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Gilbert Gottfried"s Amazing Colossal Podcast

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Comedian and actor Gilbert Gottfried, a man Stephen King once called “a national treasure,” talks with the show business legends, icons and behind-the-scenes talents who shaped his childhood and influenced his comedy. Along with co-host and fellow pop culture fanatic Frank Santopadre, Gilbert is joined by comics, actors, musicians, talk show hosts, writers and other eyewitnesses to Hollywood history, including Bruce Dern, Chevy Chase, “Weird Al” Yankovic, Adam West, Steve Buscemi, Micky Dolenz, Jim

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82:53

GGACP Classic: Dick Van Dyke

Gilbert Gottfried"s Amazing Colossal Podcast ·

2024/12/12

GGACP celebrates the 99th (!) birthday of living legend Dick Van Dyke (b. Dec 13) by revisiting this unforgettable conversation, originally recorded in 2016. In this episode, Dick looks back on his illustrious 70-year career, recalls his friendships with Stan Laurel and Buster Keaton and shares his memories (both good and bad) of making the classic family films “Mary Poppins” and “Chitty Chitty Bang Bang.” Also, Dick idolizes Ray Bolger, co-stars with Mickey Rooney, gets a surprise visit from Cary

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92:03

Christmas Spectacular with Mario Cantone Encore

Gilbert Gottfried"s Amazing Colossal Podcast ·

2024/12/09

GGACP celebrates the birthday of actor, comedian and beloved guest Mario Cantone (b. Dec 9) while also ushering in the Christmas season with this ENCORE of a classic holiday episode from 2018. In this episode, Mario and the boys weighs in on a stocking full of essential topics, including the fearlessness of Mae West, the tortured genius of Judy Garland, the most unappreciated Rankin-Bass special and the recent “Rudolph” and “Baby, it’s Cold Outside” controversies. Also, Leslie Nielsen tackles Mr

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62:41

GGACP Classic: Gilbert and Frank's Amazing Colossal...

Gilbert Gottfried"s Amazing Colossal Podcast ·

2024/12/05

GGACP looks back on its 6th anniversary -- and the release of Episode #300 -- by revisiting PART TWO of a live evening of story and song from New York City’s Cutting Room, featuring Mario Cantone, Marilu Henner, Richard Kind, Paul Shaffer and surprise guest performer David Yazbek (as well as special guests Susie Essman, Barbara Feldon, Tom Leopold, Jackie Martling, Jeff Ross and Alan Zweibel). Also in this episode: Gilbert and Jeff star in “CSI,” David and Paul pay tribute to Ed McMahon, Tony Curtis

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71:33

Gilbert and Frank's Amazing Colossal 6th Anniversary...

Gilbert Gottfried"s Amazing Colossal Podcast ·

2024/12/02

GGACP turns back the clock to 2020 with this ENCORE presentation of the podcast's 6th anniversary celebration, recorded LIVE at NYC's Cutting Room and featuring special guests Mario Cantone, Marilu Henner, Richard Kind and Paul Shaffer. Also in this episode: Forrest Tucker sinks a putt, Irwin Corey eulogizes Soupy Sales, Burt Reynolds throws Johnny Carson off his game and Gilbert “makes love” to Dolores del Rio. PLUS: “Lonesome” George Gobel! Remembering Tony Randall! Richard praises David

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39:22

GGACP Classic: TV Turkeys

Gilbert Gottfried"s Amazing Colossal Podcast ·

2024/11/28

GGACP celebrates Thanksgiving 2024 with an entire episode devoted to TV Turkeys (aka terrible and “preposterous” TV programs) including “You’re in the Picture,” “Hello, Larry,” “Misfits of Science” and of course, the infamous “Pink Lady and Jeff.” In this episode, Jackie Gleason apologizes, “Supertrain” goes off the rails, Fred Silverman invents “Jiggle TV” and Raybone provides actual research. PLUS: Meadowlark Lemon! The World of Sid and Marty Krofft! Paul Lynde hosts a game show! (not really)

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63:56

Ed Asner Encore

Gilbert Gottfried"s Amazing Colossal Podcast ·

2024/11/25

GGACP celebrates the birthday of Emmy-winning actor Ed Asner (b. November 15, 1929) with this ENCORE presentation of an in-depth interview from 2015. In this episode, Ed talks about his early days in the business, his seven memorable seasons as the irascible Lou Grant on “The Mary Tyler Moore Show” and his roles in hugely popular films like “Elf” and Pixar’s “Up.” Also, Ed meets Elvis, co-stars with Edward G. Robinson, beats up Jack Lemmon and lusts after Cloris Leachman. PLUS: Sam Jaffe! Michael

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41:53

GGACP Classic: Time Travel Movies with Richard Kind

Gilbert Gottfried"s Amazing Colossal Podcast ·

2024/11/21

GGACP celebrates the birthday (b. November 22) of our friend, fan and frequent guest, the irrepressible RIchard Kind, by revisiting this enjoyable mini-show from 2017. In this episode: Whit Bissell! The beauty of Yvette Mimieux! The genius of Nicholas Meyer! Richard praises “It’s a Wonderful Life”! And “the Professor” meets John Wilkes Booth!Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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38:31

Disaster Movies of the 1970s Encore

Gilbert Gottfried"s Amazing Colossal Podcast ·

2024/11/18

GGACP celebrates the 50th anniversary of the "classic" disaster flick "Earthquake" (released November 15, 1974) with this ENCORE of an “Amazing Colossal Obsessions” mini-show from 2017. In this episode: Leslie Nielsen plays it straight, Shelley Winters trains with an Olympic swimming coach and the boys discuss “Airport,” “Airport ’77,” “When Time Ran Out” and “The Towering Inferno.” PLUS: The films of Martin Landau! Remembering George Romero! The musical genius of John Williams! Charo boards the

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100:28

GGACP Classic: Stephen Bishop

Gilbert Gottfried"s Amazing Colossal Podcast ·

2024/11/14

GGACP celebrates the birthday of prolific singer-songwriter (and occasional actor) Stephen Bishop (b. November 14) by revisiting this memorable 2019 interview. In this episode, Stephen talks about secret song origins, Beatles trading cards, the glory days of Top 40, auditioning for Diana Ross and Smokey Robinson and chumming around with Burt Bacharach, John Belushi, Carrie Fisher and Harry Nilsson. Also, Bob Dylan hails a cab, Warren Beatty eats a bowl of chili, Gilbert swipes shampoo from Donald

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74:06

Judy Gold Encore

Gilbert Gottfried"s Amazing Colossal Podcast ·

2024/11/11

GGACP celebrates the birthday of comedian, writer and actress Judy Gold (b. November 15) with this ENCORE presentation of an episode originally posted back in 2016. In this episode, Judy reveals her childhood obsession with Barbra Streisand and Rhoda Morgenstern, laments the demise of classic sitcom theme songs and reconsiders her appearance in “The Aristocrats.” Also, Judy idolizes Joan Rivers, eulogizes Sherwood Schwartz, spurns Buddy Hackett and plays Herman Munster’s sister. (!) PLUS: Mason

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37:32

GGACP Classic: Gino Salomone Returns! (Again)

Gilbert Gottfried"s Amazing Colossal Podcast ·

2024/11/07

GGACP continues its weeklong celebration of Gino Salomone's birthday by revisiting this memorable -- and hilarious -- interview from 2019. In this episode: Henry Winkler proceeds with caution, Major Burns bombs at a breakfast, Gino looks back on his friendships with Morey Amsterdam, Bob Denver and Alan Hale Jr. and the boys try to get to the bottom of the Jill St. John story. PLUS: Chico Marx in “Psycho”! Senor Wences delivers a eulogy! Gilbert is mistaken for Pat Morita! And Gino shares a hot tub

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36:54

Gino Salomone Encore

Gilbert Gottfried"s Amazing Colossal Podcast ·

2024/11/04

GGACP celebrates the birthday (November 3rd) of friend, entertainment reporter -- and GGACP talent producer! -- Gino Salomone by presenting this ENCORE of his uproarious first appearance from 2018. In this episode, Gino looks back on his days as a booker of autograph shows, shares classic stories about Sid Melton, Paul Lynde, Dyan Cannon and "Grandpa" Al Lewis and reveals how a years-long friendship was born over the subject of Uncle Miltie's schwantz. PLUS: Eddie Munster gets mugged! The Munchkins

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104:06

GGACP Classic: Halloween 2020 with Joe Dante and Mick...

