Bob Newhart & Don Rickles on Donahue, November 13, 1989

Newhart's hit sitcom "Newhart" was in its last season, and Rickles was about to shoot "Keaton's Cop."

[@pshawhudson]

I've never seen Don Rickles so quiet and respectful you can tell he really loves his friend Bob and respects him by giving him time to speak.

[@1babbka]

People don’t realize that Don Rickles has Class more than many other of the comedian salve is funny he doesn’t swear he doesn’t drink he doesn’t smoke he’s married to one person and he was just an angel I had the pleasure of seeing him only one time because I try to watch them on television as much as I could but he was a terrific human being

[@mellopez1859]

It’s nice to see a Jewish and a Gentile to be such great friends , almost like family !! If all races were like today , what a world this would be !!! ❤️

[@marzipanmouse]

Don was a true sweetheart. "Mister Warmth" was not said in irony; it was a true description. His comedy was insulting, but in real life, nobody was sweeter. When you see him bantering with Carson and others, that's just his schtick. Watch for when he takes a moment to flash that smile at his friends. He loved deeply.

[@bethbartlett5692]

He absolutely did.

[@vinyltapelover]

Don Rickles son dies 21 years later at age forty. He spoke of how it devastated him in an interview with Dan Rather. If you, out there, can find a rebroadcast of The Big Interview With Dan Rather, it is well worth watching. I found that it showed the humble, sensitive side of Mr. Rickles. Rip, Mr Warmth.

[@easntx]

Not much diversity being seen. No wokies. ... There's a lesson here

[@vinyltapelover]

@@easntx The lesson is...you will get over it, or you will be rich enough to buy the network and make things diverse.

[@brendafleming8155]

Did they?

[@turtle19dad]

Don is a sweet guy. I was lucky enough to work with him and Tony O at Belterra Casino. The nicest people. And I met Barbara. I had to joke with Don "Hey Don, now we know who's the Commander." What a guy. Barbara was sweet too. Their whole group treated us well. I worked Security for his show, brought him to/from his room, to the show, and dinner and back. Man I miss Don.

[@tonyvitale4501]

Gu

[@cyberpunkgirl7907]

youtube Don Rickles videos Marathon is so addictive.

[@susanbraukhoff5266]

You're right, I can't stop!!

[@ghasanahmed6159]

Cant get enough of him on carson all of these r gold

[@christinevillanueva54]

So true. I wouldn't watch Donahue otherwise 😳

[@nordicblood8470]

Wow .... I grew up in the late 90s..... BUT since I lived with my grandparents guys like RICKLES N NEWHART was the people I grew up with. I thank my grandparents everyday for introducing me to this era and legendary people like them!

[@marchapril5783]

I love how everyone in the audience is dressed up, the men are in button downs or shirts and ties and the women are in skirts and dresses. Being an audience member of a daytime show was a special event.

[@jka56001]

Yeah like in the old days of Vegas people would dress up to see shows like dresses, suits, furs, gloves; a real event.

[@elysianfields8603]

All three : intelligent, respectful, loyal and above all, gentlemen.

[@jmj7599]

Don Rickles, despite his insult comedy approach, was actually one of the sweetest guys you could ever meet. A true sweetheart of a man, loyal, honest, and truly kind. I know this first-hand. A great guy. Also, Bob Newhart is complete class. True gentlemen.

[@taxmann1990]

The Newhart show at the very end I love it when it’s a dream sequence… And he wakes up next to Suzanne Pleshette

[@cliffright1142]

Appreciate both of them more now than ever.

[@Statuskuo75]

I was 13 when this came out. It took me a while to fully appreciate Newhart. Mr. Rickles is a legend.

[@johnfrawley7020]

That Newhart and Rickles were good friends adds so much to this appearance; I can't recall seeing two comedians interact as successfully in an interview setting as these two here (no one hogs, no one brags, both are personable...and funny!). This clip shows the "sweet" side of each of these intelligent performers.

