Mini-Ep #64: Paul Lynde 90th Birthday "Tribute"
Jun 16, 2016•21 min
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Summary
Gilbert Gottfried and Frank Santopadre celebrate Paul Lynde's 90th birthday, offering a unique "tribute" that delves into the darker aspects of his personality, including his alleged anti-Semitism and private struggles. They discuss his iconic Hollywood Squares role, examine his numerous failed TV pilots, and share famous anecdotes, culminating in a reflection on his complicated legacy as a comedic talent.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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