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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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40:39

Mini #164: Remembering Chuck McCann

Gilbert Gottfried"s Amazing Colossal Podcast ·

2018/05/17

This week: "Cool McCool"! Rootie Kazootie! Stan Laurel comes to America! "The Heart is a Lonely Hunter"! And Chuck founds The Sons of the Desert! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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93:01

207. Richard Donner

Gilbert Gottfried"s Amazing Colossal Podcast ·

2018/05/14

Gilbert and Frank are thrilled to welcome producer-director Richard Donner ("Superman," "The Omen," "Lethal Weapon"), who discusses the importance of teamwork, the eccentricities of Marlon Brando, the joys of collaborating with Rod Serling and the challenge of (faithfully) adapting the Man of Steel for the big screen. Also, Gregory Peck cashes in, Gene Hackman plays hardball, Jackie Gleason bends the elbow and Richard recalls working with Hollywood's greatest character

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41:48

Mini #163: Celebrating "The Outer Limits" and "The...

Gilbert Gottfried"s Amazing Colossal Podcast ·

2018/05/10

This week: Civil War trading cards! Charlton Heston holds out! Praising "The Horror of Dracula"! Rod Serling inspires "The X-Files"! And Bill Bixby feuds with Lou Ferrigno! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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84:58

206. M. Emmet Walsh

Gilbert Gottfried"s Amazing Colossal Podcast ·

2018/05/07

Legendary character actor M. Emmet Walsh ("Blade Runner," "Fletch," "The Jerk") joins Gilbert and Frank for a fascinating conversation about acing auditions, stealing scenes, disappearing into roles, reinventing characters and humanizing heavies and bad guys. Also, Laurence Oliver gets "the wish," Henry Fonda rallies the troops, Lauren Bacall reads the riot act and the Coen Brothers pay in cash. PLUS: The Stanton-Walsh rule! J. Carrol Naish! Loving Lee Grant! Deconstructing "Blood Simple"! And Emmet

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39:37

Mini #162: Trading Card Confidential with Gary Gerani

Gilbert Gottfried"s Amazing Colossal Podcast ·

2018/05/03

This week: Mars Attacks! Monsters to Laugh With! Saluting Norm Saunders! The birth of action figures! And the golden age of Wacky Packages! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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110:53

205. Patton Oswalt

Gilbert Gottfried"s Amazing Colossal Podcast ·

2018/04/30

Comedian, actor, writer and GGACP fan Patton Oswalt drops by the studio (finally!) to discuss the films of Sidney Lumet and Billy Wilder, the "unnatural" art of sitcom acting, the disappearance of grindhouse theaters and the influence of "Richard Pryor: Live in Concert." Also, Larry Cohen deconstructs Superman, Gilbert imagines "Titanic, Part II," the Karate Kid opens a car dealership and Patton stages "The Day the Clown Cried." PLUS: Praising "Ratatouille"! Remembering John Cazale! The artistry of

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44:42

Mini #161: Remembering Mister Kelly’s with David...

Gilbert Gottfried"s Amazing Colossal Podcast ·

2018/04/26

This week: Tim & Tom! Woody Allen salutes Miles Davis! Shecky Greene throws a haymaker! Redd Foxx teams with Slappy White! And the golden age of comedy albums! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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109:51

204. Billy West Returns

Gilbert Gottfried"s Amazing Colossal Podcast ·

2018/04/23

In one of the funniest GGACP shows to date, comedian, musician and voice actor Billy West returns to weigh in on a number of topics, including the legend of "Grandpa" Al Lewis, the genius of June Foray, the uselessness of "Curly Joe" DeRita and the magnificence of the Buddy Rich and Paul Anka rants. Also, Larry Fine plays Stanley Kowalski, Lou Jacobi inspires Dr. Zoidberg, Jay Leno messes with James Mason's head and Jerry Lewis meets SpongeBob SquarePants. PLUS: El Brendel! The Mad Russian! The

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33:15

Mini #160: Remembering Mister Kelly's with David...

Gilbert Gottfried"s Amazing Colossal Podcast ·

2018/04/19

This week: Bob Newhart vs. the mob! Lenny Bruce takes on the church! The radicalization of Richard Pryor! Gilbert channels Jackie Vernon! And Shelley Berman shares the bill with Maya Angelou! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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94:53

203. Tony Sandler

Gilbert Gottfried"s Amazing Colossal Podcast ·

2018/04/16

Gilbert and Frank track down one of their favorite performers, singer and recording artist Tony Sandler, who looks back on his turbulent childhood in Nazi-occupied Europe, his wild times in mob-run Las Vegas, his glory days as one half of "Sandler & Young" and his friendships with Sid Caesar, Sammy Davis Jr., Vincent Price and Phil Silvers (among others). Also, Louis Prima plays the Sands, Lauren Bacall makes her move, Elvis chases chorus girls and Sonny & Cher "entertain" the royal family. PLUS:

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37:31

Mini #159: Celebrating 200 Episodes with the GGACP...

Gilbert Gottfried"s Amazing Colossal Podcast ·

2018/04/12

This week: "Blame It on Rio"! Alan Arkin's "Fire Sale"! Praise for Gilbert's Peter Lorre! Paul Lynde lusts after Carol Wayne! And Red Buttons parts the Red Sea! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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92:51

202. Ed Begley Jr.

Gilbert Gottfried"s Amazing Colossal Podcast ·

2018/04/09

Veteran character actor Ed Begley Jr. joins Gilbert and Frank for a loving look at the glory days of the Troubadour, the timelessness of "The In-Laws," the absurdity of Hollywood urban legends and the career of his Oscar-winning dad, Ed Begley. Also, Forrest Tucker takes a nip, Steve Allen checks into "St. Elsewhere," Harry Belafonte shuts down Rodney Dangerfield and Ed hits the rink with Charlie's Angels. PLUS: Wheeler & Woolsey! "Amazon Women on the Moon"! Mr. Warmth lowers the boom! Ed remembers

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35:31

Mini #158: Celebrating 200 Episodes with the GGACP...

Gilbert Gottfried"s Amazing Colossal Podcast ·

2018/04/05

This week: Discovering Harpo's wig! Sonny Fox turns on the waterworks! Gilbert "rescues" Chevy Chase! The riskiest movie ever made! And the Shecky Greene flaming monkey story! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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78:11

201. Marion Ross

Gilbert Gottfried"s Amazing Colossal Podcast ·

2018/04/02

Gilbert and Frank welcome "Mrs. C" herself, Emmy-nominated actress Marion Ross, who recalls her early days as a studio contract player, her struggles to find her footing in Hollywood, her curious methods of getting into character and her working relationships with Claudette Colbert, Noel Coward, Kirk Douglas and Charlton Heston. Also, Marion crushes on Clark Gable, confides in Cary Grant, sets sail with Tony Curtis and pays a call on Bogie and Bacall. PLUS: Marlene Dietrich eats lunch! Jose Ferrer

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39:33

Mini #157: Gilbert Sings!

Gilbert Gottfried"s Amazing Colossal Podcast ·

2018/03/29

This week: Mantan Moreland! The 1910 Fruitgum Company! John Ritter has a wardrobe malfunction! And Gilbert hangs with Cuba Gooding Jr.! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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101:01

200. Drew Friedman, Rupert Holmes, Richard Kind

Gilbert Gottfried"s Amazing Colossal Podcast ·

2018/03/26

Gilbert and Frank celebrate their 200th (!) episode by welcoming frequent guests (and friends) Drew Friedman, Rupert Holmes and Richard Kind for a loose, laugh-filled (and frequently lewd) discussion of essential topics, including: the cinema of Fred Gwynne, the unpredictability of Jerry Lewis, the long-lost child of Uncle Miltie, and the risks and rewards of meeting one's heroes. Also, Drew puts Groucho to bed, Rupert lunches with Frank Capra, Richard lives up to his name and the panel recalls the

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43:13

Mini #156: A (Short) History of National Lampoon with...

Gilbert Gottfried"s Amazing Colossal Podcast ·

2018/03/22

This week: The life and death of Doug Kenney! "Planet of the Cheap Special Effects"! Randy Quaid subs for Sam Kinison! And Gilbert stars in Foto Funnies! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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95:45

199. Eddie Deezen

Gilbert Gottfried"s Amazing Colossal Podcast ·

2018/03/19

Actor Eddie Deezen ("Grease," "1941," "The Polar Express") joins Gilbert and Frank for a look back at his memorable roles in iconic '70s and '80s movies, his early days as a stand-up comic and his unforgettable encounters with Andy Griffith, John Belushi, Jerry Lewis and Mickey Rooney. Also, Eddie loses his lunch, Jack Nicholson loses his cool, Morgan Fairchild turns on the charm and Count Dracula shares the screen with "Weezie" Jefferson. PLUS: Remembering Marvin Kaplan! The return of Fake Shemp

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40:09

Mini #155: Entertainment reporter Gino Salomone

Gilbert Gottfried"s Amazing Colossal Podcast ·

2018/03/15

This week: Grandpa Munster lays down the law! The Munchkins go to Pittsburgh! Florence Henderson plays Gino's mom! And Sandra Bullock declares her love for Gilbert! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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91:10

198. George Shapiro

Gilbert Gottfried"s Amazing Colossal Podcast ·

2018/03/12

Legendary talent manager and Emmy-winning producer George Shapiro joins Gilbert and Frank to reminisce about the glory days of the Borscht Belt and the golden age of variety television and to discuss his personal and professional relationships with Steve Allen, Jimmy Durante, Carl Reiner and Jerry Seinfeld. Also, Elvis praises Andy Kaufman, Richard Belzer inspires Tony Clifton, "Dem Bums" visit "The Martha Raye Show" and George explains his lifelong love affair with comedy (and comedians). PLUS:

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