Comedy legend Gilbert Gottfried's podcast about Hollywood history, co-hosted by Frank Santopadre. ENCORE episodes every Monday, CLASSIC episodes every Thursday.
Jerry Maren, 98
(Jan 24, 1920 - May, 2018)
Known as a Lollipop Guild Munchkin in 1939’s “The Wizard Of Oz”, Maren was usually the credited or uncredited “midget” in many films such as the Marx Bros’ “At The Circus,” “Flesh And Fantasy,” “Superman And The Mole Men” and more.
Thomas Lester, 81
(Sept 23, 1938 - Apr 20, 2020)
Actor who became synonymous with his “Green Acres” character, Eb Dawson. Tom Lester, as Eb Dawson, also made numerous appearances on “country cousin” series “The Beverly Hillbillies” and “Petticoat Junction.”
#RIPTomLester
First and foremost, we would like to thank all of you for your very kind wishes and heartfelt sentiments. As you can imagine, this is a difficult time for Dara, Frank, and everyone who loved Gilbert. The outpouring of love and support from the fans has been truly touching.
August 27, 1952—July 30, 2023
Team
#GGACP
bids farewell to the great actor, comedian, writer, producer and children's entertainer Paul Reubens.
#RIP
@peeweeherman
May 10
#BTD
in 1899, Frederick Austerlitz aka FRED ASTAIRE. According to peers and professionals, Astaire is considered the most influential dancer in the history of film. In 1970 Astaire was enticed to improvise a routine on the Academy Awards broadcast. He was 70 at the time.
June 21, 1941 — April 1, 2024
Team
#GGACP
bids farewell to the great actor, writer and comedian Joe Flaherty. In a career spanning five decades, Flaherty gave us many unforgettable characters and memorable performances.
#RIP
NEW!
#GGACP
Ep
#247
!
Gilbert & Frank are thrilled to (finally!) welcome Emmy & Oscar-nominated actor-director
@JohnAstin
, who looks back on a 60+ year career in films & TV! Subscribe & listen on iTunes: or at Earwolf:
January 8, 1923 - July 8, 2022
All of us at Team
#GGACP
bid a loving farewell to the late, great LARRY STORCH. We are eternally grateful that we had him on the podcast to hear so many fantastic stories of his long and wonderful career.
@Franksantopadre
@RealGilbert
#RIP
In Honor/Memory of Gilbert Gottfried who passed "Too Soon" of Myotonic Dystrophy Type Two:
In lieu of flowers, please consider a donation to the research of this debilitating disease. Donate here:
Thank you so much,
Dara, Lily and Max Gottfried
Everyone at Team
#GGACP
wishes the happiest of birthdays to the amazing and colossal engine that has powered this outrageously fun, undeniably educational, and culturally indelible podcast, our dear friend the great
@Franksantopadre
! PIC: Eric Korenman
February 28
Team
#GGACP
wishes a happy birthday to the late, great comedian, actor, podcast cohost, agent provocateur and Norman Fell aficionado, the dearly missed GILBERT GOTTFRIED!
@Franksantopadre
@RealGilbert
Bill Macy, 97
(May 18, 1922 - Oct 17, 2019)
Stage, screen & TV actor with over four decades in show biz, “Oh, Calcutta,” “The Producers,” “Maude,” “The Jerk,” “My Favorite Year” & many more. Bill is also a beloved guest of the podcast,
#GGACP
Ep
#172
&
#GAFACO
Ep
#171
.
#RIPBillMacy
BOB EINSTEIN was our guest on Ep
#123
in 2016 & it is one of the all-time fan-favorite episodes in the history of this podcast. The amazing, hysterical show biz stories Bob shared w/Gilbert & Frank are now in the annals of
#GGACP
lore. Thank you, “Super Dave,” for all the laughs.
June 19
#BTD
in 1897, Moses Harry Horwitz also known as MOE HOWARD to most knuckleheads. Despite the pratfalls & knocks to the head, Moe was the last original Stooge to pass away (Besser & DeRita don’t count) at the age of 77 on May 4, 1975. In honor of his birthday, SPREAD OUT!
March 22, 1935 — March 19, 2024
Team
#GGACP
bids adieu to actor and podcast cast guest M. EMMET WALSH. In a career spanning over 50 years, Walsh left an indelible mark in many iconic films.
#RIP
Gilbert , You were one of the greats. You were my friend and champion. The last 7 years
@RealGilbertACP
you made Christmas so special and it will never be the same again. In fact The world of comedy will never be the same. I love you Gil. I will miss you terribly.
Mar 20
Everyone here at
#GGACP
wishes a very happy birthday to the one and only CARL REINER!
