Mini-Ep #66: Gilbert and Frank Go "Mad"!
Jun 30, 2016•40 min
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Summary
This episode of Gilbert Gottfried's Amazing Colossal Podcast offers a deep dive into Mad Magazine, featuring longtime contributors Joe Raiola and Desmond Devlin. They discuss the infamous "Up the Academy" movie debacle and recount fascinating stories about Mad's founder, Bill Gaines, from his strange pranks to his unique business philosophy. The conversation highlights the brilliance of Al Jaffe's iconic fold-ins, explores the contributions of Mad's legendary artists and writers like Frank Jacobs, and touches on the magazine's adaptations and its enduring relevance in satire, including its take on contemporary figures.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 genius of Frank Jacobs! The legend of William M. Gaines! Deconstructing the MAD Fold-in! And the strange history of Alfred E. Neuman!
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