Don Rickles Meets Larry King
There was something special about watching Don Rickles sit across from a serious talk-show host.
Rickles had a completely different way of communicating.
Instead of carefully answering every question, he could turn almost any conversation into an opportunity for a joke.
That is exactly what made his 1993 appearance on Larry King Live so entertaining.
Larry King was one of television’s most recognizable interviewers.
Don Rickles was one of America’s most recognizable insult comedians.
Put the two together, and you had the perfect setup for unpredictable television.
Rickles Was Never Afraid To Say What He Thought
Don Rickles built his legendary career around a fearless style of comedy.
He could tease celebrities, audiences, friends, and even himself.
The important part was the attitude behind the jokes.
In a 1993 CNN interview, Rickles explained that he made fun of the world and believed that knowing how to handle the humor was part of what made his comedy work.
That philosophy is easy to see throughout his career.
Rickles did not approach comedy like someone reading prepared jokes from a script.
He created an atmosphere.
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