Mini-Ep #43: Bob Hope Specials and Richard Lester
Jan 21, 2016•26 min
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Summary
Gilbert and Frank explore the later career of comedy legend Bob Hope, sharing amusing and sometimes unsettling stories about his final performances and off-stage antics, including his immense property ownership. They also pay tribute to the influential director Richard Lester, known for his work with The Beatles and Buster Keaton, discussing his unique cinematic style, career trajectory, and eventual reclusiveness. The hosts highlight Lester's significant but often understated impact on modern filmmakers.Episode description
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 Man Who Owned California! John Lennon wins the war! And the comedy stylings of Jack Frost!
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