Mini-Ep #62: ALL-STAR COMEDY FLOPS Part 1
Jun 02, 2016•31 min
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Summary
Gilbert Gottfried and Frank Santopadre, joined by social media guru and author Mike McPadden, explore a curated list of forgotten 'all-star comedy flops.' They delve into the perplexing plots and star-studded casts of notorious bombs like 'The Phynx,' 'Won Ton Ton, the Dog Who Saved Hollywood,' 'Scavenger Hunt,' and 'Skatetown, U.S.A.' The discussion unearths surprising anecdotes about the twilight careers and final film appearances of many beloved, albeit aging, actors, revealing the often-bizarre realities of these cinematic curiosities.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 riddle of "The Phynx"! Joe. E. Ross goes slumming! Robert Mitchum meets a boxing kangaroo! And Leo Gorcey's last stand!
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