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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.
GGACP Rewind: Mini-Episode #10: "Bang The Drum Slowly" & "Murder By Decree"
In a series of topic-focused mini-episodes, Gilbert and Frank share their love of unheralded films, underrated TV shows, underappreciated pop songs and (often) unknown performers, discussing, dissecting and (occasionally) defending their handpicked guilty pleasures and buried treasures. This week: Gilbert sings again! Death on the baseball diamond! And Captain von Trapp hunts Jack the Ripper! https://www.gilbertpodcast.com/mini-ep-10-bang-the-drum-slowly-murder-by-decree/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
GGACP Rewind: Episode #51: Ed Asner
Gilbert and Frank ring up one of their favorite character actors, seven-time Emmy winner Ed Asner, to talk about his early days in the business, his seven memorable seasons as the irascible Lou Grant on “The Mary Tyler Moore Show” and his roles in popular films like “Elf” and Pixar’s “Up.” Also, Ed meets Elvis, co-stars with Edward G. Robinson, beats up Jack Lemmon and lusts after Cloris Leachman. PLUS: Sam Jaffe! Michael Cole! “The Duke” names names! The comic genius of Ted Knight! And Ed dishes dirt on Santa Claus! https://www.gilbertpodcast.com/51-51-ed-asner/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
GGACP Rewind: Mini-Episode #9: "The Boys From Brazil" & "Where’s Poppa?"
In a series of topic-focused mini-episodes, Gilbert and Frank share their love of unheralded films, underrated TV shows, underappreciated pop songs and often unknown performers, discussing, dissecting and (occasionally) defending their handpicked guilty pleasures and buried treasures. This week: Gregory Peck channels Ming the Merciless! Robert De Niro watches (and enjoys) “Problem Child”! And George Segal and Carl Reiner go ape! https://www.gilbertpodcast.com/mini-ep-9-the-boys-from-brazil-wheres-poppa/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
GGACP Rewind: Episode #50: Michael Nesmith
Gilbert and Frank attend the 2015 Chiller Convention, where they manage to snag a rare interview with musician, songwriter and producer Michael Nesmith. In this episode, Nesmith looks back on everything from his mom’s invention of Liquid Paper to his original “Monkees” screen test in October of ’65. Also, Michael talks politics with John Lennon, pens a hit for Linda Ronstadt and remembers (sort of) Lon Chaney Jr. PLUS: Dennis Hopper! Tony Franciosa! The Monkees “sell out”! Roger McGuinn gets spiritual! And Jack Nicholson kills off the Prefab Four! https://www.gilbertpodcast.com/50-50-michael-nesmith/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
GGACP Rewind: Mini-Episode #8: "Quick Change" and "Freaks"
In a series of topic-focused mini-episodes, Gilbert and Frank share their love of unheralded films, underrated TV shows, underappreciated pop songs and often unknown performers, discussing, dissecting and (occasionally) defending their handpicked guilty pleasures and buried treasures. This week: Johnny Eck rides a camera crane! Bill Murray knocks over a bank! And Gilbert co-stars with Randy Quaid — and a Rottweiler! https://www.gilbertpodcast.com/mini-ep-8-quick-change-and-freaks/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
GGACP Rewind: Episode# 49: Lee Meriwether and Julie Newmar
In a rare two-part episode, Gilbert and Frank are joined by not one, but TWO of the actresses to play Catwoman during the run of the classic 1966 “Batman” series, Lee Meriwether and Julie Newmar. First, Lee looks back on her reign as Miss America, impersonates Ed Wynn and threatens (promises?) to discipline Gilbert. Next up, Julie reminisces about working with everyone from Michael Rennie to Chad & Jeremy and favors us with her favorite Catwoman catchphrase. Also, Julie feuds with Jim Belushi, Lee hops a flight with J. Fred Muggs and Buddy Ebsen runs afoul of Shirley Temple. PLUS: “The Eddie Cantor Story”! The return of Billy Barty! Gilbert channels Sydney Greenstreet! And the strange mystery of Cesar Romero and the orange wedges! (Website link: https://www.gilbertpodcast.com/49-49-lee-meriwether-julie-newmar/) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
