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: The cynical cinema of Billy Wilder! Sinbad shills for McDonald's! And Jeff Bridges seeks the Holy Grail! MeUndies is offering you TWENTY PERCENT off your first order at meundies.com/gilbert. That’s a special offer just for GGACP listeners. Make sure you go to meundies.com/gilbert to get twenty percent off your first order of underwear in tons of styles and colors. 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 N

To mark the 40th anniversary of the debut of "Saturday Night Live" (October 11, 1975) Gilbert and Frank dial up original cast member Laraine Newman, who reflects on her four-plus decades in comedy and shares recollections of working with everyone from Richard Pryor to Karen Black to the legendary Christoper Lee. Also, Laraine studies mime with Marcel Marceau, befriends Dudley Moore, improvises with Pat Morita and recalls SNL's infamous "Uncle Roy" sketches. PLUS: Jack Soo! "Invaders from Mars"! Louise Lasser locks herself in her dressing room! Gilbert channels Jackie Vernon! And Uncle Miltie's schlong helps win the war! 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. Our sponsor today is one of the premiere independent labels in the world, DFA Records, based out of downtown New York

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: Rethinking "The Loved One"! The joys of Harvey Keitel! And Gilbert meets Samuel Z. Arkoff! 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. MeUndies is offering you TWENTY PERCENT off your first order at http://meundi

Gilbert and Frank travel to Radio City Music Hall to pay a backstage visit to comic, actor and TV host Howie Mandel, who discusses his numerous phobias and anxieties and looks back on his early days at LA's famed Comedy Store. Also, Howie jumps in a ditch, explains how to treat a gunshot wound and has a Brazilian wax named after him. PLUS: Allen Funt! "Gidget" redux! The tortured genius of Blake Edwards! Howie hangs with Mousie Garner! And the perils of political correctness! 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

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 enigma of Randy Quaid! Warren Beatty takes on the Warren Commission! And Billy ("you can call me 'Ray'") Saluga "joins" the cast of SNL! 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 choi

Tony-nominated actor, singer and comedian Mario Cantone drops by Manhattan's Nutmeg Studios to regale Gilbert and Frank with inside-showbiz stories about everyone from Paul Lynde to Robert Redford to Lauren Bacall. Also, Mario crushes on Jan-Michael Vincent, tours London with Marty Krofft, treads the boards with Patrick Stewart and searches for Sammy Davis' eye. PLUS: Monty Clift visits Merv! Bette Davis trashes Faye Dunaway! Richard Simmons kidnaps Famous Amos! And Gilbert (and Mario) sing the theme from "The Sterile Cuckoo"! 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 @ store.dfarecords.com for more details and to order your copy today. and for 20% off your onli

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 Sidney Poitier! Bogie's big break! And Hugo Drax hunts a killer! MeUndies is offering you TWENTY PERCENT off your first order at meundies.com/gilbert. That’s a special offer just for GGACP listeners. Make sure you go to 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

53 years ago this week, the hugely popular sitcom "The Beverly Hillbillies" debuted on CBS (September 26, 1962) so Gilbert and Frank tracked down the last surviving original cast member, actor/director Max Baer, Jr., to talk about his memories of working with co-stars Irene Ryan, Donna Douglas and Buddy Ebsen and guest star Phil Silvers. Also, Max hangs with the Rat Pack, sets the record straight about his famous dad (prizefighter Max Baer) and details his 15-year struggle to build a "Beverly Hillbillies"-themed hotel and casino. PLUS: "Surfside 6"! Doodles Weaver! Max heckles Uncle Miltie! Elly May dates Elvis! And Gilbert tries to get a word in edgewise! 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: Tony Randall's tour de force! Jerry Lewis stands in for Johnny Carson! And Papillon Soo Soo, phone home! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Emmy-winning sportscaster and journalist Bob Costas joins Gilbert and Frank at the New York Friars Club for a penetrating analysis of such essential topics as "Top Cat" cartoons, the "Million Dollar Movie" theme and Ralph Kramden's apartment decor. Also, Bob imitates Howard Cosell, "interviews" Jack Palance, praises Kevin Costner and recites Babe Ruth's farewell speech. PLUS: Crazy Guggenheim returns! Rod Steiger emotes! Shirley MacLaine clams up! Gilbert sings the theme from "Underdog"! And the underappreciated genius of Bud Abbott! 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: Jack Lemmon's dark impulses! The TV (and movie) themes of Neal Hefti! And Lee Marvin tangles with the mob! If you've got a car and a license, put 'em both to work for you and start earning serious, life-changing money today. Sign up to drive with Uber. Visit http://www.DriveWithUber.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Writer, producer and performer Kelly Carlin joins Gilbert and Frank at the New York Friars Club to promote her new memoir, "A Carlin Home Companion" and to share treasured (and not-so-treasured) memories of growing up with the man who forever changed and redefined the art of standup comedy, the legendary George Carlin. Also, Kelly hangs with Sammy Davis Jr., seduces Leif Garrett, borrows Farrah Fawcett's shampoo and recites the "7 Words You Can Never Say on Television." PLUS: Burns and Carlin! Burns and Schreiber! The "Danny Kaye Plan"! Otto & George! And Gottfried Sings Again! If you've got a car and a license, put 'em both to work for you and start earning serious, life-changing money today. Sign up to drive with Uber. Visit www.DriveWithUber.com 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 late, great Sydney Pollack! The cinematography of James Wong Howe! And Gilbert croons the theme song from "The Life and Times of Judge Roy Bean!" If you've got a car and a license, put 'em both to work for you and start earning serious, life-changing money today. Sign up to drive with Uber. Visit www.DriveWithUber.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Gilbert and Frank phone up actor and filmmaker Adam Goldberg ("Dazed and Confused," "Friends," "Saving Private Ryan") to talk about a variety of offbeat showbiz topics, ranging from his childhood obsession with Rocky Balboa to a long-forgotten Frankenstein TV movie to the oft-mentioned (on this podcast, anyway) Marlon Brando mega-bomb "The Island of Dr. Moreau." Also, Adam takes a bad flight (or several), tries to cry on command and argues with Steven Spielberg over the F word. PLUS: Paul Sand! Robbie Benson! "The Hebrew Hammer"! Gilbert takes a meeting with Warren Beatty! And Christopher Walken goes to a strip club! If you've got a car and a license, put 'em both to work for you and start earning serious, life-changing money today. Sign up to drive with Uber. Visit http://www.DriveWithUber.com 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. The understated brilliance of Paul Giamatti! An Amazing Colossal theme song! And the French New Wave starts in...Brooklyn? If you've got a car and a license, put 'em both to work for you and start earning serious, life-changing money today. Sign up to drive with Uber. Visit www.DriveWithUber.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

It's "Gilbert & Frank After Dark" when the boys ring up Gilbert's old "Up All Night" co-host, former Miss Louisiana and B-movie queen Rhonda Shear, who looks back on her early days as a struggling actress and dishes dirt on everyone from Red Buttons to Wilt Chamberlain to Jackie Mason. Also: Rhonda poses for Playboy, dates Donny Most (and Glenn Frey), studies with Eric Von Zipper and hams it up with Don Adams and Don Rickles. PLUS: Tales from the casting couch! "Prison-A-Go-Go!" The Mighty Carson Art Players! Chuck Barris eats a hard-boiled egg! And Henny Youngman's last stand! If you've got a car and a license, put 'em both to work for you and start earning serious, life-changing money today. Sign up to drive with Uber. Visit http://www.DriveWithUber.com 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 sex lives of Batman villains! The "cinema" of William Castle! And the return of Herve' Villechaize! If you've got a car and a license, put 'em both to work for you and start earning serious, life-changing money today. Sign up to drive with Uber. Visit http://www.DriveWithUber.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In a "very special episode" of GGACP, Gilbert and Frank welcome actor, comedian and host of the hit podcast "How Did This Get Made?", Paul Scheer, who shares his love of movie misfires, including "Road House," "Deep Blue Sea," "A View to a Kill" and the infamous Brando-Val Kilmer fiasco, "The Island of Dr. Moreau." Also, Paul talks to an invisible spaceship, carries (physically) Ving Rhames, and looks back on his days as a VH1 "talking head." PLUS: "Battlefield Earth"! Tom Hanks raps! The Maytag Repairman gets blackballed! James Karen hangs with Weezie! And Gilbert trashes "The Notebook"! Also, check out Paul's latest project CRASH TEST with Rob Huebel on Vimeo! https://vimeo.com/ondemand/crashtest If you've got a car and a license, put 'em both to work for you and start earning serious, life-changing money today. Sign up to drive with Uber. Visit http://www.DriveWithUber.com 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: High praise for one of Frank's (and Judd Apatow's) favorite films, the genius of Albert Brooks and Sidney Lumet gets the nod yet again! If you've got a car and a license, put 'em both to work for you and start earning serious, life-changing money today. Sign up to drive with Uber. Visit http://www.DriveWithUber.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Veteran character actor Josh Mostel stops by Gilbert's apartment to dish dirt on everyone from Art Carney to Jack Palance to Meryl Streep and to share stories from his own 40-year career as well as the life/career of his famous dad, legendary performer Zero Mostel. Also, Josh co-stars with George Segal, gets advice from Robert Mitchum, "assaults" Paul Mazursky and tries to follow in the footsteps of John Belushi. PLUS: "Stoogemania"! "The Hot Rock"! The late, great Bruno Kirby! Josh sings "King Herod's Song"! Zero testifies before HUAC! And Marlon Brando seduces Josh's mom! If you've got a car and a license, put 'em both to work for you and start earning serious, life-changing money today. Sign up to drive with Uber. Visit http://www.DriveWithUber.com This episode is brought to you by the FOSCAM 1 HD 720P Indoor WiFi Security Camera. Go to http://foscam.us/c1 and use the code GILCAST1 to get $10 off each C1 that you purchase. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices