Don Rickles Roasts Lucille Ball Woman of the Hour

[@jackdoherty5841]

"What a night, who are we honoring?" One of the best openings I've ever heard.

[@moonskyrocket]

The timing!

[@dluff]

Whenever feeling down just watch a few of these....

[@toniwilson1579]

David luff ... So true when I am having g choric pain going on in my body. I get on KZbin and watch a few of these and it really dose ease the pain to laugh

[@janicesanders9981]

So right. I started watching and can't stop....

[@louisgraham9959]

Not for me. Reminds me of some difficult times for black people.

[@2wr778socal]

David luff Damn straight.

[@LargestClassifieds]

Agree

[@joe-vz6hx]

lol love the Ruth Buzzy bit at the end...so sad we'll never see comedy like this again

[@Wildstar40]

You do know you can replay these videos right ?

[@reealitychick]

It is almost the year 2020 and I still come back and watch.... Legends forever.

[@rcherry1978]

Ladies and gentlemen the great Don Riickles

[@rexjansen7717]

a lot of his material he used often but that delivery and his improvising just comedic gold

[@glendaparson2620]

Interesting

[@gunsharck]

All comics recycle

[@sekulrtsnfnugg6126]

The genius of it are all the small changes, so it's often different.

[@paulinecorbin2441]

I love watching Don Rickles he makes me laugh when I am sad. God bless Don Rickles

[@jasonvandervalk3679]

Im turning 38 in two days and i can't get enough of the days i never even experienced

[@jasonvandervalk3679]

Thank you for agreeing

[@TheIsagregorio]

I grew up in the 70s and watched all these live on TV. My father loved these roasts.

[@danielmeadows1114]

I miss the 60’s and 70’s, Dean Martin was the greatest.

[@ictpilot]

Jason Those were very good years trust me.

[@Comrade2261]

I'm turning 31, agreed.

[@sanjayd411]

Man! I could watch these roasts all day long....the golden era of American legends and their comedy 🙏

And people get hot under the collar about Ricky Gervais at the Golden Globes. Geez, Don Rickles set the bar long ago.

[@daffyslooney2867]

There is a difference, dear. Don Rickles did it with class. He wasn't offended when someone came back at him with an equally smart-alec remark. He could take it. It's always said, if you can't take it, then don't dish it out!

[@theanonymousterryhall5419]

Chill Ricky is different than Don. Don roasts people at roasts where his victims where they thickest skin. Ricky be damn near bullying

[@theanonymousterryhall5419]

@David Clark I think the fact that America/ Hollywood money is kind of like a second income to him is what gives him to balls to repeatedly do that. "I'm a burn bridges?... oh well plenty of bridges I built in Europe."

[@p.s6742]

Ricky Gervais is a douchebag. Don Rickles is a gentleman. Big difference there.

[@p.s6742]

@David Vazquez Rickles does it with style and want's people to smile. Gervais simply want's to hurt and insult people. Even though the jokes were meant as an insult, the way he did it (Rickles) made people laugh.

[@incidentalist]

Truly the Golden Age! Good times, RIP to them all!

[@rmrrao2675]

Not all. Buzzi is still around.

[@deanirvine6374]

I love that reaction when Ruth is about to kiss him.. He is like ah shit.. its coming

[@deborahmatt8384]

vascetomysurgery

[@grizzfan08]

First he said it...

[@ronniejamesdio3929]

And he's still going for laughs 😂

[@dnakatomiuk]

The fact that Dean stood up and steped away to save his drink

[@JR-zv6qm]

Dean's facial expression while Ruth Buzzi is mauling Rickles is priceless.

[@nightangel972000]

Dean Martin’s probably thinking: I ain’t nearly drunk enough to find this attractive.

[@markroberts9577]

Rickles is the one who got roasted!

[@michellenguyen9871]

a lot of his material he used often but that delivery and his improvising just comedic gold

[@Marie-mz2uw]

Lol

[@sarahramos6926]

I'm crying laughing OMG LOLLL

[@androclesejones6755]

I love how on every single one of these roasts, Don Rickles manages to get the same joke in about Bob Hope being there because there is no war on. Cracks me up every single time.

[@lnsots]

😂❤

[@user-vp1sc7tt4m]

Lucille Ball loved the Ruth Buzzi lip sync with Don at the end! Classic. She was awesome. I love the real down to earth no make wrong we are all in it together roasts (laughing together connections) during this time.

