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Title: It takes many years to be a great comedian
Post by: Buzz Killington on April 06, 2017, 01:58:39 PM

And you, sir were a great comedian for many years.  RIP Don Rickles.

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Title: Re: It takes many years to be a great comedian
Post by: Snaggletiger on April 06, 2017, 02:04:22 PM

Awesome comedic talent.  Used to love his appearances on The Tonight Show. The insults were flying left and right.  I know I posted this before but Rickles was the original pick to play Al Czervik on Caddyshack.  I think he would have pulled it off just as well as Dangerfield because smart ass insults were Rickles' bread and butter.

Title: Re: It takes many years to be a great comedian
Post by: Pell City Tiger on April 06, 2017, 02:20:54 PM

Without a doubt, the most sharp witted comedian ever. Hours of laughs going through his celebrity roasts with Dean Martin.

Title: Re: It takes many years to be a great comedian
Post by: GH2001 on April 06, 2017, 02:36:23 PM

He and winters were two of the few that could have Carson rolling on the floor laughing. A dying generation indeed.

Title: Re: It takes many years to be a great comedian
Post by: WiregrassTiger on April 07, 2017, 12:04:01 PM

I tried to pay homage yesterday. The Russians must've intervened. But Rickles was top shelf. He was as quick as they come. Pushed the envelope even a bit too far at times for my taste. He was a true original.
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Title: Re: It takes many years to be a great comedian
Post by: oldautiger on April 07, 2017, 01:23:52 PM

He will always be remembered as The Merchant of Venom
Don't remember who called him that, but it fit.