I had the pleasure of running into Don at an airport in 2001, was waiting for my luggage with a co-worker of mine after we returned from a work trip and I spot Don sitting there waiting also. We went up and said hello to him and chatted a bit.. very nice guy and he was always on it.. my co-worker asked Don if he could say hello to her on the phone.. Don agreed, proceeds to hit on her and ask her what she's doing married to this schlep.. It felt like we got a 5 minute stand up routine from him.
Many here might not know this, Mr. Rickles graduated from high school, enlisted in the Navy and served during World War II. He really was one of the best.
The music you mentioned is called The Matador. I think it's a traditional bull fighters song from Spain or Mexico. Rickles used it as his theme/walk-on song for years.
Man, Rickles is on another level. Sitting here with arguably two GOATs, just casually running the room, with both of them hanging on his every word, with the audience tagging along like children to the Pied Piper. Legend
Whenever Rickles was on the Tonight Show with Johnny Carson (which was often), he'd be played on stage with that music by Tonight Show band leader and trumpeter extraordinaire Doc Severinson. I saw a documentary about Doc recently, and he was still going strong into his 90s, still performing and teaching his craft to the younger generation. He's in great shape, spends lots of time in the gym to retain his musical abilities. It was surprising to me how physical it is to play trumpet at that level, but you need it to hit those high, sustained notes.
Love this...such a fun interaction with these two icons. I really miss David Letterman's show, he was a master at interviewing and just a wonderful person :)
Don Rickles was a very funny man one of a kind. I hadn't seen this interview in such a long time. Thank you for reacting to it I love watching your videos
The movie that Don Mentioned that he & Clark Gable starred in,,,,,the Submarine film...was called "Run Silent, Run Deep", & also featured Burt Lancaster.
Rickles' highly interactive and confrontational style eventually melded with his own vision of himself as a bullfighter-to which Johnny Carson began to play La Virgen de la Macarena as Rickles' entrance music, a traditional matador's song that takes the bull by the horn section...Google
I would have to say that Don Rickles may have been a great inspiration for Robin Williams. Not so much in the content, but in the speed of comedic delivery for sure.. Rickles was more personal with his material, and Williams was just all over the place, as you were always surprised with what would pop up in his act, or should I say Improv..
The matador music was always Don Rickles intro music. He would have been censored to oblivion today. He hung around what they were called the Rat Pack. Alot of those celebrities hung around the mob in that time. The mob ran most of the casinos where these celebrities entertained.
They always have it backwards. The mob had some Frank Sinatra ties. From the stories you do hear, Frank was always the guy and the mob was always like "Frank, is it ok if we..."
love Rickles. he was one of the best comedians ever. So some scuttlebutt about Frank and Monroe. some theories move around Sinatra had Marylin taken care of cos JFK and his brother didn't pay back monies. Campaign monies and Frank had their playtoy taken away. I don't know if that's even near truth but one of the many theory's
What a hoot Don Rickles was. I loved him. By today's political correctness he wouldn't have been able to always get away with his style. We all know it was in jest with a touch of truth and this is what made Don so hilarious.😆😆
I had the pleasure of running into Don at an airport in 2001, was waiting for my luggage with a co-worker of mine after we returned from a work trip and I spot Don sitting there waiting also. We went up and said hello to him and chatted a bit.. very nice guy and he was always on it.. my co-worker asked Don if he could say hello to her on the phone.. Don agreed, proceeds to hit on her and ask her what she's doing married to this schlep.. It felt like we got a 5 minute stand up routine from him.
You could tell that this was a big moment in Denzel's life. Pure love and respect for The Don.
Many here might not know this, Mr. Rickles graduated from high school, enlisted in the Navy and served during World War II. He really was one of the best.
Yes, you're right. Many old time comedians and actors served in WW2.
He served on the USS Cyrene. A motor torpedo boat tender...
One of the greatest comics of all time and one of the greatest actors of all time! What an interview.
Excellent 😂 epic moments in comedy ,,one ☝️🤩 Love ❤
Don Rickles and Denzel Washington, two of my favorite people !
The music you mentioned is called The Matador. I think it's a traditional bull fighters song from Spain or Mexico. Rickles used it as his theme/walk-on song for years.
I remember when this episode of Letterman first aired, and laughed at it all from start to finish! Much love to Rickles, much love to Denzel!
Don & Denzel. Two world class entertainers.
Absolutely the best comedy ever.
Man, Rickles is on another level. Sitting here with arguably two GOATs, just casually running the room, with both of them hanging on his every word, with the audience tagging along like children to the Pied Piper. Legend
Rickles funny as hell.....a tru comedian and great person
Rickles was one in a million. He could go and go and go...brilliant man.
