Don Rickles last interview with Johnny Carson in May 1992 - part 1

[@easygame7955]

I really miss that time in America, Rickles would be canceled today. He was one of the most loving and non-racist men ever. And very, very, funny, RIP Don.

[@drugsmadilla]

He's jewish, no way

[@scottsmith5095]

He made fun of everyone, regardless of race, gender, or ethnicity…including himself. A legend.

[@theloniousratledge8835]

Sono italiano, e mi piace moltissimo la comicità di Don Rickles.

[@kendallwi]

Rickles was always very tame for a comedian and entertainer. There's no way he would be canceled today.

[@oldeenglishd45]

There wouldn’t have been a real problem, because the people around back then had personalities and character. Even when they said bad things, they weren’t the worst folks in the world.

[@g.mantua1195]

Rickles was a comedic genius. Of course that was an era when people had the ability to laugh at themselves. He's still funny to me and will always be one of my favorites.

[@sterlingrock7769]

As a kid in the 80's I thought this was a show for old people. Now as an adult I can see the jokes and laugh. Very funny.

[@jeffdemas9521]

Actually yeah, same here.

[@spooo8705]

Yes!! I’m glad someone else thinks the same

[@juniorjohnson9509]

@Jeff Baker Loved it as a kid ( when I could sneak staying up late), and that has carried into my old fart stage.

[@juniorjohnson9509]

@Jeff Baker You may have to explain that one to me! :) If you are referring to bed time now - midnight to 3 AM is pretty usual for me now!

[@mattjaitken]

Me to!😂

[@cats0182]

Carson will never be equaled. Rickles and Dangerfield came on the show. He just let them go wherever they wanted to go. He'd interject something, they'd keep going and he just sat back and watched it unfold. Those days are gone for good.

[@louisianagrandma9787]

I sure miss "The Tonight Show" with Johnny Carson. A talk show that entertained, instead of political drivel. It was a great way to unwind at the end of the day. Thank you, Mr. Zaffa for giving us a glimpse into those wonderful nights.

[@chrisolivo6591]

New Orleans Lady So true. Late Night is not about making people laugh, it’s about pushing a political agenda these days.

[@paulbainjr]

Chris Olivo can’t agree more! It will backfire on those in 2020

[@tpsu129]

Leno was like that as well. Politics didn't drive his show either.

[@M167A1]

@@tpsu129 Leno was okay, like Carson he took a few pot shots during the monologue but it was fairly gentle by today's standards. There was still at least some sense of decorum.

[@fishsquishguy1833]

Louisiana Grandma, So true, it used to be an escape from the horrible news cycle and a nice lighthearted way to wrap the day up. Now there’s nothing but division and political venom being spewed.

[@bdm5858]

Don Rickles is the master of quick-witted comedy. Lots of comedians have followed his lead. What a gift he has given to us all!

[@WizardsMachine]

The greatest comedian ever. Period. So glad I got to meet Don, and it would take several pages to describe how funny that meeting was. God rest him, he gave me SO many laughs.

[@Pegsboy1013]

Rickles was one of the very best. May he rest in peace. Johnny was the best. There will never be another one like him. RIP.

[@rjwaytula9271]

Love the loud shout of "Don" before he enters with the best into music ever. This world needs another don rickles.

[@jeremyrussell4162]

The man is an absolute legend. He really was extremely quick witted and definitely pushed limits. But at the end everybody laughed together and knew it was just a joke. That’s what’s lacking these days. Everybody is offended by everything and afraid to laugh. Well it is time for that to end. And it will very soon. People need to get a grip on reality! LAUGH!!!!

[@hendy2754]

“And the other guys at home working on his chin” hilarious! He was talking about Jay Leno

[@colonelsanders3388]

That was hilarious!!!

[@johnmoore6206]

Really! Wow

[@OMGWUNSIU]

it took me 5 years to warm up to Leno... he was very good, however, nobody can touch Johnny Carson.

