Comedian and actor Gilbert Gottfried, a man Stephen King once called “a national treasure,” talks with the show business legends, icons and behind-the-scenes ta...
GGACP celebrates the 50th anniversary of the "classic" disaster flick "Earthquake" (released November 15, 1974) with this ENCORE of an “Amazing Colossal Obsessions” mini-show from 2017. In this episode: Leslie Nielsen plays it straight, Shelley Winters trains with an Olympic swimming coach and the boys discuss “Airport,” “Airport ’77,” “When Time Ran Out” and “The Towering Inferno.” PLUS: The films of Martin Landau! Remembering George Romero! The musical genius of John Williams! Charo boards the Concorde! And Gilbert warbles “The Morning After”!
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GGACP Classic: Stephen Bishop
GGACP celebrates the birthday of prolific singer-songwriter (and occasional actor) Stephen Bishop (b. November 14) by revisiting this memorable 2019 interview. In this episode, Stephen talks about secret song origins, Beatles trading cards, the glory days of Top 40, auditioning for Diana Ross and Smokey Robinson and chumming around with Burt Bacharach, John Belushi, Carrie Fisher and Harry Nilsson. Also, Bob Dylan hails a cab, Warren Beatty eats a bowl of chili, Gilbert swipes shampoo from Donald Fagen and Stephen and Linda Ronstadt cover “The Monster Mash.” PLUS: Frank Sinatra Jr! Praising Randy Newman! (and Jimmy Webb)! “Sex Kittens Go to College”! And Stephen cameos in “Animal House,” “The Blues Brothers” and “Kentucky Fried Movie”!
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Judy Gold Encore
GGACP celebrates the birthday of comedian, writer and actress Judy Gold (b. November 15) with this ENCORE presentation of an episode originally posted back in 2016. In this episode, Judy reveals her childhood obsession with Barbra Streisand and Rhoda Morgenstern, laments the demise of classic sitcom theme songs and reconsiders her appearance in “The Aristocrats.” Also, Judy idolizes Joan Rivers, eulogizes Sherwood Schwartz, spurns Buddy Hackett and plays Herman Munster’s sister. (!) PLUS: Mason Williams! Totie Fields! Judy visits the Brady Bunch house! Gilbert apologizes to Gavin McLeod! And Leni Riefenstahl directs “The Lawrence Welk Show”!
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GGACP Classic: Gino Salomone Returns! (Again)
GGACP continues its weeklong celebration of Gino Salomone's birthday by revisiting this memorable -- and hilarious -- interview from 2019. In this episode: Henry Winkler proceeds with caution, Major Burns bombs at a breakfast, Gino looks back on his friendships with Morey Amsterdam, Bob Denver and Alan Hale Jr. and the boys try to get to the bottom of the Jill St. John story. PLUS: Chico Marx in “Psycho”! Senor Wences delivers a eulogy! Gilbert is mistaken for Pat Morita! And Gino shares a hot tub with
Mr. T!
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Gino Salomone Encore
GGACP celebrates the birthday (November 3rd) of friend, entertainment reporter -- and GGACP talent producer! -- Gino Salomone by presenting this ENCORE of his uproarious first appearance from 2018. In this episode, Gino looks back on his days as a booker of autograph shows, shares classic stories about Sid Melton, Paul Lynde, Dyan Cannon and "Grandpa" Al Lewis and reveals how a years-long friendship was born over the subject of Uncle Miltie's schwantz. PLUS: Eddie Munster gets mugged! The Munchkins go to Pittsburgh! Florence Henderson plays Gino's mom! And Sandra Bullock declares her lust for Gilbert!
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About Gilbert Gottfried's Amazing Colossal Podcast
Comedian and actor Gilbert Gottfried, a man Stephen King once called “a national treasure,” talks with the show business legends, icons and behind-the-scenes talents who shaped his childhood and influenced his comedy. Along with co-host and fellow pop culture fanatic Frank Santopadre, Gilbert is joined by comics, actors, musicians, talk show hosts, writers and other eyewitnesses to Hollywood history, including Bruce Dern, Chevy Chase, “Weird Al” Yankovic, Adam West, Steve Buscemi, Micky Dolenz, Jim Gaffigan, Judd Apatow and DOZENS more, for a funny, frenetic, fly-on-the-wall look at showbiz then and now (but mostly then.) Gilbert Gottfried’s Amazing Colossal Podcast was named "Best Podcast of 2015" by the Village Voice and one of iTunes' "Best of 2014." It has been featured in Rolling Stone, Wired and the Los Angeles Times.
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