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Gilbert Gottfried"s Amazing Colossal Podcast

Gilbert Gottfried"s Amazing Colossal Podcast

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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15:33

Mini-Ep #13: Being There & Mortal Storm

Gilbert Gottfried"s Amazing Colossal Podcast ·

2015/06/11

Each week, comedian Gilbert Gottfried and comedy writer Frank Santopadre share their appreciation of lesser-known films, underrated TV shows and hopelessly obscure character actors -- discussing, dissecting and (occasionally) defending their handpicked guilty pleasures and buried treasures. This week: Peter Sellers get robbed! Marcus Welby joins the Nazi party! And the tortured genius of Hal Ashby! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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54. Anniversary Special pt1

Gilbert Gottfried"s Amazing Colossal Podcast ·

2015/06/08

To celebrate the podcast's one-year anniversary, Gilbert and Frank round up an all-star cast of their favorite guests -- Craig Bierko, Drew Friedman, Tom Leopold, Bill Persky and Paul Shaffer -- for a lively, no-holds-barred discussion of a host of essential topics, ranging from George Kirby's drug bust to the rumored love affair between Clark Gable and Andy Devine. Also: Paul plays the "Hogan's Heroes" theme, Tom obssesses over George Maharis, Craig praises Don Knotts, Drew stalks Brando and Bill

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21:03

Mini-Ep #12: Two Seconds & Going In Style

Gilbert Gottfried"s Amazing Colossal Podcast ·

2015/06/04

Each week, comedian Gilbert Gottfried and comedy writer Frank Santopadre share their appreciation of lesser-known films, underrated TV shows and hopelessly obscure character actors -- discussing, dissecting and (occasionally) defending their handpicked guilty pleasures and buried treasures. This week: Edward G. Robinson on the hot seat! Hyman Roth holds up a bank! And Gabrielle Anwar tangos with Tattoo! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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53. Artie Lange

Gilbert Gottfried"s Amazing Colossal Podcast ·

2015/06/01

Gilbert and Frank take a day trip to the New Jersey home of comedian, actor and former Howard Stern sideman Artie Lange to bash "Godfather Part III," praise their favorite character actors (paging Philip Baker Hall!) and laud the films of Sidney Lumet. Also, Artie disses Tom Cruise, dissects "Goodfellas" and dismisses "Mystery Men." PLUS: Peter Ustinov! Tom Waits! Black Don Rickles! Charles Nelson Reilly gives batting tips! And Gilbert sings again! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit

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15:37

Mini-Ep #11: Island of Lost Souls & Time After Time

Gilbert Gottfried"s Amazing Colossal Podcast ·

2015/05/28

Each week, comedian Gilbert Gottfried and comedy writer Frank Santopadre share their appreciation of lesser-known films, underrated TV shows and hopelessly obscure character actors -- discussing, dissecting and (occasionally) defending their handpicked guilty pleasures and buried treasures. This week: Charles Laughton chases skirts! Malcolm McDowell chases Jack the Ripper! And Marlon Brando inspires Mike Myers! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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52. Paul Dooley

Gilbert Gottfried"s Amazing Colossal Podcast ·

2015/05/28

Gilbert and Frank chat with one of Hollywood's busiest character actors and favorite "movie dads," Paul Dooley ("Breaking Away," "Sixteen Candles," "Runaway Bride") who looks back on everything from tackling the role of Wimpy in Robert Altman's "Popeye" to creating characters for PBS' "The Electric Company" to improvising with Alan Arkin and Joan Rivers. Also, Paul performs standup for Jack Paar, understudies for Art Carney and shoots a commercial with Buster Keaton! PLUS: Richard Libertini! Nichols

