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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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Mini-Ep #33: Halloween Recommendations!

Gilbert Gottfried"s Amazing Colossal Podcast ·

2015/10/29

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: Walter Huston meets Agatha Christie! Gilbert's nana praises Barry Fitzgerald! And the strange passions of Lionel Atwill! Our sponsor today is one of the premiere independent labels in the world, DFA

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74. Victoria Price

Gilbert Gottfried"s Amazing Colossal Podcast ·

2015/10/26

Gilbert and Frank usher in Halloween by placing a call to the daughter of horror icon Vincent Price, author and public speaker Victoria Price, who talks about her father's run-ins with the Hollywood blacklist, his distaste for slasher films, his lifelong friendships with Christopher Lee and Peter Lorre and his rumored bisexuality. Also, Victoria lauds horror movie fans, deconstructs "The Abominable Dr. Phibes", and visits the set of "Theater of Blood"! PLUS: The wonder of Emergo! Vincent Price meets

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Mini-Ep #32: Ace In The Hole and The Fisher King

Gilbert Gottfried"s Amazing Colossal Podcast ·

2015/10/22

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: The cynical cinema of Billy Wilder! Sinbad shills for McDonald's! And Jeff Bridges seeks the Holy Grail! MeUndies is offering you TWENTY PERCENT off your first order at meundies.com/gilbert. That’s a

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73. Laraine Newman

Gilbert Gottfried"s Amazing Colossal Podcast ·

2015/10/19

To mark the 40th anniversary of the debut of "Saturday Night Live" (October 11, 1975) Gilbert and Frank dial up original cast member Laraine Newman, who reflects on her four-plus decades in comedy and shares recollections of working with everyone from Richard Pryor to Karen Black to the legendary Christoper Lee. Also, Laraine studies mime with Marcel Marceau, befriends Dudley Moore, improvises with Pat Morita and recalls SNL's infamous "Uncle Roy" sketches. PLUS: Jack Soo! "Invaders from Mars"

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Mini-Ep #31: The Abominable Dr. Phibes and Smoke

Gilbert Gottfried"s Amazing Colossal Podcast ·

2015/10/15

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: Rethinking "The Loved One"! The joys of Harvey Keitel! And Gilbert meets Samuel Z. Arkoff! Our sponsor today is one of the premiere independent labels in the world, DFA Records, based out of downtown

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72. Howie Mandel

Gilbert Gottfried"s Amazing Colossal Podcast ·

2015/10/12

Gilbert and Frank travel to Radio City Music Hall to pay a backstage visit to comic, actor and TV host Howie Mandel, who discusses his numerous phobias and anxieties and looks back on his early days at LA's famed Comedy Store. Also, Howie jumps in a ditch, explains how to treat a gunshot wound and has a Brazilian wax named after him. PLUS: Allen Funt! "Gidget" redux! The tortured genius of Blake Edwards! Howie hangs with Mousie Garner! And the perils of political correctness! Our sponsor today is

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Mini-Ep #30: The Last Detail And The Parallax View

Gilbert Gottfried"s Amazing Colossal Podcast ·

2015/10/08

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: The enigma of Randy Quaid! Warren Beatty takes on the Warren Commission! And Billy ("you can call me 'Ray'") Saluga "joins" the cast of SNL! Our sponsor today is one of the premiere independent

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71. Mario Cantone

Gilbert Gottfried"s Amazing Colossal Podcast ·

2015/10/05

Tony-nominated actor, singer and comedian Mario Cantone drops by Manhattan's Nutmeg Studios to regale Gilbert and Frank with inside-showbiz stories about everyone from Paul Lynde to Robert Redford to Lauren Bacall. Also, Mario crushes on Jan-Michael Vincent, tours London with Marty Krofft, treads the boards with Patrick Stewart and searches for Sammy Davis' eye. PLUS: Monty Clift visits Merv! Bette Davis trashes Faye Dunaway! Richard Simmons kidnaps Famous Amos! And Gilbert (and Mario) sing the

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Mini-Ep #29: Petrified Forest and Day of the Jackal

Gilbert Gottfried"s Amazing Colossal Podcast ·

2015/10/01

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: Paging Sidney Poitier! Bogie's big break! And Hugo Drax hunts a killer! MeUndies is offering you TWENTY PERCENT off your first order at meundies.com/gilbert. That’s a special offer just for GGACP

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70. Max Baer, Jr.

