It takes many years to be a great comedian

[Buzz Killington]

And you, sir were a great comedian for many years.  RIP Don Rickles.

http://www.tmz.com/2017/04/06/don-rickles-dead-dies/

[Snaggletiger]

Awesome comedic talent.  Used to love his appearances on The Tonight Show. The insults were flying left and right.  I know I posted this before but Rickles was the original pick to play Al Czervik on Caddyshack.  I think he would have pulled it off just as well as Dangerfield because smart ass insults were Rickles' bread and butter.

[Pell City Tiger]

Without a doubt, the most sharp witted comedian ever. Hours of laughs going through his celebrity roasts with Dean Martin.

[GH2001]

He and winters were two of the few that could have Carson rolling on the floor laughing. A dying generation indeed.

[WiregrassTiger]

I tried to pay homage yesterday. The Russians must've intervened. But Rickles was top shelf. He was as quick as they come. Pushed the envelope even a bit too far at times for my taste. He was a true original.
https://www.google.com/amp/www.avclub.com/amp/253380

[oldautiger]

He will always be remembered as The Merchant of Venom
Don't remember who called him that, but it fit.