Gilbert Gottfried's Amazing Colossal Podcast

GGACP celebrates the centenary of comedy icon Peter Sellers (born 1925) by revisiting this 2015 conversation about (arguably) Sellers' most admired film (and performance), 1979's "Being There." ALSO in this episode: Marcus Welby joins the Nazi party! The inspiration of Stan Laurel! The tortured genius of Hal Ashby! And "The Fiendish Plot of Dr. Fu Manchu"! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In the premiere episode of Fun for All Ages with Frank Santopadre, Frank kicks off this new adventure with a heartfelt and hilarious tribute to "Gilbert Gottfried’s Amazing Colossal Podcast!" Joining Frank for an hour of stories, memories and laughs are GGACP producing partner Dara Gottfried, entertainment reporter Gino Salomone, and comedy legend Alan Zweibel. Also in this episode: Bob Costas almost tanks his career, Gino runs afoul of Robert Wagner, Dara shares a priceless voicemail from Bill Macy, and everyone recalls their favorite Gilbert moments. PLUS: Dick Cavett saves the day! Gino remembers Ruth Buzzi! Alan reports from SNL’s 50th! And Frank lays out his next chapter in podcasting! Be sure to subscribe now on  Apple ⁠https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/fun-for-all-ages-with-frank-santopadre/id1824012922⁠ Spotify ⁠https://open.spotify.com/show/18EQJNDwlYMUSh2uXD6Mu6?si=97966f6f8c474bc9⁠ Amazon ⁠https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/13b5ed88-d28d-4f0c-a65e-8b32eecd80f6/fun-for-all-ages-with-frank-santopadre⁠ YouTube ⁠https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLgvlbF41NLLPvsrcZ9XIsYKkH_HvUXHSG⁠ iHeart ⁠https://www.iheart.com/podcast/269-fun-for-all-ages-with-fran-283612643/⁠ TuneIn ⁠http://tun.in/pxOWO Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

GGACP celebrates the centenaries of screen legends Jack Lemmon and Tony Curtis (born 1925) with this ENCORE of a 2015 mini-episode saluting one of the boys' favorite comedies (okay...one of Frank's favorite comedies), Blake Edwards' sprawling, slapstick road picture "The Great Race." ALSO in this episode: Treat Williams cleans up the mean streets of Manhattan! The brilliance of Bert I. Gordon! And Gilbert recommends yet another depressing film! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

GGACP celebrates the 50th anniversary of the #1 record of 1975, "Love Will Keep Us Together" with this LIVE singalong episode (from Sid Gold’s Request Room in New York City) and tribute to songwriter Neil Sedaka (and others). In this episode, Gilbert and Frank are accompanied by pianist extraordinaire Joe McGinty and a roomful of passionate (and knowledgeable!) listeners as they warble memorable tunes from ABBA, The Archies, Jim Croce, Paper Lace and Kermit the Frog. Also, Helen Reddy gets the jump on Bette Midler, Herve Villechaize covers the Captain & Tennille, Gilbert picks a bone with Kenny Rogers and Dustin Hoffman shares the screen with Dr. Hook & the Medicine Show. PLUS: The songs of Shel Silverstein! “The Blind Man in the Bleachers”! And "The Wreck of the Barry Fitzgerald!” Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

A podcast celebrating the golden age of pop culture. For the kids who counted down every song on American Top 40, clipped a Monkees record from a box of Alpha-Bits or begged their parents for a Han Solo action figure or Six Million Dollar Man lunchbox. Join Emmy-winning writer Frank Santopadre and a panel of equally obsessed celebs, superfans, cultural experts and industry insiders as they gush and geek out over the TV, films, toys and trends of the 1960s, 70s, 80s...and beyond.  Subscribe now on  Apple https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/fun-for-all-ages-with-frank-santopadre/id1824012922 Spotify https://open.spotify.com/show/18EQJNDwlYMUSh2uXD6Mu6?si=97966f6f8c474bc9 Amazon https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/13b5ed88-d28d-4f0c-a65e-8b32eecd80f6/fun-for-all-ages-with-frank-santopadre YouTube https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLgvlbF41NLLPvsrcZ9XIsYKkH_HvUXHSG iHeart https://www.iheart.com/podcast/269-fun-for-all-ages-with-fran-283612643/ TuneIn http://tun.in/pxOWO Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