Gilbert Gottfried"s Amazing Colossal Podcast ·

2024/10/31

GGACP celebrates one of Gilbert's favorite seasons by revisiting this Halloween episode from 2020, featuring film directors (and monster kids) Joe Dante and Mick Garris. In this episode, Joe and Mick join the boys for a frighteningly good conversation about giant insects, evil hunchbacks, cheesy haunted house flicks, the glory days of horror anthologies and the 60th anniversary of “Psycho.” Also, Basil Rathbone goes slumming, Bogie plays a mad scientist, Anthony Perkins puts Mick to the test and Joe

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24:06

The Dean Martin Celebrity Roasts Encore

Gilbert Gottfried"s Amazing Colossal Podcast ·

2024/10/28

GGACP celebrates the 50th anniversary of "The Dean Martin Celebrity Roasts" (first aired October 31, 1974) with this ENCORE of a fun and informative 2016 mini-show as the boys look back at the best -- and WORST -- of the "classic" NBC specials that ran from 1974 to 1984. In this episode: Ruth Buzzi! The comedy of Foster Brooks! Orson Welles recites "That's Amore"! Ed Norton roasts...Jackie Gleason!? Gilbert meets Uncle Miltie! And the comedy stylings of Stanley Kramer!Learn more about your ad

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80:50

Hank Garrett

Gilbert Gottfried"s Amazing Colossal Podcast ·

2024/10/24

GGACP celebrates the birthday of veteran character actor Hank Garrett (b. October 26th) by revisiting this 2016 interview with the man who played Officer Ed Nicholson on Gilbert's beloved “Car 54, Where Are You?". In this episode, Hank reminisces about working with Robert Redford, Sophia Loren, Al Pacino and Kirk Douglas (to name a few) and tells the boys about his unlikely journey from street tough to award-winning actor. Also, Hank remembers Al Lewis, emulates Sid Caesar, wrestles with Luca Brasi

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51:26

The History of Drag with Frank DeCaro Encore

Gilbert Gottfried"s Amazing Colossal Podcast ·

2024/10/21

To celebrate National Book Month and the recent publication of his new book, "Disco: Music, Movies and Mania Under the Mirror Ball," GGACP presents this ENCORE of a 2019 interview with comedian and author Frank DeCaro. In this episode, Frank takes Gil and Frank through the history of drag performers and performances and discusses his book, "Drag: Combing Through the Big Wigs of Show Business." Also in this episode: Tommy Velour! "Jethrine" Bodine! The artistry of Charles Pierce! The other side of

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78:46

GGACP Classic: The Godfather’s 50th Anniversary with...

Gilbert Gottfried"s Amazing Colossal Podcast ·

2024/10/17

GGACP celebrates October's National Book Month by revisiting this 2022 interview with award-winning journalist Mark Seal, author of the sensational book about the making of "The Godfather": “Leave the Gun, Take the Cannoli.” In this episode, Mark joins Gilbert and Frank to talk about the 50th anniversary of Francis Ford Coppola and Mario Puzo’s 1972 mob masterpiece, “The Godfather.” Also in this episode: Burt Lancaster closes in, Vic Damone bows out, Marlon Brando pulls off a shocking transformation

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106:05

Alan Alda Encore

Gilbert Gottfried"s Amazing Colossal Podcast ·

2024/10/14

GGACP celebrates National Italian-American Heritage Month by presenting this ENCORE of a memorable 2018 interview with Emmy-winning actor-writer-director Alan Alda (AKA Alphonso Joseph D'Abruzzo). In this episode, Alan discusses growing up in Burlesque theaters, working with his father Robert Alda, coping with the pressures of sudden fame and learning to live life “in the moment.” Also, Mickey Rooney “hails a cab,” Buster Keaton does a backflip, Sarah Silverman forms an unlikely friendship and Alan

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97:45

GGACP Classic: The “Columbo” 50th Anniversary Show...

Gilbert Gottfried"s Amazing Colossal Podcast ·

2024/10/10

GGACP celebrates October's National Book Month by revisiting this 2021 interview with David Koenig, author of “Shooting Columbo: The Lives and Deaths of TV’s Rumpled Detective.” In this episode, David and the boys look back at the iconic detective series, its mercurial star Peter Falk and its impressive lineup of guest killers and character actors. Also in this episode: Bing Crosby takes a pass, Eddie Albert speaks his mind, Steven Spielberg knocks it out of the park and Larry Cohen signs on as

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109:33

Remembering Abbott & Costello Encore

Gilbert Gottfried"s Amazing Colossal Podcast ·

2024/10/07

GGACP celebrates the birthday of legendary straight man Bud Abbott (b. October, 1895) by revisiting this informative panel discussion as archivist Bob Furmanek, film critic Leonard Maltin and author-historian Ron Palumbo join Gil and Frank for a look at the lives and careers of one of the most popular comedy teams of all time. Also in this episode: Groucho Marx gushes, Dean Martin gets a nose job, Boris Karloff turns down “Abbott and Costello Meet Frankenstein” and Dan Aykroyd and John Belushi

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