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Back in the 70's, my dad and I would watch the Johnny Carson Show every night before going to bed.   We would always look forward to Rickles either as a guest or being the guest host.  Doc Severinson's intro song for Rickles was spot on.

The Matador Music:  Ever wondered why Don Rickles prefers to take the stage to Spanish matador music?   Well, in Rickles' own words, he likes to be introduced by the song, "La Virgen de la Macarena," because, "I always pictured myself facing the audience as the matador. "   This was a subtle signal that someone was about to be metaphorically gored.

I think Severinson and Carson called him the "Merchant of Venom", too.

 

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