CLASSIC DON RICKLES TV SPECIALS, UNCUT! Don Rickles is one of comedy’s most famous funnymen. For over 55 years he has appeared in top showrooms and concert halls throughout the world. He is regarded among the world’s top entertainers. Rickles earned the nicknames “The Merchant of Venom” and “Mr. Warmth” (coined affectionately by Johnny Carson) for his style of humor in which he pokes fun at people of all ethnicities and walks of life. Rickles’ style is never mean-spirited—it’s all just part of the act. In reality, most know him to be quite genial and pleasant. It has been said that being “insulted” by Rickles is like “wearing a badge of honor.”
THE BEST OF THE DON RICKLES TV SPECIALS features two classic, UNCUT network television specials from the 1970s: The Many Sides of Don Rickles and Don Rickles Alive and Kicking. Rickles is at his insulting best as he’s paired with an impressive list of guest stars such as
Johnny Carson, Don Adams, Harvey Korman, Anne Meara, Bob Newhart, Carroll O’Connor, Juliet Prowse and
Robert Goulet. Plus, exclusive Bonus Features including new introductions from Don and the presentation of the
TV Land Awards Legend Award to Don by Jimmy Kimmel.
WHY BUY? - This is classic television comedy, perfect for fans of Dean Martin Celebrity Roasts, The Tonight Show with Johnny Carson, The Dean Martin Variety Show, and other great comedy.
- Don Rickles is one of the last of the great old-school comedians, and at 88, he is still going strong.
- These vintage specials show him at his original, insulting best!
