Don Rickles Salutes Martin Scorsese at the AFI Life Achievement Award

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The one and only Don Rickles both roasts and salutes legendary Director Martin Scorsese at the 25th AFI Life Achievement Award: A Tribute To Martin Scorsese.
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[@csorange]

As soon as Rickles changes his tone room goes silent, that’s respect. Don’t have his style of comedy anymore. You’re truly missed. You are a Cadillac.

[@jamesfeldman4234]

No, Don is not a Cadillac. He is a Lamborghini. (Great respect for Cadillacs. But I just thought the Lamborghini was another first-rate vehicle more akin to the speed that Don's mind operated at.)

[@tommyholmes3749]

It was 2 great artists acknowledging respect for each other. This is why Britain and America and there allies must always stay in power .freedom of expression is the,single most important liberty expression of democracy we have in the Western world.

[@jws1272]

Actually, when Don stood up and started talking..........he was going to be...........DON RICKLES!!!!!

[@773SleepyHollow]

Don knew how to do the roast perfectly, he knew how to do the sincerity perfectly... That man was such a freaking professional.

[@joelegand1035]

@chetan rakieten Can you explain what you mean with you are a cadilac cuz am not native speaker .

[@99annanic]

*“(Robert De Niro) one of the great actors of our time, YOU ASK HIM!”* Dead 😂😂😂

[@99annanic]

Harvey Calvillo if you watch the video he says this about De Niro....

[@ph0n1xz]

Man, just explain it

[@FlexWheeler2nd]

@Harvey Calvillo He's making fun of De Niro that the only person that thinks he's a great actor is himself. If you ask him, that's what he'll tell you.

[@h4a2u0s]

@Harvey Calvillo I'll really dumb it down for ya. He's basically calling De Niro an egotistical prick. All in good fun of course.

[@168charger]

@@FlexWheeler2nd Really! The guy didn't understand the line? Now I know where " I see dumb people came from!".

[@EnzoFuturistic]

"It is now 11 o'clock , I'm fed up and tired". Classic.

[@danielnichols4228]

Pretty much me on a daily basis now

[@arielgonzalez5296]

Fact

[@anywaythewindblows8938]

My life as an adult lol

[@UnusSedLeo-w5l]

He was the only one speaking the truth there.

[@righteousduke2704]

Legend

[@PincheBeto_Bass]

Absolutely killing the room from his jokes to a solid transition into a heartfelt speech, Don Rickles man. RIP.

[@volodyalegloan5707]

Thé parle moi

[@luftwaffercommand09]

He was a master @ that.

[@javigurrol4451]

He insulted the entire room at once! Who else can do that!?

[@3000KJH]

except Clint Eastwood.

[@dancepederson]

And not offend anyone

[@benjaminwurtz1811]

I did once at my friends wedding, only a few people laughed and I ended up marrying one of the girls who did laugh

[@blackboyblues6727]

@@benjaminwurtz1811 😂😂😂😂 you're the real MVP my friend. Giannis who? !#

[@aubreyharris4265]

I can

[@miamitten1123]

_”You are special. Never forget that…you are special”_ Don had a way of ending that made it sound like a proud father speaking to their child. Martin almost cried 😢

[@crissymoran77]

"besides clint eastwood, i'm the biggest star here." don rickless was fearless

[@angemaidment5640]

Randy Aloha in reality, he probably was the biggest star there.

[@angemaidment5640]

Rahul Mondal it is, really. He came before so many others.

[@pingukutepro]

@Rahul Mondal These name in that time is just like amatuer

[@pingukutepro]

@Rahul Mondal You don't know shit about movie industry you ass

[@tommyechoes3520]

@@pingukutepro Rickles wasnt just a showman. He wasnt nobody. He could make jokes around anyone even in hes youth but he knew what was going on back than. Its about respect, the kind of respect you have to earn. He did that along time ago. Way before anny of this.

[@DylanAdams420]

I don't know why, but seeing Paul Sorvino in the background made this clip all the more worthwhile

[@GeneChang-vf3ps]

He moves slow because he doesn’t need to move for anybody.

[@1977minicooper1380]

and Bonnie Raitt. She is such a great singer

[@asasyan1]

Rest his soul peace, good actor, serious mobster role hi made

[@nihilisticbarbie]

Fly high Paulie 🤍🫂

[@TheComedyColosseum]

RIP Paulie. He’s showing all the other legends up there how to slice garlic so it just liquefies in the pan.

[@AllenMQuinn]

If he had talked for another 10 seconds, he would have brought Scorsese to tears!

[@milogarcia1087]

yep

[@MrBergmanJan]

yes he would.

[@christophersansone2755]

He should have stopped at the insults.

[@christophersansone2755]

I disagree my friend. There was need for Don to get all mushy, but that's just me.

[@volo1826]

Christopher Sansone you clearly don't know Don.

[@Nonchalant321]

“You ask him, he’ll tell you”

[@michaelhayne796]

To be roasted by Don Rickles was like getting the Good Housekeeping seal of approval, cause he never insulted people he didn't like.

[@departmentofdate2263]

Ehm he insulted plenty of people he didnt like. He was very bitter throughout life.

[@mainmast8955]

@@departmentofdate2263- you know nothing about Don Rickles.

[@MrPolit3]

Except now in 2019 Good Housekeeping is like Antifa Housekeeping.

[@stevem2323]

@@departmentofdate2263 What the fuck are you blabbering about?

[@jamirimaj6880]

So he didn't like Clint Eastwood huh?

[@mf5202]

If you are roasted by Don Rickles, you have definitely made it. And he was always INCREDIBLY gracious at the end. A class act. RIP.

[@soupafi]

Only roasted those he loved

[@ikislay]

​@@stra998. That was a good one😂

[@chatek3858]

At the end of vid, That was the best blessing i ever heard.... ...what a classy person

[@EnzoFuturistic]

yes, the part about his late mother (God rest her soul) just hits me right in the gut. Very bittersweet, Very Classy.

[@rare6499]

Absolutely, what a class ending. You can tell it really meant a lot to him.

[@goodbadbill]

Reminds me of Robin Williams. He goes off with jokes and burns in his speeches but always ends them humbly.

[@brian09ist]

I agree

[@tisdue]

@@goodbadbill goddamn. still cant believe robin's gone. still the saddest celeb death to me

[@HEAVYHONEY1]

his meanness was wonderfully fake and his kindness beautifully sincere.

[@thomasgreen1557]

Perfectly said dude👍

[@jo2522]

Yeah well said

[@borris3768]

Wrong

[@bolch88bb8]

Thats a great line dude

[@fischkopf]

Many don't know that Scorsese's mom (who made cameos in some of his movies) passed away earlier that year, and it was touching tribute to her by Rickles, that caught him off guard.

[@A-small-amount-of-peas]

fischkopf I loved her in goodfellas. You could tell there was no acting there she was just being herself and I preferred watching that to a more well known actress putting on a 'performance'. I bet her and Rickles got on like a house on fire in Casino

[@TheRelger]

Thanks for that info. I did not know.

[@Fizzy167]

that was really sweet of him it caught me of guard

[@Figs3]

Whenever I Re-watch this video I can't help but cry after knowing this. It makes this wonderful moment so much more beautiful.

[@TimothyRCrowe]

She played Pesce's mother in Goodfellas.

[@jeffreyg6850]

I love how Rickles tears you apart then puts you back together in the end...

[@JR-zv6qm]

This was priceless. The man is a national treasure. He can go from good natured insults to making Scorsese almost cry within a few seconds.

[@michaelireland7239]

how true how true

[@kirti.j3554]

He was

[@MC32595]

love how martin looked like a shy, sweet little boy when don was complimenting him

[@linart25]

It was not just that I think, Don mentioning and paying tribute to his mother who had just passed away back then, took him aback a little and made him emotional. That expression on his face says alot.

[@emperorthylord]

The man who built his career with bold insults always gave the warmest compliments that cut through. That's a man of man.

[@Salamander676]

The greatest Potato who ever lived

[@ThekiBoran]

+Revolver I'd like to apologize for responding to your post.

[@Revolver1981]

Kroban3 LOL

[@Tihem]

good joke but now that he is dead i just say from bottom of my heart... fuck you :)

[@shivzzi]

I agree.

