Foster Brooks Roasts Don Rickles | Populer 90s

Retro Rewind TV: The King of the Celebrity Roast - Don Rickles The Dean Martin Celebrity Roast shows in the 60s and 70s were absolutely amazing. They gave a level of humanity and familiarity with stars that was so cool. Plus, it was always great to see a famous person get made fun of. And there was no one better at roasting than Don Rickles. I feel like anyone who has done a celebrity roast owes every single thing they do to Don Rickles. The man was a genius...and he did it all without swearing

There are few true living legends, and sadly today one of those has left the stage. Don Rickles was known for his insults. He was beloved for his heart. His long life was like a living history of American comedy. I am deeply saddened to hear he has passed away at the age of 90. I interviewed him for my program The Big Interview a few years back (a relavent clip is posted below), and we had an afternoon of laughs and even a few tears. Rickles' wit and spirit will be deeply missed. With his passin

The legendary Don Rickles was better at insults than anyone. He will be missed. RIP Here he is at Ronald Reagan's 2nd inauguration (1985)... | Ken Blackwell