[@pointman913]

Thanks for putting those puzzle pieces together for us

[@djf750]

@@OMGWUNSIU I'm sorry, Jay Leno, a VERY good standup comedian should NEVER have been behind any desk. He was horrible and actually pissed off Rickles on one appearance, the only time I have ever seen Rickles mad during an interview. Leno is not witty, which you need to be behind the desk though his written act is hilarious even to this day Letterman was # 1 Carson #2

[@iamgodgodiam8578]

Man, I grew up in a glorious time in the world! We had Buddy Hackett, Rodney Winfield, Don Rickles, Richard Pryor, Joan Rivers, Rudy Ray Moore, Norm McDonald, George Carlin, Jackie Mason, Rodney Dangerfield, Alan King, Redd Foxx! I am sure there are some funny comics today, but as we age, we tend to look back at our past for what was familiar and good for us then. We seldom explore new horizons! I love a good story teller, and all of these comics were the best!

[@DubhglasZaffa]

IamGod GodIam It true man! There are many talented people today but those names which quotes are irreplaceable!

[@searchlight18]

IamGod GodIam I know all of the people except Rudy Ray Moore.Thanks for the info. When I was young all the adults played Redd Foxx comedy records at parties. And we were white. Good comedy has been lost.

[@play712]

norm mcdonald?

[@amolinari678]

+Cliff Gaskill ----Was an early regular on SNL.......go to you tube dude ....

[@slida65]

I can't relate to the new music,movies,t.v. and culture. I'm 53 and I can't wait 20 years from now to come.

[@fasteddie9529]

Back when late night was must-see television...just the opposite of 2018.

[@albundy6008]

Saw Rickles in Vegas. His show was a total HOOT!! his timing was impeccable.

[@DubhglasZaffa]

its a honor see Don live! Don and Joan Rivers has a perfect timing! Thanks for coments!

[@norelcopc2431]

+Dubhglas Zaffa Sorry to inform you that Joan Rivers passed away in 2014.

[@albundy6008]

norelco pc she was an animated corpse for the last few years anyway.

[@DubhglasZaffa]

+norelco pc Yes! Thanks for comments. I knew at the time of her death!

[@DubhglasZaffa]

+todd krager hahaha

[@TheVCRTimeMachine]

Carson was a great host, because he was good at letting the guest have the spotlight. Jimmy Fallon's show feels like it's just about him having his friends over to goof off.

[@recordguy4321]

+GBev2K16 Fallon is not even in the same league as carson. That's ok those good old days are preserved on you tube for those who like real comedy

[@Mishy82193]

+GBev2K16 Johnny's so chill...Jimmy flips a shit every interview lol its so distracting & kind of unprofessional if you think about. ah i do miss the good ole days! a simpler time :)

[@Jwdude123]

Fallon is no Carson

[@spockboy]

Well said.

[@user-xj2sm3xd5l]

Plus, Fallon isn’t funny

[@RoundaboutTRVL]

"You get moody and walk away" Only Rickles could get away with saying that to Carson. Only Rickles. Lol

[@a661992]

Sean Gannon he got away with Sinatra as well.. lol only Don. But they were best of friends

[@ryanlara603]

I said the same thing but about the Norwegian on a tuna hunt line

[@izzy8246]

Carson the best host of all time.He and Don are forever missed

[@richardleclair473]

I was born in 1957, and I'm so grateful to have seen all those guys. The memories that I still have of them, I will treasure for the rest of my days. As people have said, those guys will never be equaled again. Thanks for the laughs guys - you were simply the best.

[@hudentdw2]

A SAD EVENING NEVERTHELESS IT WAS THE END OF CARSON'S SHOW I WAS FEELING IT NO MORE EXCUSE OF STAYING UP LATE,THE NEW BREED OF LATE NIGHT HOSTS I COULD CARELESS!! CARSON WAS THE BEST EVER!

