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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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39:23

Mini #129: Time Travel Movies with Richard Kind

Gilbert Gottfried"s Amazing Colossal Podcast ·

2017/09/14

This week: 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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89:10

172. Bill Macy

Gilbert Gottfried"s Amazing Colossal Podcast ·

2017/09/11

In one of their funniest episodes to date, Gilbert and Frank are joined by veteran actor Bill Macy ("Maude," "The Jerk," "My Favorite Year") for a highly entertaining look back at his seven-decade career and his collaborations with everyone from Bea Arthur to Norman Lear to Steve Martin. Also, Bill praises Carl Reiner, understudies Walter Matthau, ticks off Tony Curtis and shares the screen with Art Carney (and Lily Tomlin). PLUS: "Oh! Calcutta!" Remembering Joe Bologna! Gilbert plays a Spaniard

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42:56

Mini #128: "The History of the Playboy Clubs" with...

Gilbert Gottfried"s Amazing Colossal Podcast ·

2017/09/07

This week: Jim, Jake and Joan! Charlie Callas hops a flight! Hef goes to bat for Dick Gregory! And Gilbert visits the Playboy Mansion! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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94:36

171. Tommy James

Gilbert Gottfried"s Amazing Colossal Podcast ·

2017/09/04

Rock 'n' roll legend Tommy James serenades Gilbert and Frank with some of his biggest hits ("I Think We're Alone Now," "Crystal Blue Persuasion") and discusses his troubled, decades-long relationship with notorious music mogul/mob associate Morris Levy. Also, "Sgt. Pepper" changes the game, Gene Krupa hits hard times, Hubert Humphrey calls in a favor and Tommy reveals the strange origin of "Mony Mony." PLUS: Alan Freed! Vincent "The Chin" Gigante! "Hanky Panky" tops the charts! Tommy pens "Tighter,

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78:35

Special Bonus Re-Release: Remembering Jay Thomas

Gilbert Gottfried"s Amazing Colossal Podcast ·

2017/09/01

Emmy-winning actor JAY THOMAS was best known to audiences as hockey star Eddie LeBec on “Cheers” and tabloid talker Jerry Gold on “Murphy Brown,” but he was also a show business renaissance man, working as a stand-up, disc jockey, sportscaster and reality show host. Jay dropped by Gilbert’s apartment back in 2014 to share some hilariously candid anecdotes about everything from stealing Bill Cosby’s jokes to getting kicked out of a “West Wing” audition. Also: Jay looks back on the infamous “Who Wants

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38:34

Mini Ep #127: Bad 70s/80s Superhero Shows (with Dylan...

Gilbert Gottfried"s Amazing Colossal Podcast ·

2017/08/31

This week: Little Dot! Desi Arnaz, Jr! "The Man from Atlantis"! Carl Reiner sings again! And Gilbert disses "Night Gallery"! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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74:16

170. Buck Henry

Gilbert Gottfried"s Amazing Colossal Podcast ·

2017/08/28

Gilbert and Frank welcome one of their favorite funnymen, legendary writer-actor-director Buck Henry, who looks back on his 50+ year career and shares hilarious anecdotes about Orson Welles, James Mason, John Belushi and Jonathan Winters (among others). Also: Buck adapts "Catch-22," praises Richard Benjamin, invents the Cone of Silence, co-directs "Heaven Can Wait" and confirms the Pat McCormick helicopter story. PLUS: "Captain Nice"! "Samurai Delicatessen"! Claude Rains speaks! The hoaxes of Alan

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37:00

Mini Ep #126: The History of the Muppets, Part 2 with...

Gilbert Gottfried"s Amazing Colossal Podcast ·

2017/08/24

This week: Burns and Schreiber! Patchett and Tarses! The "ventriloquism" of Edgar Bergen! Vincent Price covers Carole King! And Gilbert wins a date with Kermit! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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84:13

169. Tony Lo Bianco

Gilbert Gottfried"s Amazing Colossal Podcast ·

2017/08/21

Gilbert and Frank are joined by veteran stage and screen actor Tony Lo Bianco ("The French Connection," "The Seven-Ups," "The Honeymoon Killers") for an absorbing discussion of the art of acting, the importance of self-starting, the inventiveness of Larry Cohen and the eccentricities of Rod Steiger. Also: Tony channels Fiorello La Guardia, treads the boards with Uncle Miltie, teaches Mama Cass (and Frankie Lymon) and stares down the immortal Sandy Koufax. PLUS: Franco Zeffirelli! Remembering

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33:36

Mini Ep #125: The History of the Muppets, Part 1 with...

