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1. When was Don Rickles born? May 8, 1936 May 9, 1927 May 7, 1929 May 8, 1926

2. Rickles served in the U.S. military in World War II. What branch was he in? Army Navy Air Force Marines

3. His career started in 1948 in nightclubs on the West Coast. A legendary singer helped him jump start his career in the late 1950s. Who was this crooner? Tony Bennett Dean Martin Frank Sinatra Sammy Davis Jr.

4. As his career moved on Don Rickles acquired a nickname that has stuck with him throughout his career. What was he affectionately called? Mr. Insult Mr. Warmth Mr. Dagger Mr. Brute

5. In the late 1950s and early 1960s Don Rickles began to add acting to his resume. What film marked his theatrical debut? Under the Waves The Outer Limits The Blob Run Silent, Run Deep

6. Don Rickles made several appearances in a series of films in the 1960s. What was the subject matter of these films? Winter at the ski slopes Summer at the beach Kids in High School Juvenile Delinquency

7. His career was always kept in the forefront by this television talk show host who booked him to appear on his show over 100 times. Which host did this? Dean Martin Jay Leno Johnny Carson David Letterman

8. In 1968 he released his first comedy album that got as high as number 54 on the U.S. Billboard charts. Name it. Hello Dummy Don Rickles Speaks Hey Hockey Puck Funnyman Don

9. Don Rickles has had a couple of memorable roles in drama and action films. This film was from 1970, and he was cast in a major role opposite Clint Eastwood, and Telly Savalas, among other star performers. Name the film. Tora! Tora! Tora! Where Eagles Dare Kelly's Heroes Patton

10. Don Rickles also tried his hand at TV. In 1968 he was given the chance to do a variety show called "The Don Rickles Show" on the ABC Television network. How long did the show last? This show never existed 13 weeks One season 2 years

11. Don Rickles was given a sitcom to try in 1976. This one was a little more successful than the previous one. What show finally gave him a relative medium of success on TV? Rickles Speaks C.P.O. Sharkey Don't Say That That's An Insult

12. The second of Don's major dramatic roles came in this 1995 crime drama which won an Academy Award nomination for the starring actress. What film was this? Goodfellas Casino A Bronx Tale Heat

13. The year 1995 saw Don as a voice of one of the characters in the Pixar Films animated smash "Toy Story". Which toy did he voice? Slinky Dog Woody Mr. Potato Head Buzz Lightyear

14. Don Rickles won an Emmy Award in 2008. Yes No

15. Who was instrumental in Don Rickles being able to perform at the Presidential Inaugurations of 1985 and 1989? Bob Newhart Frank Sinatra Ronald Reagan His Wife