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19:48

Mini-Ep #10: Bang The Drum Slowly & Murder By Decree

Gilbert Gottfried"s Amazing Colossal Podcast ·

2015/05/21

Each week, comedian Gilbert Gottfried and comedy writer Frank Santopadre share their appreciation of lesser-known films, underrated TV shows and hopelessly obscure character actors -- discussing, dissecting and (occasionally) defending their handpicked guilty pleasures and buried treasures. This week: Gilbert sings again! Death on the baseball diamond! And Captain von Trapp hunts Jack the Ripper! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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51. Ed Asner

Gilbert Gottfried"s Amazing Colossal Podcast ·

2015/05/19

Gilbert and Frank ring up one of their favorite character actors, seven-time Emmy winner Ed Asner, to talk 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 Cole! "The Duke" names names! The comic genius of Ted Knight! And Ed

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15:02

Mini-Ep #9: The Boys From Brazil & Where's Poppa?

Gilbert Gottfried"s Amazing Colossal Podcast ·

2015/05/18

Each week, comedian Gilbert Gottfried and comedy writer Frank Santopadre share their appreciation of lesser-known films, underrated TV shows and hopelessly obscure character actors -- discussing, dissecting and (occasionally) defending their handpicked guilty pleasures and buried treasures. This week: Gregory Peck channels Ming the Merciless! Robert De Niro watches (and enjoys) "Problem Child"! And George Segal and Carl Reiner go ape! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit

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50. Michael Nesmith

Gilbert Gottfried"s Amazing Colossal Podcast ·

2015/05/11

Gilbert and Frank head to the 2015 Chiller Convention for a rare interview with musician, songwriter and producer Michael Nesmith, who looks back on everything from his mom's invention of Liquid Paper to his original "Monkees" screen test in October of '65. Also, Michael talks politics with John Lennon, pens a hit for Linda Ronstadt and remembers (sort of) Lon Chaney Jr. PLUS: Dennis Hopper! Tony Franciosa! The Monkees "sell out"! Roger McGuinn gets spiritual! And Jack Nicholson kills off the Prefab

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23:01

Mini-Ep #8: Quick Change and Freaks

Gilbert Gottfried"s Amazing Colossal Podcast ·

2015/05/07

Each week, comedian Gilbert Gottfried and comedy writer Frank Santopadre share their appreciation of lesser-known films, underrated TV shows and hopelessly obscure character actors -- discussing, dissecting and (occasionally) defending their handpicked guilty pleasures and buried treasures. This week: Johnny Eck rides a camera crane! Bill Murray knocks over a bank! And Gilbert co-stars with Randy Quaid -- and a Rottweiler! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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49. Lee Meriwether & Julie Newmar

Gilbert Gottfried"s Amazing Colossal Podcast ·

2015/05/07

In a rare two-part episode, Gilbert and Frank are joined by not one, but TWO of the actresses to play Catwoman during the run of the classic 1966 "Batman" series, Lee Meriwether and Julie Newmar. First, Lee looks back on her reign as Miss America, impersonates Ed Wynn and threatens (promises?) to discipline Gilbert. Next up, Julie reminisces about working with everyone from Michael Rennie to Chad & Jeremy and favors us with her favorite Catwoman catchphrase. Also, Julie feuds with Jim Belushi, Lee

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19:33

Mini-Ep #7: Night Moves and My Darling Clementine

Gilbert Gottfried"s Amazing Colossal Podcast ·

2015/05/07

Each week, comedian Gilbert Gottfried and comedy writer Frank Santopadre share their appreciation of lesser-known films, underrated TV shows and hopelessly obscure character actors -- discussing, dissecting and (occasionally) defending their handpicked guilty pleasures and buried treasures. This week: Gene Hackman forays into film noir! Henry Fonda brings order to the Old West! And Gilbert remembers classic movie posters! (but not the name of his own podcast). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit

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48. Lewis Black LIVE @ Caroline's