[@muhammadazizol9610]

ouh was probably

[@eroc2201]

I love how he always joked with the person of honor before delivering the most kindest and loving words of how much he respects and appreciates them

[@edmmitch]

There once was a thing around called respect and dignity

[@shriharihudli]

Absolutely inimitable style of comedy. There will never be another.

[@MovieFinatic]

Think about this, AFI gave Marty the Life Achievement Award nearly 20 years ago and he's still making great films...incredible.

[@TheJuize85]

A gifted director. One of the best.

[@alexandredesmonts35]

25 years nows!

[@beyondtheend9144]

You made this comment 5 years ago and he didn't stop yet.Killers of the Flower Moon is coming.

[@douglasbrown1194]

He will make a film about another legend, Bob Marley.

[@wiseguy3690]

@@beyondtheend9144 With Robert de Niro and Leo DiCaprio

[@practicon1]

I've watched this 50x and I still laugh at this comic genius. He was an amazing man. We miss you Mr. Rickles

[@rogerramjet5302]

100% agree. I know every word of Don's speech but laugh and get moved everytime I watch it.

[@archangelvvv]

@practicon1- yes but was he saved?? ✝✝✝

[@orbison]

And the irony is that in Casino, he is the man who says almost nothing, and always stands next to De Niro with a grim expression as they watch over the Casino.

[@funkster007]

And he gets humiliated by Pesci in a scene.

[@JRaynor99]

but NAILED that part! He wasn't "Rickles Plays a pitboss". he WAS the guy. no looks, glances or grimaces that would have broken character...just a great actor.

[@dovbarleib3256]

Kelly's Heroes was Rickles' high moment as an actor.

[@michaelscott9040]

He did say it was a treat.

[@Salamander676]

@@funkster007 that’s my favorite part! when Joe Pesci beats his head with a telephone😂 It's like he was trying to make fucking mash potatoes

[@ColeEdits]

Aw man seeing all the people in that room that aren’t here anymore. Hits different.

[@BRiNkmusic9]

Martin's mother passed away in Jan that year. The last part by Don was so nice and sums it up the care he must have for people off screen. Legends!

[@hrebec97]

If you’re going to receive a tribute, that’s the way to do it. The look on Scorcese’s face spoke volumes at the end. It touched him deeply.

[@justinherbert9146]

Rickles was a giant - he really kills here - like a great orchestra conductor - his comedy has great dynamics - the ending is heart felt - RIP Don!

[@RahulKumar-nl5tp]

I can’t get enough of Watching Don roast people.

[@StrobeFireStudios]

Don's words of kindness at the end just tear me apart. He's such a lovely man I think I'll die a little inside when he leaves this earth... Praise the king, Don Rickles!

[@theoneonly8472]

bad news :(

[@ryanharrington6389]

@@edwardsmith3532 who r u talking to?

[@edwardsmith3532]

@@ryanharrington6389 you. Scumbag

[@ryanharrington6389]

@@edwardsmith3532 whyyyyyy iiii ouuuttttaaaaaaaa

[@Chavez_Soria]

Some one get the defibrillator

[@daphnetheophanous4679]

They don’t make comedians like that anymore. Class act

[@veneziablau]

Nobody. NOBODY...does it like Don Rickles.

[@brianmall7544]

how can you forget GEORGE CARLIN!!

[@subhuman3408]

Naughty America

[@pharaohadi]

George carlin was the same caliber..and Ricky Gervais now! They are all legends

[@MuzixMaker]

No teleprompter, what a pro. RIP Don.

[@michaelzeni4281]

The king of ball busters,but a heart of gold.

[@PaulWallis]

Briliiant! What a wonderful transition from satire to heartfelt sincerity and genuine words of blessing at the end. Bravo Don!

[@binarystar21]

He always ends his roasts with heartfelt warmth. This man is missed. Such a legend.

