The documentary consists of tape of Don's show (never been filmed before), interviews with Don's contemporaries, (Steve Lawrence, Bob Newhart, Debbie Reynolds, etc.), established comedians (Billy Crystal, Rosanna Barr, Robin Williams, Chris Rock, etc.) and young comedians (Jeff Atoll, Jimmy Kimmel, Sarah Silverman, etc.).
Acting
Rickles' face when he realizes he's being honored. Pure discomfort.
Direction
Landis lets legends talk, then cuts to their genuine awe of Don.
Production
Unearthed footage of the Vegas shows that defined an era.
Director
John Landis
Trivia, insights & behind the scenes
Landis directed this as a passion project between horror films, refusing payment because Rickles was his hero since childhood.
The documentary reveals Rickles' secret weapon: he never wrote a single joke. Every insult was improvised in real-time, making his decades of consistency almost supernatural.
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