"Man on the Moon" is one of my all-time favorite films.

So, I decided I'd take it upon myself to write the Don Rickles version of that movie complete with self-aware meta elements, heartfelt moments and (hopefully) funny gags that capture the essence of the man's life without veering too deep into Walk Hard territory.

The only problem is I came up with the least imaginative title of all time: "Rickles." Shoulda worked harder on that. Oh, well.

Anyway, I hope you enjoy; I know if Don were to hear this, he'd rip the screenplay to shreds.

Cast:

Don Rickles: Bob Greenberg

Etta Rickles: Donna Fraissinet

Barbara Sklar, other roles: Anna Paone

Max Rickles, other roles: Nick Naney

Dean Martin, other roles: Tynan Delong

Sammy Davis Jr., other roles: Nicky Weinbach

Joe Scandore, other roles: Max Weinbach

Bob Newhart, other roles: Ken Malec

Clarence, other roles: Jacob Lie

Stage directions: Matt Levy