The Best of Don Rickles & Dave | Letterman

Our favorite moments from "Mr. Warmth" Don Rickles, including the time he dropped his pants and fired a rocket.

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[Norvo]

This 'best of' segment is about 4 hours too short... Every appearance of Rickles is the best of Don Rickles. It's easy math.

[GavinSwick]

I was lucky enough to be in the audience for Don Rickles' final appearance on Letterman, right before the finale week. He came out during the commercial break slowly with some assistance to his seat and didn't get his grand matador entrance, but man was he still 100% mentally on it. Especially considering he had to go back and forth with Howard Stern next to him as well, he wasn't missing a beat and was still throwing 100 jabs a minute like he always did. It was after the Indianapolis 500 and because Letterman's team placed 3rd I believe, everyone in the audience received free Steak & Shake milkshakes! No musical act that taping either, just got to enjoy PS and the CBS Orchestra for a long outro and that was amazing to hear professional musicians at the top of their game just grooving for an additional minute and a half. One of the best experiences in my life so far.

[gregdavis]

Don was a legend, there will never be anyone like him.

[barbsmith]

" You don't have to be that attentive " ... Don Rickles was absolutely the best. The very best.

[frankie]

Dave is grinning from ear to ear every moment when Rickles is on. Absolutely fantastic to see, particularly when Dave completely cracks up!

[brantmacga]

It was always clear that these two were very fond of each other. I’ll watch every second of them together .

[evanfaust]

5:15 Even Denzel says “yes sir” to a legend like Don Rickles. He had the respect of everyone, truly a legend.

[TomGarrett]

What a treasure. I especially love Don at 8:20 getting tickled by his own joke.

[SLiMCHiCKeN]

People like this just don't exist anymore. The stories this man told were priceless. His Carson appearances from the 70s are hilarious. Long live Sharkey

[braydenfletcher]

Seeing Don say a joke and smile is something that will always fill my heart. Thank you Mr. Warmth, you were always the most entertaining person on the show and had a heart of liquid gold!

[rockturtleneck]

Rickles might be the funniest person who ever lived, right up to the end. My brother and I were fortunate to see him live in Vegas in 1999 and he was absolutely incredible. RIP.

[rexoates]

I’m always amazed at how quick Don was with his wits. “Because you’re my whole life” was fast as a bolt of lightning. RIP Mr Warmth.

[constantlyenthused]

I will never cease to be amazed and impressed by the precision and timing of that gag at 6:43

[bernlin]

Probably the greatest talk show guest in history, just a genius!!!

[PrescottRossi]

Admin could post every Rickles interview in full and I’d watch them all. The Rickles, Denzel, Letterman segment is just the best.

[sabio]

Don Rickles timing always perfect. True legend. Non stop fun.

[jandreid]

Don Rickles and Robin Williams were always my favorite late night guests. Whenever they made the rounds of the late night shows, I always find time to watch them.

[fdrstan]

You know he’s a legend because he’s still dead ass hilarious.

[ScratchGlass]

Rickles & Rodney....R.I.P. Gentlemen, thank you for the lifetime of hilarity ! we were lucky growing up when we did....

[JoshColletta]

There will never be another Don Rickles. What a legend!