GGACP Classic: Paul Shaffer
Sep 18, 2025•1 hr 23 min
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Episode description
In connection with the latest "Fun For All Ages" disco episode, GGACP revisits this 2014 interview with the composer of the disco smash “It’s Raining Men,” musician, conductor and comedian (and friend of the podcast) Paul Shaffer. In this episode recorded in the New York Friars Club's Ed Sullivan Room, Paul talks about being influenced by '60s-era variety shows and working with icons James Brown, John Belushi, Sammy Davis, Jr., Brian Wilson AND the infamous Phil Spector. Also in this episode: Remembering Lou Jacobi! Rickie Layne and Velvel! And Paul shares the screen with Mickey Rooney! PLUS: Gilbert and Paul obsess over a Cindy Crawford-Valerie Bertinelli infomercial!
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