Sure, Rickles was/ is a very successful insult comic, but did that cause him not be universally liked by TV audiences? Or was the material just not strong enough?

Sure, Rickles was/ is a very successful insult comic, but did that cause him not be universally liked by TV audiences? Or was the material just not strong enough?


Probably so but I laughed when he made fun of black people-lol Very entertaining

Probably so but I laughed when he made fun of black people-lol Very entertaining


So you think he was just not well liked?

This was Don Rickle's best tv show. I'm not really sure why it didn't take off. I know during the second season, it replaced Sanford Arms so Friday night on NBC wasn't that great at the time. I guess maybe Don Rickles is also an aquired taste too. He might not be for everybody.

I think it was the material not Don. Don may be an insult comic but he has a rare gift for telling insult jokes without being mean or hurtful. As a result he is one of the most loved and respected people in show business. People consider it a compliment and an honor to be insulted by Don Rickles.

So you think he was just not well liked?


The show actually had a nice little run but just didn't appeal to women. It was only watchable to men which is probably why it didn't last.

CPO Sharkey Marathon tomorrow in my apartment because of this thread-lol

I have to find the ep when he imititating black people in the hood shooting dice

LMAO

The show actually had a nice little run but just didn't appeal to women. It was only watchable to men which is probably why it didn't last.
So it was the material that was the problem not the star!

So it was the material that was the problem not the star!


I just think the show didn't have a mass appeal. I was a unsual teenager so I liked the show but i don't think the show grabbed the attention of

teens
women
seniors
kids


only

men 25-49 or men in the military

I just think the show didn't have a mass appeal. I was a unsual teenager so I liked the show but i don't think the show grabbed the attention of

teens
women
seniors
kids


only

men 25-49 or men in the military
I must have been unusual too. I was 11 and 12 when the show was on and I never missed it. lol

I just think the show didn't have a mass appeal. I was a unsual teenager so I liked the show but i don't think the show grabbed the attention of

teens
women
seniors
kids


only

men 25-49 or men in the military
Do you think those particular groups didn't relate to the show because there were no teens, women, seniors, or kids in the cast?

Do you think those particular groups didn't relate to the show because there were no teens, women, seniors, or kids in the cast?


Yup-lol I might have been the only 13 year old in philly who watched it-lol You see I was one of those special kids-lol

Never even heard of this show. What was it about, when did it air, and why was it axed?

With Don you would think it would've been a hit!

Never even heard of this show. What was it about, when did it air, and why was it axed?

With Don you would think it would've been a hit!


It was a military company like Gomer Pyle and aired from 1976 to 1978. It was axed because at the time it was NBC's only hope for success and could not pull in the ratings. The show did well as a mid season replacement from Dec of 76 to May 77 but in the fall of 1977 the show could not get it done.

It was a military company like Gomer Pyle and aired from 1976 to 1978. It was axed because at the time it was NBC's only hope for success and could not pull in the ratings. The show did well as a mid season replacement from Dec of 76 to May 77 but in the fall of 1977 the show could not get it done.

Was it too racist or no?

Was it too racist or no?


i didnt think so, Rickles actualy made me laugh when he imitated black people.

Maybe it didn't go over too well with some people at the time

i didnt think so, Rickles actualy made me laugh when he imitated black people.

Maybe it didn't go over too well with some people at the time

And you are black right? LOL

I liked the show, a lot. Didn't it get moved around a bit in the schedule, too? That usually bodes poorly for a show's future.

And you are black right? LOL


Yes and I laughed at him making fun of black people because he reminded me of people I knew LOL

I liked the show, a lot. Didn't it get moved around a bit in the schedule, too? That usually bodes poorly for a show's future.


It sure did

season 1 it was moved twice

season 2 it was moved three times

I gotta check this out one day. Are both seasons on DVD?

I gotta check this out one day. Are both seasons on DVD?

No the show is not on DVD at all, it's on youtube. The last time it aired on cable was 1991 on comedy central

No the show is not on DVD at all, it's on youtube. The last time it aired on cable was 1991 on comedy central
I haven't seen it since 1978. lol

I haven't seen it since 1978. lol

I discovered it when I was flicking channel in 1988 on a local philly station lol

No the show is not on DVD at all, it's on youtube. The last time it aired on cable was 1991 on comedy central

Wow, that's surprising! With all the crap on DVD you would think this would be!

Wow, that's surprising! With all the crap on DVD you would think this would be!

Well the show only lasted a year and a half so it probably wouldn't sell too well

You would think it would be on DVD, but DVD companies are no better than networks nowadays. It's all about the bottom line and what they think will sell and what won't.

You would think it would be on DVD, but DVD companies are no better than networks nowadays. It's all about the bottom line and what they think will sell and what won't.


I remember watching all 38 episodes one weekend with some nachos and cheese and had a good time-LOL

Someone sent me all the eps from the trading board

Well the show only lasted a year and a half so it probably wouldn't sell too well

But wouldn't Don Rickles be a big enough draw to put it on DVD?

But wouldn't Don Rickles be a big enough draw to put it on DVD?


Yeah if he was popular like Betty White

I haven't seen it since 1978. lol


I think that's the last time I saw it as well. lol

I think that's the last time I saw it as well. lol

You was too young to remember in 78 wasn't you?

You was too young to remember in 78 wasn't you?


I am exaggerating a bit Sol, but it has been a very long time since I have seen it.

I am exaggerating a bit Sol, but it has been a very long time since I have seen it.

Sol??

Who's that?

Sol??

Who's that?

My name is Solomon

I think the problem with Don Rickels was men found him funny and women not so much.

That could have been the case since another show he tried to do 4 years prior also failed. The show that does seem to be in existence

I just read a comment (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2W0EVUbEtYA&lc=UgyIFNI2lsM3osCdOzl4AaABAg) on YouTube that stated that Joan Rivers was like the female version of Don Rickles (https://www.quora.com/Why-didnt-Don-Rickles-ever-have-a-successful-sitcom), when discussing her ill-fated late night talk show on Fox in the '80s. Basically, a little bit goes a long way. But people didn't want a steady diet every night.

It was 4 reasons it failed

1. Bionic Woman-season 1

2. Baretta-season 1

3. Good Times-season 1

4. Donny and Marie-season 2

I just read a comment (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2W0EVUbEtYA&lc=UgyIFNI2lsM3osCdOzl4AaABAg) on YouTube that stated that Joan Rivers was like the female version of Don Rickles (https://www.quora.com/Why-didnt-Don-Rickles-ever-have-a-successful-sitcom), when discussing her ill-fated late night talk show on Fox in the '80s. Basically, a little bit goes a long way. But people didn't want a steady diet every night.

"I just read a comment on YouTube that stated that Joan Rivers was like the female version of Don Rickles"

I don't agree with that assessment of Joan's comedic character. She was the best friend who read National Enquirer, The Star, the gossip columns and commented on them. You have to remember where Joan was born and grew up, Brooklyn, New York, that character she was playing was a personality type in New York during her formative years and many were still around as late as the 70's and early 80's.

He was allowed to be himself in CPO sharkey but it wasnt enough