One of the greats. Last time I saw him on a talk show he was still pretty sharp. He basically created insult comedy. He was able to walk that thin line where he could insult someone and they would laugh instead of tear his throat out.
I guess of the original greats, Bob Newhart is next? Makes me very sad. Sorry for being so morbid. Still,Rickels lived to be 90 and had his wits. So God bless.
Had the pleasure of seeing him in Veags many years ago. Had front row seats and my laugh was the brunt of many jokes and insults. Loved every minute of it.