@@reneelarsen8414 He first asked me where I was from - got so tongue tied it came out as gibberish. From that moment he spent several minutes getting all over me and of course when he was done, he smiled back at me.
@@kenlieck7756 He mimicked my stammering only he exaggerated as if I was choking and of course told the audience, "this guy doesn't even know where he's from". Before the show (as we were entering) we tipped the captain and he seated us in the front. It was a great investment. Rickles got on another guest real good and ended up giving them a bottle of champagne. He was the best!
Best part about Rickles is he would be the first to laugh when someone got him with a zinger. He could truly take it as well or better than he could dish it
That’s true. There was a moment during the roast of Bob Hope where Don starts a joke off with “it takes many years to become a great comedian” and Dean Martin (hosting) chimes in with “it sure does and you ain’t reached that year yet.” The entire place cracked up, including Don.
It's of its time. Rickles gave it hard because he took it hard growing up. If people did what he used to do about different ethnicities then they'd likely just come across as an asshole.
Agreed! Rickles really was an absolute comedic genius. I got to see live him a couple times. My sides were literally hurting from laughing, leaving the show.
If you watch enough Don Rickles, he repeats many of the same lines but it NEVER GETS OLD! That was his brilliance. To sound fresh every time he performed!
He may seem 'unprofessional' at times, but in reality, he is good at what he does because he's both a relatable human and also a great conversationalist, which has brought the best out of his guests time and time again. You may personally dislike his style, but the fact remains that he did very well in his field, in a way that no one else could.
This is one of the best interviews i've seen of Don. Never seen him be serious. Very intelligent guy. Him and Newhart are two of my all time favorites.
Rickles was a one of a kind genius. He didn’t have a set act or script. Every show he ever did, whether it was five minutes or a whole set, he ad-libbed the whole thing. Amazing.
Rickles brain was quick, he didn't miss any details he captured with his eyes, very similar to Robin Williams who could make tons of jokes out of thin air and run with it for 15-20 minutes. Both great performers and very much missed.
Neither were great or funny. Just pretty goofy guys who made a lot of faces and seemed likeable. That's really all it took to get a laugh before the 90s. Both of their comedy is pretty hard to watch.
Dick Cavett was a Brilliant Host and Don Rickles was one of the finest Comics and a highly intelligent man who looked after his friends and was always grateful.
A generation of people (like me) were introduced to Dick Cavett through his TV show, and he acquired a certain reputation for being boring (or not flashy like so many TV show hosts in the 70s). But he was a fairly successful and well-liked comedian in the 60s and ended up doing well for himself. I watch clips of his shows now, decades later, as well as older clips from the pre-Show days, and can appreciate not only his humor but his intelligence as well.
This was the first time i seen don be a serious gentleman to a guest , when she asked him about his start , he was accually serious and hounest . That was very respectful , then Cavett tries and boom he shuts him down , but Dick can dish it out as well so i enjoyed this one .
A show like this wouldn't even get minimal ratings in 2020. America's dumbing down has been highly successful and gains momentum with each passing day. We miss the wit, wisdom and common sense of Dick Cavett.
It was a compliment to Dick’s demeanor and style that Don went low key in this interview. Having said that, Don still landed some heavy Rickles punches.
I saw Dick Cavett interviewed recently by Seth Meyers. I never had heard of him before but he was funny, articulate, and very interesting. Ive been watching his show every day on TubiTV now. Such a great host and great format. Guests that would never otherwise even meet discussing society, politics, economy, sharing points of view. The show in general offered me the biggest surprise as no one ever mentions how smart and well-spoken Janis Joplin was or what a caring, loving, and proud husband John Lennon was. Say what you want about Yoko but John truly adored her.
It's a shame modern talk shows all seem to dumb down to appeal to the lowest common denominator but now it seems to be parlour games and whooping from the audience
The Dick Cavett Show was an excellent talk show, mainly because Cavett was smart and asked questions of celebrities that most other talk show hosts wouldn't bother with. It was the "thinking person's" talk show, really.
@@jamesfeldman4234 I remember Cavett as shorter than average, but only moderately. It's impossible he was as high as 5'6" by that stunning visual comparision. Rickles himself was _jokably_ under-height. When he and Don Adams did a skit together, they showed the out-takes, ribbing each other, and Adams cracks Rickles up with, "Why am I working with this Jew-dwarf?!" (Adams is Jewish, btw).