[@TheStreamerYT]

Hey hey conan is worth it

[@gunner6639]

I swear my boss is a Don Rickles descendant, identical personality. I told him this once, and he told me to get out of his office and look for a personality..further convinced..

[@patwetzel7920]

When I was younger I couldn't stand Don rickles. As I got older man I really appreciated that man. He is one of the best.

[@DubhglasZaffa]

1 Million views! Thank you Johnny, Don, Ed and Tonight Show Orchestra for all smiles and jokes! 1 Milion views! Thank you all!

[@MrHairyNeck]

LOL. Don always puts a smile on my face. He always ignores and puts down the host. Thanks for uploading.

[@Bondek1996]

I'm British, in my 30s. I grew up watching American shows (ie Ironside) but didn't see Carson till KZbin came about. Give anything to go back and see Rickles and Carson live.

[@johnking5174]

Did you know some ITV regions in Britain aired highlights of the Tonight Show in the early 1980s?

[@Bondek1996]

@@johnking5174 sadly I didn't. I came along in 85. Even if I knew, my parents didn't watch talk shows it seemed.

[@johnking5174]

@@Bondek1996 His show was badly treated though. Johnny used to moan and complain on his show about how ITV treated it. London Weekend Television were the company who purchased the show. However instead of airing new editions, they took highlights from the previous week and edited them into a 50 minute edition. This meant so many monologues and routines never aired in England. Only big star interviews, the odd Carnac routine and that was it. A lot of Ed's bits were never seen, and apparently British viewers wrote in asking what Ed McMahon actually did on the show?

[@ThatDangerousWolf]

The fan scream at 0:21 was so wholesome. It made me smile because I would be that excited, too.

[@grossy25]

Boy do I miss Carson. Class and talent personified! Fallon, Kimmel and Colbert--- not even close!

[@E.D1282]

They will never be like him

[@evancobb2554]

Conans great

[@adamarthur9391]

Carson was good and I think they're good in there own way.

[@joshueabelis473]

Love that one guy who is really stoked in the audience. 'YEAaaaaa'

[@williamobrien3540]

“You get moody and walk away”. What legendary fearlessness.

[@12lilacbushes]

I miss this show! Never again will we see the likes of Mr.Carson and the talent He had on his show!

[@CC-5585]

LOL "Did I stun you?" lol classic

[@1lenny]

R.I.P. Don...A very funny man. He will have them in stitches in Heaven.

[@turkial7956]

I don’t think so No one be in heaven if he isn’t a Muslim the last & only accepted religion to be in heaven ... I know you will not accept my words but this is the ultimate truth ...

[@Whadduphomie]

Turki Al bro shut the fuck up.

[@nash0089]

How do you reconcile that belief with the fact that most religions think that about themselves? What makes you so sure you're right? Faith? Guess what, every religion operates on faith. The same exact faith that you have for your god.

[@jordanholliday9163]

I can just imagine him giving God shit for eternity, like he'll show up "you could've at least put up a coat of paint for crying out loud"

[@Camop-iz9kt]

The end of a comedy era, for sure!

[@jacquelinebodkins8161]

There will never be another don rickles. And Johnny Carson and David letterman are the two talk show hosts that got the most from Don rickles comdey. They new how to play straight man to him. That's why he was so hilarious on there show. Rest in peace 🙏 don rickles and Johnny Carson & Ed McMahon.

[@roblabow9702]

I think Don Rickles will have God laughing in heaven.

[@krisscanlon4051]

Oh absolutely he demanded that he get there probably 10 years earlier Bob Hope ran out of material years ago he needed somebody new to make him laugh

[@daviddanner2504]

Ya really think god's sense of humor is that warped?

[@magst734]

David Danner he made you so it seems it’s in good shape

[@frankcavallaro1833]

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[@Mastermatt286]

@@magst734 damn what a burn 😂😂😂😂😂

[@CathyKitson]

95% of Rickles's jokes go over my head because I don't know what he's referring to. But I still find him hilarious.

