Don Rickles and John Wayne (1975 TV Special)

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In this opening segment from the Don Rickles special "Mr. Warmth," that aired in 1975, Don Rickles treats the audience members to his wisecracks and instructs the legendary screen actor, John wayne in the art of joke telling.
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Donald Jay Rickles (1926 - 2017) was an American stand-up comedian, actor, and author, known especially for his insult comedy.
A headline performer at Las Vegas hotel-casinos and peripheral member of the Rat Pack via friendship with Frank Sinatra, Rickles received widespread exposure as a frequent guest on talk and variety shows, including The Dean Martin Show, The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson and Late Show with David Letterman, and later voicing Mr. Potato Head in the Toy Story franchise. He won a Primetime Emmy Award for the 2007 documentary Mr. Warmth: The Don Rickles Project. (Wikipedia)
Marion Mitchell Morrison (1907 - 1979), known professionally as John Wayne and nicknamed Duke, was an American actor, filmmaker, and Presidential Medal of Freedom recipient. He was among the top box office draws for three decades. Wayne's enduring status as an iconic American was formally recognized by the U.S. government in the form of the two highest civilian decorations. On May 26, 1979, he was awarded the Congressional Gold Medal. Hollywood figures and American leaders from across the political spectrum, including Maureen O'Hara, Elizabeth Taylor, Frank Sinatra, Mike Frankovich, Katharine Hepburn, General and Mrs. Omar Bradley, Gregory Peck, Robert Stack, James Arness, and Kirk Douglas, testified to Congress in support of the award.
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[@edfulginiti8798]

Rickles...Wayne...just don't make em like that anymore.

[@junekozlowski1415]

I adored Don Rickles. Very funny man.

[@pr4442]

Thank God for that!

[@flex_007]

@@pr4442 2 legends

[@pr4442]

@@flex_007 Paris and Helen of Troy are also 2 legends; that doesn't mean they have relevance to the 21st Century.

[@flex_007]

@@pr4442 legends of entertainment.people take things too serious nowadays. Relax

[@dhenson8945]

Don Rickles, they broke the mold when they made him..so great. Loved him.

[@motaki701]

I watched McLintock, Chisum, and The Green Berets back to back last night. The glory days of Hollywierd are long gone.

[@karenmurphy6749]

There is no one who can replace these two wonderful men. I miss them both!!

[@racheldianeames3729]

Id miss all of the old school Hollywood legends inculding rickles and Wayne

[@adriande1]

Meh. John Wayne was a bootlicking racist.

[@ckc1802]

When I was 17 I worked at a gas station . The owner came in one day and called us all together , he said you'll never guess who I saw this weekend in Westport, Wa charter fishing I said John Wayne ...... He looked at me and said get back to work . A lot of my friends were deck hands and he like to fish on the Washington cost . They would say he would hang out on the back of his boat just like anybody and just bs with people . Real nice guy to everyone .

[@johnlannikk2701]

Sure does look like...'When I was 171 worked at a gas station'..

[@loafemcsweet316]

Great actor watched tons of his movies growing up. And a great comedian.

[@endokrin7897]

He was in SOOOO many movies! He started young. Probably my favorite actor of all time, ever, any category. I just don't 'care' about most actors. Like, ok, you're in a movie, reading lines, so what. John Wayne was a real guy. He was John Wayne. Know what I mean? He was just this tall, awesome, really good guy and he didn't have to 'act' like that; it was just him!

[@HoriaNeagu]

Quite possibly the greatest performer of all time. A commanding presence, incredible charisma and an amazing repertoire. Oh, I guess John Wayne is also in the frame, for some reason.

[@michellepost5232]

The 1970s had a lot of variety shows on weekly TV and variety specials. I was a child and teen then, and watched those shows. They were always clean, and many celebs of classic Hollywood were still living and vibrant. I saw this show when it was new on tv. John Wayne was pure Americana.