GGACP celebrates the 50th anniversary of everyone's favorite summer blockbuster, "Jaws" with this ENCORE of an 2018 interview with screenwriter-director Carl Gottlieb. In this episode, Carl discusses his work on “Jaws 2” and “Jaws 3-D,” the ingenuity of Steven Spielberg, the effectiveness of “unseen horror” and the many challenges of bringing the original “Jaws” to the screen. Also, John Belushi spoofs Richard Dreyfuss, Groucho guest hosts “Music Scene,” Ringo battles the Abominable Snowman and Carl and Steve Martin team up for “The Jerk.” PLUS: “The Absent-Minded Waiter”! “Son of the Invisible Man”! The Smothers Brothers vs. CBS! Sterling Hayden vs. the I.R.S.! And “The Jaws Log: The Musical”! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

GGACP marks July's "National Culinary Arts Month" by revisiting this interview with foodie, Emmy-winning writer-producer and star of the Netflix series "Somebody Feed Phil," Phil Rosenthal. In this episode, Phil chats with Gilbert and Frank about a number of compelling topics, including the “sex appeal” of comedians, the vulgarity of network sitcoms, the ingeniousness of “Tootsie” (and “The Swimmer”) and the realism and relatability of “The Honeymooners.” Also, Lucy loses a ring, George Burns nabs an Oscar, Robert Mitchum dons an apron and Phil remembers his dear friend Peter Boyle. PLUS: The artistry of Alan Arkin! The wonder of Walter Matthau! Jerry Lewis plays the big room! Phil hangs with Peter O’Toole! And the most politically incorrect movie ever made!  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

GGACP celebrates the 50th anniversary of Robert Altman's musical comedy-drama "Nashville" (released in June, 1975) with this ENCORE of an interview with one of the film's stars, Oscar-winner Keith Carradine. On this episode Keith joins the boys for a fond look back at his frequent collaborations with the legendary director, his friendships with co-stars Lee Marvin, Ernest Borgnine and Robert Mitchum, and the life and career of his dad, horror legend John Carradine. Also, Harvey Keitel loosens up, Jerry Lewis shoots hoops, Rod Steiger pays a surprise visit and Jessica Tandy lights up the stage. PLUS: “Love American Style”! Deconstructing "The Aristocrats"! Sam Fuller eats a stogie! And Kwai Chang Caine hosts SNL!  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

June's Pride Month celebration continues as GGACP revisits this interview with standup comedian and Emmy-winning writer-producer Carol Leifer. In this episode, Carol joins Gilbert and Frank to talk about early comedy influences Mickey Katz, Allan Sherman and Vaughn Meader, her salad days at The Comic Strip and Catch a Rising Star and scripting unforgettable “Seinfeld” episodes like “The Rye,” “The Lip Reader” and “The Hamptons” (aka “The Ugly Baby.”) Also, Carol dates Paul Reiser, recognizes Ron Perlman, compliments Barry Levinson and opens for the Chairman of the Board. PLUS: Lenny Schultz! “Cool Hand Luke”! The return of “Dummy in the Window”! Gilbert meets Lorne Michaels! And Carol (sort of) meets Jack Nicholson! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

GGACP celebrates the birthday (b. June 22) of Grammy-winning producer, British Invasion rocker and former Apple Records exec Peter Asher by presenting this ENCORE of an interview from 2017. In this episode, Peter joins the boys for a fascinating discussion about 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 ’64 World’s Fair. PLUS: Spike Milligan! Del Shannon! Jackie Gleason acts out! Chad & Jeremy meet the Caped Crusaders! And a “rejected” Beatles tune lands Peter at the top of the charts!  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices