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: 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

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: Exit Paul Newman, enter Ryan O'Neal! Richard Dreyfuss comes of age! And the enigma of Randy Quaid! 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

Movie fanatics Gilbert and Frank place a call to one of the world's most recognized authorities on cinema -- author, critic and historian Leonard Maltin, who shares his thoughts on everything from the perils of fraternizing with filmmakers to the long-rumored "Curse of the Little Rascals." Also, Leonard remembers Hal Roach and Forrest Ackerman, gushes over Groucho and Jerry Lewis and tells us why "Casablanca" is the "perfect movie." PLUS: "Island of Lost Souls"! Wayne and Shuster! "Famous Monsters of Filmland"! Leonard shares the dais with Uncle Miltie! And "The Man Who Would Be Buckwheat"! 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 Casper Mattresses. Go to http://Casper.com/GILBERT for 50 dollars towards any mattress This episode is brought to you by the FOSCAM 1 HD 720P Indoor WiFi Security Camera. Go to 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

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: Woody Allen meets the mob! "Danny of Arabia!" And Van Heflin tangles with Robert Ryan! 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, director and unabashed "Amazing Colossal Podcast" fan Judd Apatow took time out from his busy "Trainwreck" press tour to stop by Gilbert's apartment and entertain the boys with stories about everyone from Jack Nicholson to Albert Brooks to 100-year-old character actor Norman Lloyd. Also, Judd writes the Grammys for Garry Shandling, gets a letter from Andy Kaufman, "stalks" Steve Martin and pitches a movie to the Rolling Stones. PLUS: Mel Blanc! Sammy Shore! Jimmy Durante hides out! The brilliance of "Broadcast News"! Gilbert wishes Lon Chaney, Jr. well! And "The Last Days in Fred Silverman's Bunker"! 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: Bogey takes his final bow! Sidney Lumet takes to the road! And Paul Newman takes on the Prince of Darkness! 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

