A LEGENDARY COMEDIAN, A CLASSIC ANIMATED MOVIE, AND A VOICE THAT MADE EVERY MOMENT MORE FUN!

A Special Look Back at Don Rickles

Some performers have a personality so distinctive that audiences recognize them almost instantly.

Don Rickles was one of those entertainers.

With his sharp delivery, quick comebacks, and fearless sense of humor, he built a career that made him one of the most recognizable comedians in American entertainment.

In October 1995, Rickles sat down with television interviewer Bobbie Wygant to discuss his work on Toy Story.

The interview offers a nostalgic look at a comedian whose talents reached far beyond the stand-up stage.

The Voice Behind Mr. Potato Head

For many younger viewers, Don Rickles is especially memorable as the voice of Mr. Potato Head in Disney-Pixar’s Toy Story.

The character became one of the film’s most recognizable personalities.

Mr. Potato Head has a strong attitude, a sarcastic sense of humor, and plenty of confidence.

Those qualities made Rickles a natural choice for the role.

His familiar comic personality gave the character a memorable voice and helped make him stand out among the film’s colorful group of toys.

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