[@Lekha84]

I love these types of roasts! They were funny. People back then had a thick skin and didn’t get offended easily. When a guest or audience member walked into an event like that, they expected to have a joke(s) be made about them. Back then getting roasted by Ron Rickles was an honor and people loved him and respected him. It was always non-stop laughter with him. He was a true comical genius.

[@proudindian762]

“When you were born, you probably hit the wall “. 😂😂😂😂

[@joshuabrooks4907]

So many legends are featured in this video, and it's sad knowing that Ruth Buzzi is the only one still living.

[@Cosmic86x]

".....you were so good Henry! God bless you!............now it's time to quit." :D lmao

[@Einnor084]

Cosmic86x SO AWESUM!!!

[@pmyodb1]

When he said that I swear I always fall out laughing so hard

[@sg72646]

Brilliant stuff. I've watched this at least a dozen times and still find it funny.

[@stigtuneback1966]

kickboxer then we are 2 aboute that .

[@siegridthomas9674]

What a wonderful time we ALL had...it was PRICELESS and will not come back....I and everybody else will never forget and so glad to live through these times...mg do I miss it...

[@stevem2323]

With thought police and SJW PC stormtroopers it will never be back.

[@maturanita]

Siegrid Thomas I hear you. I am more of an 80s child, but I do have some memories from the 70s. Everything was different, more innocent. No DirectTv with steep fees. No internet, just 3 public networks from which one could watch lovely shows. Yes, I do miss it as well @Siegrid Thomas.

[@MagnumMike44]

When you hear Don Rickles you can be sure of one thing, you'll never stop laughing! :)

[@DemonicRemption]

@Michael The American Patriot I found that out when I looked up videos like this after he died... This man was a riot.

[@roxy5588]

Rickles is the best comedian ever!!! Hilarious!!! 😂😂😂😂😂😂😂

[@MrCoach04]

Nope tied with Foster Brooks

[@vincentsartain3061]

Love Frank Sinatra or hate him, either way you still gotta give props to "the Chairman of the Board" for promoting Don in Don's early stand-up comedy career and giving Don a path to, and a permanent spot in, American pop culture.

[@joeygonzo]

@@vincentsartain3061 Frank also had Lena Horne and Sammy Davis front for him. And he made the hotels check them in.

[@vincentsartain3061]

@@joeygonzo Sinatra could be the world's biggest A-hole when he had a mind to be, but he had his redeeming qualities, too. A huge ego, yet not afraid to stand up for others like people of color who were marginalized and discriminated against. Frank's pro civil rights stance covers a multitude of his sins, in my book.

[@joeygonzo]

@@vincentsartain3061 I think because Frank was Italian and his parents and family were discriminated upon in NY, he hated bigotry. He had dinner with Lena Horne one time and the waitress refused to serve Lena. Frank hit the roof and straightened that bitch waitress. Sammy and Lena could also not stay at the Hilton when they fronted for Frank. Frank made them check them in.

[@12345fowler]

What a format. No effect, just banter one after the other. Strong caracters with even stronger humor. That was great. Long lost times.

[@juliusulit1141]

Don's comeback to Nipsy was priceless LOL

[@manuknapatai]

@Gloria Garcia hey snowflakes...back then perhaps its not because if it did, there could have been riot immediately. but then speaking with people like you and those snowflakes, it is useless.

[@michaelstegall2324]

Saw Don Rickles in Vegas years ago.....it was the only show that I literally cried from laughing so hard! There was a Mexican gentleman in the audience and Don Said "are you a Mexican?" the guy said yes and Rickles said "Here's some mud, go finish your house!" thought I was gonna die!!

[@daisymay9203]

Ahahahah you know Lucy’s loving it when she’s slapping the table 😅

[@coiner74]

The look of surprise, the shocked glee and happiness at Rickles' boldness and quick wit. Wonder and joy is displayed here; A true glimpse of the real America, a sense of freedom and liberty that offers both nostalgia and yearning: days that passed for all of us to remember. Rickles lives on here, and with our smiles is immortal.

[@magnusdiaz6419]

R.I.P Mr Don Rickles

[@georgedonaldson7220]

A throw back to way more liberated and funnier times.

[@julieharmon7020]

Like to think all these greats are in heaven still doing the Dean Martin roast shows every week. God knows we all miss them so much.

[@Rescue162]

Ruth Buzzi was just so great!!!

[@steviedee132]

Calling Nipsy a Spade and Nipsy throwing it back to Rickles who says they will leave him alone because he tap dances is so damn good. Today they would crucify them for it.

[@TheGenXer]

Rightfully so.

[@candacen7779]

No, they wouldn't. Rickles was a master and knew how to work a room.

[@sendmeyourlocation1145]

@@candacen7779 Well audience today are an egg shells u can't work with them even jesus can't

[@acepaul407]

@@TheGenXer OK snowflake.

[@770WT]

Why the Trump lovers sounding bitter ?

[@balchana3365]

“They can’t do nothing cuz I tap dance” 😂

[@dapperjohnjb]

Don Rickles was hilarious!! There will never be people as funny as him,Rodney Dangerfield ,Ruth Buzzi and phyllis Diller to name a few! The great ones.

[@421koko]

I think we could all learn something from Don Rickles. Hope he knew what a joy he was to so many. Love how at the end of all the roasts he shows what a caring and loving man he really was. Miss him❣️❣️

[@joantorres3309]

I love them all! The best comedians! May they all rest in peace 🙏😇

[@lgndnhswnmnd]

Thanks for this post! Grateful for KZbin!

[@kevinbrand43]

Omg, I haven’t stopped laughing the whole time, this is awesome!!

[@sum12see]

Holy crap!.i love this stuff...Thats was a riot!!! Thanks for posting this!!!

[@steph13326ify]

How could this only have 458 likes with a such a fabulous kiss at the end?!

[@rowdyyeets4532]

😅😅😅

[@gingerspain423]

I just adore Lucille Ball!! I love watching these old clips takes me back when everything was clean and no vulgarity. Just people laughing...

[@Niles-Guy]

Was just a kid when all these roast came out in tv. Never appreciated it until now I’m almost 50 and realize this truly was the golden age of TV. Now we are stuck with kimmel etc

[@4486xxdawson]

Ya and fallen and all the other fakes ....laughfter back then wasnt forced and people accepted race jokes , its funny we think we are moving forward but really we are more sensitive on any comment made on race now and we are going backwards , i cant make 1 joke about any race now or im racist , sad but true .

[@brycewilson1909]

people say history repeats itself, well i hope i live long enough to see days like these return!

[@michellepost3098]

I watched all these when new on tv, many were from the 1970s. This was when many of our great stars were still living. All of them are on DVD.

[@tallthinwavy3]

Wachted these super funny Roasts as a 10 year old. Great fun to see them 47 years later. RIP whose there

[@garyhall6294]

Could watch these all night.

[@bradmedicus]

Funny as all hell! As much as I like the roasts of today. These roasts are epic. Such comedy, class and true humor ... Thank you all

[@justinbryant2361]

I love that Don goes down the list and that no one is off-limits. And you can tell everyone there is having a good laugh by the facial expressions. People today really need to get off their high horses and look at comedy in general. Comedians make fun of everyone and everything around them.

[@sweettrage]

I miss these comedians so much!! 💕

[@andrewlloyd4354]

Genius, pure comic genius, and when she snogged him, well I fell off my chair!!! This is what this world needs right now, comic genius! XX ouch! My sides are hurting I've laughed so much!!!!

[@pallen49]

In my opinion, ' Mr Warmth ' around that age was truly at the top of his 'game'...DAMN he was so good. RIP Mr Rickles, they'll never be another like you, ever...

[@Robservations11]

Ruth Buzzi has me literally laughing out loud every time I watch the Lucille Ball roast. Just amazingly hilarious every time.

[@jameschespy6892]

I have been drawn into watching these during the pandemic. Don Rickles put downs are priceless.

[@marieboyle6183]

I miss this stuff!

[@heru-deshet359]

This was magnificent! I wish we could clone all of these greats.

[@c.joyceb.8991]

Those Roasts always had me laughing. All the Great Stars.

[@timorean320]

The World needs Don more than ever.

[@feshes5171]

they can't do nothing becoz i tap dance... what a comeback

[@silverfox389]

I don't get it

[@sharkhunt9476]

One great super fast comeback 😂👍🤣

[@vincentsartain3061]

@@silverfox389 African Americans invented tap dancing during the slavery days to outwardly appear "happy" or "entertaining the white masters" but using the tapping noises to signal their fellows without the whites being privy. Before long, the tap dance became a standard in stage entertainment and white entertainers latched on to the new dance and incorporated it into their acts. But getting back to Don's comeback to Nipsey: sometimes Don's jokes fly over my head, too, and on this one I'm left guessing that Don's implying that Nipsey's "threat" of sending a mob to Don's house will be warded off when Don entertains the mob with a tap dance on the rooftop.