[@deans0209]

Quite possibly the most iconic actor to grace the silver screen. Boy he was a big guy

[@kevinbrown7535]

John Wayne a true legend

[@John-ml8qf]

No sex innuendos,no swearing and I am still laughing out loud.

[@cancel1913]

You don't have to be crude to be funny!

[@endokrin7897]

Can you imagine being in the audience? Don Rickles AND John Wayne? Just up there being silly and funny? Man, those people were LUCKY!!

[@GarrisonTransport]

@@endokrin7897 pp

[@leafyutube]

@@cancel1913 And no politics.

[@Dayvit78]

Check out the channel Dry Bar Comedy... may be for you.

[@donfarlan214]

These people were bigger than kings and emperors and they cant be dethroned

[@jyddentz]

Love John Wayne. I hope he is my neighbor in Heaven

[@crazydem75]

are you sure you're going to heaven or he's in heaven?

[@jyddentz]

Yep

[@az80311]

He will be there to greet you and all the rest of us

[@minorityreports4309]

@Maxwell Smart_086 forget jimmy - how does the good lord explain Trump?

[@kevanhollidge164]

If John Wayne's not in heaven, I'm gonna ask St Peter to call me a elevator. Trump will be fine on judgement day, it's those who make judgement about others and, think there without sin who'll have the problem. I'll settle for a seat next to the Duke at the Lord's table, Maureen O'Hara will be my other companion, now that's what l would call paradise.

[@dustinclays4027]

2 of my favorites from completely different genres on the same stage.

[@jonbeams9786]

Don Tickles, actor, comedian, producer. John Wayne, actor, director, producer. 2 great people who entertained America, together. Great comedy club

[@jakmak1199]

And not a F-Bomb between them, Class.

[@MrBergmanJan]

2 LEGENDS of THE all Time. and a great Joke Mr Wayne. Respect from Finland and rest in peace Mr. Rickles and Mr Wayne. perkele mitkä LEGENDAT.

[@plagakiller4125]

"I won't be wonged. I won't be insulted. I won't be laid a hand on. I don't do these things to other people and I require the same from them." John Wayne. (The shootist)

[@burntbacon7995]

John Bernard Books, not John Wayne.

[@johnmilner7603]

The Duke was one of the best from his era.

[@SaxonC]

Hollywood’s biggest ⭐️ Star, John Wayne! He should have received a standing ovation!

[@DARINBAGGSGUNOUTLAW]

@Rae West learn your facts before you talk he signed up to go and they wouldn't let him they thought he would do better for our country making movies standing up for our country John Ford the great director also didn't want him to go, the Duke was very upset he couldn't go 🦅🇺🇸

[@JohnSmith-lw2bm]

Damn the Duke was tall as hell. I forgot that.

[@msgigirogers1559]

Also Don was pretty short 😁

[@Alwis-Haph-Rytte]

@@msgigirogers1559 Short on pretty too, LOL

[@garzaa7481]

The man was 6’4”

[@jamestoler9344]

Tickles was just short lol

[@coppertopv365]

I'm 6'3" he ain't that tall in today's America.. But he sure was Better than most in Hollywood today

[@dougstyles5091]

Stuck in a time warp. And I want to stay.

[@wilson4328]

I miss them both, and we have nobody to replace them.

[@exdemocrat9038]

What about The Rock & Stephen Colbert?

[@danielbass2895]

@@exdemocrat9038 Not even close my friend...not even close. ☹️

[@pr4442]

Are you kidding around? John Wayne was a lousy actor. He was a self-caricature the same on screen as off screen. Thank God we have many fine actors now who take their craft seriously and try to get to the depth and truth of their characters.

[@telstar9]

Thats what the Army said when he didn`t turn up after getting his draft papers.

[@meme-bz6iw]

Sam I am trump will replace them.

[@hannibalheyes339]

I'm very fortunate to have be raised in this era. So many wonderfully talented stars back in the day. Unlike nowadays.

[@hannibalheyes339]

@Moreofthesamez I think they still do.

[@pedrocali7543]

Oh yeah. what about Justin beaver

[@williamorr9203]

Yes,I'm 59 and the 70s have never left me,there is no talent these days,t.v. is mind pollution

[@bygnalbarlow1064]

John Wayne is the greatest American ever

[@bygnalbarlow1064]

@J D nope john Wayne is

[@twinsonic]

Yeah..stayed at home while others, older than him, went to war.

[@the_road__warrior6185]

Nah, Lee Marvin is the greatest American

[@bygnalbarlow1064]

@@the_road__warrior6185 who's lee marvin jk

[@tcb1012]

Yeah, So True@@twinsonic Yeah, So True ;-)

[@966Mako]

3 chicks standing in an elevator gets 5 million views a legend gets 325k something is wrong with humanity.

[@DARINBAGGSGUNOUTLAW]

You got that right 🇺🇸

[@eargasm1072]

Yes...humanity has lost its way and taken a detour into placid ignorance and simple stupidity

[@mecongberlin]

Got better but still agree! Don the Great.

[@Wildstar40]

Link to elevator chicks please ?

[@toddschendel4999]

@@Wildstar40 😎

[@adameverett7652]

This has put a huge smile on my face

[@henryoil]

Duke looks like the Incredible Hulk with Don Rickles here. He played tough guys, but he seems like a gentle giant in real life.

[@drj602]

I miss them both dearly.

[@racheldianeames3729]

I do too 😭

[@edwardanthony7283]

He's gone over 40 years but it's like he's still here in a way.

[@johnnybeanz1296]

That’s the definition of a real icon.

[@marbury2403]

Yes, his phoney persona of being a tough guy is still prevalent from chicken hawks like Wayne.

[@flex_007]

@@marbury2403 2 legends

[@enderwiggin5572]

What do you mean gone over 40 years, He died in 2017

[@edwardanthony7283]

@@enderwiggin5572 john wayne died in 1979

[@fredlardieri6879]

These entertainers are so enjoyable!

[@DeadAbeVigoda]

What happened to America? We went from John Wayne to Ru Paul, that's what happened.

[@genokemp2433]

Yeah ,it's the way it is ..ffs i'm not even American but i know what you are saying 🤦‍♂️The crap on Tv now

[@Paul.in.Ireland]

And you ended up with trump FFS....

[@domagojstamac6019]

Leftist fascism happen. Do you think Al Bundy would pass today?

[@themediumcheese]

who cares lmao

[@josiahhenson4550]

@@Paul.in.Ireland Trump is great, low taxes, $1.80 a gallon gas, peace in the middle east, visited north Korea, defeated isis, withdrawing from Iraq and Afghanistan, built a border wall, almost had 4% gdp, the list goes on my communist enemy

[@raybobkowalski2154]

Pure gold long live the DUKE!! There will never,ever,be anyone even close

[@Robert-pv6cn]

A couple of years ago we had a newbe start at work. One day we were talking about John Wayne movies. The newbe looked confused and had to admit they had never seen a John Wayne movie....what?? What a sad awakening that was. It was my dream to be a stunt man after meeting his stunt man from True Grit.

[@fordsrule35]

Depends on his up bringing. My kid is 10 and she's been to John Wayne's grave with me.

[@JoseyWales44s]

My daughter , while in the 4th grade and writing an in-class assignment about who her hero was, chose Audie Murphy for what he did during WWII. The teacher had no clue who he was and had to look it up.

[@scottknode898]

I worked with a group of others on 2nd shift and we were walking about John Wayne movies and even 70s and 80s movies and one of co workers said she never heard of what we were talking about and I am only 34 years old now and was 28 then. I grew up watching John Wayne and Clint Eastwood with my Dad and been a big fan of 70s, 80s 90s action films. I have been a fan of Eastwood and Wayne along with Sylvester Stallone and one co worker said she never seen Rocky before and everyone gave her crap.

[@barr474]

When Hollywood had real stars

[@alexochoa5053]

Exactly

[@endokrin7897]

I'm just hijacking the top comment to say: I always loved John Wayne, but I wish he didn't smoke. The poor guy got sick, real, real sick. In his later movies, you can hear it in his voice. I don't mean the deep, gravelly voice of a smoker, but how out of breath he was, often just standing around or walking. I even read that in his later years and last few films, he had to use oxygen between takes...? That's so sad. John Wayne is one of my top favorite actors of all time. He always came across as strong and not taking any B.S. from anyone. Always the good guy. This is the selfish part: I want "My" John Wayne to be tall, strong, a loud voice, punching the bad guys and sticking up for the innocent people who can't protect themselves. All that masculine stuff we love. But when I see him shuffling around, hear him 'gasping' for a full breath, it breaks my heart. He is the epitome of rugged masculinity and moral character, yet he appears weak and sick in his later movies. I wish I could go back in time and get him to quit smoking. Imagine how much longer he would have lived! Imagine how many more movies he would have been in! It's so sad and such a shame for him and his family, and for us, his fans! Of course I never knew him and never met him, but to me and millions of others, John Wayne was AND IS, the epitome of a Western hero. The epitome of the good guy in all his war movies. He's the guy who always did the right thing despite being a flawed human. So strong in character, morals and body, yet his body was weakened by smoking. If someone ever invents a time machine, please make one of your trips a trip back in time to save John Wayne, The Duke!!!!

[@alalducente]

naa you are just old

[@keithfaulk1354]

So true

[@aceofspades9785]

And real men!!!

[@RC-gf8cs]

My fav stand up .don rickles...no body cud out rank him..what a great 1 he was..

[@alfonsosanchez7052]

Wow that's awesome to see him again even though it was back in 75 .. when I was 19 God bless him wherever he is..

[@palangicdino]

Two class acts. Unlike many stars of today that just seem f...ed in the head.

[@seansky2721]

My beloved Gramma remembered having a very young Marion Morrison run his trike into her shins, outside the Montross Drug Store, as a young child in Winterset Iowa. She took her trip up to heaven watching TBS' John Wayne marathon, in her comfy bed some years back. I'm sure she was greeted by The Duke without damage to her legs in the Hereafter. We enjoyed many John Wayne movies and covered bridge festivals together. God rest her loving soul.

[@tomgebarowski8156]

This is a wonderful anecdote & memory!

[@haboab0216]

Such an iconic..

[@racheldianeames3729]

RIP two Hollywood legends😭😭😭

[@John-gr4td]

The Duke is massive compared to Rickles...Both American treasures...

[@richardedwards1546]

With 5 inches of hat!

[@kevinhealey6540]

Rickles said once, "If I were to insult people and mean it, that wouldn't be funny."

[@pattibrooks1907]

John Wayne was a handsome great actor and hes awesome with Don Rickles !

[@maureenm8462]

I know John Wayne was no comedian but I did find the jokes funny😂specially the singing telegram🤣🤣

[@mbyrd6713]

Absolutely awesome 👏🏽 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣❤️

[@careliacarelita2294]

He was an important part of My chilhood. And God Bless You for that!. The Big Duke...""🐎

[@MichaelJames-lz7ni]

Excellent skit....even holds up today.

[@cynthiacronin2794]

Nobody could tell that was John Wayne!!! Lol 😅😆

[@gregsilsby6884]

Brilliant. So sad that these times are gone. Rickles was a genius. He could roast anyone and it was always respect.

[@user-zk9nf6ki3k]

And all of a sudden this building walks on stage its John Wayne ❤❤❤❤

[@daviddrupa1638]

All of them, gone. Classic study of two late career icons.

