

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 Gaffigan, Judd Apatow and DOZENS more, for a funny, frenetic, fly-on-the-wall look at showbiz then and now (but mostly then.) Gilbert Gottfried’s Amazing Colossal Podcast was named "Best Podcast of 2015" by the Village Voice and one of iTunes' "Best of 2014." It has been featured in Rolling Stone, Wired and the Los Angeles Times.
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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

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

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!
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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

Sep 22, 2016 • 34min
Mini-Ep #78: 1966 TV Premieres, Part 1
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!
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Sep 19, 2016 • 1h 24min
121. Ron Leibman & Jessica Walter
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 Layne and Velvel! And "Won Ton Ton, the Dog Who Saved Hollywood"! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Sep 15, 2016 • 41min
Mini-Ep #77: Gilbert and Frank Read Listener Tweets
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!
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Sep 12, 2016 • 1h 6min
120. Dawn Wells
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 evil robots, Sherwood Schwartz takes his revenge and Elisha Cook Jr. warms Dawn's heart. PLUS: Sterling Holloway! "The Legend of Boggy Creek"! The return of John McGiver! Mr. Magoo drops an F-bomb! And Sid Caesar phones Albert Einstein! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Sep 8, 2016 • 30min
Mini-Ep #76: One-Hit Wonders, 1971
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"!
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