Mini-Ep #55: Hello Down There and Comfort movies
Apr 14, 2016•25 min
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Summary
Gilbert Gottfried and Frank Santopadre delve into the concept of "comfort movies," films audiences love to rewatch despite their flaws, using the quirky 1969 underwater comedy Hello Down There as a prime example. They discuss its bizarre plot, eclectic cast including Richard Dreyfuss and Roddy McDowell, and a hilariously embellished legend about Cesar Romero. The episode wraps up by inviting listeners to share their own comfort film selections.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.
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