To mark the 25th anniversary of the release of the cult classic black comedy "Problem Child" (July 27, 1990), Gilbert and Frank reached out to Junior himself, former child star Michael Oliver, to talk about his memories of co-stars John Ritter and Jack Warden, his battles with the film's producers and his struggles to lead a normal life off-screen. Also, Gilbert carries the "Problem Child" torch, PETA protests the movie's ad campaign, and Michael turns his back on showbiz. PLUS: "Drexel's Class"! Macaulay Culkin! "The Munsters Today"! The Beach Boys get into the act! And Gilbert "plays" Robert Redford! 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: Tom Hanks vs. James Bond! The artistry of Conrad Hall! And Dustin Hoffman goes to the dentist! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Singer and actor Josh Groban has sold over 25 million records and performed with legends like Sting, Celine Dion and Barbra Streisand, which is why it was so surprising that he allowed Gilbert and Frank into his home to interview him. In an animated and laugh-filled discussion, Josh shares his passion for comedy, his affection for the "Problem Child" movies and his memories of guest-starring on "The Office" and "Ally McBeal." Also, Josh coins a catch phrase, tackles the role of Tevye (at age 17!), mimics Jay Leno and duets with "Adele Dazeem." PLUS: "The 5,000 Fingers of Dr. T."! Gladys Knight & The Pips! "The Beastmaster"! Old Groucho returns! And Josh sings "the hits" of Gilbert Gottfried! 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: Rod Steiger's a ladykiller! Tim Robbins invents the Hula Hoop! And the subtle genius of Paul Newman! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week, Gilbert and Frank phone up one of the most visible and popular TV actors of the 1970s, 80s and 90s, former heartthrob and "B.J. and the Bear" and "My Two Dads" star Greg Evigan, who shares memorable anecdotes about everyone from Burt Reynolds to William Shatner to simian TV sidekick Sam (AKA "The Bear"). Also, Greg shares the stage with Ben Vereen AND John Travolta, jams with Paul Shaffer and lends his car to Ringo Starr! PLUS: Don Kirshner! The strange genius of Glen A. Larson! "Pink Lady and Jeff"! |"The Battle of the Network Stars"! And Gilbert 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: Steven Spielberg spoofs himself! Martin Sheen terrorizes Ed McMahon! And Robert Stack cries his eyes out! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Screenwriter Tracey Jackson and legendary songwriter and actor Paul Williams join Gilbert and Frank at New York's famed Friars Club to talk about the launch of their new podcast and to cover a wide array of topics, including the "musicality" of comedy, the addiction of fame, and the movies that changed Paul and Tracey's lives. Also, Paul auditions for The Monkees, Tracey hangs with Hunter S. Thompson and Gilbert "favors" Paul by performing some of his greatest hits. PLUS: John Byner! The Jewish Elvis! Robert Mitchum's bed! Tracey bootlegs a Paul Williams concert! And the return of Pat McCormick! 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: Roddy McDowall goes to high school! Jack Nicholson takes to the airwaves! And (arguably) the creepiest movie ever made! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Standup, novelist and comedy writer Bill Scheft spent 24 years as David Letterman's confidante, right-hand man and head monologue writer, being nominated for 15 Emmys in the process. A few days after Dave's farewell, Bill stopped by Manhattan's Nutmeg Studios to talk about his two-plus decades in late night and to regale Gilbert and Frank with beloved showbiz tales about everyone from Larry David to Redd Foxx. Also, Bill pens jokes for the Oscars, praises the commitment of Martin Short and pays tribute to the British Invasion. PLUS: Slappy White! Larry "Bud" Melman! Bogie goes postal! The infamous "Uma, Oprah" bit! And Jerry Lewis sings The Who! 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: Bugs Bunny meets Bogie! The return of Edward G. Robinson! And the strange mystery of B. Traven! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Sitcom and movie actor (and unabashed "Amazing Colossal Podcast" fan) Richard Kind drops by Gilbert's apartment to check out GG's memorabilia collection and to join Gilbert and Frank for a spirited discussion of the evils of censorship, the joy of onscreen female nudity and the twisted genius of Pat McCormick. Also, Richard auditions for "Cruising," duets with Jose Ferrer, gets "punk'd" by George Clooney and pays his respects to Soupy Sales. PLUS: Conrad Veidt! Professor Irwin Corey! Forrest Tucker plays the back "nine"! Jack Benny lusts after Gina Lollobrigida! And Tony Curtis dines with Captain Stubing! 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 disappearance of Bridget Fonda! Jerry Lewis "meets" John Cusack! And the Golden Age of Woody Allen! This episode is brought to you by Casper Matresses. Go to http://Casper.com/GILBERT for 50 dollars towards any mattress Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week, the not-to-be-missed Part Two of our one-year anniversary episode as actor Craig Bierko, illustrator Drew Friedman, comedy writer Tom Leopold, writer-producer Bill Persky and musician Paul Shaffer join Gilbert and Frank for a fascinating (true!) and fast-paced (not really) dialogue on topics too trivial to ignore! Also, Craig salutes the comic villainy of Dabney Coleman, Bill tries to keep the Bums in Brooklyn, Drew grills "old Groucho" and Paul and Tom recall the unforgettable "Viva Shaf Vegas"! PLUS: The legend of Harry Crane! The balladry of Nipsey Russell! The return of Maria Ouspenskaya! And Gilbert sings "The Man Who Shot Liberty Valance"! This episode is brought to you by Casper Matresses. Go to http://Casper.com/GILBERT for 50 dollars towards any mattress 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: Peter Sellers get robbed! Marcus Welby joins the Nazi party! And the tortured genius of Hal Ashby! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

