equal billing.
+Leon Davis Class.
That is really a great interview. His documentary Mr. Warmth is really good too.
if thats not true it should be
I always liked Don Rickles. But I appreciate him more than ever. Has there ever been a comedian who was quicker ? Rickles roasting Sinatra on the Dean Martin show; incredible !
Mike Robbins Rickles was quick but he wasn't improvisational. At least he wasn't when he was doing his act. He has thousands of bits on file in his computer brain and he pulls them out and fits them together in an infinite number of combinations For example, his classic, "if you're a (fill in the blank) I'm a Mau Mau fighter pilot!" It works brilliantly because the last four words have lots of hard syllables. He can spit them out from between his teeth. It takes timing to the nanosecond. Only the greats have that kind of timing. Bill Cosby had exquisite timing. Like an atomic clock on steroids. Everything you see Rickles doing here has been done a thousand times. The same thing, but slightly different each time. Genius.
I like how he tears you apart, then he sends you to tears with compliments, bless his soul
I’ve watched this more times than I can count. I never tire of it. Classic brilliance from a bygone era.
If anyone else tried it, it wouldn't be funny. What a national treasure.
B Davis I think Robin Williams could have pulled it out.
An American institution
Dropping the mic before it was a thing..
Damn right, legendary
Every generation thinks it invented everything.
Mic drop!
Should throw the mic as hard as he can at someone in the audience. Maybe someday it will be a thing.
I'm pretty sure this is the earliest mic drop iv seen.
Don Rickles had the ability to give out insults with so much warmth and humor. There's never been anyone like him to this day.
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Notice how everyone was able to laugh at themselves? Good times
Bro, they were globalists back then just like they are now
Even 8 years ago people were able to laugh at themselves. I think the whole "im [insert superficial interest group here] and I'm offended" thing exploded in like 2015, whenever the left started embracing PC culture wholeheartedly
@Butt Head and gen z is putting the nail in the coffin.
@ no one's wrong about anything, Reagan was one of the worst.
@@el34glo59 really? How was he bad?
Can we also take a moment to recognize how awesome of a public speaker that kid was?
TOASTEngineer Google -> Emmanuel Lewis he was 14 at the time
ceaos You Gotta be Kidding Us!!? 14
park billy Wow. I think he mad.
***** Get a life OLD FART while you can LOL
park billy Get a life SHITTY TROLL while you can DOTA
I used to love watching the Dean Martin roasts were televised. So much fun. My dad was a very serious person and worked 3 jobs. Hardly had time to laugh. But those roasts would make him laugh so hard, he'd hold his stomach. It was great. Rickles was 99% of the time one of the toasters. It just wasn't the same when he wasn't a presenter. It's so sad that ppl are so uptight these days and can't wait to accuse someone of an ism. Those years of comedy were priceless and you didn't have to drop the F-bomb to get laughs.
Brings tears to the eyes to hear the ending. Such sencerity and wholeheartedness
*”Is this too fast Ronny?”* 😂
RIP to an all-time great & legend Don Rickles!
you should learn from him, man. jk you are great too.
true that. You're awesome as well man.
My all time favorite comedian
Yeah learn from him...don't be a snowflake or sjw
Love you, too, Maz! But don't get too anti-Trump. Keep it clean and stay above the rest of the snowflake comedians.
America that I knew had real laughs, genuine, and people with big hearts!!! Good o times...and I miss it.
Can we all take a minute to appreciate the stage work. To do that act on a 360 degree stage and have it recorded it pretty impressive.
"first black kid i've ever saw, that will never play Basketball" haha
Ramped Upp fr, don rickles is hilarious
+Ramped Upp while I don't disagree with your comment about humor, you need to be honest that it cuts both ways. When comedians joke about Republicans and the new president, all the offended conservatives come with their "libtard" and "dumocrat" cr*p out of the woodwork. Liberals and conservatives alike have all become snowflakes.
Harvey Dodd exactly
HA! Now that funny!
It's like back in the day when you had to sneak and listen to old records when everyone is a sleep.
Don Rickles did the first OG "drop the mic"!
Yep haha 🤣🤣🤣
That is exactly what I was about to write out when I saw your post. LOL
He's the king that's why LEGEND
One of the greatest comedians of all time!!!! Back when jokes were just jokes. And never ment to hurt anybody. 🙂
There will never be another Don Rickles. RIP, King!
"Is he laughing?" LMAO
Now I know where Norm Macdonald got that idea for his Bill Clinton roast
Jeff Ross did it too at the Emmet Smith roast
"Is this too fast Ronnie?" Gold!
"Is he laughing?" Norm macdonald said the same thing roasting willy
Rickles would always try to offend as many people as possible, everyone knew it was a roast when he walked into the room. He always ended the night by saying Thank You and God Bless. Master of the craft
I love that he keeps speaking directly to the musical conductor who looks completely aloof.
This will never be possible again, America has changed.
Rickles used to joke with Sammy Davis and calls him negro and they both laughed. Those were the days.
Certainly those times will not repeat themselves.
Not only America has changed,the world have changed.
@@thinktank6974 If that's what made america great, then america sucked in the first place.
@@OlleForsberg The Left is killing America with Political Correctness
What I really love about Don Rickles in most of his roasts is that at first he insults his "victims" as much as he can... mops the floor with them, but then at the very end he gives them a blessing or figuratively speaking 'gives them a cookie' and wishes them all well 😂 what a wise man. Bless his soul. RIP
Not when Reagan was Governor. He roasted him good, and stuck in the fork.
Mister Warmth is what they called him
all in good fun though
I was surprised that he didn’t get a standing O for that great performance.
in case you didn't notice that's how a roast is supposed to go: first you thrash, then you compliment...I love Don as well but what you said ain't something that defines his performance in particular
I was born in 1959 and truly enjoyed the 60s - 90s, enough said. ✌ 🎗
hey. at least we got more Genderz now :/
Beautiful. Those were truly the days!!
I love how he was a Democrat and everyone got along... I’m a Republican and I loved every second
Those were the days, I wish we could go back to embracing our differences and respecting each other.
And look how Billy Graham laughed with him. An AMAZING moment.
@@thunderbird1921 Charlton Heston was laughing too. It's kind of astonishing seeing people across ideological lines having such a good time together. Especially from a 2020s perspective.
@@cagnazzo82 Back then, we had shared values of honor, respect and basic morality. Today, we have cancel culture and a complete lack of respect for people's beliefs. Mr. Rickles would have had his career ruined on at least 10 occasions if he was alive and active today. Reason #234 that the 1980s were MILES better than the 2010s and 2020s ever have been. Our world has gone insane.
Why a ref yoj a republican?
He roasts everyone but he still shows the proper respect for the President of the United States of America... A true gentleman,IMO
More like an elite globalist
Reagan was the one president I wish was alive to have a drink with
back when we had a president worth respecting, not an idiot orange game show host
Hunter Childs ask him about human trafficking
Magneto Rex nope, Reagan was a zionist crook like the rest
God bless you Don & all yours. You were a showman & a delight to watch. Thank you for all you achieved! Rest peacefully
His sentiment at the end of his routine towards the person of the hour gets me choked up every time! So sweet!
Don's opening line would end his career today.. we are so PC today....
And its damn sickening
so true. Anything you say today can be interpreted by someone as hate speech
@@doristhomson3082 AND ITS SICKENING
I thou it was funny as hell.But i understand though
Not me. I refuse. I’ll go down with the ship. Did you catch the tits on that broad.
This was typical of Don Rickles he would make fun of you to no end. Then display his class and sincerely wish you the best. He was class integrity and humour all in one.
And a devoted husband to one woman for 52 yrs until the day he died
Unlike today's comedians who seem full of hate, one always got the impression that if you got roasted by Don Rickles it's because he actually liked you. People saw it as an honor to be the butt of his jokes.
He was so funny even the Secret Service Agents had to have been laughing.
This is amazing....imagine performing a gig in front of the President and millions and not a hint of stage fright. There will never be another like Don....he is the greatest comedian in history...period.
I'm crying. Every time I get on a Don Rickles binge, I cant stop.
Now woman don't you give me lip. Get in the kitchen fix me a sammich and eggs. Chop chop. Starving.
What I love about Rickles is how he rips on everybody and at the end of his act he wishes them God's blessing and good health. Truly an amazing man.
theactioneffect I’m 29 but I know a lot about the good ol days. That era was the best for everything. Actors, politics. America needs to go back to this era
"I gave him a cookie, he went away." I'm ded.