[@1babbka]

That is the way that this world is supposed to be I am Jewish pray proud of Israel and my best friend is Palestinian and I wouldn’t trade her for the world

[@ernahohl8195]

Well. There was ...Bob Hope .he always did alot for us people appreciating What Bob did for Others ...

[@Coolkingman]

I read both Bob’s and Don’s memoirs books. Love these two guys.

[@wendiepate5983]

I miss the shows of the 70s .Bob Newhart , Mary Tyler Moore , Mash etc. Decent funny shows .

[@kevinperry9719]

Bob's rendition of "Hey, Look Me Over" demonstrates his mastery of playing the Everyman.

[@MARKETMAN6789]

I remember my father in law who was also one of my best friends telling me to listen to Bob newhearts telfone sketch about tobacco and I loved it .I only found out about don rickles about four years ago and have watched many many videos of him on you tube fantastic

[@chuckdieselkicksdisks2380]

Yep as a kid I was happy to have a coffee out of Don Rickles hello Dummy from 1968 and the button-down mind of Bob Newhart I believe from 1960 great stuff these comedy legends came out with

[@niferanne53]

Bob Newhart was my Dad’s favorite comedian. From his albums to his tv shows. He became my favorite as well

[@russknecht7271]

To have friends like these two, what a life!!!

[@aceofpittsburgh]

Watching Bob on his appearance on NCIS is just like watching him here. One of my dad's favorite comedians.

[@Rony2453]

Yes. I enjoyed him as the Librarian too.

[@karindesmonds4602]

Two great comedy legends and best pals.

[@joejoebrian1014]

What a treat. The worlds top 2 comedic geniuses of all time. RIP Don. Long Live Bob Newhart.

[@depaola63]

This was beautiful !! I am now 55 and LOVE these guys!!...." NEWHART " ending is an all~time classic 4 sure !!

[@gynandroidhead]

Without question

[@Patrick-ud3vu]

That was a tremendous interview! Donahue was excellent! Well informed, seemed like a fan, and he let his guest talk! The audience asked intelligent questions. And of course Don and Bob were pure class!

[@thecatatemyhomework]

Well-informed?? He had a whole string of things he said about Don Rickles that was totally wrong. Don kept saying no, no, no...

[@mikebockey4125]

can’t believe how much time has passed. i really loved the 80’s.

[@jasonlove4482]

I do too.

[@MrFloppy131]

I was only 24 in 89 when this show was shown

[@jaimhaas5170]

Mike it's so weird how time goes by but guys like us are always in style.

[@jaimhaas5170]

@@MrFloppy131 met too! We are still big kids at heart.

[@ganggang3873]

@@jaimhaas5170 im 20 years old and it feels like a long time lmao

[@bigred3096]

These three were always a favorite of mine. Don Rickles, Bob Newhart and Phil Donahue.

[@KellyBezz]

Bob Newhart is a rare treasure! Two great guys who are genuine best friends and both have complete marriages and lovely families! God Bless Bob Newhart! RIP Don Rickles.

[@dnmcfall]

Enviable

[@HansDelbruck53]

Kelly Bezz: What's a complete marriage?

[@samuelgriffiths6273]

HansDelbruck53 XX Zac

[@vanmoody]

@@HansDelbruck53 It means they didn't divorce and relatively get along.

[@billynaylor249]

@Zeek Banistor Where did you hear that?

[@marshallhosel1247]

Wonderful to see them.

[@theUroshman]

So funny and so sad at the same time, because this is only a beautiful memory of the best of times and two of the very best comedians. Wishing all the best to Bob and R.I.P. Don Rickles. Thanks so much for uploading such a gem. One of top 5 videos I've ever seen on KZbin.

[@hendy2754]

“Compared to the young people that are coming up today, I’m a priest!” Don wasn’t wrong about that at all!