Yea Rickles, and Dangerfield were non stop. Robin Williams carried on their legacies pretty well.
I think it is easy to tell that Denzel really enjoyed Rickles. Loved the reaction.
Whenever Rickles was on the Tonight Show with Johnny Carson (which was often), he'd be played on stage with that music by Tonight Show band leader and trumpeter extraordinaire Doc Severinson. I saw a documentary about Doc recently, and he was still going strong into his 90s, still performing and teaching his craft to the younger generation. He's in great shape, spends lots of time in the gym to retain his musical abilities. It was surprising to me how physical it is to play trumpet at that level, but you need it to hit those high, sustained notes.
Love this...such a fun interaction with these two icons. I really miss David Letterman's show, he was a master at interviewing and just a wonderful person :)
Don was hilarious!
I believe that song is called "EL MATADOR" and is a Spanish folk song. I am sure it is old enough to have no publishing rights.
It became Don Rickles theme song.
Don Rickles is crazy funny.
A comic for yester year, reminds us how PC we are today! Funny guy!
That's the signature song for Don Rickles.
Don Rickles was a very funny man one of a kind. I hadn't seen this interview in such a long time. Thank you for reacting to it I love watching your videos
The movie that Don Mentioned that he & Clark Gable starred in,,,,,the Submarine film...was called "Run Silent, Run Deep", & also featured Burt Lancaster.
Jamel…We need laughter right up to Christmas! Thank you.
I like your sweat shirt we should all feel that way God Bless
Jamel… No “we ain’t gonna waste no more time… Let’s jump right into it” intro??? 😆😆😆 They already did that for you 👍😜
Rickles' highly interactive and confrontational style eventually melded with his own vision of himself as a bullfighter-to which Johnny Carson began to play La Virgen de la Macarena as Rickles' entrance music, a traditional matador's song that takes the bull by the horn section...Google
Man I need to remember to re watch this when I’m feeling down
I could have watched a couple hours more of that. Am I crazy or did anyone else get a Robin Williams feel every once in a while??Thanks Jamel.😂❤
I would have to say that Don Rickles may have been a great inspiration for Robin Williams. Not so much in the content, but in the speed of comedic delivery for sure.. Rickles was more personal with his material, and Williams was just all over the place, as you were always surprised with what would pop up in his act, or should I say Improv..
Need 100 Dons today
The matador music was always Don Rickles intro music. He would have been censored to oblivion today. He hung around what they were called the Rat Pack. Alot of those celebrities hung around the mob in that time. The mob ran most of the casinos where these celebrities entertained.
They always have it backwards. The mob had some Frank Sinatra ties. From the stories you do hear, Frank was always the guy and the mob was always like "Frank, is it ok if we..."
The music is his entrance music at the shows he used to do.
Fantastic!!!
That's supposed to be bullfight music. The various bands always played it when he came out.
Thank you, have a good weekend.
8:43 - gold! 😊
You need to holla at me, Denzel.
Love your vibe, brother…
Thanks Jamal!
His theme song was the matador known as the bull
You have to watch him on Carson. Those are the best.
Shecky Greene is still alive at 97
Damn Good Great.. Stories!
Think that song first got tied to Rickles on Carson
love Rickles. he was one of the best comedians ever. So some scuttlebutt about Frank and Monroe. some theories move around Sinatra had Marylin taken care of cos JFK and his brother didn't pay back monies. Campaign monies and Frank had their playtoy taken away. I don't know if that's even near truth but one of the many theory's
The tv show The Offer, it's about the making of The Godfather confirms Frank Sinatra's mob ties. Good show I highly recommend it.
Rickles actually knew Joe Gallo. He turned down an invitation for dinner with him the night Gallo was murdered. Close call...
Maybe he knew something Joe did not?
Get that trumpet player some oxygen!
What a hoot Don Rickles was. I loved him. By today's political correctness he wouldn't have been able to always get away with his style. We all know it was in jest with a touch of truth and this is what made Don so hilarious.😆😆
This was when comedy was funny.
The rumors about Sinatra existed for a reason, that's all I'm saying.
Johnny Fontaine in "The Godfather" = Frank Sinatra!
Mr. Rickles had a TV show back in the 70's I believe. th-cam.com/video/OQvvziv8xAI/w-d-xo.html might also check out some of the Roasts w/ Don Rickles
No myth! Look into interview about The Rat Pack.
Bull fighting bandolero
The Matador......
I never liked his humor....if you can call it humor.
. . you KNOW you've reacted to this exact video before, right?
It's actually the same reaction. It is right below this one. What in the trickery is goin on here?