That guest was Don Rickles, the late, great comedian who wrought garden-variety putdowns into miniature works of art. Denzel beamed as Rickles hit the stage and wrapped him in a bear hug (or three).

NEW YORK (JTA) — Don Rickles, the bullet-headed comedian and actor whose pioneering brand of insult comedy earned him the nickname “Mr. Warmth,” has died at 90. Rickles died Thursday ...