To celebrate the podcast's one-year anniversary, Gilbert and Frank round up an all-star cast of their favorite guests -- Craig Bierko, Drew Friedman, Tom Leopold, Bill Persky and Paul Shaffer -- for a lively, no-holds-barred discussion of a host of essential topics, ranging from George Kirby's drug bust to the rumored love affair between Clark Gable and Andy Devine. Also: Paul plays the "Hogan's Heroes" theme, Tom obssesses over George Maharis, Craig praises Don Knotts, Drew stalks Brando and Bill babysits Orson Welles. PLUS: Troy Donahue! Jack Palance! Mario Lanza takes his revenge! Brian Wilson meets Jay Silverheels! And the return of Rickie Layne and Velvel! 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: Edward G. Robinson on the hot seat! Hyman Roth holds up a bank! And Gabrielle Anwar tangos with Tattoo! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Gilbert and Frank take a day trip to the New Jersey home of comedian, actor and former Howard Stern sideman Artie Lange to bash "Godfather Part III," praise their favorite character actors (paging Philip Baker Hall!) and laud the films of Sidney Lumet. Also, Artie disses Tom Cruise, dissects "Goodfellas" and dismisses "Mystery Men." PLUS: Peter Ustinov! Tom Waits! Black Don Rickles! Charles Nelson Reilly gives batting tips! And Gilbert 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: Charles Laughton chases skirts! Malcolm McDowell chases Jack the Ripper! And Marlon Brando inspires Mike Myers! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Gilbert and Frank chat with one of Hollywood's busiest character actors and favorite "movie dads," Paul Dooley ("Breaking Away," "Sixteen Candles," "Runaway Bride") who looks back on everything from tackling the role of Wimpy in Robert Altman's "Popeye" to creating characters for PBS' "The Electric Company" to improvising with Alan Arkin and Joan Rivers. Also, Paul performs standup for Jack Paar, understudies for Art Carney and shoots a commercial with Buster Keaton! PLUS: Richard Libertini! Nichols and May! "The Indestructible Man"! Paul does Lionel Barrymore! Gilbert does Walter Matthau! And Paul gets "probed" by aliens! 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 sings again! Death on the baseball diamond! And Captain von Trapp hunts Jack the Ripper! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 hugely 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! 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: Gregory Peck channels Ming the Merciless! Robert De Niro watches (and enjoys) "Problem Child"! And George Segal and Carl Reiner go ape! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Gilbert and Frank head to the 2015 Chiller Convention for a rare interview with musician, songwriter and producer Michael Nesmith, who 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! 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: Johnny Eck rides a camera crane! Bill Murray knocks over a bank! And Gilbert co-stars with Randy Quaid -- and a Rottweiler! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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! 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: 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). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week, Gilbert and Frank are joined by Emmy and Grammy-winning comedian, writer and actor Lewis Black. In our first live recording at New York City's Carolines comedy club, Lewis recounts some of his most personal showbiz war stories, shares his affection for "Sgt. Bilko" and "Amos 'n' Andy," and looks back on the day the Beatles rocked his young world and 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! "Terror Train"! Gilbert portrays a Spaniard! And Lon Chaney Jr. gets Bela Lugosi's brain! 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, Frank recommends the Audrey Hepburn/Cary Grant classic CHARADE while Gilbert...well...does he pick a comedy this time? Also, evil Walter Matthau! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 phone 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 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 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 megaphone.fm/adchoices

Filmmakers and film historians JOAN KRAMER and DAVID HEELEY have won five Emmys for their documentaries about Hollywood legends Fred Astaire, Humphrey Bogart, Henry Fonda, Katherine Hepburn and Jimmy Stewart, just to name just a few. To coincide with the release of their new book, "In the Company of Legends," Joan and David joined Gilbert and Frank to talk about their adventures in writing and directing celebrity bios, their struggles to capture their famous subjects on film and the lasting friendships they forged along the way. Also, Richard Dreyfuss deconstructs "Casablanca," Johnny Carson calls on Cary Grant, Jimmy Stewart takes advice from a Stooge and Kate Hepburn clashes with the King of Pop. PLUS: "Uncle Carl" Laemmle gambles away Universal studios! Lily Tomlin walks off "The Dick Cavett Show"! And the strange mystery of JFK and "Over the Rainbow"! 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: Steve Martin goes dramatic, Lon Chaney Jr. brings classic literature to life and when will Gilbert pick a COMEDY? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 memories of making 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 "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 megaphone.fm/adchoices