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Cindylover1969
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California gal
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USA
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Posted - 04/06/2017 : 13:24:58
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90 years old.
Not my favorite comedian and I think he was miscast as Asmodeus. However, I know he was popular or he would not have been in the business for so long. RIP Don. |
James: Thanks, Artie. Artemus: "Thanks Artie"! Is that all you can say to me? I've just come back from the grave, risen like Lazarus, and that's what you say? "Thanks, Artie"? James: Thanks, Artie. Artemus: It's a pleasure. - TNOT Pistoleros |
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Nydiva
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USA
596 Posts |
Posted - 04/06/2017 : 19:10:04
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Rickles was never a favorite of mine. In general, I don't care much for comedians - I find most of their humor too harsh for my liking.
But here's an interesting clip with a few familiar faces(forward to 4:10)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zsxZfz83Jjo&feature=watch-vrec |
Nydiva www.ross-martin-remembered.com |
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bornin62
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USA
561 Posts |
Posted - 04/07/2017 : 06:43:15
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The clip was hilarious. I always liked Don Rickles. I fondly remember watching the Dean Martin Roasts. My favs were Foster Brooks, Red Buttons and Don Rickles. |
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niecie
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Posted - 04/09/2017 : 11:46:26
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And... my kids basically knew him as Mr Potato Head. I remember him mostly from Johnny Carson. Asmodeus was a definite miscasting; to this day when I watch the episode, I still expect him to start calling everyone a hockey puck. |
Niecie
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Ever since I was a little girl I have always wished that Artemus Gordon was my very own Uncle Artie... |
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Desert Roger
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Posted - 04/09/2017 : 17:14:27
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quote: Originally posted by Nydiva
Rickles was never a favorite of mine. In general, I don't care much for comedians - I find most of their humor too harsh for my liking.
But here's an interesting clip with a few familiar faces(forward to 4:10)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zsxZfz83Jjo&feature=watch-vrec
WOW Artie and Colonel Vaultrain in this fascinating video! |
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nittanyapple
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USA
8641 Posts |
Posted - 04/13/2017 : 07:27:41
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I agree with most here who are saying he wasn't a favorite, but he could be funny at times. He definitely was miscast in www. |
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Dieter Epping
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USA
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Posted - 04/15/2017 : 08:39:37
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I always liked watching him on the talk shows. He was a regular my whole life it seemed. Most recently saw him often on Jimmy Kimmel's show. Jimmy got real emotional when Don passed away. Almost made me cry too! I have his WWW autograph card a few times...I think 3 in fact, for the trading card binder collection. |
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