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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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32:27

Mini-Ep #81: Top Grossing Movies of 1966, Part 2

Gilbert Gottfried"s Amazing Colossal Podcast ·

2016/10/13

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: "Georgy Girl"! "The Creature from the Black Lagoon"! Gilbert covers Dusty Springfield! Richard Schaal vs. Richard Stahl! And Jack Palance goes south of the border! Learn more about your ad choices

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124. Lee Grant

Gilbert Gottfried"s Amazing Colossal Podcast ·

2016/10/10

Gilbert and Frank visit the home of Oscar-winning actress and director Lee Grant, who speaks openly and candidly about everything from her years on the Hollywood blacklist to her friendships with Hal Ashby, Grace Kelly and Walter Matthau, to her decision to turn down a classic sitcom role. Also, Lee remembers Sharon Tate, praises the talents of Rod Steiger, shares the stage with Peter Falk and flips the bird on "The Tonight Show." PLUS: "The Landlord"! "Divorce American Style"! Olivia de Havilland

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42:53

Mini-Ep #80: Top Grossing Movies of 1966

Gilbert Gottfried"s Amazing Colossal Podcast ·

2016/10/06

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: Leslie Uggams! Arlene Golonka! Deconstructing "Fantastic Voyage"! Dino sends up 007! And Peter Fonda inspires the Beatles! Go to http://AdamandEve.com and use code GILBERT at checkout for 50% off just

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123. Bob "Super Dave" Einstein

Gilbert Gottfried"s Amazing Colossal Podcast ·

2016/10/03

Writer-performer Bob "Super Dave" Einstein is one of the funniest men on the planet, and in this unforgettable episode, he shares hilarious anecdotes about everyone from Redd Foxx to Billy Barty to Sid Caesar to Joey Heatherton. Also, Bob teams with Steve Martin, dials up Ray Charles, "arrests" Liberace and runs afoul of Kate Smith. PLUS: Pat Paulsen! "The Sonny Comedy Revue"! Mike Douglas interviews a monkey! Sly Stone stares down Peter Marshall! And Nixon and Agnew play Laurel and Hardy! Learn

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27:33

Mini-Ep #79: 1966 TV Premieres, Part 2

Gilbert Gottfried"s Amazing Colossal Podcast ·

2016/09/29

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: Roger Miller! Phyllis Diller! Adam West saves a life! Gilbert impersonates Gypsy Rose Lee! And the genius of Gary Owens! MeUndies is offering you TWENTY PERCENT off your first order at

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122. Charlotte Rae

Gilbert Gottfried"s Amazing Colossal Podcast ·

2016/09/26

Edna Garrett (and Sylvia Schnauser!) herself, actress Charlotte Rae joins Gilbert and Frank to talk about some of the highs (and lows) of her life and career, and to share her memories of working on the 1950s nightclub circuit as well as on the much-loved sitcoms "Car 54, Where Are You?", "Diff'rent Strokes" and "The Facts of Life." Also, Charlotte lauds Nat Hiken, rooms with Cloris Leachman, partners with Paul Lynde and impersonates Zsa Zsa Gabor. PLUS: Wally Cox! "Hot L Baltimore"! The many

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36:29

Mini-Ep #78: 1966 TV Premieres, Part 1

Gilbert Gottfried"s Amazing Colossal Podcast ·

2016/09/22

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: "Cool McCool"! "Love on a Rooftop"! Gilbert sends up Clemenza! "Ronald Colman" joins the Fab Four! And the strangest sitcom premise in TV history! Create and enjoy incredible home-cooked meals with

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121. Ron Leibman & Jessica Walter

Gilbert Gottfried"s Amazing Colossal Podcast ·

2016/09/19

Emmy-winning actors (and husband and wife!) Ron Leibman and Jessica Walter join Gilbert and Frank for a loving and laughter-filled look at some of their most memorable film and TV projects, including "The Hot Rock," "Play Misty for Me," "Where's Poppa?" "Up the Academy" and "Archer." Also, Ron mimics Walter Brennan, Jessica remembers Raymond Burr, Gilbert covers Bobby Vinton, and Jerry Lewis "borrows" from Harry Ritz. PLUS: Godfrey Cambridge! Art Metrano! "Zorro the Gay Blade"! The return of Rickie

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42:36

Mini-Ep #77: Gilbert and Frank Read Listener Tweets

Gilbert Gottfried"s Amazing Colossal Podcast ·

2016/09/15

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: Mouth & MacNeal! Ray Harryhausen! Al Lewis shakes down a deli owner! And Lon Chaney Jr. peddles Pontiacs! This episode is brought to you by Casper Mattresses. Go to http://Casper.com/GILBERT for $50

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120. Dawn Wells

Gilbert Gottfried"s Amazing Colossal Podcast ·

2016/09/12

In addition to co-starring in one of the most popular and durable sitcoms of all time, "Gilligan's Island," actress Dawn Wells appeared in dozens of memorable shows, including "Bonanza," "The Invaders," "The Wild Wild West," "77 Sunset Strip" and "The Joey Bishop Show." Gilbert and Frank talk to Dawn about her Old West roots, her friendships with her fellow castaways and her memories of Don Rickles, Hans Conried, Phil Silvers and Zsa Zsa Gabor. Also, Batman fends off a shark, Martin Landau builds