[@otten5666]

What are you a Norwegian on a tuna hunt? 🎣😮

[@maxthefoooool]

Best thing about Rickles is when his insults make no sense lmao

[@CathyKitson]

@@otten5666 ? No, just not American.

[@otten5666]

@@CathyKitson 3:55

[@CathyKitson]

@@otten5666 Oh, right!

[@geliep]

"The other guy's at home working on his chin" Hahaha! Rickles! "With this body?!" Hahaha!

[@christinamitchell6796]

He was clowning ...lol 😂 😂

[@nope4no1]

I can remember as a kid sneaking a peek at the TV from the top of the stairs, trying to stay awake long enough to watch the Tonight Show. I used to get in trouble occasionally when I laughed too loudly and my parents heard me (mostly when Johnny had the animals on). Carson's show was a class act. I still miss it...

[@Bobweiser19]

Thank you for analyzing this song and breaking down the things that make it so hauntingly beautiful. Alice in Chains music has helped a lot of us through painful struggles in life…

[@bruw5640]

Don’s last appearance with Johnny and Ed. Oh how we miss them!

[@DubhglasZaffa]

R.I.P. Don Rickles! 1926 - 2017. (05/08/1926 - 04/06/2017)

[@arthuridis]

Listen to that audience roar when he appears. That's the mark of a legend. Him, Carson, Carlin and Dangerfield are on my Mt. Rushmore of comedy.

[@sjtom57]

Funny stuff when late night TV was still worth watching. Rest in peace, fellas.

[@marcm8406]

Two greats on the same stage. Totally AWESOME!

[@EddiePardovani-vb3zd]

Don Rickles is one of a kind. There'll never be another one

[@walkergillette3918]

when people asked Don if he means what he says with the insults, he said no, but then says, everything I say comes from my heart, that sounds like he means it

[@DubhglasZaffa]

CRAVEN MOREHEAD It's true! Thanks for sharing!

[@albundy6008]

All the people who know him have nothing but good things to say about him. Never heard one person say they were offended by his shtick. They all say how generous and kind he is.

[@walkergillette3918]

Todd, generous? on the Jerry Lewis telethon, he said he and his wife have donated $1,000, was he proud of that amount?

[@Hot80s]

When you've seen the Best it's impossible to watch the rest.

[@DubhglasZaffa]

11/23/2022 - Happy heavenly 97th birthday Johnny Carson! Thank you for all laughter and fun! Doc, Ed and Tonight Show Band! 👏👏👏 👌

[@prclaudiojunior2012]

Our generation don't even know these guys and this kind of comedy... Nothing like the old days... We truly miss that

[@ETRacing]

I only liked Leno because I like cars. Carson will always be the best, Letterman in 2nd... I doubt we will ever have talent/comedy like that any more.

[@DubhglasZaffa]

Razbarry99 It's true!

[@EmmanuelGoldstein74]

Razbarry99 "Carson will always be the best" Absolutely, I agree

[@joeygonzo]

Razbarry99 The best thing about Johnny was he let the guests TALK and just kill it. Jay and David interrupt too much and try to outdo the guests . Johnny went with the flow . Like whenever Jonathan Winters guested . Jonathan would just come up with different stuff and Johnny would just go with the ride.

[@DubhglasZaffa]

Joey Gonza Yes! Its true!

[@shredder4841]

+Razbarry99 Colbert is at least on par. Do you agree?

[@dt1963able]

Johnny Carson was great not like the clown hosts they have now ....SAD

[@k.m.ashrafulashik7136]

they are comedians, comedians are supposed to be clowns

[@dusthue]

david taylor no clowns are better looking then the hosts today😏

[@casualobserver2305]

America needs Don more than ever right now.

[@cor-z8m]

I miss the hour shows that felt like an hour! Today more commercials than conversations!

[@bahamutskingdom]

Without a doubt.....Rickles BEST sidekick in comedy. Letterman after Carson. And he loved Carson so much.

[@deanmartin6682]

fallon is pure torture,...

[@lawrencegenereux8567]

Yeah, he stinks on ice.

[@scbane]

Agreed.

[@christinamitchell6796]

He's like a child trying to prove how down he is with everyone, it's all about him bringing himself up I don't watch jimmy Fallon. Hes just a controlled child seeking validation. These guys are the real "entertainment ". I love love don rickles and he doesn't have to curse to get tears from me.

[@bernlin2000]

Donny Lonagan, you mean? 🤣

[@MMRadioMX]

LENO was torture, at least we had Letterman to flip to THANK GOD!

[@GeorgeStar]

Nothing more hilarious than Johnny & Rickles trading barbs!

[@salcorrente1008]

The other guy is at home working on his chin.

[@Howard007]

Sal Corrente I DIED.. poor Jay hahah

[@Rob_Kates]

From Carson to Leno, that was a big, big drop off.

[@tobiasmacgillicuty1525]

Yeah Leno showed his true colors when he wanted to ruin the tonight show for Conan O'Brien

[@wolfchrt]

@@tobiasmacgillicuty1525 Jay is better than Conan

[@renewillard777]

Jay is trash

[@ftlshome1]

it was obvious the insult about leno's chin cracked carson up, we know he wanted letterman to have it.

[@chado3000]

ftlshome1 It all worked out. I just switched to cbs.

[@wilc.2095]

Yes that true, but everyone blamed Leno like it was his fault. NBC fckd up. Cant blame Leno for taking the best job in TV when it was offered to him.

[@Land-Shark]

my favorite Rickles appearance on The Tonight Show was when Johnny upended Don (fully clothed) into a big water tank on the stage after a skit :)

[@chrispappas3750]

It must be an honor to get a new ass ripped for you by Rickles, that should be at the top of everyone's bucket list.

[@mikeluke9404]

Legend

[@johnfaichney9529]

Don Rickles. The best ever. I miss him and Johnny.

[@sdjahof1964]

Rickles along with Joan Rivers were brilliant at what they did. They earned the respect of their peers in show business and made us laugh. It works because of who they were. They cared about people. They were honest and showed an interest in everyone that crossed their paths. I had the pleasure of seeing both of them numerous times in Vegas back when they were at their peak. No one was funnier or as quick witted. To D Rickles, a wish for many more good years and to J Rivers, RIP.

[@DubhglasZaffa]

Its true!

[@timsullivan3715]

Growing up I always loved it when Johnny would call Rickles "Mr.Warmth".

[@RockLives4u]

RIP In Peace Funny Man Enjoy Your Well Earned Extended Road Tour. You will make them all Laugh

[@kyriakoschrist]

The other guy is at home working on his chin!😂🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@Groucho-tg1tx]

Hallelujah...Hallelujah... Pushing it to the limit. God bless Don

[@jerseyjoe3214]

Carson had Class !!!!

[@bikerbisht110]

God bless Johnny and Don .... what a combo

[@diamondstar1200]

3 real men occupying the same stage. They don't make them like this anymore.

[@DubhglasZaffa]

Today is 05/21/1992 - It was 28 years ago today the last Tonight Show with Johnny Carson!

[@farnumbp]

That's when the Tonight Show should've ended

[@krisscanlon4051]

Wow I remember that last ...it was just different then... It was history. They looked tired plus they were behaving differently and not for the worse! I don't know if I have the exact words to say how important it was to see them leave and walk off in the sunset. oh by the way what fun it was to have Rickles on for one last time.

[@rustyruss2962]

Johnny was Best after he left stopped watching tonite show Don was True Legend also GodBless them Both Awesome memories and Great Fun

[@rodbrunet4813]

Carson was the best. In my opinion.. Haven't seen one talk show since he retired.

