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: Chuck Connors! Tab Hunter! MORE "Men on the Run"! Billy Batson meets Ozzy Osbourne! And "The Terror of Tiny Town"! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Gilbert and Frank take a fond look back at seven-plus decades of Mad magazine with longtime contributors Dick DeBartolo and Al Jaffee, who discuss their friendships with legendary co-founder William M. Gaines, their shared admiration of Jack Davis and Mort Drucker and the secret origin of the term "potrzebie." Also, Al remembers Harvey Kurtzman and Al Feldstein, Dick falls for Lauren Bacall, Stephen Colbert pays tribute to a comedy hero and Gilbert bashes "Up the Academy." PLUS: Gloria Swanson! "To Tell the Truth"! "Snappy Answers to Stupid Questions"! Al parties with Jason Robards! And the genius of Don Martin! 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: Bill Bixby! Roy Thinnes! SNL does a theme show! Carol Channing does hard time! And the return of Perfecto Telles!  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

Gilbert and Frank reach out to one of their favorite performers, comedian and impressionist John Byner, who recalls his early days in the business, his friendship with Ed Sullivan, his memorable encounters with Groucho and James Cagney and his role in Bob Hope's infamous "Joys." Also, John runs into the Duke, roughs up Woody Allen, collaborates with Friz Freleng and consoles Rodney Dangerfield. PLUS: Roger Miller! "Merv Griffin's Talent Scouts"! "Murder Can Hurt You!" Paul Williams in stereo! And the rise and fall of Vaughn Meader! 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: George Zucco drops out! William "One Shot" Beaudine! The genius of Rick Baker! And Kris Kringle meets Pia Zadora! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Writer-director Amy Heckerling ("Clueless," "Fast Times at Ridgemont High") drops by the studio to chat about a wide range of compelling topics, including: the double standard of onscreen nudity, the educational benefits of the "Million Dollar Movie," the blandness of romantic comedies and the genius of Slavko Vorkapich. Also, Amy sparks to James Cagney, salutes Mort Drucker, "studies" with Terry Southern and finds inspiration in "Ed Wood." PLUS: Ray Walston! "Jaws 2!" Praising Cameron Crowe! The mystery of Martin Brest! And Gilbert dances with John Travolta! 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: The genius of Frank Jacobs! The legend of William M. Gaines! Deconstructing the MAD Fold-in! And the strange history of Alfred E. Neuman! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Gilbert and Frank catch up with one of their favorite comedic actors and one of the last surviving cast members of "It's a Mad, Mad, Mad, Mad World," Marvin Kaplan, who's worked with pretty much everyone in his 70-year career, including Charlie Chaplin, Katharine Hepburn, Clark Gable, Jack Lemmon, Paul Newman and Lon Chaney Jr. (to name a few). Also, Marvin praises Sam Jaffe, props up Broderick Crawford, remembers Zero Mostel and risks his life for Blake Edwards. PLUS: Fritz Feld! Strother Martin! Arnold Stang takes a fall! Stanley Kramer sacks Jackie Mason! And the return (once again) of Maria Ouspenskaya! 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: ”The Story of Mankind"! Rondo Hatton Alert! The tragedy of "Caligula"! And the return of "Dr. Butcher, M.D."! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Impressionist, singer and comedienne Marilyn Michaels has spent her entire life in show business, performing in the Yiddish Theater at the tender age of 7, signing with a major record label as a teenager, working the Copa, the Catskills and Vegas showrooms and appearing on virtually every TV variety show of the 1960s and '70s. Also, Marilyn idolizes Judy Garland, duets with Frank Gorshin, smooches Phil Slivers and takes advice from Jack Benny. PLUS: Gottfried "meets" Streisand! Danny Kaye makes his move! Orson Welles gets verklempt! Ethel Merman lays down the law! And the rise and (tragic) fall of George Kirby! 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: Paging Pinky Tuscadero! Billy West vs. The Scoutmaster! George C. Scott takes it all off! And the late, great Alice Ghostley! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Legendary director, critic and film historian Peter Bogdanovich joins Gilbert and Frank for a fascinating, in-depth conversation about "Citizen Kane," John Ford, the influence of Howard Hawks, the B-movies of Roger Corman and the decline of the Hollywood studio system. Also, Peter befriends Cary Grant, Gilbert meets Richard Pryor, Jimmy Stewart recites a poem and Alfred Hitchcock orders a steak. PLUS: Samuel Fuller! Kenneth Mars! Orson Welles' lost film! Peter remembers John Ritter! And the strange death of Thomas Ince! 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: "Yellowbeard" walks the plank! Ringo cashes a check (or two)! And Mae West puts the moves on Alice Cooper!  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Gilbert and Frank return to the NYC Podfest for a return engagement with their very first guest, legendary talk show host, comic and author Dick Cavett. In a lively (and LIVE) interview, Dick holds court on a host of topics, including World War II propaganda, John Cassavetes' boozing, the lost "Tonight Show" episodes and the rapier wit of Pat McCormick. Also, Dick chats up Zeppo (and Gummo!), Groucho proposes to Truman Capote, Jack Benny gets the last word and a young Dick meets his idol, Bob Hope. PLUS: Robert Q. Lewis! Claude Rains trivia! Remembering Sig Ruman! Gilbert and Dick share a milkshake! And George Jessel weighs in on Uncle Miltie's manhood! 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: The riddle of "The Phynx"! Joe. E. Ross goes slumming! Robert Mitchum meets a boxing kangaroo! And Leo Gorcey's last stand! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Singer, actor and music producer Tony Orlando pays a visit to Gilbert and Frank and reminisces about singing doo-wop on New York City rooftops and working with music icons Carole King, Gerry Goffin and Clive Davis. Also, Tony remembers Freddie Prinze, gives props to Jerry Lewis, locks horns with "The Great One" and reveals the happy accident that created Tony Orlando and Dawn. PLUS: Tony roasts Muhammad Ali! Nancy Walker takes her revenge! Shecky Greene flips out! And the crew joins Tony in a "rendition" of "Tie a Yellow Ribbon (Round the Old Oak Tree")! 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: "Larceny, Inc."! Seeking Bert I. Gordon! And Le Retour de Herve Villechaize! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Ralph Malph himself, actor and singer Donny Most talks to Gilbert and Frank about his memories of working alongside TV icons Garry Marshall, Henry Winkler and Tom Bosley, his brush with John Lennon, his appreciation of Abbott & Costello (and Sid Fields) and his love of the Great American Songbook. Also, Donny meets Sammy Davis Jr., bends the elbow with Pat Morita, attempts to mount a Bobby Darin movie and sheds light on "jumping the shark." PLUS: Praising Jack Warden! Eli Wallach goes to school! Richie and Ralph play Huck and Tom! Larry Parks meets...Larry Parks! And Gottfried sings again! 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: Remembering William Schallert! Happy Birthday, Mr. Warmth! Gilbert meets Tiny Tim! And the story of the GGACP theme song! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Actor, comedian and raconteur Orson Bean is perhaps best known as a longtime game show fixture and frequent guest on talk shows, but he also appeared on Broadway and in popular films such as "Anatomy of a Murder" and "Being John Malkovich," working alongside icons like Boris Karloff, Helen Hayes, Jimmy Stewart, Phil Silvers and Dustin Hoffman. Gilbert and Frank also talk to Orson about his years on the Hollywood blacklist, his friendship with Stan Laurel, his fondness for Ed Sullivan and his personal correspondence with Groucho Marx. PLUS: John McGiver returns! Jack Paar takes a powder! Will Jordan does Sabu! Jack Klugman nails Willy Loman! And Jayne Mansfield upstages Walter Matthau! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices