Billy Crystal Talks Rat Pack With Don Rickles | Dinner with Don

[@AARP]

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[@georgefrumkies4628]

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[@johnstrawb3521]

@AARP Rickles is a great guy, but it's too bad he brought up the war criminal, "Bush Senior" (George HW Bush), the overt racist who accelerated the war on drugs that militarized police and destroyed poor communities around the United States, and that you chose to include that section. Definitely ruined the delightful tone of the piece.

[@snuffydavis7451]

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[@Sofaguy101]

The look Billy gave when Don wished him a Happy New Year was heartfelt as if he knew…

[@jamesfeldman4234]

That's true. I'm sure that when Billy said farewell to Don at the end of this video clip, he was thinking "this might be the last time."

[@PhilsVideoWorld]

The only comedian that still had it until the end. His timing never faded.

[@gsmith207]

his timing and wit till the end was bar none

[@MrBennyrick77]

Truely something special beyond special.

[@DaddyTre65]

"And my manager, Joe Scandori, at the time was related to, y'know, A CHAIN OF PEOPLE." What an awesome euphemism for the Mafia! Don Rickles was legendary!

[@JesseTheMindless]

I saw Don perform at a dinner theater with 2 friends back in the 1970s. I was 17 years-old at the time. My friends and I are Italian, and the club had a dress code, so we were dressed in suits. Don noticed our table and introduced us to the crowd as the 'junior Mafia'! So we had the honor of being insulted by the great Don Rickles! A memory of a lifetime.

[@bambi274]

Don Jesse

[@richardziemies8247]

Don's wife Barbara passed away a few weeks ago at the age of 84 years. They are together again and to their family members, your parents are still with you in spirit. MAY THEY BOTH REST IN PEACE AND ENJOY BEING IN HEAVEN TOGETHER.

[@DoctorTokyoSexWhale]

Don's up there with his wife roasting God.

[@lawrencesmith1985]

How are they resting in peace but also in heaven? 😂😂🤦🏾‍♂️

[@runevi]

I don't think Heaven is a thing in the Jewish faith.

[@kevinjudy5739]

Some of the stars you see at night are HER JEWELRY!!

[@kylemcglothen7809]

@@kevinjudy5739 well said

[@chuckm6592]

Even if failing health, Don was still sharp and quick with the jokes. Don is a legend! One of a kind and will never be duplicated.

[@arthursteven5601]

Was sad seeing this lovely talented man looking frail

[@grumpyguss]

@@arthursteven5601 Luckily he only was this frail for the last few years of his long life. He killed it on stage even into his 80s which is nearly unheard of.

[@arthursteven5601]

@@grumpyguss agreed x i was at a coffee bar here in glasgow scotland i was reading the scottish times newspaper when i noticed at bottom page that don had died :( i felt real sadness thinking about all the laughter he gave me over the decades i felt as if a close friend had died

[@robschroeder5377]

The absolute reverence and respect that Billy Crystal shows for Don got me misty. There is so much mutual love in this interview, it really shines through. RIP Mr. Rickles

[@dianeamaral8151]

They both were great 👍

[@ktpinnacle]

Glad you did this, Billy. Every clip we can get of Don is a treasure.

[@babygretz5]

ktpinnacle ...that's the word I was looking for. to describe this video...."treasure"

[@dusthue]

ktpinnacle 2 legends sitting together

[@pauladkins9829]

No doubt about that my friend

[@cliffordscharff8536]

When Don and Billy are saying so long, Billy has a look on his face that he knew this would probably be the last time he would see his dear friend. ❤

[@allys744]

“If you were close to the Sinatra, why weren’t you in the rat pack?” ”because I was too talented.” *now, we’re off to a great start.*

[@wowdad3055]

That was a great question to ask.

[@scottthrower7637]

We shall not see another genius like Don Rickles again. The world takes itself far too goddam seriously.

[@theunknown4570]

i believe your right

[@josephcutrona1456]

People get offended to easily...I hate that word.."OFFEND"...Get over yourself..I hate political correctness..

[@edgarhelbling9382]

GOOD.

[@blinko656]

He could say anything and people would laugh. haha.

[@Katya_Lastochka]

blinko656 Not really. He knew when to draw back. These days, people are worse and yet can handle less criticism. If anyone would want to be a standup, they would have to be more clever and subtle because it's harder to speak the truth nowadays.

[@jsmall10671]

When Billy said "we should do this again" and Don responded "You're not strong enough", I think that was recognition that he himself wasn't going to be doing this much longer, which is why he was doing these vignettes. That was a bittersweet response.

[@peterhaefs5088]

I believe, maybe I am wrong, you can see that he knew that the final curtain call was close.

[@frankjamesbonarrigo7162]

Well, he was 90

[@digitalbands5371]

8:34 the sincerity in his eyes knowing the world will lose a wonderful human being

[@gabriellagelir2027]

omg I was about to write the same thing!!! YES!!! the look in Billy's eyes; he knew that was the last time he would see Don.

[@US_ARMY_25_INF._DIV.]

My Dad is a year older then Don, WWII Vet etc........Don looks just like my Dad towards the end.....they both got super skinny and frail looking.....at the time I was in denial, but I knew deep down things were winding down...My Dad passed in 2017 too....I love you Dad....

[@Ytnzy250]

I think Don sensed pity as well, why he said "okay were leaving" :-(

[@US_ARMY_25_INF._DIV.]

@Skylab 5691 Good idea....live each day being a good man in tribute to our fathers....

[@cynthiamason4069]

Whom ever came up with this series is a genuine genius. This episode with Billy is my favorite so far. I got to see Don at The Sands in Las Vegas, with my parents (!), in 1979☆. Guys like him should be able to live forever just to keep us on out toes. ♡♡♡♡♡

[@EllyQueue]

Amazing! I adore Billy Crystal and seeing him with Don here is *chef's kiss*

[@joelstrickland8890]

I am so thankful this video popped up. So many legends. 🙏🏻

[@dougbrowne9890]

Thank you Billy, for giving us even more Don Rickles to enjoy. RIP Don Rickles. We love you!

[@dannyholt5314]

You could see the love and respect on Billys face. RIP Don.

[@AncientOutlaw]

You could feel the heartfelt goodbye from Billy as they were ending, Don as well. Like he knew that was probably going to be the last time he gets to talk with him.

[@tabbennett4254]

I felt it! How many times do we say goodbye to relatives and "just know" that's it but you can never express it openly.

[@geckoproductions4128]

Saw Don Rickles in Vegas. He did a solid hour and a half of hilarious jokes with out ANY inappropriate language and was funny as hell. AND, he punctuated his humor with music....who know Don Rickles could sing, and beautifully! God Bless you Don. RIP

[@waynej2608]

I didn't know Don could sing. That's cool that you got to see him. I missed my chance. I know he did some wonderful impressions of actors like Gable, Lancaster and Quinn, as evidenced here. I remember them being better when he was younger, of course. And Crystal's Ali/Cosell still breaks me up! R.I.P. Mr. Warmth.

[@KJ-xc6qs]

Saw Don in Vegas, best show ever -- at 89 he was doing cartwheels on stage, incredible wit + endless energy!

[@firebugjohnnypyro]

Best line: Crystal: "Should we do this again?" Rickles: "You're not strong enough."

[@Joe-xo4yg]

Then he wished him a happy new year knowing full well he wouldn’t see the end of it Strength indeed Have a good one 🌻🥳

[@MapleSyrupPoet]

I could listen to Billy all day ...hilarious

[@degsbabe]

I've had funnier toothaches.

[@missatrebor]

2 fantastic guys, what a pleasure to see these two together, having fun, revering and appreciating each other so much.

[@danf4447]

a genuine billy crystal smile looks totally different than a talk show or movie smile

[@jfk64kennedy95]

this actually brought a tear to my eye, grew up watching Rickles, rip sir, you are one of the greats

[@lauradewhurst2860]

It's so great to see these clips. Don Rickles was so funny and smart! Billy, you too!! Thank you!!

[@ImpalamansGarage]

What a treasure to see this conversation only months before his passing. The world needs more people like Don.

[@hirokomlm131]

People like Don Rickles came with the territory in an era that would be considered politically incorrect today. We'll never have more like him because we're too thin skinned.