[@kaa199270]

Damn, so sensual

[@Niloolooloo]

This was so beautiful! Imagine being as revered as Scorsese is and having someone you obviously respect and admire like Don Rickles call you the Cadillac and mention your mothers pride of your work, that was a genuine moment of seeing Marty the man and not the great cinematic legend of the world. We got a glimpse of him like a little boy! I loved this! Also, DeNiro is sooooooo hot here! 🔥

[@billrodetsky8215]

I know Don Always ended with class

[@atmorgan7628]

Mom and Dad, saw Don Rickles in Vegas in 50s. They said it was the funniest show they'd ever seen. Over the years they saw him 3 more times, Dad always got as close as he could hoping he'd be insulted by Don. He never did, but like me, he loved Don Rickels. The man is one of a kind and they'll never be anyone like him, no matter how many try.

[@anant8884]

A T Morgan nice Story

[@richj6596]

A T Morgan it’s the one time that you actually want to be insulted by someone. I didn’t care how or why , don, just insult me !

[@nycinstyle]

I saw Rickles in a hotel show in Atlantic City In the early 1980s when I was a teenager. He was hysterical, insulting everyone at once with funny remarks, but he had a beautiful heart. Then throughout the performance, not once was he being mean or hurtful while he insulted person after person in the audience in the small venue where I saw him perform. Fantastic show.

[@tomhurl3994]

@@nycinstyle TV

[@Giessen-cr6gn]

I was his limo driver in AC a few times Great human! Actually sat up front with me and his valet sat in back Miss him greatly.

[@darrenmizzi6072]

Where's AC? Is it across the river from DC?

[@Giessen-cr6gn]

@@darrenmizzi6072 Atlantic City NJ

[@antrimlariot2386]

That's what Australians do. Much respect, Don, from Down Under.

[@1Luckydog.]

Was he cutting up your driving?

[@Giessen-cr6gn]

We listened to Howard Stern the whole time

[@frankierandall2232]

First he tears them apart and ends with love and affection, R.I.P. the Don was one of a kind.

[@thedarkdade]

@2:40 YOu can tell Scorsese was trying to keep it together and not cry. The ending is was Don Rickles. The man behind the loud offensive jokes was kind and sweet and loving. RIP Don Rickles

[@kevinwalsh6507]

class all around..

[@onceinabluemoon593]

The joke about Robert Deniro was hilarious, well all of it was so funny. I love how Don would rip them, all in good fun of course, and then praise them at the end. As someone else commented, another ten or so seconds and Martin would've been in tears.... I got teary eyed at what he said. Mr. Rickles was such a funny man! There will never be another like him. May he Rest in Peace.

[@arsalankhizar5390]

I love how rickles used to mock a person fr minutes but at the end made him feel like the most important person on earth.. ❤️

[@oldtexasblues3605]

exactly

[@randybailin4902]

For me, Don Rickles is the greatest comedian who ever lived. He never had anything prepared. Just came out and started firing away. Amazing delivery, energy and timing. Even with the lines that he repeated over and over again, you still laughed because of that amazing delivery.

[@act318]

Don Rickles was truly one of a kind. A true man. He had such personality and the biggest heart, you can tell. You ask him ! :P

[@MatteoPrezioso]

This is one of the most beautiful, heartfelt, sincere salutes ever made. What a wonderful man Mr Rickles you were. Wherever you are, let 'em laugh hard. Thank you.

[@hxlmbalo]

2022. And still watching this. A beautiful word from a great man. RIP Don Rickles.

[@VishIshaan]

Don... what a man. He’ll be missed and remembered forever.

[@appolop8273]

No one in that room is bigger than Don Rickles, no one. RIP.

[@Chris-is1rd]

Legend. When he leaves us, there will never be another like him

[@asecretone]

He left us today. RIP.

[@edwardsmith3532]

Fuck you

[@stefanchannon5482]

Jinx

[@hellsing3062]

Edward Smith fuck you son of a bitch

[@vlad-danielanghel740]

@Eduard Smith you keep saying 'fuck you' to many here. Maybe it's about time you go check yourself up. Frankly, for your benefit

[@franka.ciccanti507]

Don Rickles, will never never be another like him.

[@ruben0thinks0epic]

Rickles is one of the only few people who could crack De Niro up like that

[@luvbft1]

Class, dignity and a respect for people. Don Rickles had it all. RIP

[@bobjenz]

I absolutely love this clip of Don Rickles! --- Sent From AFI's Facebook Application

[@Randarrradara]

Cool app

[@ahmarsaeed6085]

Heyy. You alive bro?