GGACP Rewind: Mini-Episode #7: "Night Moves" and "My Darling Clementine"
In a series of topic-focused mini-episodes, Gilbert and Frank share their love of unheralded films, underrated TV shows, underappreciated pop songs and often unknown performers, discussing, dissecting and (occasionally) defending their handpicked guilty pleasures and buried treasures. This week: Gene Hackman forays into film noir! Henry Fonda brings order to the Old West! And Gilbert remembers classic movie posters! (but not the name of his own podcast). (Website link: https://www.gilbertpodcast.com/mini-ep-7-night-moves-and-my-darling-clementine/) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
GGACP Rewind: Episode #48: Lewis Black LIVE
In the "Amazing Colossal Podcast"s first live recording (at New York City’s Carolines comedy club), Gilbert and Frank are joined by the angriest man in showbiz, Emmy and Grammy-winning comedian, writer and actor Lewis Black. In this episode, Lewis recounts some of his funniest career "war stories," shares his affection for Phil Silvers' “Sgt. Bilko" and looks back on the day the Beatles rocked his young world and forever changed his life. Also, Lewis auditions for Woody Allen, Gilbert loses a part to Dustin Hoffman (!) and Sir Cedric Hardwicke fails to live up to his name. PLUS: David Copperfield! Huntz Hall! All aboard the “Terror Train”! Gilbert portrays a Spaniard! And Lon Chaney Jr. gets Bela Lugosi’s brain! https://www.gilbertpodcast.com/48-48-lewis-black-live-carolines/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
GGACP Rewind: Mini-Epidode #6: "Charade" and "The Conversation"
In a series of topic-focused GGACP mini-episodes, Gilbert and Frank share their love of unheralded films, underrated TV shows, underappreciated pop songs and often unknown performers, discussing, dissecting and (occasionally) defending their handpicked guilty pleasures and buried treasures. This week: Stanley Donen does Hitchcock! The brilliance of Henry Mancini! The cinema of John Cazale! And Gilbert makes a guest appearance on Turner Classic Movies!https://www.gilbertpodcast.com/mini-ep-6-charade-and-the-conversation/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
GGACP Rewind: Episode 47: Craig Bierko
Actor and singer Craig Bierko has appeared in movies (“Cinderella Man,” “The Long Kiss Goodnight”), hit TV series (“Damages,” “Boston Legal”) and Tony-nominated musicals (“The Music Man,” “Guys and Dolls”) and worked alongside comedy icons like Larry David, Bob Newhart and the Zucker Brothers. Craig stopped by Gilbert’s apartment to present Gilbert with a birthday gift, to take a few personal calls and to regale Gilbert and Frank with stories and anecdotes featuring everyone from Norman Mailer to Bishop Fulton Sheen. Also, Craig goes toe-to-toe with Russell Crowe, turns down the role of Chandler Bing (!) and takes a bath with John Malkovich. PLUS: Wilford Brimley! David (or Bill) Huddleston! George Harrison sings “Oh! My Pa-Pa”! And the strange death of Parkyakarkus! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Mini-Episode #5: Around the World with Tony Curtis and Jack Lemmon
In another topic-focused GGACP mini-episode, Gilbert and Frank share their love of unheralded films, underrated TV shows, underappreciated pop songs and often unknown performers, discussing, dissecting and (occasionally) defending their handpicked guilty pleasures and buried treasures. This week: Jack Lemmon and Tony Curtis race around the globe! Treat Williams cleans up the mean streets of Manhattan! And the “genius” of Bert I. Gordon! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
GGACP Rewind: 46. Joan Kramer & David Heeley
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GGACP Rewind: Mini-Ep #4: Pennies From Heaven and the Great Lon Chaney Jr.
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GGACP Rewind: Episode 45: Steve Buscemi
Brooklyn-born actor and director Steve Buscemi (pronounced “BOO-SEMI”) joins Gilbert and Frank for lunch and laughs at the New York Friars Club and tells us all about his early days as a struggling stand-up, his recollections of filming modern-day classics like “Reservoir Dogs,” “Miller’s Crossing” and “Fargo” and his memorable on-screen deaths at the hands of everyone from to Vince Vaughn to Roger Daltrey. Also, Steve shares a cab with Gilbert, shares the stage with Andy Kaufman and shares his appreciation for Harvey Keitel and yes...“The Brady Bunch.” PLUS: “Joey Pants”! The madness of Lawrence Tierney! Illya Kuryakin ties the knot! Paul Winchell builds an artificial heart! And Woody Allen meets Carrot Top! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
GGACP Rewind: Mini-Episode #3: Biopics and Reserved Rod Steiger
In another topic-focused GGACP mini-episode, Gilbert and Frank share their love of unheralded films, underrated TV shows, underappreciated pop songs and often unknown performers, discussing, dissecting and (occasionally) defending their handpicked guilty pleasures and buried treasures. This week: Bad biopics! Neil Simon reboots “Bogart”! Lee Marvin bests Rod Steiger! And Mike Myers borrows from Quincy Jones! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
GGACP Rewind: Episode #44: Carol Leifer
Emmy-nominated writer, producer and comedian Carol Leifer 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 podcastchoices.com/adchoices
GGACP Rewind: Mini-Episode #2: Boss Hogg and Martin Scorsese
In another topic-focused GGACP mini-episode, Gilbert and Frank share their love of unheralded films, underrated TV shows, underappreciated pop songs and often unknown performers, discussing, dissecting and (occasionally) defending their handpicked guilty pleasures and buried treasures. This week: Boss Hogg comes to Brooklyn! Scorsese satirizes SoHo! And the big screen’s first (and last!) Jewish James Bond villain! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
GGACP Rewind: Episode #43: Bobby Rydell
The pride of South Philadelphia, former teen idol Bobby Rydell joins Gilbert and Frank at the Friars Club’s George Burns Room to talk about his early days as a drummer, his hit records “Swinging School,” “Wild One” and “Volare” and his memorable role as Ann-Margret’s lovesick boyfriend Hugo Peabody in the movie musical “Bye Bye Birdie.” Also, Bobby opens for Joey Bishop, tours with the Everly Brothers, shares a drink with Ol’ Blue Eyes and inspires the Beatles’ classic “She Loves You.” PLUS: Crazy Guggenheim! Clem Kadiddlehopper! Bobby plays the legendary Copa! John Wayne meets the Son of God! And Guy Marks steals Uncle Miltie’s thunder! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
GGACP Rewind: Mini-Episode #1: George C. Scott and Mr. Warmth
In the first in a series of topic-focused mini-episodes, Gilbert and Frank share their love of unheralded films, underrated TV shows, underappreciated pop songs and often unknown performers, discussing, dissecting and (occasionally) defending their handpicked guilty pleasures and buried treasures. This week: the haunting of George C. Scott! Burt Lancaster and Joan Rivers go for a swim! And Don Rickles takes on “Inherit the Wind”! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
GGACP Rewind: Episode #42: Dan Harmon
Outspoken and controversial writer-producer Dan Harmon went from performing improv in his hometown of Milwaukee to creating hit television shows like “Community” and Adult Swim’s “Rick and Morty.” Dan joined Gilbert and Frank for a candid and revealing conversation about the perils of celebrity, how his various neuroses fuel his creativity and why he chose to launch his own podcast (the popular “Harmontown”) instead of going to therapy. Also: Dan pays “homage” to Bill Cosby, gets canned by Sarah Silverman, creates the cult show “Heat Vision and Jack” and locks horns with comedy hero-turned-antagonist Chevy Chase. PLUS: “Manimal”! “Misfits of Science”! “The Streisand Effect”! Gilbert hangs with Charlie Sheen! And Dan receives a VERY special delivery! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
