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: Mouth & MacNeal! Ray Harryhausen! Al Lewis shakes down a deli owner! And Lon Chaney Jr. peddles Pontiacs! This episode is brought to you by Casper Mattresses. Go to http://Casper.com/GILBERT for $50 towards any mattress. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In addition to co-starring in one of the most popular and durable sitcoms of all time, "Gilligan's Island," actress Dawn Wells appeared in dozens of memorable shows, including "Bonanza," "The Invaders," "The Wild Wild West," "77 Sunset Strip" and "The Joey Bishop Show." Gilbert and Frank talk to Dawn about her Old West roots, her friendships with her fellow castaways and her memories of Don Rickles, Hans Conried, Phil Silvers and Zsa Zsa Gabor. Also, Batman fends off a shark, Martin Landau builds evil robots, Sherwood Schwartz takes his revenge and Elisha Cook Jr. warms Dawn's heart. PLUS: Sterling Holloway! "The Legend of Boggy Creek"! The return of John McGiver! Mr. Magoo drops an F-bomb! And Sid Caesar phones Albert Einstein! 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: "Chirpy Chirpy Cheep Cheep"! Gilbert finds religion! Daddy Dewdrop meets Eddie Cantor! And "Sabrina and the Groovie Goolies"! Create and enjoy incredible home-cooked meals with Blue Apron. Check out this week’s menu and get your first THREE meals FREE—WITH FREE SHIPPING—by going to http://www.blueapron.com/gilbert Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Gilbert and Frank welcome two stars of the wildly popular comedy series, "Impractical Jokers," Brian "Q" Quinn and Sal Vulcano, for an insightful and informative discussion of "Diff'rent Strokes," disappointing Batman villains, ugly babies, the dangers of hidden camera pranks and the genius of Chuck Barris. Also, the boys bash "Legends of the Superheroes," Sal acts out scenes from "The Jeffersons," Gilbert dines with Al Lewis and Q's nana dates Cesar Romero (!) PLUS: Denny Dillon! Rondo Hatton redux! Deconstructing the "Good Times" theme! The poetry of Max Gottfried! And Gilbert voices Mister Mxyzptlk! 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: Farewell, Choo Choo! "Quackser Fortune Has a Cousin in the Bronx"! Gilbert hangs with Richard Pryor! And Sammy Davis bests Anthony Newley! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In addition to playing Officer Ed Nicholson on the beloved sitcom, "Car 54, Where Are You?", actor and comedian Hank Garrett has worked with Robert Redford, Sophia Loren, Al Pacino, James Earl Jones and Kirk Douglas (to name a few). Hank tells Gilbert and Frank about his unlikely journey from street tough to award-winning actor and reveals how Sammy Davis Jr. changed his life. Also: Hank remembers Al Lewis, emulates Sid Caesar, wrestles with Luca Brasi and shares a bill with Tony Bennett. PLUS: Gorgeous George! The Great Ballantine! The legend of Joe E. Ross! Gilbert meets Nipsey Russell! And the singular genius of Nat Hiken! 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: Mungo Jerry! The versatility of Tony Burrows! Gilbert sings "Rubber Duckie"! And Mighty Manfred, the Wonder Dog! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In one of our funniest (and strangest) episodes to date, comic, writer and voice actor Jonathan "Dr. Katz" Katz joins Gilbert and Frank for a chaotic, hour-plus conversation about classic TV westerns, David Mamet movies, "casual" nudity, Charles Atlas ads and "The Mike Douglas Show," among other vital topics. Also, Jon befriends Garry Shandling, pens a pilot for Peter Falk, prank calls a dating service and covers Melanie's "Brand New Key." PLUS: Thelma Todd! Esther Williams! Buster Crabbe peddles girdles! Al Pacino comes to dinner! The return of Larry Ragland! And Gilbert sings the theme from "Branded"! 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 Strawberry Alarm Clock! Paging Mason Williams! Pigmeat Markham tops the charts! And John Fred & His Playboy Band!  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

Two time Tony-winning actor Matthew Broderick drops by the studio between theater performances to talk about his days as a struggling young actor, his friendship with "Max Dugan Returns" co-star Jason Robards, his love of Turner Classic Movies and his memories of working alongside legends like Sean Connery, Sidney Lumet, Neil Simon and Mel Brooks. Also, Matthew mimics Marlon Brando, lauds Jack Lemmon, defends "Godzilla" and runs afoul of the Secret Service. PLUS: "The 2000 Year Old Man"! Praising Christopher Walken! Peter Lorre blows the audition! Nathan Lane does Bert Lahr! And Bruno Kirby plots his revenge! 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: Stalking Dorthy Zbornak! "Whoever Slew Auntie Roo?"! The late, great Andrew Gold! And an appreciation of Herb Edelman!  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Revered character actor Dick Miller has appeared in nearly 200 movies and dozens of TV shows, working for directors Joe Dante, Steven Spielberg, Samuel Fuller, Robert Zemeckis and Martin Scorsese and sharing the screen with everyone from Boris Karloff to Arnold Schwarzenegger. Dick looks back on some unforgettable moments from his storied, six-decade career, reveals the odd turn of events that landed him in showbiz and reflects on his numerous collaborations with B-movie maestro Roger Corman. Also, Dick meets James Cagney, praises Rondo Hatton, disses The Ramones and writes "Which Way to the Front?" PLUS: "A Bucket of Blood"! Brother Theodore! "Rancho Bikini"! Dick (sort of) explains "The Terror"! And the mystery of the pink jacket! 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 invincible Betty White! Gilbert meets Bea Arthur! Elaine Stritch drops an F-bomb! And the return (once again) of Herve' Villechaize!  Join us for part 2 next week! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Gilbert and Frank take a trip down memory lane with a fixture of their childhoods, beloved "Wonderama" host Sonny Fox, who shares his memories of the quiz show scandals of the 1950's, recalls his life-changing experience as a prisoner of war and reminisces about his years-long friendship with Robert F. Kennedy. Also, Sonny hosts "The $64,000 Challenge," gets cut from "The Nutty Professor," takes a stand for Jack Gilford and revives the Golden Age of Television. PLUS: Army Archerd! Allen Funt! Mickey Rooney holds out! Patty Duke spills the beans! And Jack Klugman steps in for Bogie! 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: Zager and Evans! The musical stylings of Mike Douglas! Grandpa Munster rocks out! And Tiny Tim serenades Dick Martin! 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 connect with one of their favorite character actors, the funny and versatile Stuart Margolin, who looks back on his 55-year career in films and television and shares stories about everything from "Love American Style" to "Death Wish" to his pop songwriting career to his decades-long friendship with "Rockford Files" co-star James Garner. Also, Stuart directs Uncle Miltie, casts Marvin Gaye, imitates Maxwell Smart and pens a tune for Johnny Fontane. PLUS: Richard Mulligan! "Evil Roy Slade"! Julie Andrews sheds her image! Stuart boards "The Big Bus"! And the strange tale of "Lanigan's Rabbi"! 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: 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