Archive for the 'Don Rickles' Category

Random Sinatra Notes

In recent years, a good number of Sinatra titles, mostly from the Reprise era, have, surprisingly, been allowed to go out of print. Just try to find a copy of Sinatra in Paris, or Moonlight Sinatra, or She Shot Me Down and you’re going to come up empty handed; you’ll have to buy them used […]

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New Rickles Book For November

After the success of his most recent memoir, Don Rickles is reported to be finalizing a new book to be published this coming November, according to the Canadian Press. (Skip to the end of the article to read the Rickles section). Don’s recent memoir was a delight to read (see my review) and I eagerly […]

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Don Rickles To Be On The Late Show Tonight

Sorry for the late announcement, but I’ve just learned that Don Rickles is to be on The Late Show with Craig Ferguson this tomorrow evening at 12:35AM. Chances are this segment may end up on YouTube. If so, I’ll post a link to it tomorrow Friday.

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Sinatra / Rat Pack Links for 12/1/07

A few interesting links here, including news of a new partnership between the Sinatra family and Warner Music Group that will hopefully bring to market many new Sinatra releases. There’s also an extended review of The Voice in Time and a reminder of Sunday evening’s premier of the Don Rickles Project on HBO.

 Warner Music Group […]

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Mr. Warmth: The Don Rickles Project on HBO

John Landis’ documentary, Mr Warmth: The Don Rickles Project, is set for its premier on HBO this coming Sunday.  HBO’s site has the details, including the other times this program will be shown during the month of December.

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A Sinatra Fan’s Holiday Gift Guide

Frank Sinatra 2008 Wall Calendar
Face it: 2008 is coming and you need to put something on your wall. It may as well be Sinatra.
Sinatra: Vegas (Box Set, 4CD/1DVD)
Last year’s big surprise remains the best Sinatra boxed set released since 1995’s Complete Reprise Recordings. If you haven’t yet purchased a copy, what have you been waiting […]

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Sinatra - Rat Pack Links for 10/30/07

Sinatra Among First NJ Hall of Famers
Sinatra CD Has Appeal
Keely Smith: The Essential Capitol Collection
Rickles Documentary On Tap for HBO
Growing Up As “The” Copa Girl
Mr. Warmth: The Don Rickles Project
Aznavour’s Long Goodbye — 83 and Still Singing
Hollywood’s Palladium Has Seen Its Share of Glamour

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Sinatra/Rat Pack Links for 9/16/07

Rickles Tickles The Regis Funny Bone
Tommy’s 80th Turns Heads
NBC Universal Sues for Dean Martin Show DVD Rights

This last link is the most intriguing. Generally, companies the size of NBC Universal don’t initiate lawsuits unless money (or the promise of money) is on the line. In this case, the lawsuit perhaps bodes well for fans […]

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Frank Sinatra/Rat Pack Reading List For 8/14/2007

Every day I run across articles online that are of interest to fans of Frank Sinatra and the Rat Pack. Rather than create a full post for each (most of which don’t warrant it), I’ve decided to begin publishing a link list several times per week, which will summarize some of the more interesting current […]

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Rickles’s Book: A Review

I’m afraid I’m a little late to the dance on this one; Many moons ago I promised a review of Don Rickles’ new book, Rickles’ Book: A Memoir. Just this past week I received my copy from Amazon and over the course of two brief evenings read through it in its entirety.
One shouldn’t approach this […]

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