Sun, Jan 9, 2022
In the first part of a two-part episode, Emmy-winning actress Sally Struthers joins Gilbert and Frank for a fascinating and laugh-filled conversation about the aloofness of Rudy Vallee, the eccentricities of Sam Peckinpah, the versatility of Bill Dana, the unexplainable existence of "The Phynx" and the recent 50th anniversary of "All in the Family." Also, Jack Nicholson shops at Tiffany's, Steve McQueen romances Ali MacGraw, Rod Steiger gives Sally the heebie-jeebies and Bob Hope visits the "Planet of the Shapes." PLUS: Jack Benny. Ned Glass. "Five Easy Pieces". "The Tim Conway Comedy Hour". The many faces of Sammy Davis Jr. And Sally remembers friends and co-stars Carroll O'Connor and Jean Stapleton.
Sun, Jan 16, 2022
In this conclusion of a memorable two-part episode, veteran screen and stage actress Sally Struthers regales Gilbert and Frank with entertaining backstage tales from "All in the Family," "The Gilmore Girls" and the all-female production of Neil Simon's "The Odd Couple," while sharing personal recollections of Joan Crawford, David Frost, Betty Garrett, Liz Torres and her idol and hero Ruth Gordon. Also, Burgess Meredith philosophizes, Katharine Hepburn paints a birthday card, Sally "gooses" Dennis the Menace and Mel Blanc shows off his vanity license plate. PLUS: Burt Mustin. "Harold and Maude". "The Great Houdini". The genius of Rupert Holmes. Colonel Potter goes to Russia. And Sally dates the King of Rock 'n' Roll and...wait for it...Pat McCormick.
Sun, Jan 23, 2022
Gilbert and Frank are joined by actor and filmmaker Matthew Modine ("Full Metal Jacket," "Birdy," "Married to the Mob") for a wildly entertaining and frequently hilarious conversation about the viciousness of film critics, the awkwardness of sex scenes, the unpredictability of chimps, the cruel fate of "Cutthroat Island" and his working relationships with Robert Altman, John Schlesinger and Stanley Kubrick. Also, Bruce Dern bumps off The Duke, Wallace Shawn stars in "12 Angry Men," Oliver Reed shows off a very special tattoo and Matthew and Gilbert co-star in the unforgettable "Funky Monkey." PLUS: Jiminy Glick. Ray Walston. "Jesus Was a Commie". The cinema of Alan Pakula. The poetry of R. Lee Ermey. And Matthew remembers the legendary Albert Finney.
Sun, Jan 30, 2022
Gilbert and Frank are joined by "surprise" guest callers Craig Bierko, Drew Friedman, Gino Salomone, Dave Thomas, Steven Weber and Billy West for a special celebration of 400 episodes (!) and 90+ minutes of conversation about substandard Stooges, fragrant movie stars, awkward celebrity encounters, Richard Kind-themed collectibles, the legend of Sammy Petrillo and the 50th anniversary of "The Heartbreak Kid." Also, Steven checks out Angie Dickinson, Drew parties with Peter Bogdanovich, Craig gets a phone call from Tony Randall and Gino shares a heartwarming tale about the late, great Sidney Poitier. PLUS: The Singing Nun. The return of Nipsey Russell. Bob Hope plays the BIG room. Dave pitches an "Oh God!" sequel. Grandpa Munster remembers the Andrews Sisters. And Frank looks back on (nearly) 400 podcast guests.
Sun, Feb 6, 2022
Gilbert and Frank are joined by Oscar-nominated screenwriter Michael H. Weber in paying loving tribute to some of the irreplaceable artists and performers who left us over the last year, including Ned Beatty, Charles Grodin, Jackie Mason, Christopher Plummer and George Segal as well as GGACP guests Peter Bogdanovich, Richard Donner, Art Metrano and Jessica Walter. Also in this episode: Mel Brooks spoofs The Last Supper, Yaphet Kotto tangles with 007, Dean Stockwell inspires a classic rock album and Hal Holbrook plays Mark Twain for an astonishing six decades. PLUS: "Murder by Decree". "Nightmare at 20,000 Feet". The brilliance of Cicely Tyson. The many talents of Polly Platt. And Alfred Hitchcock saves Norman Lloyd from the blacklist.
