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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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163. Wink Martindale

Gilbert Gottfried"s Amazing Colossal Podcast ·

2017/07/10

Disc jockey, recording artist, radio/TV personality and longtime game show host Wink Martindale shares six decades of show business memories, including performing for Ed Sullivan, interviewing Jan and Dean, cutting a Top Ten single ("Deck of Cards") and befriending the King of Rock 'n' Roll. Also, Dickie Dawson laughs it up, Bobby Darin orders off the menu, Sam Cooke experiences technical difficulties and Wink pitches a show to Merv Griffin. PLUS: Sam Phillips! Barry & Enright stage a comeback! Paul

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Mini Ep #119: Gilbert & Frank Read Listener Tweets

Gilbert Gottfried"s Amazing Colossal Podcast ·

2017/07/06

This week: "The Murders in the Rue Morgue"! The legend of Le Petomane! Nehemiah Persoff boards the Titanic! And Gilbert does Reginald Van Gleason! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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162. Norman Lear

Gilbert Gottfried"s Amazing Colossal Podcast ·

2017/07/03

Gilbert and Frank welcome one of their most sought-after guests, iconic writer-producer-director Norman Lear, who holds court on a variety of subjects, including the inscrutability of Dean Martin, the politics (and Jewishness) of Edward G. Robinson, the "inventiveness" of Mickey Rooney and the heroism of the Tuskegee Airmen. Also, Norman woos Frank Sinatra, praises John Amos, presents Jerry Lewis with a one-of-a-kind gift and remembers his friend Carroll O'Connor. PLUS: James Franciscus! Roscoe Lee

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Mini Ep #118: Remembering Bill Dana

Gilbert Gottfried"s Amazing Colossal Podcast ·

2017/06/29

This week: Byron Glick! "The Las Vegas Show"! Archie Bunker meets Sammy Davis Jr.! Bill's brother composes the "Get Smart" theme! And NASA salutes Jose Jimenez! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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161. Peter Asher

Gilbert Gottfried"s Amazing Colossal Podcast ·

2017/06/26

Grammy-winning producer, British Invasion rocker and former Apple Records exec Peter Asher joins Gilbert and Frank for a fascinating discussion about (among other topics) the genius of James Taylor, the profound influence of the Everly Brothers, the rivalry between the Beach Boys and the Fab Four and the 50th anniversary of "Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band." Also, John Lennon meets Yoko Ono, Peter "inspires" Austin Powers, Linda Ronstadt teams with Nelson Riddle and Peter and Gordon play the

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32:47

Mini Ep #117: Bad Movie Musicals

Gilbert Gottfried"s Amazing Colossal Podcast ·

2017/06/22

This week: Burt Reynolds sings! Gene Kelly skates! Carol Channing covers the Beatles! And Gilbert meets Mr. Baseball! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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160. Richard Benjamin

Gilbert Gottfried"s Amazing Colossal Podcast ·

2017/06/19

Gilbert and Frank welcome actor-director Richard Benjamin for an enlightening and thoroughly entertaining discussion about his six-decade career in Hollywood as well as his memories of working with Woody Allen, Mel Brooks, Clint Eastwood, Mike Nichols and Orson Welles. Also, James Mason pulls a fast one, Walter Matthau plays the ponies, Johnny Guitar meets Lawrence of Arabia and Richard helms a comedy classic ("My Favorite Year"). PLUS: The genius of Michael Crichton! The brilliance of Buck Henry

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Mini-Episode #116: Remembering Adam West

Gilbert Gottfried"s Amazing Colossal Podcast ·

2017/06/15

This week: Uma Thurman does the Batusi! Adam teams with the Three Stooges! The genius of Neal Hefti! And the unsung brilliance of "Lookwell." Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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159. Rupert Holmes

Gilbert Gottfried"s Amazing Colossal Podcast ·

2017/06/12

Man of a thousand talents -- singer, songwriter, record producer, playwright and novelist Rupert Holmes joins Gilbert and Frank to discuss the lost art of "story songs," the visual allure of Hammer films, the mimicry gifts of Peter Bogdanovich and the unsung musicianship of the Wrecking Crew. Also, Rupert lunches with Groucho (and Frank Capra!), pens tunes for Barbra Streisand, joins forces with Jerry Lewis and reveals the origin of "The Pina Colada Song." PLUS: "The Indestructible Man"! The magic

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Mini-Episode #115: Bob Hope Revisited...

