Veteran character actor Josh Mostel stops by Gilbert’s apartment to dish dirt on everyone from Art Carney to Jack Palance to Meryl Streep and to share stories from his own 40-year career as well as the life/career of his famous dad, legendary performer Zero Mostel. Also, Josh co-stars with George Segal, gets advice from Robert Mitchum, “assaults” Paul Mazursky and tries to follow in the footsteps of John Belushi. PLUS: “Stoogemania”! “The Hot Rock”! Remembering the late, great Bruno Kirby! Josh sings “King Herod’s Song”! Zero testifies before HUAC! And Marlon Brando seduces Josh’s mom!

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In this series of topic-focused mini-episodes, Gilbert and Frank share their love of unheralded films, underrated TV shows, underappreciated pop songs and (often) unknown performers, discussing, dissecting and (occasionally) defending their handpicked guilty pleasures and buried treasures. This week: Exit Paul Newman, enter Ryan O’Neal! Richard Dreyfuss comes of age! And the enigma of Randy Quaid!

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Movie fanatics Gilbert and Frank place a call to one of the world’s most recognized authorities on cinema — author, critic and historian Leonard Maltin, who shares his thoughts on everything from the perils of fraternizing with filmmakers to the long-rumored “Curse of the Little Rascals.” Also, Leonard remembers Hal Roach and Forrest Ackerman, gushes over Groucho and Jerry Lewis and tells us why “Casablanca” is the “perfect movie.” PLUS: “Island of Lost Souls”! Wayne and Shuster! “Famous Monsters of Filmland”! Leonard shares the dais with Uncle Miltie! And “The Man Who Would Be Buckwheat”!

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In this series of topic-focused mini-episodes, Gilbert and Frank share their love of unheralded films, underrated TV shows, underappreciated pop songs and (often) unknown performers, discussing, dissecting and (occasionally) defending their handpicked guilty pleasures and buried treasures.This week: “Danny of Arabia!” Woody Allen meets the mob! And Van Heflin tangles with Robert Ryan!

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Writer, producer, director and “Amazing Colossal Podcast” fan Judd Apatow took time out from his busy “Trainwreck” press tour to stop by Gilbert’s apartment and entertain the boys with stories about everyone from Jack Nicholson to Albert Brooks to 100-year-old character actor Norman Lloyd. Also, Judd writes the Grammys for Garry Shandling, gets a letter from Andy Kaufman, “stalks” Steve Martin and pitches a movie to the Rolling Stones. PLUS: Mel Blanc! Sammy Shore! Jimmy Durante hides out! The brilliance of “Broadcast News”! Gilbert wishes Lon Chaney, Jr. well! And “The Last Days in Fred Silverman’s Bunker”!

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In this series of topic-focused mini-episodes, Gilbert and Frank share their love of unheralded films, underrated TV shows, underappreciated pop songs and (often) unknown performers, discussing, dissecting and (occasionally) defending their handpicked guilty pleasures and buried treasures. This week: Bogie takes his final bow! Sidney Lumet takes to the road! And Paul Newman takes on the Prince of %$#@! Darkness!

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To mark the 25th anniversary of the release of the cult classic black comedy “Problem Child” (premiered July 27, 1990), Gilbert and Frank reached out to Junior himself, former child actor Michael Oliver, to talk about his memories of co-stars John Ritter and Jack Warden, his battles with the film’s producers and his struggles to lead a normal life off-screen. Also, Gilbert carries the “Problem Child” torch, PETA protests the movie’s ad campaign, and Michael turns his back on show business.

PLUS: “Drexel’s Class”! Macaulay Culkin! “The Munsters Today”! The Beach Boys get into the act! And Gilbert “plays” Robert Redford!

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In this series of topic-focused mini-episodes, Gilbert and Frank share their love of unheralded films, underrated TV shows, underappreciated pop songs and (often) unknown performers, discussing, dissecting and (occasionally) defending their handpicked guilty pleasures and buried treasures.This week: Tom Hanks vs. James Bond! The artistry of Conrad Hall! And Dustin Hoffman goes to the dentist!

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Singer and actor Josh Groban has sold over 25 million records and performed with legends like Sting, Celine Dion and Barbra Streisand, which is why it was so surprising that he allowed Gilbert and Frank into his home to interview him. In an animated and laugh-filled discussion, Josh shares his passion for comedy, his affection for the “Problem Child” movies and his memories of guest-starring on hit series like “The Office” and “Ally McBeal.” Also, Josh coins a catch phrase, tackles the role of Tevye (at age 17!), mimics Jay Leno and duets with “Adele Dazeem.”

PLUS: “The 5,000 Fingers of Dr. T.”! Gladys Knight & The Pips! “The Beastmaster”! Old Groucho returns! And Josh sings “the hits” of Gilbert Gottfried!

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In this series of topic-focused mini-episodes, Gilbert and Frank share their love of unheralded films, underrated TV shows, underappreciated pop songs and (often) unknown performers, discussing, dissecting and (occasionally) defending their handpicked guilty pleasures and buried treasures. 

This week: Rod Steiger’s a ladykiller! Tim Robbins invents the Hula Hoop! And the subtle genius of Paul Newman!

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This week, Gilbert and Frank welcome one of the most visible and popular TV actors of the 1970s, 80s and 90s, former heartthrob and “B.J. and the Bear” and “My Two Dads” star Greg Evigan, who shares memorable anecdotes about everyone from Burt Reynolds to William Shatner to simian TV sidekick Sam (AKA “The Bear”). Also, Greg shares the stage with Ben Vereen AND John Travolta, jams with Paul Shaffer and lends his car to Ringo Starr! PLUS: Don Kirshner! The strange genius of Glen A. Larson! “Pink Lady and Jeff”! ”The Battle of the Network Stars”! And Gilbert sings again!

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