[@evancobb2554]

Weird to see u here

[@donaldgillotte192]

@@ahmarsaeed6085 r

[@donaldgillotte192]

@@ahmarsaeed6085 r

[@ygma]

how rare is it for Don Rickles to honour a man from the bottom of his heart :)

[@SM-po9wf]

"clint eastwood is now thrilled his name was mentioned" greatest insult comic of all time

[@dabrego66]

“ Someone get Marty a phone book so he can see me” 😂😂 only Don Rickles can deliver those kind of insults, and we all loved them and him.

[@ravenous_videophile]

Even in the end, Martin was waiting for another punchline. But Rickles knew just how much to push before bringing it home in style.

[@phyllispetras3369]

HE PASSED IN 2017 RIP

[@goonerdotcom]

My god this man is truly the greatest of all time .... I went from LMAO to getting choked up and am all emotional now. What a guy !!!

[@patrickbyrne5070]

Scorceses face turned to that of a little boy. Beautiful.

[@jamesfeldman4234]

This was a very tough Hollywood crowd. When Don called for somebody to get Marty a phone book, nobody reached for one. They just laughed.

[@mohamedashian604]

You do realize he wasn’t serious when he said that don’t you?

[@773SleepyHollow]

@@mohamedashian604 You do realize that James is making a joke don't you?

[@borris3768]

What a stupid comment

[@TripleA125]

Always loved this tribute to Martin Scorsese by Rickles. Hilarious and heartwarming. RIP Rickles.

[@derrilwebber7334]

Had him almost crying with laughter. Then with a turn of his wrist, had him choked up.

[@GumperVanLier]

Rickles... spot on here. So funny. He's the best.

[@christianfalconi7076]

i was born in the 80s so rickles was someone i learned because of youtube and watching old movies. but years a go i got a chance to see him. i was worries it was going to flop because hes much older. but OMG!!! at his age the man is still sharp as a whip and funny if not funnier than ever. he then came our with a book and then i got to see him again ..drove last min to RI to see him and got him to sing my book. he is so funny!! im so happy i got to see him because he really is very rare talent. while he was signing he was making fun of everyone around him we where all in tears laughing so hard!

[@razbigranicu]

Funny how?

[@shack8110]

DeNiro is one of the great actors of our time. Just ask him. XD

[@balerjohnson3099]

I was gonna say something but you said it all .

[@departmentofdate2263]

He was just rude, a very bitter man.

[@qelparazite2722]

Don Rickles is from another time. A great another time.

[@brooklynjoeyny]

may you rest in peace. 💘 love you Don Rickles.

[@bk1147]

Rickles is a class act in the way he takes the piss and then shows genuine respect

[@781stino]

The power to tear you apart and then put you back together with a smile at the end. That’s Don rickles

[@ralphadamo1857]

Word has it that Tony Bonini and Frankie Gatzano are still looking for Marty, but he never sleeps in the same place more than once.

[@WilsonEatsASMR]

nobody like DON... RIP, miss you already!

[@rossdiamondthief6627]

Through all the insults, Don always ended it on a positive note.

[@tetrakings]

"somebody get im a phonebook so he could see me" ….only Rickels

[@vozamaraktv-art5595]

I'm not getting that joke , can you explain what it means? Sorry English is not my native language.

[@TheSkundertaker3]

@@vozamaraktv-art5595 he was teasing scorsese being shorter in height

[@vozamaraktv-art5595]

@@TheSkundertaker3 Oh, ok. Lol Thanks!

[@maxluna8323]

@@TheSkundertaker3 I'm pretty sure he said "see me" because his name would be in a phone book and Martin would have to book an appointment to see him

[@awxx2006]

No, it’s a joke. He’s saying Scorsese is short and needs a phone book to sit on like a booster seat to see over the table. Maybe it’s an American thing, but it’s an old joke that old ladies need to sit on a phone book to see over the steering wheel of a car.

