JOHN WAYNE & DON RICKLES, Unedited (1974)

[@bubbastill2040]

2 beloved,irreplaceable american originals

[@kookiethebear]

Everyone is replaceable. I've never been a fan of Don's poor attempt at comedy.

[@JMJ4444-f2n]

@@kookiethebear are you an ex wife? lol

[@wayneriley7367]

@@kookiethebear ok, I get it, but he obviously packed nightclubs and had respect of many in the business. What I don’t get is John Wayne? Yes, he is big and has a presence, but except for TrueGrit (which even had few moments) I don’t see his acting prowess; not even close to Brando, DiNero, or even Eastwood. Look at his early films, he just reads lines.

[@oldschoolpatriot3236]

@@wayneriley7367 John Wayne is as important as baseball , hotdogs and Chevrolet to coin a phrase. You are correct he was no Brando or Gable but what he was to the vast majority of movie gowers was a larger than life representation of an American - didn't cheat , lie , steal .....etc . A true American hero of his day especially in the eyes of kids . Those others were better actors but he was the bigger star. And Don Rickles kicks comedy ass , the king of the one liner.

[@oldschoolpatriot3236]

@@kookiethebear He's the king of the one liner , a hysterical comedian who's stuff still kills today.

[@nancyselzer628]

When I was a kid I thought that generation would be here forever. God how I miss them.

[@shawnbruce6934]

Sad what there is now. Weak, Ignorant Sissies.

[@jasongoad1084]

Amen

[@spacecowboy5565]

Yeap

[@peggysue9443]

Most definitely

[@everettsykes1774]

My mom worked with Don in many occasions when she was the MC and house band singer at the Fountain Bleu in Miami. She absolutely adored this guy .

[@TheBigMclargehuge]

Yeah well my Mom married him and had me

[@benningsniper9516]

@@TheBigMclargehuge sure

[@mortalclown3812]

Everett, that's very cool - in the days when comedy, big bands and dressing up to go out were hand in hand. ❤ Here's to the memories. Rest in paradise to your Mom. ✨

[@michaelmartin6912]

How great was it to have Don on TV EVERYWEEK FOR A WHILE. I loved it .....😅

[@nodumblonnd4776]

I met John months before he died. I was a nurse and he was leaving the pharmacy in my building. He was big, tall, stood up straight and tall and so polite. He was surprised I knew who he was bc I was pretty young. He signed an autograph as I held the heavy bag of medicines. And he got into his car and drove away. I believe 5he year was 1978.

[@williamrich7638]

He died in1979.

[@MrMenefrego1]

@@williamrich7638 And?

[@johncrumb8529]

@@MrMenefrego1jerk

[@adrianotero7963]

Two men who will never be forgotten......both at the top of their game.

[@depqua7905]

So 400 years from now they will remember these 2 men fondly?

[@adrianotero7963]

@@depqua7905 I don't know about 400 years......but definitely 390 years......

[@depqua7905]

@@adrianotero7963 There are several people forgotten in less time. While YT may keep a few "alive" I've yet to hear anyone around the age of 30 bring up Richard Pryor as a great Comedian much less Charlie Chaplin. I was over estimating for people just like you. If I said 50 years you may have just said: Not 50 but definitely 55.

[@adrianotero7963]

@@depqua7905 people don't bring them up......but that don't mean they are forgotten....but you may be right.

[@depqua7905]

@@adrianotero7963 In school we learn who invented the phone but we don't normally learn who did the "Who's on First" joke. Most people probably wont know who invented the first bifocal lens. Doubt many younger people today even know John Wayne but I'm sure they know Clint Eastwood. There are plenty of new music stars that people bring up and I'm like "nope never heard them". I'm still amazed that Groups like Pink Floyd still sell shirts but, how many of those people wearing them could name more than 2 songs. Its a shame how much is lost over time. Nice to see that the internet at least has some hope to keep them around a bit longer.

[@MusicforMe123]

Watching this clip almost 47 years ago tells me that our society has jumped off the cliff backwards in terms of comedy. These are two beloved and respectable men who will never make it in today's society. Comedy at its finest... thanks for the memories.

