Don Rickles Awarded with Legend Award
The 2009 TV Land Award that is only given out once a year has been passed on to Don Rickles for being an “outrageous comic.” The award show was hosted by Neil Patrick Harris from How I met Your Mother and it will go live on April 26th, the 
taping of the show will be April 19th.
Don Rickles is in great company, shows such as Married with Children, M*A*S*H, Home Improvement, Knots Landing and many others.
“I feel honored that TV Land has finally woken up and decided to make me this year’s recipient of the Legend Award,” says Don Rickles. “Throughout my career, I have loved entertaining people and to be recognized for my achievements is truly extraordinary.”
“Don Rickles is a national treasure whose comedy transcends generations,” states Jones. “He is a true pioneer who has won the hearts of millions across the world with his quick wit and sarcasm. TV Land is thrilled to present him with this year’s Legend Award.”
Curious on who Don is? Don is the voice of Mr.Potato Head from Toy Story 1 and 2. His first appearances, before Toy Story was in comedy clubs and of course “The Tonight Show with Johnny Carson” in the 60s. Since then he was seen in The Dean Martin Show, appeared in The Beverly Hillbillies, Dick Van Dyke Show, Murphy Brown and many others.
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