I really miss Don... he was such a great and talent man. Hilarious to hear and a kind soul. He was truly the last, among Jerry Lewis, to leave this Earth. I was hoping to see him in Vegas. He really kept going with stand up until his final days. Amen.
One of my fave interviews of yours ever Dick Cavett! Don Rickles is forever one of the kings and master roasters with no vulgarity or in bad taste. His sharp observational sarcasm and dry wit are hilariously funny. Too many great segments and jokes. And adore Beverly Sils as well. ♥️❤️😍😘🥰👑🏆💎⚜️🤩🌟 ✨ 😂
I was lucky to meet him at the D.I. (Desert Inn) in the 80's and early 90's where he performed 4 nights a week, and he occasionally stopped over by the Sports-book bar where I hung out during the NFL Sunday night games!
This was less than a week after Rickles performed at the Copa with Joe Gallo in the audience. Later that night Gallo asked Rickles to join him for drinks at a restaurant. Rickles graciously refused and Gallo was murdered that same night. This was six days later.
The first time I did acid some squares in the house put on Tales from the Crypt to freak me out. It happened to be the ventriloquist episode with Don Rickles and Bobcat Goldthwaite. Long story short, Don Rickles is my spirit animal.
one of the first jobs he did in hollywood was at the after party for from here to eternity! all the stars were there but all the praise went to borgnine and sinatra for their standout performances! don watched as he was announced frank and ernie in the front basking in the praise of their peers! walked on looked at their battered mugs and said mr sinatra mr borgnine was anyone else hurt in the accident?
mike kemp His indirect insults were the best. You had to process it for a moment, and it became an eureka event when it dawned on you that some poor schmuck (or Frank Sinatra) just got owned.
@@garysandiego yes a exactly how ernies borgnine described it!frank was in stitches! all night we had had you are great you are wonderful we started to think we must be! then this guy bringing us down to earth in front of everyone it was too funny!
He is and was and will be MY #1 Comedian Guy--- miss him and loved his style--- TOday in the year 2020---- what would he be -- sued all over the world--- Mr. Offensive... HA!! I would have dared anyone to do to him what they whine about today.
I haven't seen this before Don Rickles must be three jokes ahead of what he is currently saying the only one I've seen as fast or faster was Robin Williams.
Bill Hader sent me here
Same. Love him on Conan
+1
Dick made me leave
I was surprised by the invitation
Me too!!!
Got called out by Mr. Rickles at the Desert Inn in 1991 - SO HAPPY WHEN HE MADE FUN OF ME!
At the "Desert Inn" you said. What did Mr. Rickles say, did he know your last name was "Paradise"?
@@reneelarsen8414 He first asked me where I was from - got so tongue tied it came out as gibberish. From that moment he spent several minutes getting all over me and of course when he was done, he smiled back at me.
The man was tongue-tied then - you think he's gonna make any sense trying to recall Rickles' perfect delivery after all these years?
@@kenlieck7756 He mimicked my stammering only he exaggerated as if I was choking and of course told the audience, "this guy doesn't even know where he's from". Before the show (as we were entering) we tipped the captain and he seated us in the front. It was a great investment. Rickles got on another guest real good and ended up giving them a bottle of champagne. He was the best!
He never liked you.
DON RICKLES: "I dont care what you pictured". 😂😂😂
Best part about Rickles is he would be the first to laugh when someone got him with a zinger. He could truly take it as well or better than he could dish it
That’s true. There was a moment during the roast of Bob Hope where Don starts a joke off with “it takes many years to become a great comedian” and Dean Martin (hosting) chimes in with “it sure does and you ain’t reached that year yet.” The entire place cracked up, including Don.
And Rickles answered thanks Gerry and the crowd went crazy aswell
If you get a chance watch the Friars roasts with Johnny Carson. It’ll put you in tears you’ll laugh so hard.
The world desperately NEEDS this CLASSIC type of humor - NOW!
The easily butthurt world couldn’t handle Rickles in his prime today.
Generation snowflake can't handle real humour. Makes them run crying for their safe spaces.
try ricky gervais, very similar type of humor
ok boomer
It's of its time. Rickles gave it hard because he took it hard growing up. If people did what he used to do about different ethnicities then they'd likely just come across as an asshole.
The way he closed by thanking the crowd the way he did was also very unique and always heartfelt.
Don Rickles was one of the all time greats. To be insulted by him would’ve been an honor.
Agreed! Rickles really was an absolute comedic genius. I got to see live him a couple times. My sides were literally hurting from laughing, leaving the show.
Ok Sky. So how long did you jerk it to this video?