[@robertbishop5357]

When comedy was clean and funny and actors were honorable men and women. Not like today's phonies.

[@scottknode898]

@@welshcourtland John Wayne couldn’t serve as he was exempt and had knee injuries that prevented him from serving when he played college football.

[@llRandomxStuffxManll]

Found this gem in my recommended. Mr Warmth and the old cowboy. I remember when John Wayne threw that boy in the river and I loved him ever since.

[@DARINBAGGSGUNOUTLAW]

John Wayne was a real American Legend 🤠🦅🇺🇸 He was an awesome actor a lot of people think he only made cowboy movies but that's not true he made so many other great movies one of his greatest was The Quiet Man LONG LIVE THE DUKE 🦅🇺🇸🤠 🦅🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🦅

[@derekmurray1462]

Good old duke he could laugh at himself too , he was a brave man going on there with don rickles

[@thesegacampgamerandwerecam7504]

Man Don Rickles and John Wayne are not with us anymore! it's so Strange and Surreal seeing them there Together!

[@doughill3396]

JOHN WAYNE we use to say it loud

[@thebestisyettocome4114]

I missed them both. From Los Angeles California USA 🇺🇸

[@carlosarce6352]

Can't be compared with the filth they showing in television today.

[@voiceover-impressionist]

AMEN! I DON'T WATCH IT ANYMORE! HOLLYWOOD'S WENT TO HELL!

[@michellepost2986]

I don't remember this show when new. 1975, I was either in 8th grade, or 9th, depending what month it was on tv. I always loved John Wayne's movies, watched them as a child and teen. I have a DVD of True Grit and The Cowboys, my two faves of his.

[@JoseSanchez-xj3xn]

The longer I live, the more I wish I was born in this era.

[@bobbyjoe8900]

It was nice back then.

[@jimvinespresents...8463]

Just great. Love 'em both.

[@eharper7]

If John Wayne can take Don Rickles fanboying and deliver jokes in full cowboy regalia, then I can do anything.

[@happyjjlli]

I wish I could have meat John Wayne in 1969. he would still be smiling. from heaven.

[@tomgebarowski8156]

John Wayne and Don Rickles, an interesting combination.... maybe they crossed paths doing jokes on those old Dean Martin Roasts. Funny stuff!

[@nickhaghighi3210]

Greatest western star ever RIP duke.

[@superiordelivery4256]

Never been another actor like John Wayne. Even bigger than Eastwood.

[@kyokogodai-ir6hy]

Two great institutions there on stage. We are all better for it.

[@jmsiii4751]

So true, and today they would be ostracized... I'm glad I grew up when I did!

[@robertmiller8384]

YOU are 1000% correct on your comment. 2 of the best of ALL TIME

[@liwanagbautista8780]

I watched all these shows as a teen in 75, what else was I doing!

[@liwanagbautista8780]

John Wayne....one of the very first movies I ever went and watched was True Grit followed by The Green Berets. My Dad never missed a John Wayne movie or Clint Eastwood. Reminds me, when Jaws came out we were watching I think a Eastwood movie and me, my brother and sister left the car and walked over to the other drive inn and set in the bleachers....Dad and Mom stayed and finished Eastwood, the good old days!

[@JoseyWales44s]

I remember watching "Jaws" and Wayne's last film, "The Shootist", at the drive-in.

[@richardjd8182]

The king of America comedy and the king of America acting

[@billystpaul8907]

We could"nt have a guy like Rickles today, everything is s PC.. And, the Duke needs no introduction.

[@steve8421]

One of John Wayne's best movies wasn't a cowboy movie. A movie I watch at least once a year, "The Quite Man" with Maureen O'Hara.

[@StevenTorrey]

I didn't realize Don RIckels was so short!