[@TheMrbc74]

2 legends of film and screen, but a comedy masterpiece it isn’t

[@chiaraboccelli4189]

DISGRACEFUL COMMUNISTS LIBERALS AND LOSER WOKE SOB ARE DESTROYING OUR SOCIETY!!!

[@MusicforMe123]

@@chiaraboccelli4189 100% CORRECT!!!

[@notmeus1968]

@@chiaraboccelli4189 no pedophiles like congresswoman boebert, gates and jordan as well the leader of the satanic cabal of pedophiles traitor trump are destroying America and real Americans like Biden are making America great again after traitor trump destroyed Obamas booming economy

[@nonyabusnass4322]

If the duke was alive wouldnt be such a huge need for male role models in the home.

[@p.farrell3489]

Met a pharmacist from S. California who knew the Duke. Duke would spend thousands of dollars on Christmas gifts for needy children. Such a great man! Rickles was hilarious too! It put on a terrific Vegas show!

[@92xl]

God I miss how GOOD America used to be.

[@Pipizzakitchen]

It still is. You just gotta ignore the people who hate that.

[@kliq11]

@@Pipizzakitchen it's hard to ignore them. They're loud and love to get in your face.

[@1Daveable]

before FOX

[@92xl]

@@1Daveable before you

[@eyenfinityface-thecosmiclo2717]

I agree with you to an extent. Lets not forget the cold war, the Vietnam war, the gas shortage in the 70's and Jaws. 🖒🙃

[@blackforest270]

Just think how far down we have come from moments like this in the last fifty years of entertainment.

[@nr1osfan]

how true........

[@justinedwards5021]

so true. the entertainment today is garbage

[@invisibleman1028]

In the words of Milton Berle to the cast of Saturday Night Live : "Where's the talent ?"

[@FUBARguy107]

Found another bunch of comments from the people who miss calling black people the N word and slapping their wives

[@eldermillennial8330]

@@FUBARguy107 Found another Commie who’d sooner burn the world to the ground than admit his double thinking deconstructionism is nihilistic insanity.

[@pfranks75]

This Don Rickles and John Wayne piece still holds up in the laugh department!

[@donaldstrubhar4697]

Let's include Elvis Presley, the greatest entertainer that no one can top

[@allysonhanks9159]

Hi Patti how are you doing

[@rubenbuchak6576]

😅😊

[@r-leanmygirl-gj2kt]

Grow up.@@donaldstrubhar4697

[@r-leanmygirl-gj2kt]

You're a fool.@@numap4701

[@MichaelRobertson-i8f]

At 74 years old it brings tears to my eyes to watch these Old shows between Jack Benny Lawrence , Johnny Carson, Saturday Night Live, Robert Mitchum,Kirk Douglas , Jimmy Stewart ,Henry Fonda , Johnny Weissmuller, Gregory Peck , Shan Connery , The Duke,Elisabeth Taylor , Alan Ladd, And All the Other Cinema Greats I was able to Enjoy as I grew up GOD BLESS America The Land of the Free

[@Nello353]

Great list but you forgot the three Stooges.

[@MrMenefrego1]

God Bless the America we once knew!

[@MrMenefrego1]

@@Nello353 What so the Democrats have to do with this? 😉

[@Rumblestrip]

I miss heroes....i really do. Thank you Don and John for making the world bearable. Thanks for sharing

[@snap-n-shoot]

Not good if your hero is a homophobic racist.....

[@me-63]

@@snap-n-shoot sounds like you like gobbling goober and think its normal

[@eldermillennial8330]

@@snap-n-shoot Uh, huh. A ‘racist’ with Mexican grandchildren who had lots of Jewish friends like Don there. Get bent, you Commie lunatic.

[@allysonhanks9159]

Hello, how are you doing.

[@jackienekich9686]

I’m in awe of John Wayne, watch him as much as possible. ONE OF A KING🙏❤️

[@michealmccann9256]

He was a giant of the big screen.

[@frankcherry3810]

With one lung

[@karenenderle532]

I forget just how big of a man he was!

[@marksauck8481]

Miss these guys. The good old days are gone.

[@californiabreeze2182]

an OLDIE BUT A GOODIE,LIKE AN OLD WESTERN MOVIE.NO THEY ARE NOT.OLD SOLDIERS NEVER DIE,THEY JUST FADE AWAY.LIKE LIFE ITSELF.YOU BE GREAT MARK.

[@Zzus321]

Hollywood was a better place back then

[@kookiethebear]

@@Zzus321 How so? The grass is rarely greener, just a different shade due to the sun and clouds.

[@ASouthernBoyCanSurvive]

this country couldnt handle Don these days.. I would love to see him make people cry

[@danielroque8504]

He made the Republicans cry~.....MAGA today, would melt in their depends~~

[@bailey9r]

@@ASouthernBoyCanSurvive The left wouldn't cry at Don's ribbing. Their heads would simultaneously explode! ;

[@timwalcott6268]

That’s the truth. My Oh My, he’d be accused of being to political or racial? Ooops I said it? 😮

[@ASouthernBoyCanSurvive]

@@timwalcott6268 How Darrreeeee Youuuuuu!!!!

[@molex114]

Canyon just imagine don't roasting biden or harris. Seeing Trumps stand up I reckon he'd take it but the dems oh my they have a melt down

[@JosiahGould]

John Wayne telling "Dad jokes"... This is perfect. Rickles working as the straight man is hilarious.

[@EdjeBos]

Can somebody please explain to me why the sound of that man's voice is such a joy to listen to? Why the second you hear it, it hits you with a pleasant, cozy, even soothing warmth. I mean, it's not just me, is it?

[@tomyoung9049]

hearing him talk and I'm a kid watching his old westerns on tv, laying on the floor on a pillow in my home again.

[@brayb9834]

@@tomyoung9049 same

[@gary6300]

@@brayb9834 best cowboy ever same as you laying on the floor in front of the TV watching his films with my dad brings back a lot of memories. Cheers Gary from the UK 🇬🇧.

[@jerryrobertson7300]

He has a deep voice and he speaks loud!

[@jlinkous05]

John and Clint are some the few "classic American male actors" out of hundreds.

[@jesseestes7555]

The greats can never be replaced.

[@RJ1999x]

Especially by the pukes we have today

[@misterdeeds2172]

What, exactly, is it about Wayne that makes him so great? He was an actor. Whatever was seen on screen was make believe. That was not the real person. I can never figure out how it is so many take what they see on the screen and come to believe they are seeing something real. I just don't understand how anyone could be that ignorant. Then again, about 70 million voted for a man they came to know via TV.

[@RJ1999x]

@@misterdeeds2172 yeah Joe Biden

[@misterdeeds2172]

@@RJ1999x :Let's see, Biden spent decades in the Senate. He served two terms as vice president. His entire adult life has been spent in public service. His predecessor was handed millions by his tyrannical daddy, filed bankruptcy multiple times, failed at two marriages, cheated on three wives, was an absentee father who had virtually no interest in raising his brats, and still mistreats ar least one of them, lied, cheated, and defrauded numerous individuals throughout his lifetime (and continues doing so to this day), but he did show up on "The Apprentice" week after week, year after year, and dummies like you believed what they were seeing was real. I just got to say I prefer Biden's resume over that of either Wayne or the Orange Turd. At least he's legitimate.

[@RJ1999x]

@@misterdeeds2172 Lol, you are either high, or college educated to spout such bullshit and actually think anyone will believe you

[@rosiebaccala9222]

Love Don & John the big Duke!! Miss both ❤️❤️

[@-oiiio-3993]

06:34 - Rickles asks 'Wayne', "Is your dog here?" Years before developing the 'John Wayne' persona, young Marion Morrison liked to hang around the fire station at Montrose, California. The firemen liked the kid who always had with him a dog named 'Duke' and that's how he got the nickname which stuck with him for life. I have my grandmother's 1924 Glendale High School annual which is signed 'Jack Wayne' and 'John Wayne' over the Marion Morrison captions. There were a few photos of him in it as he was Captain of the football team and on the drama squad.

[@BEN14680]

look at those legends ,,, never to be seen again,,,, sadly,,,,,, hope people like this go somewhere great when they pass,,,,,,, god bless guys

[@generic53]

Wayne was offered the role of Matt Dillon on Gunsmoke but turned it down because he wanted to stick with movies. He recommended his friend James Arness. Wayne did an intro for Gunsmoke and Arness before the first episode. Great, steady gig of TWENTY YEARS for Arness.

[@jeffmiller1159]

They were on the movie Hondo together...

[@ZippyThePinhead]

Thanks, I never knew that. Not that I blame him, but I think he probably didn't want to invest the time it took to do a TV show when he could make a solid living doing movies.

[@TheYankeedude]

@@jeffmiller1159 they we also in Island in the Sky and Big Jim McLain together.

[@davebennett2986]

true

[@jeffreydevoti7000]

I think a unique part of their friendship might come from the fact they shared the same birthday, May 26. Blew my mind when I found out because I share the same birthday too.

[@lbcharlie05]

I saw Mr. Nice Guy many years ago, in Vegas. He did not insult me, but he insulted my friend. So to make me feel better, my friend insulted me. But, it wasn't the same. R.I.P. Don.

[@jpetes9046]

Mister Warmth. Named by Johnny Carson.

[@elizabethcope1502]

LOL!

[@JudyendqualifiedimmunityPenn]

My favorite movie star of all time! Loved him, RIP JOHN WAYNE!

[@ronin27k]

I recall these times fondly so many weekly variety shows like Sonny and Cher, Jerry Lewis,Flip Wilson and more sitting with the family all together it was a great time which I sorely miss ,thank you for this .

[@rickrick5041]

They stopped that. Why?

[@randymillhouse791]

@@rickrick5041 Mainly because actors today have little class.

[@carleldridge4948]

There is no comedy on late-night TV shows anymore. All they know is political crap, which is so boring. Colbert is the worse & the others are nearly as bad. Maybe we need to dig up Carson.

[@billcarr5306]

John Wayne was the greatest watched all his movies many times.

[@13christbane]

he played the same damn character in every movie. himself.

[@ottomueller4425]

He even has the Duke laughing lol All the good guys I grew up on are long gone glad they don't have to see the world like it is today they would flip out.

[@-oiiio-3993]

06:34 - Rickles asks 'Wayne', "Is your dog here?" Years before developing the 'John Wayne' persona, young Marion Morrison liked to hang around the fire station at Montrose, California. The firemen liked the kid who always had with him a dog named 'Duke' and that's how he got the nickname which stuck with him for life. I have my grandmother's 1924 Glendale High School annual which is signed 'Jack Wayne' and 'John Wayne' over the Marion Morrison captions. There were a few photos of him in it as he was Captain of the football team and on the drama squad.

[@realitychick8903]

AwwwwShucks.... that was a goodie.... miss them both.. great men and they loved America..

[@davehoward2791]

Just a reminder how great our entertainment industry once was; one of the greatest comedians that ever lived and the greatest actor the world has ever known, together on stage. My, how things have changed.

[@samuelschick8813]

It's like what John Ford told the Duke. Stop acting because you suck at it, just be yourself.

[@jasonmortimer8467]

Wait...John Wayne a great actor? He play one character his whole career. I don't believe this constitutes a great actor. He was lucky he had the height he had.

[@samuelschick8813]

@@jasonmortimer8467, One character his whole career? Well there was his westerns. But you also forget his war films, humor films ( The Quiet Man, McClintok, Donovans Reef,) Then there was Branagan. If John only played one character as you claim then he would have played ONE character with the same name and same setting ( war, western, comedy, action, etc, etc) in all his films. If Wayne played one character his entire career then he would have been nothing but a limp dick cuck soy boy actor like the left loves.

[@samuelschick8813]

@Karl with a K, Don was an OK comedian but Tim Conway was much, much better.

[@13christbane]

your opinion means shit if you think wayne was a great actor let alone the greatest. thank goodness things have changed.

[@1aberbeeg]

Simple gentle comedy, thank you both.

[@jasonadkins4185]

Miss these days, I’d lay on the couch with my Tata( grandpa) and watch John Wayne movies , hee haw and such! Great times

[@reginaldhall6871]

Entertainment & comedy changes with the times, but Don Rickles is timeless & funny to every generation.