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Sky Blylevin Don Rickles is a true legend and brilliant.
someone said you're nothing until you get insulted by don rickles!!!!
If you watch enough Don Rickles, he repeats many of the same lines but it NEVER GETS OLD! That was his brilliance. To sound fresh every time he performed!
And also why he couldn't get a sitcom to work.
Don was the king of roasting people. No one ever really did it like him before or after.
This is a very fine interview. Rickles actually talks seriously about his craft. Dick is a good interviewer.
Agreed. At no other time have I seen Don Rickles like this. A good look behind the curtain.
I’m sorry but I find Dick Cavett a dreadful interviewer.
MrDavey2010 how so?
He may seem 'unprofessional' at times, but in reality, he is good at what he does because he's both a relatable human and also a great conversationalist, which has brought the best out of his guests time and time again. You may personally dislike his style, but the fact remains that he did very well in his field, in a way that no one else could.
Right, two people amazing at their crafts.
When I was a kid I didn't like him or understand him. Now, I am in awe of his amazing timing and delivery.
"Dan" Rickles?!!
Rickles: "No matter - no one sees this thing anyway!"
Right off the bat! Love Don
so good
Yeah I heard what he said
Ya--I love Dan too!!!!!
He’s so quick. It’s amazing how fast some people’s minds can work. Don Rickles and Russell Brand are the two people with quickest wit I’ve seen.
This is one of the best interviews i've seen of Don. Never seen him be serious. Very intelligent guy. Him and Newhart are two of my all time favorites.
Ty McNish - they were very good friends; you probably knew that, right?
Have you seen their appearance together on Donahue? He talks somewhat seriously there, too
He can be retrospective and thoughtful, albeit amazing.
1:59 “Oh, I see.” Dick Calvert was so adorable you can tell he is a good host, but also got starstruck and completely entertained by Don.
3:45 "All I do is laugh at ourselves" People should do this more often....
Yep woke culture and cancel culture needs to do this for sure
" Frank can't you see I'm eating right now ".
That was a killer story!
Manganzo Mamgananzo is looking for you.
Great story
“He started his car with your album on and now he’s a highway!”
Rickles was a one of a kind genius. He didn’t have a set act or script. Every show he ever did, whether it was five minutes or a whole set, he ad-libbed the whole thing. Amazing.
yup , can you imagine making fun of two chinese cooks today like that . . the whole liberal world would erupt
@@christopherstarr8050 right, different times today.
Too bad about that.@@bilyg5689
Rickles brain was quick, he didn't miss any details he captured with his eyes, very similar to Robin Williams who could make tons of jokes out of thin air and run with it for 15-20 minutes. Both great performers and very much missed.
So right sir. So missed.
fischkopf can definitely tell Robin Williams was super influenced by Don Rickles.
Love Don Rickles.
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Neither were great or funny. Just pretty goofy guys who made a lot of faces and seemed likeable. That's really all it took to get a laugh before the 90s. Both of their comedy is pretty hard to watch.
The BIG difference between Rickles and Williams was that Rickles did it without being high.
I would give every penny to see this guy live for one hour back in the 60s
No one cares.
Mexican Fries congrats on the likes
@@alexm8859
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I saw him many times in 60’s
Is amazing the way people dress , talk , act around each other Now back them is another country the good old days.
When I was a naive youngster I didn't much care for Don Rickles. But now I see he was a comic genius.
Such a great ball buster. A true legend.
The way Don explained his type of humour at around 3 minutes proves how much of a GENIUS he is.
Dick Cavett was a Brilliant Host and Don Rickles was one of the finest Comics and a highly intelligent man who looked after his friends and was always grateful.
Don Rickles was a real one. 👑❤️ Thanks for the laughs. A Legends Legend
Mr. Hockey Puck shows Beverly Sills the respect that she deserves.
Nice.
A generation of people (like me) were introduced to Dick Cavett through his TV show, and he acquired a certain reputation for being boring (or not flashy like so many TV show hosts in the 70s). But he was a fairly successful and well-liked comedian in the 60s and ended up doing well for himself. I watch clips of his shows now, decades later, as well as older clips from the pre-Show days, and can appreciate not only his humor but his intelligence as well.
Rickles was on fire in the '70's.
4:44 Dick comes back with the most Rickles-y line I’ve ever heard from him!! Good one!!! 😂😂😂
Don Rickles not only a classy person, a genius comedian but also an elegant and well dressed gentleman.
Dick's laugh at the end is as genuine as could be.
"No matter, no one sees this anyway."