[@nickeconomidis4294]

Steven Torrey he not short John was a big man

[@bojankos8455]

Nick Economidis yup he was 6’5

[@nickhaghighi3210]

He was 5’6” Duke was 6’4”

[@bojankos8455]

Nick Haghighi with the boots on there he’s 6’5

[@carlbowles1808]

John wayne, a real american.

[@motime8552]

What happen to tv today...?? Wow what a change.. Legends Made TV!!!

[@toshi3105]

I love John Wayne. Born in 1968 but loves his westerns

[@scottknode898]

I am only 34 years old and be 35 this year and grew on John Wayne and Clint Eastwood with my parents particularly my Dad who is a fan of John Wayne and Clint Eastwood. My wife’s grandfather is a John Wayne fan and would John Wayne westerns when we got together at Christmas gatherings.

[@toshi3105]

@@scottknode898 Don't forget Charles Bronson. (Lol)

[@scottknode898]

@@toshi3105 I didn’t really watch Charles Bronson much other then his westerns Once A Upon A Time In The West and The Magnificent Seven as a kid

[@4redniwediS]

John Wayne was asked by Mel Brooke to do Blazing saddles, John politely declined but said that he would be one of the first ones in line to watch it!

[@roymarksberry4152]

John Wayne one of the great

[@marcelomateos3451]

Awesome. Classy and Funny!

[@townstar1]

He´s the duke, the marshall, sheriff, colonell and tall like a tree, he make america famous, he is John Wayne.

[@OffTheJacks]

Great old clip to break up watching cars. Thanks!

[@MrCalidan69]

Hey man, it's freaking John Wayne, the Duke!

[@Bondek1996]

A film with these two would've been dynamite. "Saddle up, pilgrim, we have three days riding. -I hope you're ranch blows up!"

[@pardeepsingh-yh4ne]

legends

[@MH3GL]

How the hell did Wayne hold a straight face, telling those jokes, with Rickles losing it next to him?

[@judyschmoll8541]

MH lts called true acting. 👍 Not what we have now days!! Also a very heart-felt patriot 🇺🇲❤🇺🇲❤🇺🇲

[@paulmcginn5146]

one of a kind

[@garyk8558]

Two great men!!!

[@robsmith6281]

El Dorado my favourite John Wayne movie.

[@danielbass2895]

The Searchers. But I watch all of them repeatedly.

[@jasonmichael3676]

The Man Who Shot Liberty Valance.

[@65tosspowertrapl36]

Rio Bravo!

[@jasonmichael3676]

@@65tosspowertrapl36 My 2nd favorite!

[@loffycarter69]

Rio bravo

[@godblessamerica5114]

John Wayne was the greatest actor of all time. They don’t make them like him anymore.

[@magnetmannenbannanen]

he payed the price of using the nevada test ranges as locations for his movies. Fallout is forever.

[@godblessamerica5114]

magnetmannenbannanen What do you mean?

[@ardivachambers6927]

I have Don Rickles book . Love it!

[@mackavelli8872]

I work with a guy that walks just like John Wayne. 5 days a week I think he's gonna tip over and he never does.

[@elvicare35]

Lol

[@donnaryland9976]

What he does with comedy is no more in existence in 2021. Now the comedians feel they have to use the " F " bomb. They all have to be as foul as they can get it. What I loved about the 1970 comedians is you could sit with your family & not be scared they will say the " F " word! I miss those comedians!

[@chrismcnee9287]

John Wayne was huge

[@carlosiglesias9588]

Amazing people

[@ianfosterUSA]

Love you guys

[@uncaboat2399]

I must admit I hadn't heard the one about falling hair before. Now I have.

[@paulcrisp9861]

Is that you John Wayne is it me ? What no guns where's the horse ? Tell him don he needs the props. March 2021 🤪🙄😃😅🤣🤤💎💎👍👍

[@nikachimes6675]

Thank you Ad Vids.........this is the show that I always wanted to see but never had a chance.......😘

[@advids5572]

Your Welcome. My pleasure...

[@varrick1226]

Two giants!