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List Price: $26.99 | | Label: Salient Media
Salesrank: 3417
Released: February 19, 2008 |
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MPAA Rating: NR (Not Rated)
Media: DVD |
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Editorial Review:
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 Kings of Comedy.Comedians reveal their unique stories and tell how Don Rickles was so successful in his comedy and career.
Mr. Warmth: The Don Rickles Project Reviews:
Rickles for President 
2008-10-28 - This man has cracked up generations of audiences, his humour is not so much acidic as `to the point' or right on the button funny. A slick production, a peak into the legends life, even the outtakes are hilarious ...Jules Verdel (?) Anthony Quin and even the fight for the best cabin....informative and heartfelt....some very funny stuff here, recommended
I expected more from John Landis 
2008-10-26 - From the man who brought us genius-level funny, this is luke-warm at best. As a document of the enduring hilarity of a classic vitriolic comedian - who still breaks me up - this DVD set (2 discs that could've been combined into one) feels like feeding pablum to a doddering old fossil. Don Rickles still has it, but the only evidence on this tribute are several clips from his live show, where he runs around the audience repeating the same line, with a few scattered mild putdowns & insults. The additional interviews with Rickles-era comedians is nice but superfluous, since most of them only talk about their times at comedy clubs back in the day, not about Rickles. This collection really should be entitled, "Memories of Don Rickles & Friends."
Maybe there's another version out there, because I bought this based on a review of it by Jimmy Kimmel, who said that he hosted it. There was one clip of Jimmy Kimmel reminiscing about growing up in Las Vegas with Don Rickles headlining at one of the casinos. That was it.
Caveat emptor: this is a nice collection of (mostly) old & new comedians, but no Rickles-palooza. There are some classic bits in it, such as Landis directing DeNiro on how to deliver a line for what seems like 20 minutes, and Sidney Poitier's recollections, and James Caan's revelation that Rickles was his inspiration for Sonny Corleone. Beyond that - pleasant but forgettable. Not the tribute I expected, or that Rickles deserves.
This will snap you out of your depression 
2008-10-12 - "Mr Warmth:The Don Rickles project" is the only pill I need to snap me out of any depression I'm having during the last days of the Bush years.
This DVD brings back the great days of Vegas,and all the wonderfull comedians that have gone. I LOVE the Vegas act the most,and the great line,Sir,is that you wife?Jes..Ch... Rickles is the BEST,and could get away with murder.
mr warmth with Don Rickles
2008-08-08 - absolutely the greatest of all comedians even of today. These guys today could really take some lessons from this guy. Very very funny.
Greatest comedian reflecting back to the rat packers. Couldn't stop laughing at an age where you go away, he never does. Recommend this to everyone who wishes and does a comic stand up needs to listen to this guy, who uses no ethnic nor bad humor. A class act. Comedians could use this as a training tool.
Lisa
I'm so glad he is still around!
2008-07-12 - You can't go wrong with this. Thanks John Landis for a project from your heart. One of my favorite all time comedians with a style unlike any other. There is a lot of sentimentality in this, and being a Vegas resident for 35 years, I can tell you that the mob had people skills far beyond the MBA corporate punks today that only look at the bottom line. I miss those days.(I'm in my 40's, not a senior yet!) This is a priceless piece of history, and thanks Mr. Landis for putting this together before he's gone.
I would like to see someone put out a dvd of one of his complete live shows, but until then, you'll get pieces of his live show here along with some great bits from his Johnny Carson appearances among others. His best friend Bob Newhart (a true gentleman) has some great stories too.
Thanks Mr. Rickles - you've always been able to brighten my day.