Thank you for having been our guest on Ep
#156
!
Somehow all of our guests leave looking like this. And it must be catching because Mel hasn’t been a guest. Yet?
May 17
Everyone at
#GGACP
celebrates the life and career of our friend, the late, great comedian, actor, television host and podcast guest
@bobsaget
on what would have been his 67th birthday!
@RealGilbert
@Franksantopadre
♥️
A year ago today we lost our much-loved Gilbert. In his honor, please raise a glass of OJ or a strawberry malted, laugh along to your favorite episode of
#GGACP
... and consider making a donation to this worthy cause...
#GGACPattentionmustbepaid
We tip our hat to the late, great actor Lee Marvin, born
#OTD
in 1924! Marvin is recalled for many legendary performances including those in "The Dirty Dozen," "Point Blank," "Cat Ballou," "The Killers," "The Big Red One" and yes, "Paint Your Wagon!"
Feb 7
HAPPY BIRTHDAY to
#GGACP
’s very own FRANK SANTOPADRE!!!
The ying to
@RealGilbert
’s yang, Frank brings deep research and his full appreciation for each guest to every podcast session. Along with a few hundred blue notecards. Thank you,
@Franksantopadre
, for all you do!
June 29, 1947 – February 27, 2024
Team
#GGACP
bids adieu to legendary actor, writer, stand-up comedian and podcast guest
@TheRichardLewis
. In a career spanning six decades, Lewis leaves behind a legacy of laughter.
#RIP
All of us at
#GGACP
bid a fond farewell to David Lander. Though millions of us remember him as Squiggy on "Laverne & Shirley," he was also a talented comedian, musician, activist, baseball scout AND Goodwill Ambassador for the National Multiple Sclerosis Society.
#RIP
@mssociety
Again, THANK YOU for all the love and kind words. The best thing you could do right now is listen to some of the eight years' worth of archived shows, and celebrate Gilbert's life through your laughter.
Carl Reiner, 98
(Mar 20, 1922 - June 29, 2020)
Emmy-winning writer, actor, producer & director best known for “Your Show of Shows,” “The Dick Van Dyke Show,” “The 2000 Year Old Man,” “The Jerk” & many more. Mr. Reiner was also our guest on
#GGACP
Ep
#156
“Too soon.” It was a privilege and a joyous event to appear with Gilbert Gottfried on his podcast just weeks ago. He was a generous and kind person. And made me feel like a million bucks. And, yes, we performed as dueling Grouchos. Farewell to a complete original. With love.
January 31, 1940 – December 12, 2022
Everyone at
#GGACP
bids adieu to Emmy award-winning film, theater & television actor and director STUART MARGOLIN. We are very grateful to have had him on the podcast back in 2016.
#RIP
@Franksantopadre
@RealGilbert
Arthur “Arte” Johnson, 90
Jan. 20, 1929 - July 3, 2019
Emmy-winning comedic actor known for his myriad roles on the ground-breaking comedy TV series, “Rowan & Martin’s Laugh-In.” Johnson had garnered 147 screen credits over a 5 decade career.
#RIPArteJohnson
Chuck McCann, 83
(Sept 2, 1934-Apr 8, 2018)
Chuck’s career on TV began as a much-beloved children’s show host on local NYC channels
@wpix
and WNEW. These comedy variety shows allowed him to showcase his talents along with a cast of puppets and screenings of Laurel & Hardy shorts.
Team
@RealGilbertACP
thanks the WONDERFUL BRENDA VACCARO for providing us (and our listeners) with an unforgettable episode and a lasting memory. (We love and miss you, GG.❤️)
@RealGilbert
@Franksantopadre
“In my day people would sit in front of microphones and talk on the internet. We called it a podcast, which people would listen to on their phones. Now a phone was a device we held to our heads to yell at one another..” -
#OldGilbert
#FaceApp
March 1, 1926 - November 16, 2022
Everyone at Team
#GGACP
bids adieu to actor, singer, author, artist and lecturer Robert Clary. In a career spanning over 50 years, Clary is best remembered for his LeBeau on "Hogan's Heroes."
#RIP
@Franksantopadre
@RealGilbert
Happy
#FathersDay
to each and every typical, American father. You are all special today, even if you’re not seven feet tall, green and strikingly handsome like Herman.
#GGACPattentionmustbepaid
We salute the late, great actor Roy Scheider, born
#OTD
in 1932! In a six-decade career he is best remembered for his roles in "Jaws, "The French Connection," "Marathon Man," "The Seven-Ups," "All That Jazz" & "seaQuest DSV"!