Episodes

  • GGACP Encore: LIVE at SiriusXM

    GGACP Encore: LIVE at SiriusXM
    Feb 6 2025
    GGACP recognizes February's International Friendship Month with a Gilbert and Frank solo outing as the boys celebrate their 100th podcast episode with a LIVE recording at SiriusXM. In this episode, G & F field questions (from callers and an in-studio audience) on an assortment of vital topics, including Frank Gorshin, Pigmeat Markham, Shecky Greene’s tantrums, the search for Papillon Soo Soo, “Celebrity Wife Swap” and the Church of Satan. Also, Grandpa Munster brunches, Paul Lynde hops a flight, Herve Villechaize covers Paul Williams and Gilbert makes his peace with Japan! PLUS: Electronic Vincent Price! Steve Lawrence passes (again)! Kwai Chang Caine hosts “SNL”! Groucho meets Alan Thicke! And the return of (old) Jack Frost! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    1 hr and 7 mins
  • Amy Yasbeck Encore

    Amy Yasbeck Encore
    Feb 3 2025
    GGACP celebrates American Heart Month by presenting this ENCORE of a 2020 interview with actress, activist and founder of The John Ritter Foundation for Aortic Health, Amy Yasbeck. In this episode, Amy talks about golden age comedians, the directing style of Mel Brooks, working with Gilbert on “Wings” and the “Problem Child” franchise, and the playfulness and generosity of John Ritter. Also, Morey Amsterdam sings “Yuk-a-Puk,” Gilbert gets nominated for a Razzie, Amy cuts the rug with Leslie Nielsen and Jack Warden changes accents in mid-movie. PLUS: Emil Sitka! “The New Love American Style”! Anne Bancroft plays Maria Ouspenskaya! John borrows shtick from Jerry Lewis! And 6-year-old Amy pitches the Easy-Bake Oven! https://johnritterfoundation.org/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    1 hr and 23 mins
  • GGACP Classic: Paul Scheer

    GGACP Classic: Paul Scheer
    Jan 30 2025
    GGACP celebrates the birthday (January 31) of actor, comedian and co-host of the "How Did This Get Made?" podcast Paul Scheer by revisiting this “very special episode,” recorded back in 2015. In this interview, Paul shares his love of movie misfires, including “Road House,” “Deep Blue Sea,” “A View to a Kill” and the infamous Brando remake of “The Island of Dr. Moreau.” Also, Paul talks to an invisible spaceship, carries (physically) Ving Rhames, and looks back on his days as a VH1 “talking head.” PLUS: “Battlefield Earth”! Tom Hanks raps! The Maytag Repairman gets blackballed! James Karen hangs with Weezie! And Gilbert trashes “The Notebook”! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    1 hr and 27 mins
  • Patton Oswalt Encore

    Patton Oswalt Encore
    Jan 27 2025
    GGACP celebrates the birthday (January 27) of comedian, actor, writer and GGACP fan Patton Oswalt by presenting this ENCORE of a wide-ranging interview from 2018. In this episode, Patton drops by the studio to discuss the films of Sidney Lumet and Billy Wilder, the “unnatural” art of sitcom acting, the disappearance of grindhouse theaters and the influence of “Richard Pryor: Live in Concert.” Also, Larry Cohen deconstructs Superman, Gilbert imagines “Titanic, Part II,” the Karate Kid opens a car dealership and Patton stages “The Day the Clown Cried.” PLUS: Praising “Ratatouille”! Remembering John Cazale! The artistry of Rick Baker! And “Francis Ford Coppola’s Dr. Strange”! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    1 hr and 50 mins
  • GGACP Classic: Arnie & Jay Kogen

    GGACP Classic: Arnie & Jay Kogen
    Jan 23 2025
    GGACP celebrates the birthday (January 23rd) of Emmy-winning comedy writer Arnie Kogen ("The Carol Burnett Show," "Newhart," "The Mary Tyler Moore Show”) by revisiting this 2018 father-son interview with Emmy-winning writer Jay Kogen (“Frasier,” “The Simpsons”). In this episode, the boys talk about failed pilots, cheesy variety shows, the outrageousness of Pat McCormick and the "unwritten rules" of writing for television. Also, Soupy Sales takes flight, Jackie Mason takes offense, Garry Shandling gripes about the sunset and the Kogens party with the Jackson 5. PLUS: "Monkey World"! The genius of James L. Brooks! “The World's Oldest Fireman"! Jay reinterprets "The Aristocrats"! And Gilbert and Arnie remember "Thicke of the Night”! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    1 hr and 47 mins
  • Robert Bader Encore

    Robert Bader Encore
    Jan 20 2025
    GGACP celebrates January's National Book Blitz Month and the recent release of the book "Zeppo: the Reluctant Marx Brother" by presenting this ENCORE of a 2017 interview with author, archivist and Marx Brothers fanatic Robert S. Bader. Also in this episode: Gummo goes to war, Harpo “courts” Amelia Earhart, Groucho cashes in on “Skidoo” and Gilbert pals around with Chico’s daughter. PLUS: Swain’s Rats & Cats! The real-life Sunshine Boys! Bugsy Siegel buys the farm! Dennis Hopper plays Napoleon! And the mystery of the disappearing Marx Brother! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    1 hr and 37 mins
  • GGACP Classic: Scott Rogowsky

    GGACP Classic: Scott Rogowsky
    Jan 16 2025
    GGACP celebrates January's National Brain Teaser Month by revisiting this 2019 interview with comedian, TV personality and former host of HQ Trivia, Scott Rogowsky. In this episode: “The Sanford Arms”! “Chico and the Man: The Motion Picture"! Gilbert plays a bar mitzvah! The generosity of Richard Kind! And Scott quizzes the boys on super-tough movie trivia! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    49 mins
  • Bruce Vilanch Encore

    Bruce Vilanch Encore
    Jan 13 2025
    GGACP marks National Book Blitz Month and celebrates the recent release of Bruce Vilanch’s memoir, “It Seemed Like a Bad Idea at the Time” by presenting this ENCORE of a 2018 interview with the legendary writer-performer. In this episode, Bruce looks back at the “golden age” of TV variety shows and specials, including “Donny & Marie,” “The Brady Bunch Hour,” “The Star Wars Holiday Special” and “The Paul Lynde Halloween Special.” (all written or co-written by Bruce himself). Also, Margaret Hamilton makes her move, Robert Reed channels Carmen Miranda and Gilbert takes over the new “Hollywood Squares.” PLUS: Jack Palance! Bob Hope’s filing cabinet! “Wayne Newton at SeaWorld”! And Bruce hangs with Tallulah Bankhead! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    1 hr and 51 mins