Sun, Feb 13, 2022
In part 2 of their annual In Memoriam episode, Oscar-nominated screenwriter Michael H. Weber joins Gilbert and Frank for a fond look back at the lives and careers of Norm MacDonald, Sidney Poitier, Stephen Sondheim, Lina Wertmuller and Betty White as well as GGACP guests Ed Asner, Sonny Fox, Gavin MacLeod, Michael Nesmith and Bob Saget. Also in this episode: Cloris Leachman crushes on John Stamos, Joan Micklin Silver directs a "thinking man's" rom-com, Anne Beatts becomes the first female editor of National Lampoon and Allan Burns creates Cap'n Crunch and "My Mother the Car." PLUS: Cousin Itt. Hermey the Elf. The screenplays of Walter Bernstein. The musical stylings of Leslie Bricusse. Paul Mooney writes a classic SNL sketch. And the boys remember character actors Michael Constantine, Arlene Golonka, Gregory Sierra and Clarence Williams III.
Sun, Feb 27, 2022
Gilbert and Frank are joined by animation historian/author Jerry Beck ("The 50 Greatest Cartoons," "The Hanna-Barbera Treasury") and TV host/presenter Bill Leff (Me-TV's "Toon In with Me") for a nostalgic look back at the kiddie show hosts of their youth and the glory days of Saturday morning television ("Looney Tunes," "The Flintstones," "Jonny Quest," "The Jetsons," "Underdog," "Wacky Races," etc.) Also, Daffy Duck meets Jack Benny, Gomer Pyle "inspires" Milton the Monster, Jackie Gleason (almost) sues Hanna-Barbera and "Batmania" inspires a wave of super-knockoffs. PLUS: The genius of Jay Ward. The art of Dave and Max Fleischer. The Three Stooges go robonic. Ronald Colman joins the Beatles? Jerry hangs with Chuck Jones and Friz Freleng. And the boys praise the talents of Mel Blanc, Daws Butler, Paul Frees and Paul Winchell.
Sun, Mar 6, 2022
Grammy-winning singer and recording artist Jack Jones joins Gilbert and Frank for a captivating conversation about headlining in the heyday of Vegas, touring Vietnam with Bob Hope, recording the theme from "The Love Boat" and working alongside his dad, matinee idol (and Marx Brothers co-star) Allan Jones. Also: Frank Sinatra plays Charades, Cesar Romero plays matchmaker, Gilbert shares his admiration for Fritz Feld and Jack shares the screen with Judy Garland, George Jessel, Jack Benny and Phil Silvers. PLUS: "Wives and Lovers". "Playboy After Dark". The comedy of Joe E. Lewis. The "charisma" of Ed Sullivan. And Jack reflects on his friendships with Tony Bennett, Steve Lawrence and Don Rickles.
Sun, Mar 13, 2022
Grammy and Emmy-nominated musician and historian Michael Feinstein serenades Gilbert and Frank with classic tunes from the "Great American Songbook" and talks about performing at Hollywood parties, dining with Frank Sinatra, "accompanying" Judy Garland, befriending Rosemary Clooney and Ira Gershwin and recording his latest album "Gershwin Country." Also, Paul Lynde gets plastered, Liberace morphs into Carol Channing, Irving Berlin begs Groucho not to perform his songs and Vincent Price carries on the memory of Dolores del Rio. PLUS: Bert Lahr. The music of Hugh Martin. The genius of Yip Harburg. Peter Lorre meets...Peter Lorre. Uncle Hymie inspires Inigo Montoya. And Michael favors the boys with "I Love a Piano" and "Lydia the Tattooed Lady".
Wed, Mar 30, 2022
Actor, comedian and director Frank Ferrante joins fellow "Marxists" Gilbert and Frank for a lively conversation about his affection for "A Day at the Races," his decades-long friendships with Arthur and Miriam Marx, his upcoming PBS special, "Frank Ferrante's Groucho" and portraying his comedy hero for three decades and in over 500 cities. Also, Uncle Miltie offers spit take lessons, Elaine Stritch does a kid a solid, Gilbert breaks bread with Henny Youngman and Albert Finney makes a play for Frank's girlfriend. PLUS: Morrie Ryskind. Gallagher and Shean. "Horse Feathers" turns 90. Frank meets George Fenneman. Remembering Hal Holbrook. And the boys pick their favorite Marx Brothers scene of all time.
Sun, Mar 27, 2022
Vanity Fair editor and award-winning journalist Mark Seal, author of the sensational behind-the-scenes book, "Leave the Gun, Take the Cannoli" joins Gilbert and Frank to celebrate the 50th anniversary of Francis Ford Coppola and Mario Puzo's 1972 mob masterpiece, "The Godfather." Also in this episode: Burt Lancaster closes in, Vic Damone bows out, Marlon Brando pulls off a shocking transformation and the mafia takes offense at the word "mafia." PLUS: The music of Nino Rota. The genius of Dick Smith. Gilbert roasts Abe Vigoda. Mark climbs into bed with Robert Evans. James Caan's performance is inspired by...Don Rickles!? And Richard Castellano ad-libs one of the greatest lines in movie history.
Sun, Apr 3, 2022
Karina Longworth - author, film critic, and host of the award-winning Hollywood history podcast, "You Must Remember This" - joins Gilbert and Frank for a deep dive into a variety of fascinating topics, including: the reclusiveness of Dean Martin, the kinkiness of "The Black Cat," the mysterious deaths of Thomas Ince and William Desmond Taylor, the curious friendship between Ed Wood and Bela Lugosi and the premiere of YMRT's new season, "Erotic 80s." Also, Orson Welles romances Eartha Kitt, Patton Oswalt portrays Boris Karloff, JFK turns his back on Sammy Davis Jr. and William Randolph Hearst "takes a shot" at Charlie Chaplin. PLUS: The genius of Polly Platt. The trials of Fatty Arbuckle. The "secret" life of Errol Flynn. The dark magic of Kenneth Anger. And Gilbert and Karina debate the talents of Lon Chaney Jr.
Sun, Apr 24, 2022
In this first part of a 2-part episode, Emmy-winning and Tony nominated actress Brenda Vaccaro regales Gilbert and Frank with stories from her seven decades in show business and discusses (among other things) avoiding nude scenes, the drug culture of 60s-70s Hollywood, the physical demands of acting in a disaster movie and her memories (both good and bad) of filming the Oscar-winning classic "Midnight Cowboy." Also, Uncle MIltie hogs the spotlight, Michael Douglas drives a hard bargain, Aunt Bee meets Jack Nicholson and Al Pacino takes Brenda on a "magic carpet ride." PLUS: Remembering Ben Gazzara and Harry Guardino. Loving Robert Mitchum. The REAL Ratso Rizzo. Anthony Newley directs. And Gilbert wows Brenda with his John McGiver impression.
Sun, May 1, 2022
In this conclusion of a far-ranging 2-part episode, Oscar-nominated actress Brenda Vaccaro joins Gilbert and Frank to talk about the fun of filming comedies, the diva antics of Lauren Bacall (and Faye Dunaway), making a pilot for Lucille Ball, the comedic genius of Peter Cook, the generosity of Quentin Tarantino and sharing the stage and screen with Michael Caine, Gene Hackman, Al Lewis, Vincent Price and Frank Sinatra (among others). Also, Andrea Martin spoofs a Playtex ad, Ron Leibman plays the "bongos," Warren Beatty spots the "funny" in Jack Warden and Brenda tries to wrap her mind around the Cesar Romero rumor. PLUS: "Cactus Flower". Shooting "Supergirl". Remembering Laura Nyro. In search of George Hamilton. The talents of Frank Welker. And Brenda weighs in on the dramatic chops of Gilbert Gottfried.