Bam! Straight Off The Bat!!
LMAO!!! 😂😂😂!!!
"Ah Wha!?" LoL!!!
This was the first time i seen don be a serious gentleman to a guest , when she asked him about his start , he was accually serious and hounest . That was very respectful , then Cavett tries and boom he shuts him down , but Dick can dish it out as well so i enjoyed this one .
I have a Don Rickles autographed hockey puck.
Where did you find it ? (to speak in the style of Don Rickles)
@@gijsleffelaar908 In my mail about a month after I sent it to him.
That's awesome, did he write a message on it as well?
@@richorichards4655 No, just the autograph.
Did he sign your forehead? Ba-da-da-dum.
The neck ties were wide as tablecloths and the lapels wide as sails. Love it. And the talent! Wow.
Band playing “Sweet n Lovely” as Rickles enters: classic
A show like this wouldn't even get minimal ratings in 2020. America's dumbing down has been highly successful and gains momentum with each passing day. We miss the wit, wisdom and common sense of Dick Cavett.
Dick cavett was pure class.You never get this quality of presenters these days.
This is one of the greatest moments in TV ever. Dan Rickles, what a genius.
Don, sorry.
That's very good, here's a Cookie when the bell rings go to History 🍪 MICKEY Australia 🇦🇺
Don't worry, nobody's reading your comment
Have followed Rickles for years. He is brilliant, fast and extremely funny. Miss him.
No one quicker
Don Rickles had a very expressive face that would never offend anyone. I don't think there is anyone in this world who disliked him.
It was a compliment to Dick’s demeanor and style that Don went low key in this interview. Having said that, Don still landed some heavy Rickles punches.
This is the first time i see Don Rickles so serious... and it's great....
Rickles reminds me of the one goofy uncle almost every family has. Love this guy. Definitely old school charm that's not for everybody.
That was absolutely hilarious. I can see why he's held in such high regard by the other absolutely hilarious comedians of that era.
What a big interview. This has to be remembered!
You can never have enough of Don
Man, Dickie is giving as good as he's getting!
This stuff is literally better than anything we get these days. Rickles was the freedom!
TRULY one of a kind. RIP Mr. Rickles and thank you.
Here from the Conan podcast. Great stuff
The only host I've ever seen keep up with Don. Cavett was amazing.
Dick Cavett is a very smart and learned man.
Does the name Johnny Carson ring a bell?
I saw Dick Cavett interviewed recently by Seth Meyers. I never had heard of him before but he was funny, articulate, and very interesting. Ive been watching his show every day on TubiTV now. Such a great host and great format. Guests that would never otherwise even meet discussing society, politics, economy, sharing points of view. The show in general offered me the biggest surprise as no one ever mentions how smart and well-spoken Janis Joplin was or what a caring, loving, and proud husband John Lennon was. Say what you want about Yoko but John truly adored her.
It's a shame modern talk shows all seem to dumb down to appeal to the lowest common denominator but now it seems to be parlour games and whooping from the audience
@Chris Schneider How interesting
The Dick Cavett Show was an excellent talk show, mainly because Cavett was smart and asked questions of celebrities that most other talk show hosts wouldn't bother with. It was the "thinking person's" talk show, really.
@Chris Schneider and you're still pissed that you didn't measure up.
Holy Crap.... Rickles is TALLER than Cavett!
Dick was 5'6", but still is larger than life. A fine comic writer and wit, and one of the best interviewers on TV ever.
@Chris Schneider then what are you doing on this channel
@Chris Schneider Look at Chris trying to be Don Rickles
Yep-not withstanding Cavett's elevator shoes even!
@@jamesfeldman4234
I remember Cavett as shorter than average, but only moderately.
It's impossible he was as high as 5'6" by that stunning visual comparision.
Rickles himself was _jokably_ under-height. When he and Don Adams did a skit together, they showed the out-takes, ribbing each other, and Adams cracks Rickles up with, "Why am I working with this Jew-dwarf?!" (Adams is Jewish, btw).
I really miss Don... he was such a great and talent man. Hilarious to hear and a kind soul. He was truly the last, among Jerry Lewis, to leave this Earth. I was hoping to see him in Vegas. He really kept going with stand up until his final days. Amen.
The GOAT.
One of my fave interviews of yours ever Dick Cavett! Don Rickles is forever one of the kings and master roasters with no vulgarity or in bad taste. His sharp observational sarcasm and dry wit are hilariously funny. Too many great segments and jokes. And adore Beverly Sils as well. ♥️❤️😍😘🥰👑🏆💎⚜️🤩🌟 ✨ 😂
One of the best interviews of Rickles.