[@kidlitfanful]

@@vincentsartain3061 I think you're giving Rickles too much credit. He was basically just saying "Haha, black folks and tap-dancing are related things."

[@vincentsartain3061]

@@kidlitfanful Could be, but somehow his entertainment colleagues of color weren't bothered. And of course most of the jokes were scripted and probably even rehearsed between Don and Nipsey and other black guest stars. Could be that in the several years following the civil rights movement that there was a honeymoon of sorts between the black community and most of white society. To be honest I think the 70's were the best decade as far as race relations go

[@docsbuying]

Talk about a star studded group holy crap all the greats.

[@李銘輝-p4b]

3:27 That expression is perfection 😂

[@grandadmiralthrawn8261]

all of the comedians here... there will never be any like them.

[@Ytnzy250]

Gotta love the back & for between Don & the spade, both class acts, a time long forgotten unfortunately.

[@Theaddman]

Wow what an incredible room full of legends !!!!!!

[@mikemiklos5591]

Rickles and Foster Brooks put these roasts over the top, every time

[@Gigantor60]

The good ol days. #Legendary roasts.Don was a riot

[@geniusmchaggis]

i love ruth buzzi she was great. still hangin in there

[@MerryClark]

Wonder of tech -- these people can still be with us.

[@paulquick8806]

Ahhh little touchy nowadays sista....where and when😎❤

[@luisbeas107]

Watching Don over and over again is priceless

[@Christbepraised]

Awe man! I wish this would had continued

[@Christbepraised]

I bought the VHS for this because of this scene

[@mrkenz7566]

Man hilarious times , the theater was bumpin!!!

[@frankfiorentino1230]

This is a treasure. Thanks

[@dorinda4ever]

Mom and me watched all of these together..thank God for dvds.

[@rasecbaluyut1800]

Dean Martin: Ladies and gentlemen, the Beast of Beverly Hills... Mr. Don Rickles. What a night! Who are we honoring? And I'm just delighted, I must say... pardon me. I'm just delighted... because I always wanted to meet Henry Fonda. Henry Fonda, you and Jessie and the bond with Frank, the whole thing, with Jackie Cooper, you were so good, Henry... God bless you. Now it's time to quit. Anyway, folks... I would like to say, pardon me. This is one of the greatest nights of my career. This wonderful packed night, really... to honor Lucille Ball, a great lady. A woman that I worked with on our television show, bless her heart. And she was the one that said to me... "Uh, kid, come here." Jack Benny is over on the end, he didn't want to go for the table. Jack didn't wanna take care of anybody. Bob Hope, as you all know he's in the back, standing there with three soldiers and the American flag saying, "Find another war." I must be honest... I never liked Lucille Ball, I never did. Are we gonna be honest about it? All these guys come up saying, Lucy darling, Henry Fonda... Jessie Jessie, but you're my idol, Henry. Henry? Are you up? You are as beautiful as ever. My wife said to me last night, as we laid in bed, she said... "Is Lucy young?" And I said, "Baby, young is not the point, it's what's in your heart." Right, Lucy? Lucy? Put her in a Home! Look at this, the husband went, "Yeahhhh!" Now! I kid. Gary, we've known each other many many years, you always said to me, "Be kind to Lucy." I say this why uh... shut up! I hate it when a, when a spade butts in. Now... Nipsy Russel: You say 'spade' one more time and there'll be troops in front of your door tomorrow! They can't do nothing 'coz I tapdance. We laugh about people, Phyllis Diller, you're a dear friend. And I must tell you, God bless you. God has given you the way you look. Do not be ashamed of it. When you were born, you probably hit the wall. But don't be afraid. Ruth Buzzi... Ruth Buzzi: You leave me out of this, you (unintelligible) Funny part of it is I find her attractive. No, no... not that, not THAT attractive!

[@davidsmythe9266]

What a guy Don I could watch him 24/7 ,top man .

[@thenighthawk9524]

back when we had stars!

[@dildonius]

Much like today. Although we did have less whiny right wingers constantly whining about every little thing famous people do (unless they fall in line with right wing agendas, then they're infallible).

[@HeyMyLifeIsLibby]

This is literally the most iconic comedic lineup I’ve ever seen.

[@drums4b]

You got that right!

[@wendyandmiketerell997]

dildonius we have literally no good performers today and stop trying to say that there are cause there are none

[@louisgraham9959]

Lol, every generation thinks their stars were the true stars

[@williammorse8330]

the troops will be out in front of your house tomorrow.... priceless.... God, I miss this levity and instinct for humor.... and Ruth Buzzie...... wow.... we had it all and didn't realize it...... all the best from Bellows Falls, Vermont

[@dejvsvks1072]

Hahaha Rickles casually setting the room on fire omg I crying 😂😂😂😂

[@Manuel.Gamez.1983]

"The funny part of ir i find her atractive.....o no, Not that Not that"(Rickles guessing whats coming To him, and it comes to him) ....lmao

[@dabouncer4585]

Classic 👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾

[@ericscaffe8367]

Ruth was never what you would call a classic beauty. But you need to see her on “Laugh In” when she wasn’t playing her spinster character. She held her own with Goldie Hawn when it came to wearing miniskirts and bathing suits.

[@HamboneyGamezYT]

This was The Best Roast Segment Ever!!!

[@Pepemarcaacme]

Its so sad he died. But still, he keeps cracking me up more than sorrowing. That's a one time talent.

[@paulrodriguez8852]

Don always made everyone laugh. Even though some of his jokes comedians couldn't get away with today. God rest his soul Shalom.

[@LargestClassifieds]

WoW, many great legends, tickled by Don Rickles

[@marksauck8481]

I remember this one show with Lucy as the best of all the roasts. You could always depend on Don Rickles. He was made for that kind of show.

[@miltonportnoy9547]

I love watching them when I was a kid I really miss great actors like that

[@wayne3302264]

Wow, this brought the best laughter I have had in a while.......

[@edgargant6604]

Ruth attacking the Don! That was funny!

[@rogermuller6100]

the look on Dean Martin's Face LMAO!!! as Don's getting action! hahaha

[@yusafhauder-xw3dh]

I really miss those days when tv shows were fun to watch

[@robertworkman1419]

"Spade" Damn!!!

[@juan3212]

they cant do nothing cause i tap dance omg thank you don thank you for everything

[@mannyruiz9011]

Some people deserves to live forever, this generation was the best one , this is what they mean when they said ladies and gentlemen, RIP ladies and gentlemen 🙏

[@tinamartinelli6763]

Lucy is the classiest woman comedian to grace Hollywood...this roast is hysterical...the best ever!!! Ruth buzzie is AWESOME..Dean and Don...I can't stop laughing..HA HA HA

[@ssoldie5490]

There was only one Don Rickles, and O how we enjoyed him, an equal opertunity funny comic. He was loved.

[@johnkoziol1537]

Ruth Buzzi does not get enough credit for being the great comedienne that she is. She was great on "Laugh In" playing aside the great Arty Johnson's (May he rest in peace!) "Dirty Old Man". She can sing. And she's still going strong at the age of 85.

[@streetprophet7005]

These skits are priceless this man's comedy is genius level no pen or paper just off the top freestyle session of brilliant comedy. Jokes are jokes laughter has no color nor is it offensive if the end result leads to laughter. Everything was tougher in those days people cars etc those are some of the things that made it the good ole days. However it wasn't all good 60/70 years ago those born in the previous era probably referred to there childhood or younger years as the good ole days. 50 years from now when most of us are no longer here in the flesh the youth of today will consider present time as there good ole days. Just the way life goes the world evolves in it's own direction in which it could careless about our personal prefences. After all our Expiration dates will eventually arrive and our opinions thoughts etc will be null and void. All we can do is Pray that our Children remain free and safe as United States citizens.

[@jacquelinebodkins8161]

Never ever be another don rickles in my lifetime and maybe many in the future. All the people sitting on the stage are gone. But most of them are Legends jack Benny Lucy ball dean Martin and Henry Fonda. Seeing them now it is hard to believe there gone so many years. But don rickles was someone special to me. Loved this man always wanted to see him live never did. Really sad when he passed.

[@rangerwill]

The thing that killed me was he called Nipsey Russell a spade and they laughed it off and kept moving. Can't do that today.

[@paulpanza1474]

Simply awesome

[@nadeemmohammed6652]

Good old days top top actors most of them passed away may they.rest in peace brilliant comedy