Mini-Ep #75: Remembering Marvin Kaplan and Gene Wilder
Sep 01, 2016•34 min
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Summary
Gilbert Gottfried and Frank Santopadre dedicate this episode to the memory of two beloved actors, Marvin Kaplan and Gene Wilder. They recount Kaplan's versatile career, including his voice work on Top Cat, and explore Wilder's profound impact through his iconic roles in films like Blazing Saddles, Young Frankenstein, and Willy Wonka. The discussion delves into personal stories, behind-the-scenes insights, and the lasting legacies of these comedic and dramatic talents.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: Farewell, Choo Choo! "Quackser Fortune Has a Cousin in the Bronx"! Gilbert hangs with Richard Pryor! And Sammy Davis bests Anthony Newley!
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