Gilbert Gottfried's Amazing Colossal Podcast

Gilbert Gottfried's Amazing Colossal Podcast
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Dec 19, 2016 • 1h 7min

134. Mario Cantone

Gilbert and Frank usher in the holidays with actor, comedian, singer and Christmas enthusiast Mario Cantone, who discusses his friendship with the legendary Jules Bass, channels Shelley Winters and Barbara Stanwyck and explains the sexual subtext of "Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer." Also, Mario praises Andy Williams, Gilbert reinterprets Mr. Magoo, Buddy Hackett voices a groundhog and Judy Garland disses the Munchkins. PLUS: Charles Nelson Reilly! The many talents of Paul Frees! "The Honeymooners Christmas Special"! "The Claudine Longet Ski Invitational"! And the return of Carol Channing and Herve Villechaize! Give a Squatty Potty to somebody special this year for the holidays and they can experience a perfect elimination year round! Go to http://SquattyPotty.com and use code GILBERT and save 25% off your entire order. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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Dec 15, 2016 • 34min

Mini-Ep #90: Christmas Novelty Songs with Mario Cantone

Each week, comedian Gilbert Gottfried and comedy writer Frank Santopadre share their admiration for lesser-known films, underappreciated TV shows and criminally underrated performers -- discussing, dissecting and (occasionally) defending their handpicked guilty pleasures and buried treasures. This week: Dueling Dylans! Dominick the Donkey! Gilbert gets a Christmas tree! And the return of Bob Hope's 'Jack Frost'! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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Dec 12, 2016 • 1h 38min

133. Will Jordan

Legendary comedian and impressionist Will Jordan stops by the studio to look back on his 70 years in showbiz and to regale Gilbert and Frank with stories about Charlie Callas, Don Rickles, Lenny Bruce, Sheldon Leonard and David Janssen, to name a few. Also, Will praises John Byner and Larry Storch, meets Lou Costello, remembers Hanson's drugstore and impersonates everyone from Ed Sullivan to George S. Patton. PLUS: Sabu! Foghorn Leghorn! "Broadway Danny Rose"! The genius of Bill Dana! And the return of Rickie Layne and Velvel! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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Dec 8, 2016 • 40min

Mini-Ep #89: Gilbert and Frank Read Listener Tweets

Each week, comedian Gilbert Gottfried and comedy writer Frank Santopadre share their admiration for lesser-known films, underappreciated TV shows and criminally underrated performers -- discussing, dissecting and (occasionally) defending their handpicked guilty pleasures and buried treasures. This week: Paging Donnie Dunagan! "The Island of Dr. Moreau"! The villainy of John Vernon! And the cult of Weng Weng! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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Dec 5, 2016 • 1h 25min

132. Whoopi Goldberg LIVE @ Caroline's

In a special live episode recorded at Caroline's on Broadway (in association with the 2016 New York Comedy Festival), Gilbert and Frank are joined by Oscar, Emmy, Tony and Grammy-winner Whoopi Goldberg for a lively discussion of horror movie tropes, Hollywood stereotypes, onscreen sex appeal and the significance of Moms Mabley. Also, Whoopi credits Mike Nichols, salutes Sonny Fox, defends Charlton Heston and shows off for Charles M. Schulz. PLUS: Totie Fields! Jay Silverheels! "Playboy After Dark"! Gilbert praises "The Omen"! And Steven Spielberg references Boo Radley! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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Dec 1, 2016 • 33min

Mini-Ep #88: James Bond Knockoffs

Each week, comedian Gilbert Gottfried and comedy writer Frank Santopadre share their admiration for lesser-known films, underappreciated TV shows and criminally underrated performers -- discussing, dissecting and (occasionally) defending their handpicked guilty pleasures and buried treasures. This week: "Come Spy with Me"! "A Man Called Flintstone"! Gilbert covers the Lovin' Spoonful! And Vincent Price flirts with Jacqueline Bisset! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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Nov 28, 2016 • 1h 26min

131. Norman Steinberg

Emmy-winning writer and producer Norman Steinberg stops by the studio to talk about his friendships with Mel Brooks, Harvey Korman and Madeline Kahn, collaborating with Richard Pryor and George Carlin and co-scripting the (arguably) funniest movie of all time, "Blazing Saddles." Also, Norman remembers Peter O'Toole, praises Flip Wilson, accepts an award from Jimmy Durante and ends Luciano Pavarotti's film career. PLUS: "My Favorite Year"! "When Things Were Rotten"! James Mason goes bowling! Gilbert brings back vaudeville! And the strange life of David Frye! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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Nov 24, 2016 • 35min

Mini-Ep #87: James Bond Movies

Each week, comedian Gilbert Gottfried and comedy writer Frank Santopadre share their admiration for lesser-known films, underappreciated TV shows and criminally underrated performers -- discussing, dissecting and (occasionally) defending their handpicked guilty pleasures and buried treasures. This week: R.I.P. Napoleon Solo! Sammy Davis Jr's lost cameo! Six Degrees of Yaphet Kotto! And Gilbert sings "License to Kill"! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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Nov 21, 2016 • 1h 27min

130. Hal Linden

Emmy and Tony-winning actor and singer Hal Linden has done everything there is to do in show business, including sitcoms, movies, Broadway, nightclubs and even dubbing foreign language films. Hal joins Gilbert and Frank for a look back at his long and varied career and reveals why "Barney Miller" was considered the most authentic of all cop shows. Also, Hal covers Benny Goodman, backs up Perry Como, shares the screen with Harry Morgan and cuts the rug with Donald O'Connor. PLUS: Cab Calloway! Eddie "The Old Philosopher" Lawrence! "Godzilla vs. the Sea Monster"! The Chinese Bing Crosby! And Hal salutes the late, great Abe Vigoda! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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Nov 17, 2016 • 43min

Mini-Ep #86: Forgotten Late Night Talk Shows (with Kliph Nesteroff)

Each week, comedian Gilbert Gottfried and comedy writer Frank Santopadre share their admiration for lesser-known films, underappreciated TV shows and criminally underrated performers -- discussing, dissecting and (occasionally) defending their handpicked guilty pleasures and buried treasures. This week: "Dr. Black, Mr. Hyde"! "The Les Crane Show"! Danny Kaye upstages Shelley Berman! And Jerry Lewis observes a moment of silence! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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