Gilbert Gottfried"s Amazing Colossal Podcast ·

2017/08/17

This week: The legendary Caroll Spinney! Uncle Miltie holds court! The Muppets join the cast of SNL! And Gilbert sings with Miss Piggy (and Kermit)! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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83:06

168. Ronnie Schell

Gilbert Gottfried"s Amazing Colossal Podcast ·

2017/08/14

One of the podcast's most popular guests, actor and comedian Ronnie Schell returns to entertain Gilbert and Frank with classic stories about co-stars and contemporaries Harvey Korman, Don Rickles, Mickey Rooney, Don Knotts, and of course, Pat McCormick. Also: Ol' Blue Eyes takes a punch, Lee Marvin comes up short, Bob Newhart plays the Sahara and Ronnie writes a check to the mob. PLUS: Jesse White! "The Devil and Max Devlin"! The brilliance of Jack Riley! The madness of Marty Ingels! And Gilbert

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31:27

Mini Ep #124: Gilbert Sings Your Requests

Gilbert Gottfried"s Amazing Colossal Podcast ·

2017/08/10

This week: "Dream Weaver" inspires Wes Craven! Bob Dylan meets Floyd the Barber! Gilbert hugs Anthony Quinn! And MORE unsubstantiated showbiz rumors! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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86:16

167. Larry Kenney

Gilbert Gottfried"s Amazing Colossal Podcast ·

2017/08/07

Radio personality, actor and voice artist Larry Kenney (Lion-O, Sonny the Cuckoo Bird) stops by the studio to trot out his array of impressions (Richard Nixon, Paul Lynde, George S. Patton, et al.) and to talk about some of the industry's legendary voice talents, including Mel Blanc, Paul Frees, Bob McFadden, June Foray and Paul Winchell. Also, Larry hosts "Bowling for Dollars," Don Imus clashes with Howard Stern, Peter Lorre tries to sound like Peter Lorre and William Conrad cleans up the Old

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46:17

Mini Ep #123: "Sharknado Mania!" with director...

Gilbert Gottfried"s Amazing Colossal Podcast ·

2017/08/03

This week: Saluting Robbie Rist! The virtuosity of Warren Zevon! Gilbert goes to Stonehenge! And Anthony remembers John Heard! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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94:20

166. Clint Howard

Gilbert Gottfried"s Amazing Colossal Podcast ·

2017/07/31

One of the most recognizable character actors of the last half-century, Clint Howard, joins Gilbert and Frank for a highly entertaining look back at his eclectic (and prolific) career, covering everything from his films with B-movie mogul Roger Corman ("Carnosaur," "Rock 'n' Roll High School") to early roles on classic TV programs like "The Fugitive," "Star Trek" and "The Andy Griffith Show." Also, Clint meets Richard Nixon, dines with Dennis Weaver, cuts the rug with Janet Leigh and turns down a

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36:31

Mini Ep #122: Producer of the Month: Disaster Movies...

Gilbert Gottfried"s Amazing Colossal Podcast ·

2017/07/27

This week: "The Glass Inferno"! Remembering George Romero and Martin Landau! Charo boards the Concorde! And Gilbert sings "The Morning After"! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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90:07

165. Tom Bergeron

Gilbert Gottfried"s Amazing Colossal Podcast ·

2017/07/24

TV personality, comedian and game show host Tom Bergeron drops by the studio to share his thoughts on a variety of topics, including the unpredictability of live television, the genius of Marcel Marceau, the benefits of transcendental meditation and the rise and fall of the Jerry Lewis Telethon. Also, Tom interviews Moe Howard (and Larry Fine), Sid Caesar speaks German, Bob Hope moves down the couch and Mel Brooks mimics Bill Cullen. PLUS: Bob the Puppet! The Lawrence Welk singers! Arnold

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33:01

Mini Ep #121: John Amos Returns

Gilbert Gottfried"s Amazing Colossal Podcast ·

2017/07/20

This week: Lauding Norman Lear! Tom Hanks sings a TV jingle! Gilbert writes a Superboy comic! And John remembers Mary Tyler Moore! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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78:53

164. Bobcat Goldthwait

Gilbert Gottfried"s Amazing Colossal Podcast ·

2017/07/17

Gilbert and Frank welcome comedian, actor, writer and director Bobcat Goldthwait, who discusses his transition from performing to directing, his love of Universal horror films, his delight in making audiences feel "awkward" and his decades-long friendship with the late, great Robin Williams. Also: Bob wrestles with Arsenio, runs afoul of Nickelback, writes a "Billy Jack" movie and raves about Gilbert's new documentary. PLUS: John Lennon doodles! Robert De Niro watches "Problem Child"! In praise of

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39:27

Mini Ep #120: "Borscht Belt Memories" with Marisa...

Gilbert Gottfried"s Amazing Colossal Podcast ·

2017/07/13

This week: Appreciating Al Jaffee! Revisiting "The Swimmer"! Gilbert plays the Nevele! And Jackie Mason to the rescue! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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