Throwback Thursday Comedy Special: Don Rickles Picks on the Audience

Don Rickles was one of comedy’s most famous funnymen. For over 55 years he appeared in top showrooms and concert halls throughout the world. He was 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 poked fun at people of all ethnicities and walks of life. 

Rickles’ style was never mean-spirited—it was all just part of the act. In reality, most knew him to be quite genial and pleasant. It has been said that being “insulted” by Rickles is like “wearing a badge of honor.”

Rickles was one of the last of the great old-school comedians. In this vintage segment from his 1972 special show Don walks into the audience and picks on one after another, all in good fun.

Enjoy! 

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