Mr. Warmth: The Don Rickles Project

20072007
Not RatedNot Rated
1h 29m

7.7/10

This terrific feature film comedy reveals the background of one of the legends of comedy, Don Rickles. Hailed by some of today's biggest comedians as one of the classics, who they aspire to ... Read allThis terrific feature film comedy reveals the background of one of the legends of comedy, Don Rickles. Hailed by some of today's biggest comedians as one of the classics, who they aspire to emulate in their own comedy. Comedians reveal their unique stories, and tell how chance me... Read allThis terrific feature film comedy reveals the background of one of the legends of comedy, Don Rickles. Hailed by some of today's biggest comedians as one of the classics, who they aspire to emulate in their own comedy. Comedians reveal their unique stories, and tell how chance meetings and personal connections propelled them to the heights of comedy.

7.7/10

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Director
- John Landis
Stars

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Won 2 Primetime Emmys
- 2 wins & 1 nomination total

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This terrific feature film comedy reveals the background of one of the legends of comedy, Don Rickles. Hailed by some of today's biggest comedians as one of the classics, who they aspire to emulate in their own comedy. Comedians reveal their unique stories, and tell how chance meetings and personal connections propelled them to the heights of comedy. —Jwelch5742

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Taglines
- If you think he's so... why does he have so many friends?
Genres
- Documentary
- Comedy
Certificate
- Not Rated
Parents guide

Goofs
While Bobby Slayton lists the many shows Rickles appeared on in the 1960's, he names Bewitched (1964). Rickles never appeared on the show.

Quotes
Steve Lawrence: Black people can do black jokes, Jew do Jew jokes, Italians do Italian jokes, etc, etc. He does em all and gets away with it because he's hysterical.

Connections
Featured in The 60th Primetime Emmy Awards (2008)

Soundtracks
When You're Smiling
Written by Mark Fisher, Joe Goodwin, Larry Shay
Performed by Keely Smith

Top review

9/10

Timeless

I would love to hear Don Rickles. George Carlin, Richard Pryor and Robin Williams take on our current cancel culture. Gotta believe they wouldn't cave.

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