Gilbert Gottfried's Amazing Colossal Podcast

Gilbert Gottfried's Amazing Colossal Podcast
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Oct 27, 2016 • 39min

Mini-Ep #83: Horror Movies of the 1970s

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: Marjoe Gortner! "Empire of the Ants"! Ernest Borgnine buys the farm! Gilbert reads Classics Illustrated! And the return of Maria Ouspenskaya! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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Oct 24, 2016 • 1h 30min

126. Dana Gould

Comedian, writer, actor and dedicated film buff Dana Gould drops by the studio to chat about everything from Hollywood "fixers" to werewolf transformations and to regale Gilbert and Frank with stories about everyone from Dwight Frye to Mark Hamill. Also, Dana meets Merv Griffin, mimics Adam West, befriends Vampira and remembers Roddy McDowall. PLUS: "Mars Attacks!" The genius of Dan Curtis! The sexism of James Bond! Gregory Peck meets Gopher! And the mysterious death of Albert Dekker! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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Oct 20, 2016 • 35min

Mini-Ep #82: GGACP Theme Song Composers

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 4:30 Movie"! "After the Fox" redux! Gilbert covers Soupy Sales! And bossa nova meets Bacharach! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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Oct 17, 2016 • 1h 34min

125. Joe Pantoliano

One of Gilbert and Frank's favorite actors, Emmy-winner Joe Pantoliano drops by the studio for a revealing and entertaining conversation about Italian-American stereotypes, underappreciated film directors, dysfunctional families, onscreen immortality and the secret to playing convincing bad guys. Also, Joe meets Gregory Peck, remembers James Gandolfini, takes advice from Robert Stack and takes the fall for Harrison Ford. PLUS: Eli Wallach! "Midnight Run"! Joe befriends Natalie Wood! Gilbert Gottfried: Teen Idol! And Frank Sinatra welshes on a debt! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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Oct 13, 2016 • 30min

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

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. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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Oct 10, 2016 • 1h 30min

124. Lee Grant

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 takes a swim! Gilbert crushes on Warren Beatty! And the only Jewish James Bond villain! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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Oct 6, 2016 • 41min

Mini-Ep #80: Top Grossing Movies of 1966

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 about any item. You’ll also receive 3 FREE adult DVDs plus a FREE mystery gift and FREE shipping on your entire order. Create and enjoy incredible home-cooked meals with Blue Apron. Check out this week’s menu and get your first THREE meals FREE—WITH FREE SHIPPING—by going to http://www.blueapron.com/gilbert Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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Oct 3, 2016 • 1h 18min

123. Bob "Super Dave" Einstein

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 more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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Sep 29, 2016 • 26min

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

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 http://meundies.com/gilbert. That’s a special offer just for GGACP listeners. Make sure you go to http://meundies.com/gilbert to get twenty percent off your first order of underwear in tons of styles and colors. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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Sep 26, 2016 • 56min

122. Charlotte Rae

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 talents of Fred Gwynne! Charlotte disses Joan Collins! And "New Faces of 1952"! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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