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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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40:22

Mini #194: "Inside Jokes" with Neil Berkeley and...

Gilbert Gottfried"s Amazing Colossal Podcast ·

2018/12/13

This week: "Citizen Kane" trivia! Colin Jost pays his dues! Gilbert stays up all night! Howie Mandel passes on the tortilla chips! And Neil remembers the late, great Arlene Gottfried! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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87:34

237. Diane Ladd

Gilbert Gottfried"s Amazing Colossal Podcast ·

2018/12/10

Oscar-nominated actress Diane Ladd pays a visit to the studio to talk about her favorite movie directors, her days as a "Copa Girl," the importance of homegrown film production and the joys of collaborating with daughter Laura Dern and ex-husband Bruce Dern. Also, Barbara Stanwyck sends flowers, John Carradine opens doors, Robert Duvall turns on the charm and Diane drops by the set of "It's a Mad, Mad, Mad, Mad World." PLUS: Making "Chinatown"! Celebrating Roger Corman! The genius of Tennessee

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39:56

Mini #193: Bad Ape Movies

Gilbert Gottfried"s Amazing Colossal Podcast ·

2018/12/06

This week: Ray "Crash" Corrigan! Gilbert breaks down "Old Dracula"! Raymond Burr turns into a gorilla! Jerry Lewis threatens to sue! And the strange proclivities of Lionel Atwill! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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105:48

236. Alan Alda

Gilbert Gottfried"s Amazing Colossal Podcast ·

2018/12/03

Gilbert and Frank welcome a sought-after guest, writer-director-actor Alan Alda, who discusses (among other topics) 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, Buster Keaton does a backflip, Mickey Rooney "hails a cab," Sarah Silverman forms an unlikely friendship and Alan remembers M*A*S*H colleagues Harry Morgan, Wayne Rogers and McLean Stevenson. PLUS: The Great Blackstone! "The

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38:32

Mini #192: Gilbert & Frank's Twitter (and Facebook)...

Gilbert Gottfried"s Amazing Colossal Podcast ·

2018/11/29

This week: Veruca Salt tells all! In praise of Bud Abbott! Rod Steiger plays Archie Bunker! Skelton Knaggs pets a cockatoo! And Gilbert hangs with Vincent Price (and Sam Kinison!) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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88:46

235. Howie Mandel

Gilbert Gottfried"s Amazing Colossal Podcast ·

2018/11/26

Comedian, actor and TV personality Howie Mandel returns to the podcast and weighs in on a host of fascinating (and timely) subjects, including free speech, political incorrectness, social media's impact on comedy and the connection between obsessive behavior and performing. Also, comic John Mendoza sits in, Edward G. Robinson gets paid, Gilbert invades the Carnegie Deli and Howie teams with screen legends Blake Edwards and Melvin Frank. PLUS: Norman Lloyd! "The Big Sick"! Johnny Carson hosts a game

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30:52

Mini #191: Collecting TV Treasures with James...

Gilbert Gottfried"s Amazing Colossal Podcast ·

2018/11/22

This week: The Flying Fickle Finger of Fate! Superman works up a sweat! The true story behind Jeannie's bottle! Gilbert disses"Night Gallery"! And James rescues Carnac's turban! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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97:57

234. Leonard Maltin Returns

Gilbert Gottfried"s Amazing Colossal Podcast ·

2018/11/19

Gilbert and Frank welcome back author, film critic and Hollywood historian Leonard Maltin, who shares his expertise on a number of topics, including the death of fanzines, the disappearance of movie theaters, the charm of "The Maltese Falcon" (both versions) and the appeal of New York-set films of the 1970s. Also, Zeppo breaks up the act, Laurel and Hardy bring down the house, Steve Allen plays Benny Goodman and Gilbert and Leonard remember their dear friend James Karen. PLUS: Keefe Brasselle! "The

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Mini #190: Collecting TV Treasures with James Comisar

Gilbert Gottfried"s Amazing Colossal Podcast ·

2018/11/15

This week: Remembering Forrest Ackerman! Authenticating the Batmobile! Steven Spielberg buys Rosebud! Marty Krofft drives a hard bargain! And James tries to create a Museum of Television! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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97:58

233. Ken Levine

Gilbert Gottfried"s Amazing Colossal Podcast ·

2018/11/12

Emmy-winning comedy writer-director-producer Ken Levine ("M*A*S*H," "Cheers," "Frasier," "The Simpsons") joins Gilbert and Frank for a captivating conversation about the golden age of Top 40 radio, the genius of Vin Scully (and Larry Gelbart), the legacy of Bob and Ray and the importance of preserving showbiz history. Also, Tony Randall plays wingman, Traci Lords teaches comedy, Cliff Clavin meets Johnny Carson and Ken fulfills his dream of becoming a professional baseball announcer. PLUS:

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37:42

Mini #189: Bad Werewolf Movies

Gilbert Gottfried"s Amazing Colossal Podcast ·

2018/11/08

This week: Bela Lugosi's last stand! "Werewolf in a Girls' Dormitory"! In praise of Larry Cohen! David Janssen plays a lycanthrope! And George Zucco visits Ed Wood! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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92:56

232. David Fantle and Tom Johnson

Gilbert Gottfried"s Amazing Colossal Podcast ·

2018/11/05

Gilbert and Frank welcome authors-journalists David Fantle and Tom Johnson, who discuss their compelling book of celebrity interviews, "Hollywood Heyday," and recall their (often hilarious) adventures with Fred Astaire, George Burns, Bob Hope, Gene Kelly, Zeppo Marx, Mickey Rooney and Rod Steiger (to name a few). Also, Milton Berle works blue, Jerry Lewis skips town, Jack Carter disses Johnny Carson and Frank Capra sees the Mississippi River. PLUS: Jules White loads his gun! Uncle Fester eats an

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37:37

Mini #188: Gilbert & Frank's Golden Throats

Gilbert Gottfried"s Amazing Colossal Podcast ·

2018/11/01

This week: Telly Savalas tops the charts! Gomer Pyle destroys Stevie Wonder! Herve' Villechaize stars in "Scent of a Woman"! The discography of William Shatner! And the (arguably) worst sitcom of all time! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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89:44

231. Tom Holland

Gilbert Gottfried"s Amazing Colossal Podcast ·

2018/10/29

Gilbert and Frank celebrate Halloween 2018 by welcoming Master of Horror Tom Holland ("Fright Night," "Child's Play," "Psycho II") for a lively conversation about everything from the influence of EC Comics to the sexlessness of vampires to the collapse of the Hollywood studio system. Also, Christopher Lee hams it up, Anthony Perkins plays "The Movie Game," Tom pays homage to Abbott and Costello and "Trilogy of Terror" inspires "Child's Play." PLUS: "The Beast Within"! The cinema of Tobe

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41:32

Mini #187: The Worst Dracula Movies Ever Made

Gilbert Gottfried"s Amazing Colossal Podcast ·

2018/10/25

This week: Jose' Ferrer pays the rent! Cesar Romero dodges a bullet! Hedda Hopper meets the Count! Bela Lugosi meets Sammy Petrillo! And Brother Theodore teams with Yvonne De Carlo! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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91:56

230. Peter Bonerz

Gilbert Gottfried"s Amazing Colossal Podcast ·

2018/10/22

Actor and director Peter Bonerz shares his views on the state of television comedy, the pros and cons of laugh tracks and the rights and wrongs of improvisational theater and looks back on his decades-long friendships with Bob Newhart and Suzanne Pleshette. Also, Redd Foxx changes his tune, Carroll O'Connor cashes a check, Woody Allen brings down the house and Peter directs Gilbert in an episode of "Wings." PLUS: Rod Serling! Captain Kangaroo! The wit and wisdom of Buck Henry! Murphy Brown meets

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39:54

Mini #186: The Worst Frankenstein Movies Ever Made

Gilbert Gottfried"s Amazing Colossal Podcast ·

2018/10/18

This week: William "One Shot" Beaudine! Boris Karloff pays the rent! Gilbert meets Samuel Z. Arkoff! James Lipton interviews Lon Chaney Jr! And the strange death of Al Adamson! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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88:28

229. Ron Friedman

Gilbert Gottfried"s Amazing Colossal Podcast ·

2018/10/15

In one of their funniest episodes out of 200+, Gilbert and Frank chat with veteran comedy writer Ron Friedman ("Get Smart," "The Odd Couple," "All in the Family") who worked with everyone from Lucille Ball to Milton Berle to Danny Kaye to Orson Welles and has the war stories to show for it. Also, Herve Villechaize packs a rod, Sammy Davis meets Charlie's Angels, Ron writes "Murder Can Hurt You!" and Pat McCormick takes a..."dip" in Jonathan Winters' pool. PLUS: Vaughn Meader! Stump and Stumpy

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44:17

Mini #185: Gilbert & Frank's Twitter Mailbag

Gilbert Gottfried"s Amazing Colossal Podcast ·

2018/10/11

This week: Thanking Judd Apatow! Appreciating Rosanna Arquette! Gilbert teams with Arnold Stang! Baretta meets Captain Stubing! And Groucho performs "The Funniest Song in the World"! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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109:28

228. Allan Arkush

Gilbert Gottfried"s Amazing Colossal Podcast ·

2018/10/08

Emmy-winning director and producer Allan Arkush entertains Gilbert and Frank with tales of working at the late, great Fillmore East, crossing paths with Ol' Blue Eyes (and Groucho!) apprenticing for the legendary Roger Corman and directing the cult classic "Rock 'n' Roll High School." Also, Jackie Mason fails to connect, Malcolm McDowell talks to his crotch, Bruce Willis locks horns with Cybill Shepherd and "A Hard Day's Night" changes Allan's life forever. PLUS: P.J. Soles! "The Girl Can't Help

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