Gilbert Gottfried"s Amazing Colossal Podcast ·

2015/09/28

53 years ago this week, the hugely popular sitcom "The Beverly Hillbillies" debuted on CBS (September 26, 1962) so Gilbert and Frank tracked down the last surviving original cast member, actor/director Max Baer, Jr., to talk about his memories of working with co-stars Irene Ryan, Donna Douglas and Buddy Ebsen and guest star Phil Silvers. Also, Max hangs with the Rat Pack, sets the record straight about his famous dad (prizefighter Max Baer) and details his 15-year struggle to build a "Beverly

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Mini-Ep #28: 7 Faces of Dr. Lao and The King Of Comedy

Gilbert Gottfried"s Amazing Colossal Podcast ·

2015/09/24

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: Tony Randall's tour de force! Jerry Lewis stands in for Johnny Carson! And Papillon Soo Soo, phone home! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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69. Bob Costas

Gilbert Gottfried"s Amazing Colossal Podcast ·

2015/09/21

Emmy-winning sportscaster and journalist Bob Costas joins Gilbert and Frank at the New York Friars Club for a penetrating analysis of such essential topics as "Top Cat" cartoons, the "Million Dollar Movie" theme and Ralph Kramden's apartment decor. Also, Bob imitates Howard Cosell, "interviews" Jack Palance, praises Kevin Costner and recites Babe Ruth's farewell speech. PLUS: Crazy Guggenheim returns! Rod Steiger emotes! Shirley MacLaine clams up! Gilbert sings the theme from "Underdog"! And the

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Mini-Ep #27: How To Murder Your Wife and Point Blank

Gilbert Gottfried"s Amazing Colossal Podcast ·

2015/09/17

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: Jack Lemmon's dark impulses! The TV (and movie) themes of Neal Hefti! And Lee Marvin tangles with the mob! If you've got a car and a license, put 'em both to work for you and start earning serious,

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68. Kelly Carlin

Gilbert Gottfried"s Amazing Colossal Podcast ·

2015/09/14

Writer, producer and performer Kelly Carlin joins Gilbert and Frank at the New York Friars Club to promote her new memoir, "A Carlin Home Companion" and to share treasured (and not-so-treasured) memories of growing up with the man who forever changed and redefined the art of standup comedy, the legendary George Carlin. Also, Kelly hangs with Sammy Davis Jr., seduces Leif Garrett, borrows Farrah Fawcett's shampoo and recites the "7 Words You Can Never Say on Television." PLUS: Burns and Carlin! Burns

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Mini-Ep #26: Michael Clayton and HUD

Gilbert Gottfried"s Amazing Colossal Podcast ·

2015/09/10

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 late, great Sydney Pollack! The cinematography of James Wong Howe! And Gilbert croons the theme song from "The Life and Times of Judge Roy Bean!" If you've got a car and a license, put 'em both to

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67. Adam Goldberg

Gilbert Gottfried"s Amazing Colossal Podcast ·

2015/09/08

Gilbert and Frank phone up actor and filmmaker Adam Goldberg ("Dazed and Confused," "Friends," "Saving Private Ryan") to talk about a variety of offbeat showbiz topics, ranging from his childhood obsession with Rocky Balboa to a long-forgotten Frankenstein TV movie to the oft-mentioned (on this podcast, anyway) Marlon Brando mega-bomb "The Island of Dr. Moreau." Also, Adam takes a bad flight (or several), tries to cry on command and argues with Steven Spielberg over the F word. PLUS: Paul Sand

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22:32

Mini-Ep #25: The Little Fugitive And Sideways

Gilbert Gottfried"s Amazing Colossal Podcast ·

2015/09/03

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. The understated brilliance of Paul Giamatti! An Amazing Colossal theme song! And the French New Wave starts in...Brooklyn? If you've got a car and a license, put 'em both to work for you and start earning

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66. Rhonda Shear

Gilbert Gottfried"s Amazing Colossal Podcast ·

2015/08/31

It's "Gilbert & Frank After Dark" when the boys ring up Gilbert's old "Up All Night" co-host, former Miss Louisiana and B-movie queen Rhonda Shear, who looks back on her early days as a struggling actress and dishes dirt on everyone from Red Buttons to Wilt Chamberlain to Jackie Mason. Also: Rhonda poses for Playboy, dates Donny Most (and Glenn Frey), studies with Eric Von Zipper and hams it up with Don Adams and Don Rickles. PLUS: Tales from the casting couch! "Prison-A-Go-Go!" The Mighty Carson

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22:20

Mini-Ep #24: The Tingler and All That Jazz

Gilbert Gottfried"s Amazing Colossal Podcast ·

2015/08/27

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 sex lives of Batman villains! The "cinema" of William Castle! And the return of Herve' Villechaize! If you've got a car and a license, put 'em both to work for you and start earning serious,

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65. Paul Scheer

Gilbert Gottfried"s Amazing Colossal Podcast ·

2015/08/24

In a "very special episode" of GGACP, Gilbert and Frank welcome actor, comedian and host of the hit podcast "How Did This Get Made?", Paul Scheer, who shares his love of movie misfires, including "Road House," "Deep Blue Sea," "A View to a Kill" and the infamous Brando-Val Kilmer fiasco, "The Island of Dr. Moreau." Also, Paul talks to an invisible spaceship, carries (physically) Ving Rhames, and looks back on his days as a VH1 "talking head." PLUS: "Battlefield Earth"! Tom Hanks raps! The Maytag

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