Mr. Warmth: The Don Rickles Project

20072007
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Mr. Warmth: The Don Rickles Project (2007)

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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 ... 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.

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7.6/10

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Won 2 Primetime Emmys
- 2 wins & 1 nomination total

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

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8/10

more of a love letter than a true documentary, but great none the less

More of a tribute to a comedic legend than a true documentary, this John Landis directed love letter to the great Mr. Rickles is pretty good none the less. Consisting of various actors and directors of note giving their (naturally) praise for the beloved comedian, interspersed with clips from his Vegas shows, late show appearances, old films, Friars' Roasts, and home movies with longtime friend, Bob Newhart.

While the film does have a very small amount of missteps editing and a few instances where it veers off-topic to ill effect, for the most part it's quite highly enjoyable and hilarious to boot. Any true fan (myself included)of Don will no doubt treasure it and watch it multiple times.

So what ya waiting' for? Go check it out on HBO while it's still on, Hockey Puck.

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