You always knew it was coming with Rickles, but his delivery always managed to take you by surprise.
He's so funny. Hilarious, snap He's got you. One of my favorites.
One of the very best
I was lucky to meet him at the D.I. (Desert Inn) in the 80's and early 90's where he performed 4 nights a week, and he occasionally stopped over by the Sports-book bar where I hung out during the NFL Sunday night games!
Don Rickles and Bob Newhart, best friends, totally different people and comedians.
A true original, thank you for all the chuckles Don !
This was less than a week after Rickles performed at the Copa with Joe Gallo in the audience. Later that night Gallo asked Rickles to join him for drinks at a restaurant. Rickles graciously refused and Gallo was murdered that same night. This was six days later.
Umberto's
I have loved him for many decades
RIP Don Rickles (May 8, 1926 - April 6, 2017), aged 90
You will be remembered as a legend
I've always had Blue Cross and a fast cab.
Haha.
*Siren sounds*
Don: Well, that's it for me. LOL
Really wish their was talk show this laid back today. No one is faking politeness or happiness.
The Merchant Of Venom ! The Very Best😎 Awesome interview by DC
Miss you Don
It's called to have class, be able to not take things seriously. Both man knew what comedy was about.
I love how Rickles made Cavett giggle like a schoolgirl. I always watched his show.
I was in second grade when this aired. I was a fan both of these guests!! And yes, I ran home from school to watch!
What would have been the date?
@Mark Thomas That's as long as his teacher could put up with him.
You ran home from school to watch this interview? The Dick Cavett Show aired at 11:30 ET.
Dick Cavett is a brave man! I’m only 5 minutes in, and he’s come at Don Rickles three times!
The first time I did acid some squares in the house put on Tales from the Crypt to freak me out. It happened to be the ventriloquist episode with Don Rickles and Bobcat Goldthwaite. Long story short, Don Rickles is my spirit animal.
Lol "This man's name will surely be remembered... Dan Rickles everyone!"
The host’s monologue proved to be true so many decades later
I think its great how he always included the other guest. Dick was great too very quick.
Don Rickles is such a delight, I discovered him a few years ago when I watched Kelly's Heroes.
To have been personally insulted by Don Rickles is truly a badge of honor.
TAKE A COOKIE AND GO PLAY.
Him and Rodney Dangerfield were great!
In the 70's saw him in Vegas. Picked on a few couples and individuals from the audience. At the end he gave them champagne.
Dan rickles lol
Did Dick just call Don, "Dan?"
You'd wanna get up early the day you interview 'Dan'!
Doc's a good sport!
Genius's break all the rules...Don took on the world and regaled everyone!
Don Rickles. A hero of mine.
I used to watch DC as a kid though only later came to appreciate the progression of his epic combover which in this segment was just making its debut.
He said once, "If I were to insult people and mean it, that wouldn't be funny."
one of the first jobs he did in hollywood was at the after party for from here to eternity! all the stars were there but all the praise went to borgnine and sinatra for their standout performances! don watched as he was announced frank and ernie in the front basking in the praise of their peers! walked on looked at their battered mugs and said mr sinatra mr borgnine was anyone else hurt in the accident?
mike kemp His indirect insults were the best. You had to process it for a moment, and it became an eureka event when it dawned on you that some poor schmuck (or Frank Sinatra) just got owned.
@@garysandiego yes a exactly how ernies borgnine described it!frank was in stitches! all night we had had you are great you are wonderful we started to think we must be! then this guy bringing us down to earth in front of everyone it was too funny!
mike kemp 😂😂😂
If Don would have known that he would still be a legend in 2021...THE GREATEST!
Great introduction to Don Rickles by Dick. And in 2021, still holds up!
Dan Rickles
Don was great. Too bad he’s gone. RIP.
Don was the BEST.
He is and was and will be MY #1 Comedian Guy--- miss him and loved his style--- TOday in the year 2020---- what would he be -- sued all over the world--- Mr. Offensive... HA!! I would have dared anyone to do to him what they whine about today.
If nothing else, ( and there is much else ), Cavett is a great good sport...
Thanks for uploading this one!
3:50 onwards ...first time I have ever seen him go over 20 seconds of serious talk
He is quick!!!
I haven't seen this before Don Rickles must be three jokes ahead of what he is currently saying the only one I've seen as fast or faster was Robin Williams.