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31:53

Mini-Ep #76: One-Hit Wonders, 1971

Gilbert Gottfried"s Amazing Colossal Podcast ·

2016/09/08

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: "Chirpy Chirpy Cheep Cheep"! Gilbert finds religion! Daddy Dewdrop meets Eddie Cantor! And "Sabrina and the Groovie Goolies"! Create and enjoy incredible home-cooked meals with Blue Apron. Check out

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119. Impractical Jokers

Gilbert Gottfried"s Amazing Colossal Podcast ·

2016/09/05

Gilbert and Frank welcome two stars of the wildly popular comedy series, "Impractical Jokers," Brian "Q" Quinn and Sal Vulcano, for an insightful and informative discussion of "Diff'rent Strokes," disappointing Batman villains, ugly babies, the dangers of hidden camera pranks and the genius of Chuck Barris. Also, the boys bash "Legends of the Superheroes," Sal acts out scenes from "The Jeffersons," Gilbert dines with Al Lewis and Q's nana dates Cesar Romero (!) PLUS: Denny Dillon! Rondo Hatton

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36:25

Mini-Ep #75: Remembering Marvin Kaplan and Gene Wilder

Gilbert Gottfried"s Amazing Colossal Podcast ·

2016/09/01

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: Farewell, Choo Choo! "Quackser Fortune Has a Cousin in the Bronx"! Gilbert hangs with Richard Pryor! And Sammy Davis bests Anthony Newley! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit

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118. Hank Garrett

Gilbert Gottfried"s Amazing Colossal Podcast ·

2016/08/29

In addition to playing Officer Ed Nicholson on the beloved sitcom, "Car 54, Where Are You?", actor and comedian Hank Garrett has worked with Robert Redford, Sophia Loren, Al Pacino, James Earl Jones and Kirk Douglas (to name a few). Hank tells Gilbert and Frank about his unlikely journey from street tough to award-winning actor and reveals how Sammy Davis Jr. changed his life. Also: Hank remembers Al Lewis, emulates Sid Caesar, wrestles with Luca Brasi and shares a bill with Tony Bennett. PLUS:

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24:58

Mini-Ep #74: One-Hit Wonders, 1970

Gilbert Gottfried"s Amazing Colossal Podcast ·

2016/08/25

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: Mungo Jerry! The versatility of Tony Burrows! Gilbert sings "Rubber Duckie"! And Mighty Manfred, the Wonder Dog! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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117. Jonathan Katz

Gilbert Gottfried"s Amazing Colossal Podcast ·

2016/08/22

In one of our funniest (and strangest) episodes to date, comic, writer and voice actor Jonathan "Dr. Katz" Katz joins Gilbert and Frank for a chaotic, hour-plus conversation about classic TV westerns, David Mamet movies, "casual" nudity, Charles Atlas ads and "The Mike Douglas Show," among other vital topics. Also, Jon befriends Garry Shandling, pens a pilot for Peter Falk, prank calls a dating service and covers Melanie's "Brand New Key." PLUS: Thelma Todd! Esther Williams! Buster Crabbe peddles

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33:28

Mini-Ep #73: One-Hit Wonders, 1968-69

Gilbert Gottfried"s Amazing Colossal Podcast ·

2016/08/18

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: The Strawberry Alarm Clock! Paging Mason Williams! Pigmeat Markham tops the charts! And John Fred & His Playboy Band! MeUndies is offering you TWENTY PERCENT off your first order at

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58:44

116. Matthew Broderick

Gilbert Gottfried"s Amazing Colossal Podcast ·

2016/08/15

Two time Tony-winning actor Matthew Broderick drops by the studio between theater performances to talk about his days as a struggling young actor, his friendship with "Max Dugan Returns" co-star Jason Robards, his love of Turner Classic Movies and his memories of working alongside legends like Sean Connery, Sidney Lumet, Neil Simon and Mel Brooks. Also, Matthew mimics Marlon Brando, lauds Jack Lemmon, defends "Godzilla" and runs afoul of the Secret Service. PLUS: "The 2000 Year Old Man"! Praising

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30:31

Mini-Ep #72: The Golden Girls, Part 2 (with writer...

Gilbert Gottfried"s Amazing Colossal Podcast ·

2016/08/11

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: Stalking Dorthy Zbornak! "Whoever Slew Auntie Roo?"! The late, great Andrew Gold! And an appreciation of Herb Edelman! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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115. Dick Miller

Gilbert Gottfried"s Amazing Colossal Podcast ·

2016/08/08

Revered character actor Dick Miller has appeared in nearly 200 movies and dozens of TV shows, working for directors Joe Dante, Steven Spielberg, Samuel Fuller, Robert Zemeckis and Martin Scorsese and sharing the screen with everyone from Boris Karloff to Arnold Schwarzenegger. Dick looks back on some unforgettable moments from his storied, six-decade career, reveals the odd turn of events that landed him in showbiz and reflects on his numerous collaborations with B-movie maestro Roger Corman. Also,

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