"Hello, dummies!" Insult comedian Don Rickles is still as sharp as ever. At age 82, he just received his first Emmy nomination for his performance on the HBO special Mr. Warmth: The Don Rickles Project.
Rickles started his comedy career in 1948, reaching the height of his popularity in the 1950s and 60s, on TV in Vegas. Frank Sinatra was an early fan, and helped get him noticed. His memoir, Rickles' Book is now out in paperback.
This interview was originally broadcast May 22, 2007.
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