[@tangobango9653]

Rickle’s had the fastest, sharpest mind in show business. LUVED Him!

[@joeframo3347]

Beautiful Billy Crystal with Don Rickles beautiful moment wow comes once in a lifetime spend time with Don Rickles so awesome rip rip rip Don Rickles may God bless you

[@goonerdotcom]

I'll say this again....... with all the humorous abuse he throws out there when he stops and pays you a compliment and wishes the guest well .... it comes from such a genuine place its such a about turn I get choked up EVERY time. What an AMAZING man !!!!

[@gustafsone]

He was a master at almost instantly diffusing tense situations before they could even start to escalate. In his interview with Zach Galfianakis, he mentioned that he always knew when he went too far with a joke or a roast. That takes a lot of skill to hone in on people's emotions like that so quickly. I've seen so many comedians who try to take on a heckler in the audience completely buckle under the pressure. Another problem you have to figure out is how to not dig a hole and jump into it when you are engaging another person. You'd never see Rickles in those situations because he could see them coming a mile a way and offer a quick apology and maybe a handshake before that person even had a chance to yell at him.

[@lindymantova8607]

He was one of a kind and one of the absolute best comedians of our time! Timeless material that can be watched forever!

[@GrandpawTheGreat]

One of the all time great. I saw his act several times over the years. Even with all the insults his sweetness always showed through.

[@user-xj2sm3xd5l]

Every second of film that we have of Rickles is a treasure

[@tasosmavromatis1217]

One of the best people in show business ! He will never be forgotten ! He will leave forever in our hearts and thought!

[@KimSearch865]

I could have listened for hours! My childhood..on up .. wrapped up in these two brilliantly hilarious comedians! Thank you Billy Crystal for this historic gem! RIP Don Rickles 🌟

[@LisaMarieMJ]

LOVE Don! Miss him so much. Billy is correct, he was the last of the big comedians. Thanks for doing these dinners.

[@YouWorryMe]

Crystal understands people. Best Don interview ever.

[@funghouls5498]

This whole series has put a huge smile on my face. Thank you so much AARP for posting all these precious Don Rickles moments.

[@PossMcLeod]

The level of respect from amazing comics towards this legend... this pioneer, this hilariously funny and warm human being..... you just can't fake that. I bet you're still cracking them up upstairs. Keep these vids coming, can't get enough!

[@lancelotlink6545]

Not only did the giants of the industry respect Don, they loved him. I mean they truly loved him. I'm glad he was able to do these types of things right up till he passed.

[@michaelkeropian2954]

Great to talk with one of your mentors. What a genius.

[@BillMarion]

I just discovered this series and it's wonderful. I wish we had more. RIP Don Rickles.

[@littlepickle824]

This is a king and a prince having it out , I love these two cats and I never had a dinner !

[@superkryp13]

"I feel like I am a Jew in German and my bike broke!" Hahahahahahah I couldnt stop laughing

[@markseager5177]

What a joy to be sitting at the table with these two guys...'table for two' comedic geniuses.

[@awaydeboa]

This is, by far, the best Dinner With Don’s episode. I mean… Billy Crystal is way too talented to talk with anyone at anytime. Plus, a very kind, humble and generous person. So what you see here is just gold, wonderful to watch.

[@chipgriffiths3655]

I never thought he would leave us! Give him a cookie! Priceless.

[@JITKanno0]

"youre not strong enough")))))))))))))))) Did you notice the Billy's face expression and that look in the eyes at the end when he said "you too Don"??? Sincere respect, enjoyment and it felt to me as if he's saying "dont leave us, Don"...)

[@ricklaporte8052]

I'm glad nobody's crapped on Billy for this homage to Mr. Sammy Davis Jr.

[@jabjab4434]

@Pink Alien Why would you even visit this video knowing that ?

[@irishcladdagh3]

It happened, it can't be changed, lesson learned, moving forward with the knowledge and the awareness that is here and now and hopefully there won't ever be anymore disrespect like this again 💙

[@HaitiansdoitBest]

@Pink Alien Sammy would have laughed his ass off. It's a lose-lose to use today's lens to see the past. Women could vote until the 1920's; do you want to cancel America? Hope you're not Christian because that religion caused more genocide, slavery, torture and mayhem than a Jew playing a black guy.

[@Stewieboy1995]

@Pink Alien oh give it a reat

[@ZetstarMemco]

@@HaitiansdoitBest liar

[@Gods2ndFavoriteBassPlyr]

Solid Gold Genius... right to the end! Love and miss this guy.

[@zoewalker5126]

Two comedic greats of two different generations!!! Laugh on brothers, laugh on....

[@iamrrspike7132]

I had and still do love Rickles and Crystal. Watched Rickles as a kid in the 70's and what an amazingly quick and intelligent mind.

[@eltatoyo9211]

Don reminded us not to take ourselves so seriously as we all suffer from the same thing: imperfection

[@JosephDeLosSantos-t3m]

we were all born with it, just varying degrees

[@moejaime2654]

I am 62 yrs old and it is lovely to see these guys from my generation connecting with the previous generation it is absolutely heart warming !! Rest in peace Mr. Warmth we will never forget you !!

[@scotey]

Perhaps I'm imagining this, but at the end, Crystal looks at Don and his eyes get a bit glassy. Had the feeling of a final goodbye. And it probably was.

[@Ytnzy250]

Don does looks like a heated corpse here.

[@youtubingbabs]

I just made a comment above ... You probably only recognize that when you've said one yourself. You know that feeling... Wishing you could hold on.

[@andrewroberts8139]

Yes, you're not imagining it

[@waynemetevia7983]

@@Ytnzy250 That was a mean thing to say. Besides, what do you think you will look like at 90+ years old? IF you live that long.

[@zugdarr]

@@waynemetevia7983 Oh come'on, that's a very Rickles thing for @Jammyfish to say. Don always made jokes about the elderly.

[@DFC-d1d]

I’ve been watching Don Rickles for as long as I can remember. Still hilarious. RIP Mr. Rickles

[@chocloditelensman]

Both He and Billy are equally brilliant.

[@laurencelance586]

What a treasure of an experience. Never again. Those times and those people are gone now. So sad.

[@hammbone8184]

These Don Rickles interviews are the classiest on KZbin

[@stevenweinberg9819]

When I was a page at ABC TV I helped Don and his wife to their car. I worked other shows he was on and he was the Nicest man around

[@shareebrown727]

Thank you to whoever had the brilliant idea to create this masterpiece!!!

[@stephaniestanley8041]

Billy's face at the end looking at Don, so touching.

[@jeffhendricks459]

Never heard Billy laugh like that…. True pleasure.

[@MrBennyrick77]

Billy Crystal... Wow... so much more than you could imagine.. Don the Don Rickles... before my time, but I have loved seeing his stuff on youtube. What a one in a million guy... how many comedians are there in the world?. How many Don Rickles are there in the world?... only 1, no one can match him, copy him, be him..

[@jamesb655]

absolute icons. such amazing talented people. love this.

[@geneval3151]

Thank you for a lifetime of laughs Don. The world misses you and needs you more then ever.....

[@tbascoebuzz4782]

I’m so proud that my hub and I were able to see Mr. Rickles perform live in 2014. I cherish that memory. RIP Mr. Warmth…✨💖✨

[@robertabrams4490]

Hello dear how are you doing today?

[@TheRelger]

I saw him a couple years before he died. Happy I did. Funnier than ever.

[@godbluffvdgg]

Glad to be 63 and have had at least half a century of laughs from Don...AND that other guy too...:)

[@margies735]

I think Billy is honouring the elderly comedian who despite his frailty can still tell a good story and deserves to share some funny memories. There were some good moments here and prob one of Rickles last interviews. Peace.

[@gerard1657]

It was one of his last. The very last one was with DeNiro and Scorsese. Very sad...he knew he didn't have much time left.

[@Ericwvb2]

@@gerard1657 90 years is a pretty good run.

[@billyangelino941]

I'm fifty nine, and I can't remember a time, since I was eight or nine, that I ever missed a show or a roast that Don Rickels was on. Love this guy.

[@iamsam8446]

Mr. Rickles is one of those guys that's always been old, but sharp as a tack. He started his comedic genra, and still no one is better. You can tell he's really a gentleman at heart.