[@venusgodessoflove8500]

🇬🇧 🇬🇧 Martin Scorsese looked like he was about to cry.........because at the end of the of the show .....Don Rickles was talking about Martin Scorsese's late mother, and giving him a very beautiful Homage to Martin and his late mother.......and that was something rare to see him talking that way........very impressive Don Rick;es...🇬🇧 🇬🇧

[@gastelumfrank53]

This is now a classic and Scorcese knows it better than anybody else, there's nobody like Don Rickles.

[@guhadebojyoti]

You were the biggest name in that room Don. Nobody can ever be like you.

[@Rob-Benny-Hill]

Seeing Marty's mother acting for the first time in goodfellas, when Don mentioned her, I shed a tear. she was amazing. she raised an amazing son.

[@johnLennon255]

That wasn't her first time acting she appeared in scorseses early films "who's that knocking at my door" and "mean streets"

[@ryanevans8566]

@@johnLennon255 Yep. She's also the voice of Rupert Pupkin's mother in The King of Comedy.,

[@Kenzopoint]

I love how Don always ends with the most heartwarming way to end his funny insults.

[@jaimemontana7443]

The irony is that Martin really have a great future after that

[@aniruddhamukherjee6146]

I have lost count how many times I saw this clip. Don Rickles was a big guy, knew a thing or two about comedy with talks. Great Moment!

[@THX-kw2jh]

RIP Don Rickles (April 2017) One of The Greatest From The Greatest Generation of Comedians.

[@brucehubbard1852]

One of a few people I wish I could have thanked, thanks for the laughs, you were one of the great ones. Miss you don.

[@kurbatska]

What makes me watch this again and again? God, you tell me.......LOOOOOOOOL

[@richardlacey4923]

You like to react to the audience reactions and laughter

[@johnnyscotland6380]

I'm the same !!

[@dermotosullivan3065]

Known for his hilarious insults he sure can give a wonderful compliment.

[@lolizorz]

its funny to see martin always getting nervous when people give him compliments.he's really humble

[@robertmaguire8118]

If somebody someday speaks to you the way Don did at the end. You know you’ve lived a good life. What a beautiful speech.

[@arneyoga1204]

Two of the greatest at their crafts (with a roomful of others). R.I.P. Don, you are missed!

[@ULHIS]

Absolutely fantastic man, his insults were never to hurt, it's was all playful and friendly. Everyone who was anyone wanted to be insulted by Mr warmth... we miss you Don. No one will ever compare 💚

[@mitchellmyers5350]

RIP Don Rickles. First knew him as Mr Potato Head and then as i grew up i realised how uniquely funny a man he was.....one of the true comedy legends

[@melomane2010]

There is no greater gift of respect and love than being roasted and then embraced by Don Rickles. No matter who he roasted, no matter the gender or ethnicity, he always came from a place of love. You just let him do what he does best.

[@nikkinik8725]

I love Mr. warmth may he Rest In Peace RICKLES 🙏🏾🕊

[@treyoftriphorya]

“De Niro is sitting there with the beard on. To know him is a great treat you ask him.” (Pesci laughs first)

[@MrElliott2003]

A Legend salutes a Legend. Rest in Peace, Don Rickles! Thank you for everything!

[@rdh9475]

THE ONLY guy that could “insult “ you and you be happy about it, actually smiling .

[@FatalERRORDude]

It is now eleven o’clock and Im fed up and tired... What a way to start. Legend.

[@jaimatic23]

“You are special……never forget that” i felt that

[@wiseknowledge82]

The way Scorsese is on the verge of tears is beautiful

[@Mayito_Tamps]

1:28 RIP Don Rickles And Paul Sorvino

[@righteousduke2704]

“When we see all the films you did… none of ‘em were great.” Legend

[@johndawhale3197]

...none of em'...

[@righteousduke2704]

“Someone get a phonebook so he can see me…”

[@captainchris817]

That’s a testament to Scorsese! How good do you gotta be to when someone says something like that, it’s near, if not completely unanimous laughter from the entire ballroom XD

[@amdog5055]

When Scorsese looked down at the end you know he took that to heart.

[@nickbode5211]

Rickles was an absolute legend. The man was a Cadillac himself!

[@ferraridinoman]

One of the great actors of our time!!......You ask him!!!.... RIP Don xxxx