[@rustyruss2962]

@@rodbrunet4813 yes sir he was Best no one can touch him and guest of time

[@finkaiser5927]

Currently watching Dons final appearance on letterman right now!

[@AWfan1999]

Letterman was such a bore.

[@AWfan1999]

Letterman was such a bore.

[@octanina21]

AWfan1999 you must be young

[@bethbartlett5692]

Priceless - Oh I miss them.

[@davidshimshi493]

I love the banter between them, Don Rickles was awesome!!

[@albanymike]

Rickles brought his A game for his last Carson appearance

[@norelcopc2431]

If this is Don's A game I'd hate to see his B game. Rickles has long been over rated.

[@albanymike]

+norelco pc Respectfully, you are so wrong.

[@norelcopc2431]

+albanymike I've watched many hours of Rickles over the years (I'm 60 years old). Don tells the same "jokes" over and over and over. I can almost predict what he's going to say. Also, whether he's good or not is not written in stone. It's a matter of personal preference.

[@albanymike]

+norelco pc I'm only two years younger than you so we are from the same era. . Sure he has been better, more inventively and hysterically caustic. I simply put this appearance in context as his last on the Carson show, Bittersweet nostalgia when I still considered myself young. I blame KZbin. Lol

[@joannlamonica8067]

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[@fanboy2015]

Carson’s greatest guest.

[@paulpatane2439]

Rickles is right,at 3:52,Johnny opens his mouth. Classic!!!

[@DubhglasZaffa]

Don Rickle's legendary theme through years : "La Virgen de la Macarena"

[@larryfertitta8193]

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[@Mrgop]

He stole it from the world famous trumpet player Rafael Mendez.

[@ThatDangerousWolf]

What is the backstory on why that song was chosen?

[@peaky5135]

Am from England these guys r the best

[@robertkelly6282]

I would beg my parents to let me watch Carson with 2 guests don and Rodney

[@ryanpeterson8668]

The best

[@robertkelly6282]

Me too

[@jonchaney]

I️ can’t believe how don was able to tease Johnny and talk get a bit personal and Johnny let him do it. Only don could do that.

[@ron56pvi13]

At 70, I find that all of my favorite comedians with the exception of Jim Breuer and James Gregory are dead. I can watch these all day.

[@tuxguys]

Not only Epochal, given the circumstance, but also, completely expectedly, BRILLIANT.

[@THEATREofPAIN270]

Rest In Peace Don Rickles

[@delta30024fly]

The Emmet Kelly dig always gets me.

[@stephanelauzon15]

Don The King Rickles how many talk show host did he see retire in his awesome career and still going the king the master

[@concious2]

Don Rickles made fun of everybody and did it with class! A trail blazer!

[@jesmitty7639]

Don Rickles, was a SOB! 😝 He could make me laugh on my worst days. God bless them all, they we’re hard workers.

[@jermar1979]

Love Don Rickles!

[@tijmenbruin]

That Jay Leno jab about working on his chin is gold 😂

[@derekholland3328]

Don Rickles...pure genius.

[@CharlieG143]

Oh poor Ed. Gets the business every time.

[@aidanosullivan9119]

i like how the boom mic is in the shot the whole time

[@gillianomotoso328]

It was so weird to hear Don Rickles mention “Snooki” in 1992.

[@adamweingart7570]

What chemistry

[@jasonraczkowski6001]

I'm laughing so hard I'm in tears

[@DubhglasZaffa]

Hahaha Thanks for coments Jason!

[@reysh5653]

Johnny: We will be right back. Rickles: No we won't.

[@AwesomeBeatles]

I still expect to hear that music at 10:30. Seems like last week Carson was in my living room every night.

[@garymiller3264]

When late night was worth staying up for.

[@SteveEcksteinDouglasDrive]

NIGHT TIME TALK SHOW T.V. WON' EVER BE THE SAME W/OUT JOHNNY & ED. R.I.P.