Gilbert Gottfried"s Amazing Colossal Podcast ·

2015/04/24

This week, Gilbert and Frank are joined by Emmy and Grammy-winning comedian, writer and actor Lewis Black. In our first live recording at New York City's Carolines comedy club, Lewis recounts some of his most personal showbiz war stories, shares his affection for "Sgt. Bilko" and "Amos 'n' Andy," and looks back on the day the Beatles rocked his young world and changed his life. Also, Lewis auditions for Woody Allen, Gilbert loses a part to Dustin Hoffman (!) and Sir Cedric Hardwicke fails to live up

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15:28

Mini-Ep #6: Charade and The Conversation

Gilbert Gottfried"s Amazing Colossal Podcast ·

2015/04/21

Each week, comedian Gilbert Gottfried and comedy writer Frank Santopadre share their appreciation of lesser-known films, underrated TV shows and hopelessly obscure character actors -- discussing, dissecting and (occasionally) defending their handpicked guilty pleasures and buried treasures. This week, Frank recommends the Audrey Hepburn/Cary Grant classic CHARADE while Gilbert...well...does he pick a comedy this time? Also, evil Walter Matthau! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit

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47. Craig Bierko

Gilbert Gottfried"s Amazing Colossal Podcast ·

2015/04/19

Actor and singer Craig Bierko has appeared in movies ("Cinderella Man," "The Long Kiss Goodnight"), hit TV series ("Damages," "Boston Legal") and Tony-nominated musicals ("The Music Man," "Guys and Dolls") and worked alongside comedy icons like Larry David, Bob Newhart and the Zucker Brothers. Craig stopped by Gilbert's apartment to present Gilbert with a birthday gift, to take a few personal phone calls and to regale Gilbert and Frank with stories and anecdotes featuring everyone from Norman Mailer

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19:19

Mini-Ep #5: Around the World with Tony Curtis and...

Gilbert Gottfried"s Amazing Colossal Podcast ·

2015/04/14

Each week, comedian Gilbert Gottfried and comedy writer Frank Santopadre share their appreciation of lesser-known films, underrated TV shows and hopelessly obscure character actors -- discussing, dissecting and (occasionally) defending their handpicked guilty pleasures and buried treasures. This week: Jack Lemmon and Tony Curtis race around the globe! Treat Williams cleans up the mean streets of Manhattan! And the "genius" of Bert I. Gordon! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit

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46. Joan Kramer & David Heeley

Gilbert Gottfried"s Amazing Colossal Podcast ·

2015/04/09

Filmmakers and film historians JOAN KRAMER and DAVID HEELEY have won five Emmys for their documentaries about Hollywood legends Fred Astaire, Humphrey Bogart, Henry Fonda, Katherine Hepburn and Jimmy Stewart, just to name just a few. To coincide with the release of their new book, "In the Company of Legends," Joan and David joined Gilbert and Frank to talk about their adventures in writing and directing celebrity bios, their struggles to capture their famous subjects on film and the lasting

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23:53

Mini-Ep #4: Pennies From Heaven and the Great Lon...

Gilbert Gottfried"s Amazing Colossal Podcast ·

2015/04/09

Each week, comedian Gilbert Gottfried and comedy writer Frank Santopadre share their appreciation of lesser-known films, underrated TV shows and hopelessly obscure character actors, discussing, dissecting and (occasionally) defending their handpicked guilty pleasures and buried treasures. This week: Steve Martin goes dramatic, Lon Chaney Jr. brings classic literature to life and when will Gilbert pick a COMEDY? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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45. Steve Buscemi

Gilbert Gottfried"s Amazing Colossal Podcast ·

2015/04/03

Brooklyn-born actor and director Steve Buscemi (pronounced "BOO-SEMI") joins Gilbert and Frank for lunch and laughs at the New York Friars Club and tells us all about his early days as a struggling stand-up, his memories of making modern-day classics like "Reservoir Dogs," "Miller's Crossing" and "Fargo" and his memorable on-screen deaths at the hands of everyone from to Vince Vaughn to Roger Daltrey. Also, Steve shares a cab with Gilbert, shares the stage with Andy Kaufman and shares his

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