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Don Rickles salute?

madzonie — Fri, 30 May 2014 20:44:16 GMT

Did anyone catch this program on Spike TV?

I NEVER thought I'd be watching Spike, but they a had a great 2-hour salute to Rickles. It was funny and poignant, too. He's getting old, but he's still funny. It was nice to see him get some accolades for his long, long career.

DeNiro and Scorsese were a riot together. And for any Brian Williams fans - he had a little bit on the show and it was hilarious!!

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Shelbelle — Fri, 30 May 2014 20:49:12 GMT

I saw it, loved it!!!! Rickles is 88, had a very hard time walking , but once he was seated, he was sharp as a tack!!! Just about every A listed comedian was on hand. And many, many old clips of him with Carson, Sinatra, etc. Even Johnny Depp was there!!!

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tansy — Fri, 30 May 2014 20:50:46 GMT

I missed it but Brian Williams could have been a comic.

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madzonie — Fri, 30 May 2014 20:54:44 GMT

On 5/30/2014 Shelbelle said:
I saw it, loved it!!!! Rickles is 88, had a very hard time walking , but once he was seated, he was sharp as a tack!!! Just about every A listed comedian was on hand. And many, many old clips of him with Carson, Sinatra, etc. Even Johnny Depp was there!!!

I loved all the "gangster" references related to Sinatra....so funny!

And I loved the old clips...he was and is a unique comedian who could get people tickled and angry all at the same time!

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NoelSeven — Fri, 30 May 2014 21:14:18 GMT

I missed it, too!

I hope they repeat the show, I'll look to see. Thanks for the reminder

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misspammie — Fri, 30 May 2014 21:41:19 GMT

missed the salute, but saw him on a late night show??? can't remember. was amazed at how sharp and quick he was.

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Shelbelle — Fri, 30 May 2014 22:03:22 GMT

I dont see that it will be repeated, but lots of clips on the Spike website.

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Shelbelle — Fri, 30 May 2014 22:45:20 GMT

Just saw a promo, it repeats tonight at 9 ET , this time on TV Land.

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chickenbutt — Fri, 30 May 2014 22:52:39 GMT

I just watched it yesterday and enjoyed it. ITA about Brian Williams - Love him! He's a good journalist, but he's also very funny. He and Jon Stewart together are hilarious.

I already deleted it from my deleted folder, so I cannot remember the name of the show. So I went through the Tivo guide up to June 12 and didn't find a re-airing. That seems odd. Most cable shows air a zillion times. Maybe it will show up again after that.

If you have something like the 'wishlist' thing we have with Tivo, you can wishlist it and then whenever it shows up again it will automatically record.

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RedHeadedWench — Fri, 30 May 2014 23:13:57 GMT

I watched it until right after Scorsese and DeNiro were on, and they were a riot!...then I fell asleep. LOL

It is on again tonight on TVLand at 9:00pmE. I wonder if they are going to bleep the curse words out? LOL

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Gooday — Fri, 30 May 2014 23:15:54 GMT

On 5/30/2014 BonnieBelle said:
Missed it. I saw him just a few years ago live, he was the opening act for Joan Rivers. He was so funny!

We also saw them together. She was absolutely disgusting to the point of being vile. Yet, I still occasionally watch Fashion Police.

He was really a joy to watch.

I also show the show on Spike TV the other night and by DH and myself really liked it.

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brewhaha — Fri, 30 May 2014 23:56:12 GMT

I only saw about fifteen minutes of the show but I did see Tina & Amy.

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Madame Lorrraine — Fri, 30 May 2014 23:58:01 GMT

I've never cared for his brand of humor. I amazed he got away with all the Sinatra/gangster jokes the way he did.

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circles — Sat, 31 May 2014 00:01:59 GMT

On 5/30/2014 Shelbelle said:
Just saw a promo, it repeats tonight at 9 ET , this time on TV Land.

Thanks, Shelbelle.....I don't get Spike TV but I do get TVLand.....looking forward to seeing it...

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madzonie — Sat, 31 May 2014 01:20:10 GMT

On 5/30/2014 chickenbutt said:
I just watched it yesterday and enjoyed it. ITA about Brian Williams - Love him! He's a good journalist, but he's also very funny. He and Jon Stewart together are hilarious.

I already deleted it from my deleted folder, so I cannot remember the name of the show. So I went through the Tivo guide up to June 12 and didn't find a re-airing. That seems odd. Most cable shows air a zillion times. Maybe it will show up again after that.

If you have something like the 'wishlist' thing we have with Tivo, you can wishlist it and then whenever it shows up again it will automatically record.

It is called One Night Only, An All Star Tribute to Don Rickles.

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madzonie — Sat, 31 May 2014 01:24:30 GMT

On 5/30/2014 MadameL said:
I've never cared for his brand of humor. I amazed he got away with all the Sinatra/gangster jokes the way he did.

I thought he and Sinatra were friends?

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Big Sister — Sat, 31 May 2014 02:41:30 GMT

Rickles was on Dave Letterman's show the other night and Rickles explained why he is walking slowly and using a cane for now. He had a bad injury to his leg or foot.

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NoelSeven — Sat, 31 May 2014 02:45:28 GMT

On 5/30/2014 bigsister said:
Rickles was on Dave Letterman's show the other night and Rickles explained why he is walking slowly and using a cane for now. He had a bad injury to his leg or foot.

He had surgery to remove MERSA.

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NoelSeven — Sat, 31 May 2014 02:50:21 GMT

Don Rickles, enlisted US Navy, World War 2

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misspammie — Sat, 31 May 2014 15:17:04 GMT

always enjoyed his humor, but I would have just DIED if he'd have picked on me out of the audience. Shame,,,,I laugh but could NOT take itl