Don Rickles and Robin Williams are my two all time favorite comedians. They were amazing at improv, naturally funny, great people, and didn’t let politics interfere with their jokes. RIP too two great legends.
1:51 Pres. Reagan is about to be roasted and he is delighted. Great gentlemen.
Correct me if I'm wrong, but Rickles and Reagan were pals. Letterman was telling a story of how they used to have a drink together on many different occasions and not strictly publicly all the time. Right after he passed away if I remember correct, during a tribute on his show. P.s. Its great to see actual living beings able to take a joke. Nowadays Mr. Rickles opening would end his career like someone else pointed out already.
Also his ending: Sincerity and respect.
This is a fantastic bit from Rickles the entire way through and the incredibly classy ending...quaint. Bring this era back.
Love the start, when Webster tells Don Rickles to "Be Funny!!!" Awesome!!!
Especially how he pulled the mic back before saying it.
@@PeeboTyson Sadly that was rare in the entertainment industry back then. Sure you had some African Americans in the industry but it only seemed they were only there as a curiosity. Don Rickles is a great example though he was no racist and does talk about it. However, some of his content is questionable, which the audience happily laughs at, even though it was funny.
Where the legend of the "mic drop" began!!! Don Rickles comic genius.
Exactly what I thought First ever and his was actually funny!
Don Rickles was in a class of his own. This man could make put you in tears in a heartbeat!!😂
Sinatra was in charge of entertainment so he called Rickles. White House said no. Frank said ... "no Don ... then no me." That is power.
DAM FLA respect
"Good evening Mr. President, nice to see ya sir. And your lovely wife, Nancy. It's a big treat for me to fly all the way from California to be here for this kind of money. [mic drop]"
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this was one of my favorite lines in the whole schtik! and then the mic drop...classic!!
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Fear57 And that is back when flying was enjoyable. Now I would rather get a root canal.
The only comedian ever that people would come up to him and say please insult me, and it was an honor! He truly had a big heart in the most hilarious way.
Great analysis!
Back when everyone had a sense of humor. I was fortunate to see Don Rickles live at the Stardust in Vegas, What a fun show.
Rickles was rough but never below the belt. It was never personal with him, just comedy. He could make you laugh at your own failures and weaknesses better than anyone else but way always a professional and a gentleman.
Only Don Rickles could say to a president "you re gettin on my nerves". A true legend.
will zmith every Fuckwit celebrity says that to trump now
@schindler91589 another lefty calling trump illegitimate even though he won fairly and squarely. How the irony of your comment doesnt cease to amaze me. Please leave the internet and dunk your head in a tub of your own tears. For the good of humanity.
"Every elected president I don't like is illegitimate!"
@JediNxf7 knowing that you will probably never read this, but to call out your simpleton statements, if the US were setup like the UN, the vote would have been 30 to 20. You remind of a 1 celled algae, "but, I went to college."
@@robertshapley5330 the difference is back then you could disagree and go for a drink. Now every lifetime pol on both sides suck, the liberals are deranged and the republicans are spineless.
A comedian with class and grace, how refreshing!
never before, and never since a class act don rickles is a god tier comic :)
"I spoke to da hospital, Nelson. Ya died about an hour ago." 😂😂😂😂😂 Idk why, but I've laughed more at that line than anything else he said that night.
It also adds to the hilarity that Nelson Riddle just stares at him...
LMAO. I agree that one got me. I think cause the guy was looking right at him when he said it. Classic Rickles
"I spoke to the hospital Nelson. You died about an hour ago."
lmao
"If you see Marines coming towards me go into 'Glory, Glory Hallelujah' & shoot Webster"
"...Billy Graham...this hand is bothering me"! 😂
Ironically, Riddle died in October of that year.
Don Rickles died on April 6th 2017. He was 90 years old
God, I wish Don was still here to roast Joe Biden.
Too easy a target...they could just microwave Joe...
He roasted Obama
These moments that I miss, that now will never ever come back......i wish could time travel
don could roast someone terribly and then turn around he could be one of the nicest people in the world he was never mean spirited he was a kind person luv u don
"Is this too fast for ya, Ronnie?!" You're missed, Mr. Rickles.
Don is don ! Hollywood never changed his sweet personality for his love for people! He's genuine like pure gold or a sparkling diamond trueness to his character as a wonderful Pearson!
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