Gilbert and Frank dial up one of their favorite actors, screen legend and two-time Oscar nominee Bruce Dern, for a refreshingly candid conversation about acting, risk taking, the definition of genius and the value of teamwork. Also, Bette Davis bashes Joan Crawford, Alfred Hitchcock "punks" Karen Black, Jack Nicholson coins a phrase and Bruce attends the "University of Corman." PLUS: Paging Dr. Death! The wisdom of Elia Kazan! The brilliance of Douglas Trumbull! Bruce "kills" the Duke! And "The ...
Jan 11, 2016•1 hr 27 min•Ep. 85
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: Boris Karloff's revenge! Unwieldy movie titles of the 1960s and '70s! And Jackie Gleason busts a drug ring! If you need a personal loan, anywhere between $1000 to $35000, Avant can help – without e...
Jan 07, 2016•21 min
The legendary "Pit Bull of Comedy" -- actor, comic and horror movie aficionado Bobby Slayton sits down with Gilbert and Frank for a funny and freewheeling discussion of a number of essential topics, including the brilliance of Ray Harryhausen, the tragedy of Bela Lugosi, the haunting of Sammy Davis, Jr. and the greatness of "Abbott and Costello Meet Frankenstein." Also, Bobby roasts Hal Roach, hangs with Buddy Hackett, breaks bread with Woody Allen and "becomes" Joey Bishop. PLUS: Una O'Connor! ...
Jan 04, 2016•1 hr 24 min•Ep. 84
In their final episode of the year, Gilbert and Frank pay tribute to some of the stars and talents we lost in 2015, including Wes Craven, Stan Freberg, Omar Sharif, Yvonne "Batgirl" Craig and former GGACP guest Joe Franklin. Also, Gilbert remembers screen goddess Laura Antonelli and "Star Trek Compendium" author Allan Asherman shares his thoughts on the legendary Leonard Nimoy. PLUS: Roger Ramjet! "Love on a Rooftop"! Buddy Hackett disses Jack Carter! Christopher Lee, Nazi hunter! And the greate...
Dec 28, 2015•1 hr 20 min•Ep. 83
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 original "Casino Royale"! The tragic tale of Badfinger! And the "perfect" Christmas movie! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices...
Dec 24, 2015•22 min
Gilbert and Frank return to the famed New York Friar's Club to chat with comedian and actor Jim Gaffigan, who weighs in on subjects ranging from the lost art of "ethnic comedy" to the healing powers of stand-up to the caste system of show business. Also, Jim "opens" for the Pope, treads the boards with Jackie Gleason's grandson, struggles to capture Manhattan on film and writes ads for Downy and Hardee's. PLUS: Myron Cohen! Nat Hiken! The hunchback makes out! The genius of Cloris Leachman! And t...
Dec 21, 2015•1 hr 19 min•Ep. 82
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 classic movie theaters! "The Man with Bogart's Face"! And the genius of Brian Wilson! MeUndies is offering you TWENTY PERCENT off your first order at meundies.com/gilbert. That’s a spec...
Dec 17, 2015•26 min
Gilbert and Frank welcome back an old friend, illusionist, filmmaker and comedian Penn Jillette, who holds court on a host of offbeat topics ranging from strippers' tricks of the trade to Dennis Miller to the Three Stooges to summoning the spirit of Bela Lugosi. Also, Penn debunks "cold readings," exposes phone scams, insults Richie Havens and compares Jerry Lewis to Lou Reed. PLUS: The Amazing Kreskin! Penn auditions for "Ishtar"! Gilbert annoys Harrison Ford! And "The Day the Clown Cried”! If ...
Dec 14, 2015•1 hr 18 min•Ep. 81
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: Calling Dick Tracy! The return of Rod Steiger! And "Errol Flynn" romances "Bettie Page"! MeUndies is offering you TWENTY PERCENT off your first order at http://meundies.com/gilbert. That’s a specia...
Dec 10, 2015•18 min
In one of the wildest GGACP episodes to date, Gilbert and Frank are joined by Mr. Skin, AKA Jim McBride, the self-proclaimed "foremost authority on female nudity in movies," who describes his unlikely journey from Mercantile Exchange clerk to the founder of a website that attracts over 9 million visitors a month. Also, Jim praises Italian sex comedies, goes wild over Wonder Woman, does extra work for Martin Scorsese and gets props from Judd Apatow. PLUS: Carmen Miranda! Phoebe Cates sings! Raque...
Dec 07, 2015•1 hr 29 min•Ep. 80
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: Appreciating Don Siegel! Martin Landau busts out! And Walter Matthau meets the Scorpio Killer! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices...
Dec 03, 2015•15 min
Marx Brothers fanatics Gilbert and Frank sit down for a fascinating conversation with Groucho's personal assistant and archivist (and author of the memoir, "Raised Eyebrows: My Years Inside Groucho's House") Steve Stoliar, who shares fond memories of the man himself, as well as brothers Gummo, Zeppo and famous houseguests George Burns, Liza Minnelli and Mae West. Also, Marvin Hamlisch grouses, Groucho takes in an Alice Cooper concert, Zeppo heads south of the border and Steve rescues "Animal Cra...
Nov 30, 2015•1 hr 27 min•Ep. 79
In a special live episode recorded at Caroline's on Broadway (in association with the 2015 New York Comedy Festival), Gilbert and Frank are joined (once again) by comedian and actor Artie Lange, who holds court on a host of topics, including his tumultuous stint at "Mad-TV," his love of Woody Allen's "Take the Money and Run" and his grandfather's fondness for "Buffy the Vampire Slayer." Also, Tom Cruise loses his cool, Jack Benny bests George Burns, Bill Cosby tutors young "talent" and Gilbert a...
Nov 23, 2015•1 hr 17 min•Ep. 78
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: Appreciating Matthew Broderick! Jerry Stiller and Jack Gilford eat a sandwich! And the pleasure of "cringe comedies"! If you need a personal loan, anywhere between $1000 to $35000, Avant can help –...
Nov 19, 2015•23 min
Gilbert and Frank sit down for a memorable (and rare) interview with comedian, actor, writer and original "Saturday Night Live" cast member Chevy Chase, who reminisces about co-stars Dan Aykroyd, Randy Quaid and Rodney Dangerfield and reveals why he turned down iconic roles in "Animal House," "Ghostbusters," "American Beauty" and "Forrest Gump." Also, Chevy reprimands Desi Arnaz, roughs it up with Bill Murray, rides a roller coaster with Eddie Bracken and runs afoul of Cary Grant. PLUS: Sid Caes...
Nov 16, 2015•1 hr 19 min•Ep. 77
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: Alain Delon and Jeanne Moreau! Charles Grodin falls for a shiksa! And Gilbert's all-new tribute to Larry Ragland! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices...
Nov 12, 2015•19 min
This week, Gilbert and Frank travel to Littlefield's in Brooklyn for a live, Super Week/NY Comic Con-themed episode with comic and radio host Jim Norton, who holds court on topics ranging from his friendship with Sherman (George Jefferson) Hemsley to his love of Jack Klugman to his admiration for "Midnight Cowboy" and "One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest." Also, the boys break down celebrity conspiracy theories, sing the praises of actor Frank McRae and compare Louis CK's first sitcom to the groundb...
Nov 09, 2015•1 hr 5 min•Ep. 76
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 hangs at Tobe Hooper's house! And the brilliance of Frank Gorshin! MeUndies is offering you TWENTY PERCENT off your first order at http://meundies.com/gilbert. That’s a special offer just f...
Nov 05, 2015•23 min
The Halloween celebration continues with the grandson of horror icon Lon Chaney Jr., actor and makeup artist Ron Chaney, who shares warm memories of his famous granddad and recounts the silent film career of his legendary great-grandfather, "Man of a Thousand Faces" Lon Chaney. Later, Gilbert realizes a lifelong dream when he speaks with former child actress Janet Ann Gallow, who recalls working with both Chaney Jr. and Bela Lugosi in 1942's "Ghost of Frankenstein." PLUS: "The Hunchback of Notre...
Nov 02, 2015•1 hr 39 min•Ep. 75
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: Walter Huston meets Agatha Christie! Gilbert's nana praises Barry Fitzgerald! And the strange passions of Lionel Atwill! Our sponsor today is one of the premiere independent labels in the world, DF...
Oct 29, 2015•18 min
Gilbert and Frank usher in Halloween by placing a call to the daughter of horror icon Vincent Price, author and public speaker Victoria Price, who talks about her father's run-ins with the Hollywood blacklist, his distaste for slasher films, his lifelong friendships with Christopher Lee and Peter Lorre and his rumored bisexuality. Also, Victoria lauds horror movie fans, deconstructs "The Abominable Dr. Phibes", and visits the set of "Theater of Blood"! PLUS: The wonder of Emergo! Vincent Price m...
Oct 26, 2015•1 hr 16 min•Ep. 74
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...
Oct 22, 2015•27 min
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"! ...
Oct 19, 2015•1 hr 13 min•Ep. 73
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 downto...
Oct 15, 2015•23 min
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 i...
Oct 12, 2015•1 hr 13 min•Ep. 72
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 lab...
Oct 08, 2015•24 min
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 ...
Oct 05, 2015•1 hr 19 min•Ep. 71
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 l...
Oct 01, 2015•18 min
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 Hi...
Sep 28, 2015•1 hr 22 min•Ep. 70
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...
Sep 24, 2015•27 min
