Absolutely class ❤️⭐️ I’m now 59 and remember these classic memories as I would watch them with my father 🏆Nick Sr. who was a hard nosed ,tough Teamster truck driving man …😳 and left my life in 1977 when I was just 14 from my parents bitter divorce, it was very rare that he laughed so hard watching programs like this and “ All in the Family “🎭🤣 I always loved to see my father laugh 💔 Great memories ✨✨
Rickles always ended with love, but this was his BIGGEST show of love & respect to anybody he ever " roasted " ...brought tears to my 55 year old Italian ass ! THIS, was my youth !!
And those 'stars' fought those censors constantly. It isn't because they wouldn't, they just couldn't. Their later years weren't the cleanest, nor were their publicly private lives.
Im English, and i got to say you Americans have the most amazing sense of humour on this earth... no one comes close. I dont know id do without you all. Love from London.
We thank you for Monty Python, Absolutely Fabulous, Benny Hill, and The Doctor. David Tennant is my Doctor. Honorable mentions for Jimmy Carr, Rowan Atkinson, and Torchwood. Respect and BBQ from Texas.
I can't believe I've only just caught on to Rickles. What an amazingly eloquent comedian. His closing lines are so warm and genuine and his line delivery perfect. What a talent he was.
Rickles was a class act, knowing who he could play rough with and who to totally respect at all times. George was one of them, Bob Hope was another that comes to mind.
She was laughing...thats the problem today, people are too soft. Its very sad! Everyone took a hit and everyone laughed. We are all ridiculous at times. Lighten up, joy is necessary!
Back when people were well spoken and educated. Class style respect for one another. I miss these times...very sad the CRAP that's on television today.
David Showmaker honestly it all starts already with how they dressed up. Nowadays these events, the guests look terrible which shows their disrespect for the whole thing in a way. Miss it.
Years ago if someone was offended it was “you can’t take a joke.” Now everything is politically incorrect or racist - because some adults are now children - everyone must behave as though you are always interacting with children. Many love these old roasts - they all were drinking, laughing out loud and having a great time - it was truly a great time & I’m glad I was part of it.
A veritable galaxy of Hollywood superstars on the top table and none with more humour and class than Don Rickles. What a fine humorist and sincere showbiz pal he must have been.
Phyllis Diller always made fun of her looks, and other people have joked about how she looks, and of course the wild hair and outlandish expressions are part of her act, but I always thought she was beautiful. Even here, she just glows with laughter and life.
Her outlandish looks was her act. I had the pleasure of meeting her, about 40 years ago, at The Lake Mead Marina, near Las Vegas. She was a beautiful woman....and she was with Zsa Zsa Gabor.
This is why I’m here binge watching old class acts. I would give up cell phones, microwaves and flat screens to get back to times like this. Today it’s like hell opened up and everyone is demon possessed.
No matter how hard he roasts someone he always gives them his respect and admiration. This is the way roasts are done. If you watch a roast today its all about who can be the most vile and nasty. They have no class like they did back then.
Today they have no idea what the word "class" means. They'll Google it, look it upon Webster's and STILL don't know what it is. But these guys here created the word, when men were men and women were true queens. I was a child back then and I see now that I should have been born in my parents' time.
@@Locktwiste72 For making similar online comments to the one you just made, I have occasionally been insulted by others who happen to like everything that's out there in the world of pop culture today in the here and now, and who have little or no knowledge or appreciation for the entertainers of old; that class of people are what they are and probably can't help it and know nothing differently than what's always been in their little bubble. I sometimes worry for the present and the future of this country and Western civilization itself that's being left in the hands of a generation which has so many souls among them who not only lack any sort of moral compass whatsoever, but cannot even grasp the concepts of class, civility, and treating others the way they themselves would want to be treated (AKA "the Golden Rule.") But I'm pushing 59 years of age as I write this, no kids or grandkids to fret over, and I'm actually thankful I probably won't be around in another 20 years to see and be a part of a society that by then will have gone completely down the waterfall.
Steven Goehring I cannot get enough of them!!! Been watching on TH-cam for a while now!! I’m going to purchase the full collection on DVD! It’s about £350, and I will say I think it’s worth every penny!!!
So much amazing and witty talent . Bright with creative ingenuity and unity. A rarity in today' circles...Unfortunately. The talent of that Era was a golden one, Stars above what is present today, or passed away too soon. R.i.p Robin Williams and many others . You are Missed.
I watched all these Roasts when new, and I liked CPO Sharkey. I was 15 when it premiered. It was hilarious, I was very disappointed when it was canceled after only 1 season. I always liked Don Rickles, even as a child. Rickles was perfect for these Roasts.
I got to meet George Burns at Caesar's Palace back stage before his show. He was so nice to me. Asked what I was doing there. I said my puppet's name is Bernie and I do your voice with him. He said let's hear ya. I did an impression of his voice and he said, "you know I flopped in show business for 20 years before I made it." I said that's great! He said, "why's that?" I said, "I flopped for 10, I'm half way there!" He cracked up and said, "kid you never quit!"
John W Hardin thank you for uploading all these videos i am very grateful. I like how they make "fun" of his age but the joke is on them George outlived them all hahaha. Talent that we wont be able to see again. So much class and without heavy language.
Don Rickles you are a dream come true you are funny caring and may your life be long and happy!! Thanks for the memories you are truly a kind great man may you always be happy with family at your side!!! Katherine Collins
The world and the human race were far from perfect, back in the seventies, but at least we could laugh at ourselves and enjoy it. I have still, never seen anything funnier than Foster Brooks, roasting Don Rickles.
This guy demolishes all the other great artists there with him, some of them individually, while making them (and by the way, us) almost roll on the floor laughing, and then goes to pay a beautiful, serious, heartfelt, touching tribute to Mr George Burns. 1-derful !!! A Hall Of Fame artist and human being.
Looking at Phyllis Diller in this video, she would have made for a stellar Cruella De Vil had the 101 Dalmations live action movie been done in the 70's or 80's.
His compliments are as good as his roasts. His roasts destroy you but he always ends with words of praise and admiration that are so well put together and conveyed in a manner so loving, you end up forgetting the massacre he just committed a few minutes ago.
This was a true "golden age" of comedy when we had comedic icons such as George Burns and Don Rickles. Both were genuine class acts. Gentleman, you are both very dearly missed. At the same time, you both left a legacy of integrity and genius that has (and will) be enjoyed for many generations to come.
That's a nice reason why I don't have a TV, after growing up with this magnificent and talented people I would not dare to watch TV.... that was a blessing....
So much class in these old roasts. No cussing, no hate, instead it’s passion, love, genuine humor, and everyone has a good time. Unfortunately, Hollywood has turned into an unprofessional cesspool of hate, violence, humorless celebrities, and classlessness. We’ll never get anything like this back and it’s really sad to think about.
That is why we should be grateful for the people who upload these videos so we can enjoy them. I also share them with my children so they can see what classy people act like.
That's the most beautiful ending to any of his talks on this show. merchant of venom he might be called, but the finish was 100% class
i could not have said that better myself .
Because that's who Don actually was, Don the person, the man, not Don the act.
almost too kind for don's standards!
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These are the Greats will never will be replaced again
Don Rickles truly was a class act. May he rest in peace.
I was just waiting for the punch line at the end, but that speech shows how much he truly adores George. Love these roasts!
@aDg 2k18 Actually, he was 90 when he passed in 2017.
Absolutely class ❤️⭐️ I’m now 59 and remember these classic memories as I would watch them with my father 🏆Nick Sr. who was a hard nosed ,tough Teamster truck driving man …😳 and left my life in 1977 when I was just 14 from my parents bitter divorce, it was very rare that he laughed so hard watching programs like this and “ All in the Family “🎭🤣 I always loved to see my father laugh 💔 Great memories ✨✨
Rickles always ended with love, but this was his BIGGEST show of love & respect to anybody he ever " roasted " ...brought tears to my 55 year old Italian ass ! THIS, was my youth !!
Babino manzano needs to speak to you 😉
Agree. And note that he hardly roasted George. He roasted the others. True love and respect.
@Rob absolutely at The AFI lifetime awards 🤣
I miss Don Rickles so much. He was one of a kind and a true legend.
The ending of his speech in tribute to George Burns was the true Don Rickles.
how come all these older generation roast are so elegant and funny without all the vulgarities. I respect that.
Redtide Well, for one thing, the censors forbade it.
+NatashaY94 They should bring them back. Or enforce them harder.
And those 'stars' fought those censors constantly. It isn't because they wouldn't, they just couldn't. Their later years weren't the cleanest, nor were their publicly private lives.
Redtide Because those stars had talent. The ones today have none so they resort to vulgarity and attempt to pass it off as humor.
You are getting old
George Burns lived another 20 years after this....
I was just gonna say the same thing
"Ah ah ah and the planes took off without him!!" 😂
Flew B17s as pilot in command during WWII. Retired as a Major General (Two Stars). Stewart was the real deal.
@@carrollshelby8690 a lot of the older stars served in ww2. Not like the idiots today who are anti American in every way possible
Timeless joke 😂
He roasted Stewart more with that one joke than he did at the Jimmy Stewart roast where he roasted everyone but Jimmy.
Im English, and i got to say you Americans have the most amazing sense of humour on this earth... no one comes close.
I dont know id do without you all. Love from London.
We thank you for Monty Python, Absolutely Fabulous, Benny Hill, and The Doctor. David Tennant is my Doctor. Honorable mentions for Jimmy Carr, Rowan Atkinson, and Torchwood. Respect and BBQ from Texas.
We'll trade you......Every cast member on Sat. Night Live, for Mr. Bean.
@@grbmajor6645 I'll throw in a hundred bucks, to sweeten the deal.
@@grbmajor6645 And as Jack Benny would say, "I'm thinking it over."
@@thisismagacountry1318 Respect and BBQ, two of the greatest gifts to all humanity. Always in need and never out of style.
He can roast you and then melt your heart with the sweetest words
I have seen Don in person 3 times at his stage shows. I never laughed so hard in my life. He was as funny as they got. Miss this cat.
I can't believe I've only just caught on to Rickles. What an amazingly eloquent comedian. His closing lines are so warm and genuine and his line delivery perfect. What a talent he was.
I just love how Don Rickles ends his roasts. R.I.P. Don and thank you!
Don's last sentences are so beautifully expressed
💯💯💯💯💯
George Burns always showed class and style.
Back when people knew that jokes were jokes and you always ended with class.
I like it when after each roast, Don tells them sincerely how much he loves them.
Rickles was a class act, knowing who he could play rough with and who to totally respect at all times. George was one of them, Bob Hope was another that comes to mind.
Nobody expects Mr. Warmth to finish like that. Bravo Don, Bravo!
There is more talent on that stage than in our current era. Real talent.
Don Rickles was a pure class act and in his words he loved all people. Rest in love Don Rickles.👏
"Lawanda, from the bottom of my heart...glory, glory hallelujah" 😂
Didn't get the joke
Is She laughing or coming towards Me?
@@brianbole6139 As a Canadian, not as much but that's fked up 😭
She was laughing...thats the problem today, people are too soft. Its very sad! Everyone took a hit and everyone laughed. We are all ridiculous at times. Lighten up, joy is necessary!
@@brianbole6139 you ought to recheck your facts
Don is always the best at making me laugh my ass off and cry in the same clip
"There are many great stars here honouring George, as I look down the dais... I see none"
This man just makes me cry with laughter. He's a genius
Back when people were well spoken and educated. Class style respect for one another. I miss these times...very sad the CRAP that's on television today.
Couldn't have said that better myself!
Yeah yeah and your parents thought Rickles was a vulgar heathen. Probably thought television itself was crass!
This is when everybody had class and people didn't get offended by everything! Todays roast are garbage!
David Showmaker honestly it all starts already with how they dressed up. Nowadays these events, the guests look terrible which shows their disrespect for the whole thing in a way. Miss it.
Today's roasts are more crass, but less scathing.
Years ago if someone was offended it was “you can’t take a joke.” Now everything is politically incorrect or racist - because some adults are now children - everyone must behave as though you are always interacting with children. Many love these old roasts - they all were drinking, laughing out loud and having a great time - it was truly a great time & I’m glad I was part of it.
People today get offended by SNL (a comedy show), that’s how soft society is
I fucking love how it just keeps cutting back to a close up of Orson Welles hysterically laughing 💀💀
I had goose bumps when Don was saying Nice things at the end of his time.
A veritable galaxy of Hollywood superstars on the top table and none with more humour and class than Don Rickles. What a fine humorist and sincere showbiz pal he must have been.
I'm young and learned late but I noticed something special the first video I watched of him. One of the best!!
I watched these as a teenager back in the 70's, still watching today. Never gets old.
These men aren’t just comedians
They’re some very wise men.
A great performer and even greater gentleman! RIP Don Rickles
The man had so much class.
Mr. Warmth always wrapped it up so beautifully.
Phyllis Diller always made fun of her looks, and other people have joked about how she looks, and of course the wild hair and outlandish expressions are part of her act, but I always thought she was beautiful. Even here, she just glows with laughter and life.
Her outlandish looks was her act. I had the pleasure of meeting her, about 40 years ago, at The Lake Mead Marina, near Las Vegas. She was a beautiful woman....and she was with Zsa Zsa Gabor.
Watching this makes me want to go back in time
This is why I’m here binge watching old class acts. I would give up cell phones, microwaves and flat screens to get back to times like this. Today it’s like hell opened up and everyone is demon possessed.
@@mik3ymomo Perfectly said.
No matter how hard he roasts someone he always gives them his respect and admiration. This is the way roasts are done. If you watch a roast today its all about who can be the most vile and nasty. They have no class like they did back then.
Today they have no idea what the word "class" means. They'll Google it, look it upon Webster's and STILL don't know what it is. But these guys here created the word, when men were men and women were true queens. I was a child back then and I see now that I should have been born in my parents' time.
Paul Richard he gives black people heaps of respect and love, he’s making JOKES about them goddamnit get over your head.
@@useyournogos6845 As quite evidently did my comment go over yours. Ho hum.. Take a cookie.
@@Locktwiste72 true words spoken .
@@Locktwiste72 For making similar online comments to the one you just made, I have occasionally been insulted by others who happen to like everything that's out there in the world of pop culture today in the here and now, and who have little or no knowledge or appreciation for the entertainers of old; that class of people are what they are and probably can't help it and know nothing differently than what's always been in their little bubble. I sometimes worry for the present and the future of this country and Western civilization itself that's being left in the hands of a generation which has so many souls among them who not only lack any sort of moral compass whatsoever, but cannot even grasp the concepts of class, civility, and treating others the way they themselves would want to be treated (AKA "the Golden Rule.") But I'm pushing 59 years of age as I write this, no kids or grandkids to fret over, and I'm actually thankful I probably won't be around in another 20 years to see and be a part of a society that by then will have gone completely down the waterfall.
I’ve always loved just how sweet of a man Rickles was
Dean Martin roast are the funniest shows I have ever watched.
Steven Goehring
I cannot get enough of them!!! Been watching on TH-cam for a while now!! I’m going to purchase the full collection on DVD! It’s about £350, and I will say I think it’s worth every penny!!!
Elegant, classy, respectful, always.
This is one gentlemanly act. As always done by Mr rickles. Missing you dear kind sir.
What a class act don rip we will love you always
I laughed and cried within 20 seconds. What a man!
Don was a one off a true gent total legend ive so much respect for him rip don
Wish we still had nighttime shows like this!
So much amazing and witty talent . Bright with creative ingenuity and unity. A rarity in today' circles...Unfortunately. The talent of that Era was a golden one, Stars above what is present today, or passed away too soon.
R.i.p Robin Williams and many others . You are Missed.
From.the bottom of my heart " I never liked you"...😂😂😂gat me dead
My goodness. Orson Wells was there and he was laughing. I never saw him laughing😱
Yes times use to be like that for before 1980.
Yes, and thank goodness things have gotten better.
Don Rickles always finished with a warm blessing (after he had hilarious rankouts for everyone on stage, of course)
Classic! Classic ! Classic ! My youth ! GREAT MEMORIES! TH-cam is the best so far this 21st century !
what class Don Rickles had. happy youtube has many vedios of his performances. It keeps his spirit alive. :)
I love how he rips everyone a new one, not just the guest of honor. No one is safe when Don is in the house!
Legend. Rest in peace 🙏
George and Don were so great.
I watched all these Roasts when new, and I liked CPO Sharkey. I was 15 when it premiered. It was hilarious, I was very disappointed when it was canceled after only 1 season. I always liked Don Rickles, even as a child. Rickles was perfect for these Roasts.
No matter how badly Don roasted you, the way he expressed his last sentence always shows a pure respect from the bottom of his heart.
I love don rickles there will be ever be no one like him i truly miss his comedy and the great heart he had
Tears came down with the beautiful words Don Tickles said to Mr. Goerge Burns
thank you john hardin. you outdid yourself, again. don rickles is the best there is. keep 'em coming
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There will never be an original character as funny insulting zany and humourous as Don Rickels a one of f a kind comedian
I got to meet George Burns at Caesar's Palace back stage before his show. He was so nice to me. Asked what I was doing there. I said my puppet's name is Bernie and I do your voice with him. He said let's hear ya. I did an impression of his voice and he said, "you know I flopped in show business for 20 years before I made it." I said that's great! He said, "why's that?" I said, "I flopped for 10, I'm half way there!" He cracked up and said, "kid you never quit!"
John W Hardin thank you for uploading all these videos i am very grateful. I like how they make "fun" of his age but the joke is on them George outlived them all hahaha. Talent that we wont be able to see again. So much class and without heavy language.
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Don Rickles is still around!
All but Rickles.
CostasSocratous the
I still laugh till the tears roll. Thank you for posting this bit of sunshine
Rickles coming out of left field with a sincere demonstration of respect and kindness - I was not expecting that!
Lucky for us who enjoyed these great comedians.....
Makes you miss when TV entertained instead of lectured.
Don Rickles you are a dream come true you are funny caring and may your life be long and happy!! Thanks for the memories you are truly a kind great man may you always be happy with family at your side!!! Katherine Collins
Bless them all and great memories
This guy shows us where we've gone wrong...love this guy..
As a black man I love Rickles! He did it the best and no one come close.
The world and the human race were far from perfect, back in the seventies, but at least we could laugh at ourselves and enjoy it. I have still, never seen anything funnier than Foster Brooks, roasting Don Rickles.
You can't understand until you hear from a person that is not american and miss this people sorely! I miss them all . . .not much to say . . .
"...you're a black woman why are you here?" This is amazing stuff!!!
He should try saying it today! He would be executed by SJWs.
@@vova47 he can't he's dead
If he said that today, Black Lives Matter would surround his house with pitchforks and the media would smear him for weeks.
@@danielstearn1501 Don Rickles could get away with it but comedians today don't have the ability to insult people without them getting offended!
I've never seen The brilliant don rickles so calm and composed before
They were elegantly dressed, not vulgar, n nobody got mad about what jokingly said about them. These were great times!
R.I.P Legend Mr Don Rickles
Thank you for uploading all these wonderful laugh fests. The best medicine for sure.
Thqnk you for the comment.
This guy demolishes all the other great artists there with him, some of them individually, while making them (and by the way, us) almost roll on the floor laughing, and then goes to pay a beautiful, serious, heartfelt, touching tribute to Mr George Burns. 1-derful !!! A Hall Of Fame artist and human being.
True gentleman and so funny
All Class!!!!! Too bad it doesn't exist anymore
Wow! Such respect, and reverence.....👍👍
Looking at Phyllis Diller in this video, she would have made for a stellar Cruella De Vil had the 101 Dalmations live action movie been done in the 70's or 80's.
Boy! when Rickles got serious he could bring tears to your eyes, couldn't he?
His compliments are as good as his roasts. His roasts destroy you but he always ends with words of praise and admiration that are so well put together and conveyed in a manner so loving, you end up forgetting the massacre he just committed a few minutes ago.
A true gentleman.
This was a true "golden age" of comedy when we had comedic icons such as George Burns and Don Rickles. Both were genuine class acts. Gentleman, you are both very dearly missed. At the same time, you both left a legacy of integrity and genius that has (and will) be enjoyed for many generations to come.
During such dark days,, Don Rickles can get a laugh. Class act.
Holy f'k! That's the nicest thing I've ever heard Don Rickles say about anyone. He must have really loved George Burns.
Much to love.
That's a nice reason why I don't have a TV, after growing up with this magnificent and talented people I would not dare to watch TV.... that was a blessing....
True perfect character for Don. I've never heard him NOT insult someone on a roast, but that was the perfect time not to
"As my people say - L'Chaim?" It's his people too, as George Burns (b. Nathan Birnbaum) is a fellow brethren.
His closing remarks to George were heartwarming.
So much class in these old roasts. No cussing, no hate, instead it’s passion, love, genuine humor, and everyone has a good time.
Unfortunately, Hollywood has turned into an unprofessional cesspool of hate, violence, humorless celebrities, and classlessness. We’ll never get anything like this back and it’s really sad to think about.
That is why we should be grateful for the people who upload these videos so we can enjoy them. I also share them with my children so they can see what classy people act like.
RIP Don Rickels. You're probably roasting Robin Williams up in heaven now. 😪
Robin Williams ain't there.
@@20alphabetWhere is he then in hell?
@@willt6551
B I N G O !
What a beautiful tribute by Don Rickles to the great George Burns. L'Chaim!