Gilbert Gottfried's Amazing Colossal Podcast

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: Appreciating Don Siegel! Martin Landau busts out! And Walter Matthau meets the Scorpio Killer! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Marx Brothers fanatics Gilbert and Frank sit down for a fascinating conversation with Groucho's personal assistant and archivist (and author of the memoir, "Raised Eyebrows: My Years Inside Groucho's House") Steve Stoliar, who shares fond memories of the man himself, as well as brothers Gummo, Zeppo and famous houseguests George Burns, Liza Minnelli and Mae West. Also, Marvin Hamlisch grouses, Groucho takes in an Alice Cooper concert, Zeppo heads south of the border and Steve rescues "Animal Crackers." PLUS: Claude Rains! S.J. Perelman! The "Israeli Chico Marx"! Bob Hope roasts Danny Thomas! And Erin Fleming turns down Woody Allen! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In a special live episode recorded at Caroline's on Broadway (in association with the 2015 New York Comedy Festival), Gilbert and Frank are joined (once again) by comedian and actor Artie Lange, who holds court on a host of topics, including his tumultuous stint at "Mad-TV," his love of Woody Allen's "Take the Money and Run" and his grandfather's fondness for "Buffy the Vampire Slayer." Also, Tom Cruise loses his cool, Jack Benny bests George Burns, Bill Cosby tutors young "talent" and Gilbert and Howard Stern share a scene from a spaghetti western. PLUS: Lee Marvin gets busted! Sammy Davis sheds a tear! Artie channels Robert Shaw! Johnny Carson roasts Redd Foxx! And the return of Ray J. Johnson, Jr! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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: Appreciating Matthew Broderick! Jerry Stiller and Jack Gilford eat a sandwich! And the pleasure of "cringe comedies"! If you need a personal loan, anywhere between $1000 to $35000, Avant can help – without ever stepping foot in a bank branch. Avant will give you a $50 Amazon.com gift card after you make your first payment on-time. For this offer, and to check your rate risk-free, go to http://AvantOffer.com and enter promo code GILBERT. That’s http://AvantOffer.com promo code GILBERT. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Gilbert and Frank sit down for a memorable (and rare) interview with comedian, actor, writer and original "Saturday Night Live" cast member Chevy Chase, who reminisces about co-stars Dan Aykroyd, Randy Quaid and Rodney Dangerfield and reveals why he turned down iconic roles in "Animal House," "Ghostbusters," "American Beauty" and "Forrest Gump." Also, Chevy reprimands Desi Arnaz, roughs it up with Bill Murray, rides a roller coaster with Eddie Bracken and runs afoul of Cary Grant. PLUS: Sid Caesar's strange superstition! The Land Shark strikes again! "Planet of the Cheap Special Effects"! Gilbert covers Barry Manilow! And the mystery of the Munchkin suicide! 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

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: Alain Delon and Jeanne Moreau! Charles Grodin falls for a shiksa! And Gilbert's all-new tribute to Larry Ragland! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week, Gilbert and Frank travel to Littlefield's in Brooklyn for a live, Super Week/NY Comic Con-themed episode with comic and radio host Jim Norton, who holds court on topics ranging from his friendship with Sherman (George Jefferson) Hemsley to his love of Jack Klugman to his admiration for "Midnight Cowboy" and "One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest." Also, the boys break down celebrity conspiracy theories, sing the praises of actor Frank McRae and compare Louis CK's first sitcom to the groundbreaking shows of Norman Lear. PLUS: Moms Mabley! Iron Balls McGinty! Sammy Davis plugs "Skidoo"! Paul Lynde disses KISS! And Gilbert stakes out the Playboy mansion! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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: Gilbert hangs at Tobe Hooper's house! And the brilliance of Frank Gorshin! 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

The Halloween celebration continues with the grandson of horror icon Lon Chaney Jr., actor and makeup artist Ron Chaney, who shares warm memories of his famous granddad and recounts the silent film career of his legendary great-grandfather, "Man of a Thousand Faces" Lon Chaney. Later, Gilbert realizes a lifelong dream when he speaks with former child actress Janet Ann Gallow, who recalls working with both Chaney Jr. and Bela Lugosi in 1942's "Ghost of Frankenstein." PLUS: "The Hunchback of Notre Dame"! The return of Maria Ouspenskaya! Gilbert does Ygor! Janet slaps Lou Costello! And Lon Chaney inspires Groucho! 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

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 Records, based out of downtown New York City and co-founded by James Murphy of LCD Soundsystem. DFA Records is proud and excited to release the second album from Greek singer songwriter production guru and all around genius savant, Larry Gus. His new album is entitled “I Need New Eyes." Visit the DFA online store @ http://store.dfarecords.com for more details and to order your copy today. and for 20% off your online order, use coupon code “GILBERT” on the DFA store. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices