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

[@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

[@vickijohnson6125]

And today, 10-4-24, they are all gone. R.I.P. to 3 great people.

[@andystephan4664]

Superb these guys were true class. 👍

[@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!

[@NoahSpurrier]

You had good grandparents.

[@Rocky-ry6uw]

That's a nice sentiment. I recall being a teen and on the days when I didn't have to be up for school, my mom worked nights and my Dad would let me stay up late to watch the Late show with Johnny Carson and my father was a quiet man but when he would laugh, I would laugh as it brought me joy to see him so happy.

[@mikelesley2803]

Two great comedy legends who brought much laughter to the world. Thank you for all the laughs Mr. Newhart.

[@bigred3096]

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

[@robertsprouse9282]

Two outta three ain’t bad. The late Phil Hartman and Darrell Hammond absolutely nailed their impression of DONAHUE as is usually the case when impressionists do folks that are full of themselves= much easier..

[@carolynkauppila346]

My son and I were talking about how much we both adored Bob Newhart. Several months ago I was lucky enough to find the first LP done by Bob Newhart for sale. I was able to purchase it for my son.

[@originalkingalpha5116]

📌The final curtain call, the sunset and nightcap of an iconic, legendary man. You've filled homes and lives with historic laughter. That's all, Bob, we've had a ball. 7/18/2024🕯️🍻🇺🇲

[@niferanne53]

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

[@craighunt6098]

My wife and I were fortunate to see Bob Newhart perform live in Toronto in the mid 1990's---I will never forget his first joke..." Hi, I 'm Bob Newhart---I am half German and I am half Irish...I guess that makes me a meticulous drunk"----What a great 2 hour performance from a great comedian!...... R.I.P Bob and Don!!...Two of the best of their Era!...

[@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.

[@CapoKabar]

I miss these two more than anyone will ever know. Two comedians with a skill level so high, they will forever be unmatched-ever. They had class, style, charisma, wit, timing, and never had to resort to foul language to pull off their legendary showmanship.

[@JChow-e1c]

They are getting closer together again. 💟☮️

[@energyasylum997]

Bob Newhart just passed away a few hours ago, may he rest in peace. Now he’s up there with his best buddy Don Rickles! 🙏

[@spuwho]

Don was waiting for him at the pearly gates...and asked Bob, "where have you been? Bob answered, "apologizing to all those people you insulted".

[@karlschulte9231]

God bless them both! They have given so much joy!❤

[@joannholmes8726]

Wow. didnt know.

[@lnsots]

⁠😂❤

[@lnsots]

Amen😢

[@BarryCorcoran-fj2td]

Rickles, Newhart, Jonathan Winters, Pryor, so many great comedians/entertainers came across Carsons stage back then. So many of them were good friends in life, their chemistry made for great entertainment.

[@Rocky-ry6uw]

I think I should start my day watching videos of these 2 great comedians, as the saying goes, laughter is the music to the soul and for me these two were and will always be renowned for their comedy and lifting up the hearts of many.

[@cliffright1142]

Appreciate both of them more now than ever.

[@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.

[@davebrown8853]

What an insightful, kind and respectable interview.

[@felixmadison5736]

This video was so enlightening for me! I'm 75 years-old and always been a huge fan of Bob Newhart, Don Rickles...not so much. Mainly because I always thought he was such a jerk, always belittling people. This video shows what a fine actor he was! I'm really surprised at what a great person he was in real life. To find out that he and Bob were such close friends was a real eye-opener.

[@nostraa6125]

Don Giller, thanks for this show! You are a national treasure to bring great shows like this to KZbin. 😊

[@davep153]

I too appreciate the great work finding and sharing.👏👏👏💪🇺🇲

[@sewingintrifocals-alisonde7778]

Yup, they don’t make them like Bob and Don anymore! I’m so grateful we can watch them online.

[@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.

[@lewcrowley3710]

What a glorious time, and a specialoisness

[@diane9247]

RIP, Bob Newhart. He was such a master of hilarious subtlety. This sho was really entertaining, I even enjoyed the '80s hairstyles and ads at at the end.💐

[@EdgarBowlin]

Bob and Don, are together again as we just lost Bob, and I just happened to see this video today, originally aired a month after I moved into my first house where I raised my boys, when I was 22. I remember seeing this then, and what a wonderful feeling to see it again!

[@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

[@robertszvetics210]

Heaven just got funnier today R.I.P BOB say hello to DON for us.❤❤❤❤❤

[@wills2140]

I am so grateful these great comedians were in our lives and performing while we could see and enjoy their work (which is forever now, thanks to television and movies). It is most telling of the friendship between Don and Bob that among the first things Don mentioned is the friendship between his wife Barbara and Bob's wife Ginnie. They have all passed on now, may their memory be a blessing. r. i. p.

[@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

[@bryangarten]

Miss you both! ❤ Love you guys!

[@frankiereinares8892]

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

[@marshallhosel1247]

Wonderful to see them.

[@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.

[@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.

[@royal-tea7543]

Love . love . love Bob Newhart's show !

[@colinwhite5355]

Just found out that the one of the funniest, warmest most decent men on the planet has just died. What a loss but aren’t we all so much better for having had him.

[@DameAlys]

Yes, he was just lovely. Hoping to see lots of retrospective skits, etc., here on the 'net.

[@robertsprouse9282]

Don’t believe what you’ve heard, I’m still going strong.

[@vinyltapelover]

@@robertsprouse9282 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣👍🏼👍🏼

[@felixmadison5736]

And we can thank science for giving us things like the internet and videos so we can see them anytime we want. Back when I was growing up we had no internet or video recorders. If you missed something once, it was gone for good...until the personal computer and KZbin came along.

[@Statuskuo75]

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

[@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

[@nancycurtis488]

Funniest thing EVER!

[@BrunetteOnTheCouch]

Yes. Loved Michael and Stefanie but so glad it was but a dream. Bob was back 'home' with his Emily. And Suzanne so missed. Mary Frann. meh

[@unasperanza9803]

Oh NO I didn't like the dream sequence idea as it seemed to invalidate all the characters and stories IMHO.

[@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.

[@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...

[@ottojones3162]

Two of my favourite comedians/actors.

[@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! :)

[@depaola63]

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

[@gynandroidhead]

Without question

[@elysianfields8603]

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

[@chestermarcol3831]

Pure, 100 percent class. A rare commodity these days...

[@456zounds]

Not so much about Don Rickles.

[@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

[@karindesmonds4602]

Two great comedy legends and best pals.

[@kcinks]

I so needed this Don....Thank You!

[@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!

[@Coolkingman]

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

[@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 ...

[@mikelastmanstanding6078]

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

[@joejoebrian1014]

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

[@stephentyra53]

What a pleasure to watch.

[@bethbartlett5692]

So many good memories of Don. Miss him here in the Physical.

[@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 😳

[@louders3760]

It doesn't get any better than this.

[@BenSussmanpro]

As an old boomer I grew up with these guys. I had Newhart’s comedy albums, along with Mel Brooks’ 2000 yr old man, george Carlin, & of course the now disgraced Cosby. To me, these were foundational comedians, the comic equivalent of Renoir or Beethoven. I really miss all these guys.

[@skylarkblue4853]

We had such a variety of characters to enjoy like Flip Wilson, Goldie Hawn, Richard Pryor, Steve Martin, Cheech and Chong, George Carlin, and so many others.

[@BenSussmanpro]

@@skylarkblue4853 pryor was the funniest provocative comedian ever. I usually don’t like profanity from comedians because it’s used too often cheaply, but with Pryor he used it as an art form.

[@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.

[@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.

[@georgemacleod9808]

Thanks for entertaining us; always watched

[@michaeljohnfoster2316]

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

[@bantehayes9973]

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

[@Elmer-hf1je]

Lemmon and Matthau were a class act when being interviewed too, God bless them all , RIP x

[@vinyltapelover]

@Elmer-hf1je Oh yes they were. I'd like to throw Tony Randall(from tv's Odd Couple) in the mix. He was quite a character and delight to see on Carson's show.

[@wendiepate5983]

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

[@elainelytle9704]

Thank you!!! Great memories!!!’

[@deanhilbig8606]

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

[@pirateproductions8426]

Thanks again don for another great video!

[@tubaornottubae]

great show, really enjoyed that, thanks

[@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. !

[@marygraham3189]

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

[@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?

[@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 🎄

[@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.

[@AmericanFUBAR33]

2 national treasures, legendary men.

[@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.

[@russknecht7271]

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

[@ddgallows3829]

I didn't realize how great Phil Hartman's impersonation was of Donahue until i saw this.

[@saran3214]

I liked his anal retentive chef.

[@DameAlys]

I've read that, contrary to what we might have expected, if we were only familiar with his caustic humor, Don Rickles was known as one of the nicest guys in the industry. It made me feel better, hearing that about his kinder, gentler side.

[@stellamal7088]

Loved these two comediens I used to see their shows in las vegas years ago ❤😅😂 their shows were 👌 awesome they were such gentlemen in real life❤

[@DR-mq1vn]

They were buddies/best friends up until Don Rickles passed. Now Bob has passed away. They are together in Heaven, telling jokes!

[@oneandonlywoody65]

Yep!!!❤❤❤❤❤😊

[@lisagully7461]

The last of class. God bless them.

[@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.

[@maryshelly4377]

Love both of them .....

[@originalkyliearnold]

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

[@Silverpinstudios]

Such thoughtful questions!!!

[@timfronimos459]

Thanks to whoever posted this what an enjoyable hour

[@dongiller]

You’re welcome. :)

[@LukeSilverstar1000]

I can’t get over how well-spoken everyone is.

[@alisonfaulkner47]

I sure miss Don Rickles. I grew up too with Bob N during life. Legends!

[@TheIrishrogue68]

What a great show this was.

[@tanmanlovespool]

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

[@tomcloss9764]

Great movie!

[@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.

[@markc7274]

Both great comedians that will last the test of time.

[@happyheart2871]

Is it me, or is this audience from 1989 unusually classy and attractive from what we would see today?

[@michaeljohnfoster2316]

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

[@candicesacks2211]

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

[@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.

[@skylarkblue4853]

He was the pioneer of talk shows. I found him bright and interesting.

[@chriswillis64]

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

[@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.

[@marilynmitchell2712]

My kids loved that episode. But I don't think you could tell from Bob's face about that plot twist.

[@HFHalvorsen]

Pure Magnificient Gold! Than you! :-)

[@kevinperry9719]

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