[@gerard1657]

Genre.

[@nathelondon3719]

They say not to meet your idol but Billy Crystal met his, enjoyed every minute and honoured him beautifully. Two yiddishe Menschen. Rickles sharp at 90. I wish the same for Billy.

[@frankster713]

Never realized what a genuine sweetheart Don was !

[@missatrebor]

Ah it's great to see these two marvelous, outstanding comedians together.

[@traviskrause6614]

people that were so good over the years is really hard to seem almost suffering in old age! it really is! god bless rickles!!!!!

[@kevinp7300]

Fantastic interview! So so good!

[@DougPoulton]

Watching Don and Frank Sinatra go at each other was hilarious.

[@dianeamaral8151]

I love Billy crystal

[@Dickie-ty1tk]

Seeing Billy laugh made it for me. Don is the MAN.

[@seanfalconer7182]

I had the great pleasure of seeing Don Rickles live at Humphrey's in San Diego. Joan Rivers opened for him, and she was absolutely hilarious! Don put on the best show I've ever seen and I miss him dearly.

[@GEAUXFRUGAL]

Don was the BEST insult comedian EVER !

[@Dumbledore24601]

He didn’t insult

[@danfarris135]

A smile on my face and a tear in my eye at the same time.

[@johndunham5913]

AT 8:36 IS WHEN IT IS SO CRUSHING TO SEE BILLY LOOK AT DON KNOWING HE WILL LOST TO ALL FAIRLY SOON.

[@cranooksingh1234]

Beautiful Billy Crystal with Don Rickles beautiful moment wow comes once in a lifetime spend time with Don Rickles so awesome rip rip rip Don Rickles may God bless you

[@janetremsing6988]

😂"Things you hack-up in the morning.."😂

[@njaneardude]

Loved this! Don's perfect comeback at Robin Williams, hilarious!

[@jeremyakal9252]

Beautiful interview...👍👍👍

[@armandinagarcia641]

I've always loved watching the great Don Rickles. No one can ever compare to Don Rickles

[@stormydavis8546]

Nobody made Frank laugh like Don, that's why Frank loved him so much, he never stopped laughing when Don was around.

[@jadezee6316]

they were not friends....and never hung out together..

[@bambi274]

​@@jadezee6316 they were best friends

[@georgeanthony7282]

Mr. Don Rickles... a true artist of his craft... whom I'm sure is immensely missed already!

[@afattori316]

One of THE greatest comics and an American icon. Man I miss him so much.

[@lolly2222aa]

It takes a lot of guts to insult people and get away with it. GREAT piece!! LOVE. Lolly

[@sparky42]

Loved Rickles. in 1976 I was stationed at Mather A.F.B. in Sacramento . My mom and her boyfriend would fly into Las Vegas a few times a year and I would always meet them there. Her Boyfriend " Rocky " the generous man that he was , would always ask me what shows I wanted to see while we were all together. We saw Rickles at Caesars Palace . The Mills Brothers opened up for him back then . They are ALL gone now but I have my cherished memories ... Thanks for posting

[@utubeDaveutube]

The great Mills Brothers

[@gerard1657]

That's great to hear. I loved Rickles. Of course only seeing him on tv and movie. I wished I had seen him in person, I'm sure he was great

[@techno4ugeeks14]

thanks for sharing story:) RIP TO ALL THE LEGENDARY PEOPLE that will never be forgotten

[@jones328]

Two of the very best in comedy... These two are the funniest. They never fail to make me laugh!

[@davidigleniec2483]

Im glad he made this, we need it more than we know.

[@DonBienveRosario15]

Preach!!

[@SDSFG45]

to me, he's on the same 'Mt Rushmore of comic geniuses" with Gleason, Lucille Ball & Richard Pryor. Rickles was THAT GOOD.

[@Forevertrue]

I Loved Rickles! What a master comedian.

[@davewitter6565]

Amazing. Thank you Billy for honoring a legend. Very kind.

[@kuveshgovender3115]

Don was a legend in a league of his own🏆

[@irishcladdagh3]

This is AWESOME!!! WOO HOO FOR QUEENS, NY 💙