[@timfronimos459]

Thanks to whoever posted this what an enjoyable hour

[@dongiller]

You’re welcome. :)

[@royal-tea7543]

Love . love . love Bob Newhart's show !

[@SewerRatID]

Class acts, both of them. Rickles refuses to name his personal favorite comedian out of fairness to all of them. He really believed in giving people a chance and looked for the best in people.

[@mikelastmanstanding6078]

Don Giller, I have to thank you for putting this on KZbin with the original commercials. Loved every minute, again thanks!

[@mapearce1]

I am hard pressed to imagine Newhart, Rickles, and O'Connor together in Vatican City! Thanks for the post!

[@ElmwoodParkHulk]

Love you Don ....you were always my favorite comedian ,number #1 ....Enjoyed you too Bob through the years , we can tell you both are good people on and off stage

[@bethbartlett5692]

ElmwoodParkHulk I knew him, he was all you saw and so much more ....... heart! He would love to see your compliment!

[@ElmwoodParkHulk]

Beth Bartlett wow that's awesome thank you ....Utube didn't send me notification of your reply .....Merry Christmas 🎄

[@marygraham3189]

When these two were together it was pure magic. I loved Rickles first and then found Newhart. RIP Don Rickles!

[@markc7274]

Both great comedians that will last the test of time.

[@SandraNelson063]

When I grow up, I want to be just like Don Rickles.

[@BonnieBeeGood]

These guys are so adorable! What great times and great memories. So glad this video exists! 😄😘😘😘👏👏👏✨❤️✨🎉✨❤️

[@bookendkidproductions6156]

It's always Moisha!

[@turtle19dad]

It seems like celebrities were so much more classier back then. Now, people cant work together for 20 minutes without hating each other. I loved all the roasts and the Tonight Show appearances.

[@originalkyliearnold]

What a gem this is! Thank you so much for posting! Love these guys! ❤️

[@utubeDaveutube]

Great to see this interview as they were both further-along in the careers. Frankly "any" insight into the glory days is great to hear about. Also, Rickles and Bob are more open and heartfelt than you mostly hear.

[@michaeljohnfoster2316]

Thank you for posting this, great video with Rickles and Newhart and Phil the great TV host.

[@stephentyra53]

What a pleasure to watch.

[@karenanderson6973]

I loved Bob Newhart and later found Jack Benny again. It reminded me that I had heard Jack Benny when I was a kid. Jack and Bob do this head movement or gesture, When something is happening in their act they would turn their head around toward the back like they were looking for help or confirmation that something is weird. Hilarious. I see young comedians do it too. Thinking of them as buddies are great to think about!

[@yescandles]

I miss Phil as much as I miss Carson. MY faves!

[@deanhilbig8606]

What a day for Donahue! Thanks so much for posting, that was 47:20 pleasureably spent! Peace, and laugh on...

[@johnmitchelljr]

Not much to say except this is a great show showing two of the finest comedians showing their human side . Donahue very good as usual. Thanks very much. Can be watched over and over.

[@mikestevenson576]

@kappelmeister123 Donahue knew the stars before he became related to Danny Thomas. That's how he became related to Danny Thomas.

[@chriswillis64]

Classic. They don't make them like these guys anymore....pure class.

[@KKG642]

Look at the questions from the audience. Smart, curious and genuine regard. Today there is no dignity, grace or substance - in either the questions or the answers.

[@candicesacks2211]

I miss Donahue!! This was great!! He had a very good show!!

[@markjones952]

Can't get enough Rickles!

[@bethbartlett5692]

Mark Jones I knew him, he was all you saw and so much more ....... heart! He would love to see your compliment!

[@brianshorrock1881]

QA to the right now

[@LEGASItv]

Don't sit on the front row when Don is in the house 🤣 thanks for the upload!

[@Dr.UldenWascht]

Missing Don. Rest in peace Mr. Warmth.

[@edt8535]

Don Rickles did an episode on the Andy Griffith show-that episode was brilliant!

[@MkeKen67]

And the Dick Van Dyke Show.

[@pescitheman]

The tv audience at the time asked great questions. Very well thought out and non-superficial.

[@olddoggeleventy2718]

They were all superficial...take a real good look...c'mon these were upper-middle-class rich bitches that were bored out of their gourd at home and thought they'd have a thrill in Chi-town on the Phil Show so they could tell all their other upper-middle-class rich martini drinking bitch friends in the suburbs what a wonderful time it was rubbing elbows with celebrities. Don and Bob are great...your all a bunch of hockey pucks!!!

[@olddoggeleventy2718]

Oh god this was after he moved to NYC.

[@philiptonee6334]

Good audience questions.

[@turbotek-wj8vc]

Thought I should take a moment and say what a drag it was for me to read your comment old dog, as a favor. Like stepping in dog shit, like, why did I go and do that.

[@jcfrmcali]

@@olddoggeleventy2718 You really need to smoke more, not less, weed.

[@davebrown8853]

What an insightful, kind and respectable interview.

[@ottojones3162]

Two of my favourite comedians/actors.

[@Sammo212]

"Keaton's Cop" is a pretty terrible film but these two were, and are, a treasure. Thankful my dad raised me on these guys and that I can easily go back to them on the internet now.

[@michaeljohnfoster2316]

Thanks for this, this was great and very funny guys.

[@louders3760]

It doesn't get any better than this.

[@darylwaynehuff]

OMG...I got to the part when Bob Newhart sings. It is awesome. And there must be something in the water in Chicago... I saw Bill Murray for a moment. This is just an incredible interview.

[@hibob418]

At 18:58, the lady asks about Suzanne Pleshette and I realize that at this point, the "Newhart" show had yet to do the greatest series-ending blow-off of all time - where Bob wakes up in the middle of the night with his former TV wife from a previous TV show. I was watching his face to see if there was any giveaway that they'd come up with that idea yet. Thanks for posting.

[@VicDiniMagic]

So glad to see this. Funny yet awesome serious question discussion. Nice to watch and see more of the real men behind the comedic forefront.

[@tanmanlovespool]

Rickles was great in Run Silent, Run Deep with Clark Gable and Burt Lancaster.

[@tomcloss9764]

Great movie!

[@pirateproductions8426]

Thanks again don for another great video!

[@richardferreira7565]

Don and Bob make A great team. They play two guys that could make some laughs and will miss seeing them together. And they did it without cussing. !

[@PAlex-us4ov]

Once upon a time it was possible to be truly funny without needing to be vulgar. Gone are those days indeed.

[@jjryan1352]

Yet many of Don's jokes were very sexually suggestive. Even there is Dry Bar Comedy channel with no profanity yet riddled with sex jokes.

[@jaimhaas5170]

@@jjryan1352 dry bar does a pretty good job. I would say at least half of them get me to chuckle.

[@HansDelbruck53]

Watch the Don Rickles show outtakes if you want to hear Don using vulgarities.

[@funstuff2006]

What went on TV was clean, Rickles could be blue as the sky. Just because a joke is tame by our standards doesn't mean it wasn't pushing the envelope of the time. I saw an interview Red Skelton gave where he talked about a joke he made in a Vaudville act that was merely suggestive that got them arrested.

[@bluet6898]

Ditto that! ,standards have changed,Guess entertainment industry isn't listening anymore.

[@maryshelly4377]

Love both of them .....

[@hey_joe7069]

This is the first and probably only time i've ever watched Donahue, other than in passing over channels or a waiting room or somewhere.

[@tubaornottubae]

great show, really enjoyed that, thanks

[@baabaabathsheba9107]

Worth watching just for the audience. Some of the hairstyles defied gravity.

[@yaimavol]

How tasteless we used to be.....

[@ThatDangerousWolf]

You’re not kidding! I have no idea how I kept my hair looking like a miniature ski slope on a mountain.

[@jaimhaas5170]

@@yaimavol when looks didn't matter so much but MANNERS did.

[@christinamitchell6796]

Lol hahaa 😂😂😂

[@The_Revealer_7]

Yeah, even the hairstyles was fun to watch.

[@simonedulcie3853]

Thank you for posting this!:)❤...its so much fun/inspiring hearing these two talk about their lives!...the thing i love to hear, as a woman, is what dedicated family men they both were, and are! :)

[@righthearproductions8934]

REAL entertainers. Class act

[@robwebnoid5763]

I miss watching Donahue, not only because it was informative & one of the first daytime talk show concepts I had seen, but also for nostalgia & missing my youth. I remember watching this talkshow a decade earlier than this one, in around 1979. Time flies. Newhart & Rickles have since gone, but Donahue is still around, hopefully for another several years.

[@dongiller]

Bob is still with us.

[@robwebnoid5763]

@@dongiller ... Oh yeah sorry, I must've been thinking of someone else. Bob is getting up there in age though.

[@stevenhaff3332]

Absolutely love hearing Don being "off stage" and we get to see the person behind the public personna.

[@whittmckinney3824]

Thanks for sharing this! Never saw it--quite a treat.

[@pronemanoldbutyoung5548]

The generic music played in the Donahue show warms my soul, for some unclear reasons. The synthesizer music from the 80’s shows from USA is so promising and positive. I love it.

[@eddiehansen6865]

Watching these old shows bring me to tears laughing. Back when being PC didn't exist and people called them as they seen them. We are not talking about race here, they are talking about views and getting laughs. Nobody was getting up in arms about what someone said. All religions could be made fun of and people related to it, even if it was their own religion. If we can't find humor in our own beliefs mankind is lost.

[@jovetj]

Oh, people got up in arms about it. But it just wasn't taken so personally as today. People have been raised today with the notion that they have the right to never be offended, never be questioned, never be ridiculed, and never be wrong. Contrary opinions and views are not merely food for thought, or misguided... they're downright offensive!

[@Huville1994]

Remember back when audience members had good questions?

[@kneeman66]

Remember when there were audiences?

[@bantehayes9973]

Two legends right here. Two of my top five comedians ever.

[@elizc2]

Love these two......so sad Don is gone....Bob must be lost without him

[@olddoggeleventy2718]

Not to sound insensitive, but getting older involves watching your lifetime friends die. FYI Bob Newhart passed about a year or so ago... I'm sure it must be a real blow to you.... you are so up on shit...

[@elizc2]

I don't know where you get your news but Bob is still alive,,,,,He was recently on Jimmie Kimmel talking about Don

[@elizc2]

Don Rickles died bud....your not up on your news.

[@olddoggeleventy2718]

Your a hockey puck.

[@elizc2]

you got hit with one as a kid obviously...

[@lisagully7461]

The last of class. God bless them.

[@frankiereinares8892]

im glad i viewed this show.two legends.i.agine bob still with us.

[@andystephan4664]

Superb these guys were true class. 👍

[@vincentbelfire2873]

Thanks for posting. These are my two favorites in comedy

[@JackiePhillipsTheSocialPet]

They should have received a standing ovation!!

[@youbetcha6880]

I miss Donahue. I grew up with him in the '80s and early '90s. It was kind of sad to see him lessen himself and his show to compete with Sally Jesse Raphael and Rikki Lake at the end, but Donahue was a great interviewer.

[@pegjardin1954]

Those were all great shows. I enjoyed them and miss them.

[@dthomas9230]

@@pegjardin1954 He lived in Centerville Ohio doing his show in 1969 having come from radio. I grew up in Centerville, a suburb of Dayton where the show broadcast from. Erma Bombeck was in Centerville. Martin Sheen was from Dayton as was Jonathon Winters and the Wright Brothers started there. Bart Simpson, aka Susan Cartwright was from there. Phil came to my middle school with cameras for one show. Audience participation was key to a show that answered questions everyone wanted to ask. MSNBC fired him for questioning th validity of the fake Iraq war that GE, the owner of MSNBC wanted as a military contractor. Fox calls them liberal, but they are a tool for the M:I.C.

