Don Rickles Returns to The Orleans Showroom 11/12-13

Celebrated entertainer and Las Vegas mainstay Don Rickles brings his one-of-a-kind comedy back to The Orleans Showroom November 12 and 13 at 8 p.m.

Known as "Mr. Warmth," Rickles took his first step toward national fame in 1957, when Frank Sinatra wandered into the small Hollywood nightclub where Rickles was performing. The still-unknown Rickles eyed Sinatra and said, "I just saw your movie, ‘The Pride and the Passion,' and I want to tell you, the cannon's acting was great. And, make yourself at home, Frank. Hit somebody." Sinatra doubled up laughing and became one of Rickles' biggest boosters among Hollywood celebrities. Sinatra's support helped Rickles become a regular in the showrooms of the Strip as well, beginning a long history as one of Las Vegas' most renowned entertainers.

Over the decades, Rickles' unparalleled career has never missed a beat. While making his mark in movies, television, theater and recordings, Rickles has remained a master of nightclub comedy with a continuing love affair with live audiences.

Rickles has also starred in several films and television shows, including "Casino," "Kelly's Heroes," "The Rat Race," "Hot in Cleveland," "Saturday Night Live," "Toy Story," "Toy Story 2" and "Toy Story 3." Rickles has received two Primetime Emmy Awards, including Best Individual Performance in a Variety or Musical for the 2008 HBO special "Mr. Warmth: The Don Rickles Project." In 2009, cable network TV Land honored Rickles with the "Legend Award." In 2007, Rickles made his mark in the literary world with his memoir "Rickles' Book."

Showtime each evening is 8 p.m. Tickets are available starting from $74.95, plus tax and convenience fees, and can be purchased at any Coast Casinos Box Office, by calling 702.365.7075, or visiting www.orleanscasino.com.

About The Orleans Hotel and Casino
Located at 4500 W. Tropicana Ave., The Orleans includes more than a dozen restaurants, an 18-screen movie theater, 70-lane bowling center, 827-seat showroom featuring theater-style seating, and a 9,500-seat Orleans Arena. The property has a 135,000-square foot casino with 60 table games including Blackjack-21, Roulette, Baccarat, Craps and Pai Gow. Guests will also find more than 2,800 slot and video poker machines. Additionally, The Orleans includes a bingo parlor, keno lounge and race and sports book. More information on The Orleans Hotel and Casino can be found at www.orleanscasino.com. The Orleans Hotel and Casino is a property of Boyd Gaming. Headquartered in Las Vegas, Boyd Gaming is a leading diversified owner and operator of 16 gaming entertainment properties located in Nevada, New Jersey, Mississippi, Illinois, Indiana and Louisiana. Additional news and information on Boyd Gaming can be found at www.boydgaming.com.

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