Gilbert Gottfried"s Amazing Colossal Podcast ·

2017/06/08

This week: "The Road to Hong Kong"! Edna Babish meets Al Jolson! Jerry Colonna goes to an orgy! And Gilbert sings (sort of) "Build Me Up Buttercup"! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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158. Bob Burns

Gilbert Gottfried"s Amazing Colossal Podcast ·

2017/06/05

Actor, film historian, memorabilia collector and self-described "Monster Kid" Bob Burns regales Gilbert and Frank with stories about meeting Boris Karloff, Bela Lugosi, Vincent Price, George Pal and William Castle, among others. Also, Bob mentors Rick Baker, tours with Eddie Munster, brings Lon Chaney Jr. to tears, and visits the set of "Plan 9 from Outer Space." PLUS: "Shock Theater"! Ray "Crash" Corrigan! "Invasion of the Saucer Men"! Tor Johnson goes to the movies! And Bob confirms the "legend"

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Mini-Episode #114: Remembering Johnny Carson, Part 2...

Gilbert Gottfried"s Amazing Colossal Podcast ·

2017/06/01

This week: Chevy Chase vs. Gallagher! The Legendary Peter Lasally! Johnny "tests" Uri Geller! And the King of Late Night's final curtain! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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157. Ron Dante

Gilbert Gottfried"s Amazing Colossal Podcast ·

2017/05/29

Pop vocalist, record producer and "Sugar Sugar" singer Ron Dante joins Gilbert and Frank for an engaging and enjoyable conversation about the history of the legendary Brill Building, the birth of The Archies, the magic touch of Don Kirshner (and Barry Manilow) and the lost art of commercial jingles. Also, Ron mimics Donovan, Larry Fine throws in the towel, Paul Shaffer goes deep-sea fishing and Carole King's babysitter tops the charts. PLUS: "Leader of the Laundromat"! The fabulous Toni Wine! The

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Mini-Episode #113: Remembering Johnny Carson, Part 1...

Gilbert Gottfried"s Amazing Colossal Podcast ·

2017/05/25

This week: Mel Brooks takes on Tony Bennett! Ed Ames performs a "bris." The mystery of the Zsa Zsa Gabor story! And Johnny turns down "The King of Comedy"! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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156. Carl Reiner

Gilbert Gottfried"s Amazing Colossal Podcast ·

2017/05/22

Gilbert and Frank welcome one of their personal heroes to the show, iconic writer-actor-director Carl Reiner, who recalls his earliest years in the business, shares his admiration for Steve Allen, Sid Caesar and Dick Van Dyke and looks back on his feature film collaborations ("The Jerk," "Dead Men Don't Wear Plaid") with Steve Martin. Also, Gilbert and Carl roast Joan Rivers, Ruth Gordon bites George Segal's tush, Queen Elizabeth praises "The 2000 Year Old Man," and Sheldon Leonard rescues "Head of

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Mini-Episode #112: One-Hit Wonders from Other Media

Gilbert Gottfried"s Amazing Colossal Podcast ·

2017/05/18

This week: Bob & Doug McKenzie! "The Last of Sheila"! Mel Brooks raps! And "The Bingo Long Traveling All-Stars & Motor Kings"! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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155. Robert Bader

Gilbert Gottfried"s Amazing Colossal Podcast ·

2017/05/15

Gilbert and Frank talk with producer, archivist and fellow Marx Brothers fanatic Robert S. Bader about his lifelong obsession with the boys as well as his fascinating (and meticulously researched) new book, "Four of the Three Musketeers: The Marx Brothers On Stage." Also: Gummo goes to war, Harpo "courts" Amelia Earhart, Grouchocashes in on "Skidoo" and Gilbert hangs with Chico's daughter. PLUS: Swain's Rats & Cats! The real-life Sunshine Boys! BugsySiegel buys the farm! Dennis Hopper plays

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Mini-Episode #111: One-Hit Wonders from Other Media

Gilbert Gottfried"s Amazing Colossal Podcast ·

2017/05/11

This week: Edd "Kookie" Byrnes! Gary Lewis & the Playboys! Revisiting Jimmy Webb! And Moms Mabley covers Barry Manilow! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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154. Barry Levinson - Recorded Live at TriBeCa Film...

Gilbert Gottfried"s Amazing Colossal Podcast ·

2017/05/08

In a special live episode (in association with the 2017 Tribeca Film Festival), Gilbert and Frank welcome Academy Award-winning director Barry Levinson, who recalls his early days as a sketch performer, his collaborations with comedy icons Carol Burnett, Mel Brooks and Tim Conway, and the experience of directing Dustin Hoffman to an Oscar in "Rain Man." Also, Warren Beatty breaks Gilbert's heart, Jackie Gayle riffs on "Bonanza," Rodney Dangerfield runs afoul of the law and "Diner" influences future

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Mini-Episode #110: Gilbert and Frank Read Listener...

Gilbert Gottfried"s Amazing Colossal Podcast ·

2017/05/04

This week: Clu Gulager! Blossom "Grandmama" Rock! Farewell, Sheriff Pepper! And Dick Van Patten plays a vampire dentist! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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