[@jaykay5452]

Not this generation. He’d have them crying for a safe space in 3 minutes. Truth is, he was one of the nicest guy’s in Hollywood.

[@darrenlytle7903]

There is nothing better than a 60's/&70's comedy show.

[@lechatbotte.]

60’s and 70’s music as well

[@SquirrelTheater]

The Carol Burnett Show. 👍🏻

[@barbaracoleman7588]

🎉🎉🎉🎉😊

[@artlederman4129]

Absolutely!!

[@mortalclown3812]

​@@karlwithak. Why are you obsessively posting the same thing? It's hardly a bon mot by any stretch of the term either, bruh.

[@zombywoof1015]

Mr. Warmth. Possibly the greatest comic that ever was. Great actor and a true sweetheart.

[@turtlelmt7]

My Mom would have LOVED this!! She was a HUGE John Wayne fan!! I'm sure she saw this when it was originally aired!! Thank you for posting this!

[@thor9838]

Trivia question for you : what was John Wayne's REAL name ??

[@Sa-gb8mr]

@@thor9838 Good question

[@thor9838]

@@Sa-gb8mr his real name was Marion Morrison ! Yes Marion for a boy ! I'm not sure of the spelling.

[@turtlelmt7]

@@thor9838 Marion Michael Morrison

[@charlesknapp3283]

@@thor9838 hi hi no

[@maracee9161]

WHERE HAVE ALL THE JOHN WAYNE'S GONE? 😢 There's no more Hero's in movie's anymore or real strong men!!!🥺

[@maeb8127]

We got Juan OSavin now👏🏽🥰

[@mommadeb49]

It is difficult to recognise real men when many cant tell you what a woman is, or what a man is.

[@kingy002]

That's because we have moved on from childish movies about cowboys and Indians.

[@JMJ4444-f2n]

Lol I miss Don Rickles so much! He was brilliant 😂

[@randymillhouse791]

Go ahead and kiss up to him you hockey puck.

[@mwalker3547]

I loved both of these guys. Forever missed. ❤

[@Eppu63]

From Finland: The same!!!!

[@artlederman4129]

Absolutely great, too bad there's nothing like this anymore! There's no more entertainers like this for the past 20 or more years !

[@wonemohsirehtafmai2982]

I can't believe The Duke is in a mask, giddy like a schoolgirl. I LOVE it! I know how much real searing pain his Stomach Cancer must have caused. Thank you Ad Vids, I love ad lib.

[@TexasDog3]

John Wayne did a good job telling the jokes.

[@HansDelbruck53]

His timing needed work, but he probably didn't get a chance to rehearse.

[@mazieg7072]

Even if his name wasn’t in the title I would have recognized John Wayne! His walk and body!! When you grow up seeing someone on tv all the time you can’t miss em!!

[@13christbane]

any moron that knows wayne would know it was him

[@jamestatum2136]

Love those guys . JT

[@joejezewski2393]

Mazie...earth shattering news...that's the whole point of the blindfold....it's a joke..bc no human would NOT know it was John Wayne.....duuuuhhhh...

[@wildsau1965]

i remember the cut version , watching it with my parents ...always loved don , even more that im an adult and really understand the humor LMFAO

[@pingpong5000]

Two of the best from a time of plenty, I wish we could have had more Don at Dean's Roast's and the Duke definatly the best of the best movie STARs.

[@richardriggle4427]

Photop ea

[@onlythewise1]

never again

[@cliffhigson7581]

Thankfully there's a few dean Martin roasts on KZbin but we do need don so much now.

[@colinwilliams553]

DON RICKLES, JOHN WAYNE...now THAT'S ENTERTAINMENT!!

[@RobertJones-ux6nc]

Love anything with John Wayne in it. Don was a fine actor/comedian also.

[@willaknotts1298]

Love him. Saw a show in Vegas. Took one member from our party. Too funny.

[@dandevito5521]

Miss them dearly, wonderful talents who loved America.

[@bluetoad2001]

Marion did have a sense of humor, he didn’t mind making fun of himself he was pretty big that way.

[@atlanteum]

Asked by Mel Brooks to play the part in Blazing Saddles that eventually went to Gene Wilder, Wayne said [and I'm paraphrasing a bit here] - "I can't do it, it's too dirty. But... I'll be the first one in line to see it!"

[@kevincostello3856]

Marion Morrison you are truly missed beyond words.

[@atlanteum]

@@kevincostello3856 Amen

[@geoffreynutt845]

Him and my dad in rooms next too each other at Hoag Hospital in Newport. Met him at 11. My dad died. He died about a year latter. Never forget the time he gave me. Buried at the same cemetery as my dad. RIP. Too both

[@mtnride4930]

Fun video, I had the pleasure of meeting "The Duke" when I was 16 years old. When I knocked on his door, he answered and he said in that voice "Well you know who I am who are you?" I was there to help set up a party his family was having. When I was done his wife gave me a crisp one hundred dollar bill. What a memory.

[@michaelwendel2794]

Real class they can never be replaced I miss the days gone by

[@OdeeOz]

6:00 *That is funny as hell. The Duke cracked up Rickles with that adlib, **_Don't clap too loud, it's an old building._** Sad thing is, I remember seeing this when it first aired.* 👍😀😂🤣️😎

[@allysonhanks9159]

Hello, how are you doing.

[@brianmcd9492]

The Duke nailed every joke and there was no jokes on the cards 🙂really....great actors have great memories 👍

[@debbeborders5762]

John Wayne was amazing and especially outside of his comfort zone.

[@mikeg.9238]

Wish we could go back to those days now!!!

[@oldtimer7635]

Well, let´s be honest, his world view even then was.....stone aged!

[@mikeg.9238]

@@oldtimer7635 B.S.! It was a different time , you can't judge people by the times they grew up in. A lot of his patriotic views apply today. We need that today!

[@oldtimer7635]

@@mikeg.9238 "you can't judge people by the times they grew up" What, of course I can, dumb people are dumb regardless of time. "...his patriotic views...." which one, and who are "we"? Btw, I am sure you know that he e.g successfully dogged military service in WWII? I also hope that you understand the difference between reality (dogging service) and fiction (playing war hero in movies).

[@dalereynolds8703]

@@oldtimer7635 You obviously know very little about facts,but rely on half truths

[@dallisb1047]

How I miss the old days.

[@Johnnycdrums]

"Not too much applause, this is an old building."

[@chiaraboccelli4189]

WOW! Mr. Wayne was a very tall and strong dude! I wish he could be alive❤️❤️

[@atlanteum]

He is, Chiara... he is. Just throw on a copy of Stagecoach, or Red River... Angel & the Bad Man or Rio Grande, The Quiet Man, Long Voyage Home, The Cowboys, Wake of the Red Witch, True Grit... or my all-time favorite, Rio Bravo. He's alive all right... you better believe it.

[@stevenbarron9121]

OMG!!! That was classic. I didn't know that Don Rickles had a show.

[@gimcrack555]

Know one did. Just ask Johnny.

[@chargeron3115]

2 of my favorite entertainers of all time! Those were the days!

[@kevinmalone3210]

When it comes to roasting a person, nobody could do it better than Rickles.

[@andrewbrown8148]

Two of the greatest on the same stage~!!!

[@onmyworkbench7000]

John Wayne a great Patriotitc American with 100% CLASS.

[@californiausa7622]

Back when America was great and the culture was strong

[@kingy002]

It still is. The culture is still all about money, religion, hero worship, and celebrity.

[@-oiiio-3993]

06:34 - Rickles asks 'Wayne', _"Is your dog here?"_ Years before developing the 'John Wayne' persona, young Marion Morrison liked to hang around the fire station at Montrose, California. The firemen liked the kid who always had with him a dog named 'Duke' and that's how he got the nickname which stuck with him for life. I have my grandmother's 1924 Glendale High School annual which is signed _'Jack Wayne'_ and _'John Wayne'_ over the Marion Morrison captions. There were a few photos of him in it as he was Captain of the football team and on the drama squad.

[@davidfrank2824]

I was sad when John Wayne had died. I think if anyone could pick the exact time of your death he nailed it perfectly. He didn't get old enough to see him breaking down. It was still easy enough to remember who he really was. I hope that makes a little sense to some people. When I saw what happened with Kirk Douglas and Burt Reynolds that was just very sad. That dragged on for many many years. You never want to see someone pass on. I just think John Wayne nailed his last role in life right on the mark. Even in his very last movie about him dying he was still John Wayne.

[@cindy-followerofjesuschris6572]

Two honorable Americans, both extremely talented in their craft.

[@tmerriett8860]

Duke passed in 1976, and is still the #1 western star in the world. That's called a legend, folks.

[@petecernan2568]

Think it was 1979

[@tmerriett8860]

@@petecernan2568 I stand corrected. But still #1

[@petecernan2568]

@@tmerriett8860 absolutely

[@tmerriett8860]

@@petecernan2568 Thanks, pilgrim!

[@-oiiio-3993]

06:34 - Rickles asks 'Wayne', "Is your dog here?" Years before developing the 'John Wayne' persona, young Marion Morrison liked to hang around the fire station at Montrose, California. The firemen liked the kid who always had with him a dog named 'Duke' and that's how he got the nickname which stuck with him for life. I have my grandmother's 1924 Glendale High School annual which is signed 'Jack Wayne' and 'John Wayne' over the Marion Morrison captions. There were a few photos of him in it as he was Captain of the football team and on the drama squad.

[@wendyhaase4401]

I miss all these guys from the past John Wayne Dean Martin Sammy Davis jr. And many many more I know we have the movies to enjoy them by but it's just not quite the same maybe I'll rest in peace and bless them for the happiness they brought everybody on screen and on television

[@kevincostello3856]

Very very well put Wendy. Remember the movie its a " mad mad mad mad world" all those great comediens in one movie. I truly miss the 60s and 70s, a much better time.

[@kentcostello5286]

I wish I met them both there were big icons in the show business .

[@timcsont6985]

I feel like watching John Wayne movies now...

[@bama539]

How times have changed. Life was simple and honest.

[@insidedianeslife2456]

I started laughing just seeing these two names together. Loved the jokes.

[@geraldwilson681]

Don Rickles and John Wayne. Both of these men were giants of America's yesteryear days that are now but a memory. God rest the souls of these two fine men!!

[@beeweejr]

Those variety shows. Some were great and others failed. Don't you miss that type of entertainment in primetime? I certainly do.

[@rushn2793]

Dons my favorite, i always wish i could have told him "Don, your a beautiful man, youve touched the lives and brought smiles to thousands of people for decades, you had 30 TV shows Don... and they all sucked".

[@comicblueswithjonygitar36]

Even today 50 years later I'm grinning and blushing, Wayne was such a HUGE star, so talented and charismatic. Typical the twatfer mafia is after him, because off the cuff humor has no context today. He was an amazing talent and huge heart of gold for everyone who knew and worked with him. Searchers, Sands of Iwo Jima, Red River, dozens more huge pictures, he's so damn good, they truly don't make stars like him, what a man... Rickles loves him, you can tell, I've never seen Rickles so nice to anyone, that's his act but out of deference he takes it easy, also John had been sick extended, surgeries and wasn't in best health anymore. God i loved him as a kid. He represents everything right with us.

[@williamwest7008]

@@darylshuttleworth9893 Shut up sjw. There's nothing wrong with anything he said. He's right about irresponsible people and he talks like real people like me. People like you act holy but you think and speak like we do even though you'll never admit it.

[@michaelwalsh1035]

So true.

[@pattibrooks1907]

Don was funny and John was a great actor of western movies !

[@jillkjv3816]

Adorable. Not even any teleprompters yet, they had to hold up cardboard cards. 😂

[@johnnieiguess9162]

John Wayne AKA ( The Duke ) my all time favorite actor. Don Rickles probably all time best stand up comedian.

[@-oiiio-3993]

06:34 - Rickles asks 'Wayne', "Is your dog here?" Years before developing the 'John Wayne' persona, young Marion Morrison liked to hang around the fire station at Montrose, California. The firemen liked the kid who always had with him a dog named 'Duke' and that's how he got the nickname which stuck with him for life. I have my grandmother's 1924 Glendale High School annual which is signed 'Jack Wayne' and 'John Wayne' over the Marion Morrison captions. There were a few photos of him in it as he was Captain of the football team and on the drama squad.

[@armandorodriguez6447]

Good stuff…had me rolling. Days when only the best where on TV….

[@marcblum5348]

Don Rickles' timing is perfect.

[@javierrenesolis4764]

Yes so real and spontaneous... he was an equal opportunity roaster, women, Hispanics, Blacks, politicians, children, actors, Jews, Whites, anyone ! My how our society has changed. God truly help us !

[@MECH-MASTER]

I remember seeing this prime time with my grandpa. 👍

[@stephenwoehr6500]

John Wayne was like Annie Oakley. He was a shooting star.

[@justmyopinion628]

I really miss these two guys.

[@the.porter.productions]

Greetings from the Ohio Porters. Well, Da ha pilgrim! That was some rootin tootin fun. Both were great! The Duke was my FAVORITE growing up. 🤩😎🥰🇺🇸

[@donaldgoodnight7853]

I can still watch this. Always. I am just old.

[@joshuabrooks4907]

I sure wish I could've gotten the chance to pick Don's brain about some of the stories of the celebrities he roasted, and hung out with.

[@gothbroke7020]

Look for interviews. He lived long enough that there should be lots

[@suepeacock3342]

I have a letter from the Duke & went to his home in Newport Beach, California on New Years Day 1979. Rolled into LA to celebrate!. I love this man! I love America & I'm a veteran because of the Duke. I sent him a telegram when he was in the hospital & I have his Congressional Medal. He WAS America! Listen to his album!

[@brendaoconnor7813]

Comedy at its finest. One of the funniest men on television and the other a hard nose but they made us laugh. Icons !!

[@gothbroke7020]

Can you picture Wayne doing one of Rickles' routines? That would be sooooo wrong!

[@mompreneurlife]

❤classic! Thank you for sharing. ❤

[@MisterHarleyRider]

Two of the All Time Greats.

[@davidgarbutt4040]

Laughed so much, John Wayne, what a legend

[@edithbannerman4]

@Hello there, how are you doing this blessed day?

[@troyott2334]

God Bless John Wayne we need him now more than ever!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@13christbane]

to do what? play himself in every movie? pretending to be a war hero?

[@cynthiasmith4130]

Ah the GOOD OLD DAY'S!!!! When there were great actor's, you could look up to!!!! I miss these day's so very much!!!! What a complete pleasure, watching this....❤❤❤❤❤...🥀🥀🥀🥀......

[@derekmurray1462]

I have all John Wayne’s movies on blu ray or dvd because in a few years they probably won’t be allowed to show them on tv because they aren’t pc! Don rickles was an absolute legend also, I’m constantly watching him on the dean Martin roasts on KZbin of course.

[@darthdabs2401]

Now that was Hollywood when it was hands down GREAT ‼️

[@alexc8209]

watching John Wayne is always epic even on a show like this (meaning one that really isnt his thing).

[@stacysatterfield2154]

I always loved Don Rickles and John Wayne.

[@khaledyafai5473]

That was the true America we as outsiders loved , John Wayne , Elvis Presley , Jerry Lewis , Dean Martin ….. and so many more … these days only a handful if that , so sorry time changes so does quality and ethics in nations change .

[@b80-s9i]

Yup, now Hollywood & the wretched media are fighting to dismantle and destroy everything America is & has stood for!😭 Freedom, Peace & Loving your neighbor is STILL the majority in America, but what the leftist Demonrat communists are doing thru media/internet is ruining our youth..day by day!

[@snap-n-shoot]

@@b80-s9i What do you call American... I assume you mean White? Wayne was a known Homophobic racist so if he is a hero to you then....

[@Feerlyss]

Born in 1981 but i've been into old television since i was a kid. Started with The Three Stooges. I find myself always watching old Johnny Carson, or documentaries on former stars. I don't know what happened with the world, I sure wish i had been a live during this era to really know how it felt, but thank god we have all this media to look back on.