[@ellierfromthebronx4531]

What a friendship they must have had...God rest Don's soul...

[@Silverpinstudios]

Such thoughtful questions!!!

[@TheIrishrogue68]

What a great show this was.

[@incrediblesulk555]

Newhart is brilliant.

[@tonylyons2589]

Neil Bal

[@elainelytle9704]

Thank you!!! Great memories!!!’

[@pegjardin1954]

April 2020 Stay at home orders in AZ. I'll be binge watching Rickles, Newhart, and Donahue. Great video. Thank you!!!

[@rcknrllfreak]

Phil Hartman as Donahue is one of his greatest performances on SNL ever

[@darrellskinner5263]

🤣🤣🤣🤣 I don’t think they could’ve picked a funnier clip from Newhart. Incredible chops.

[@4for4phillylang]

If i send 3.00$ wonder if i can still get a written transcript of this legendary transcript. Absolutely 2 goats who lived a life of love n loyalty. Both could of had plenty of affairs but stayed committed to their wives. To me thats the ultimate sign of a man whether it be 1965 or 2024. MUCH LOVE TO DON & BOB. Also thanks phil for getting them to do a show together since they hated being in same room together evidently

[@dongiller]

Evidently? They were close friends.

[@4for4phillylang]

@@dongiller it was being sarcastic but i guess my entire comment before that didnt get the point across evidently

[@HFHalvorsen]

Pure Magnificient Gold! Than you! :-)

[@Bernie3000]

DON! You do Donahue too? I thought you were strictly Letterman! Thank you for this! You are a treasure!

[@dongiller]

Only when certain guests were on. And thanks!

[@cha5]

I never liked Donahue's show really but he does an outstanding interview with these two giants.

[@jodyfrantz1319]

What a GEM! I looked up "Angry Jew" in a dictionary and there was no verbiage. Jus a picture of Don Rickles. These two are such a "salt and pepper" combo. So different and they bounce lines to each other; off each other... it's like watching a ballet...with a lot of confusion and insults.

[@44wizbang]

I was very young when Bob Newhart was on television, I didn't get his style of humor back then. I remember wondering why he was even considered funny. But now when I watch old TV shows from the past I can see that he was a brilliant performer with the ability to make people laugh using only body language. Now Don was a different kind of personality, he could make you laugh even if you were the butt of his jokes. He had a warmth about him that manifested itself even when he was attacking you. Bob & Don were both warm wonderful human beings who really cared about their craft and cared deeply about the people who came to watch them perform. They were the last of the great comediennes of our time, they didn't need to use foul language to shock their audience to be funny. Performers today, especially black performers need to use outrageous language to elicit some kind of response from the audience. Bob and Don needed only themselves and an audience and they were off and running until the tears of laughter were running down your cheeks.

[@orgami100]

44wizbang thank you for your analysis , Bob Newhart is very unusual for a comedian since he's not really a comedian, of coarse Rickles is something else...:)

[@kadmonzohar2]

Don did resort to stereotypes in much of his acts...but this was also accepted in his day, and as it is today it is tremendously overly played out to be offensive. Say what you want to say about Jews and money, Irish and drinking, Polish and stupidity...anyone reading this now will say I'm offensive to say this (and I'm not saying it other than to bring out the stereotypes - and I could even get nasty with others) but Don did use these common associations in his act...but we all knew too, that other than french people, like me, to be the best lovers in the world, that the other identities were only generally true.

[@bob733333]

@@kadmonzohar2 Poles are very intelligent people on average.

[@FilmDoctor42]

Rickles often used GD and JC in his stage act, at least in later years, which I did not appreciate. But he was great on cleaned up TV.

[@michellestatonbriley4471]

So true! Especially about the foul language of today's comedians! Awful!