Episodios

  • GGACP Classic: Dennis Muren

    GGACP Classic: Dennis Muren
    Apr 3 2025
    To celebrate National Film Score Day, Gilbert and Frank are joined by Oscar-winning composer and guest co-host Michael Giacchino for a chat with one of Michael's childhood heroes, Academy Award-winning special effects artist (and GGACP fan!) Dennis Muren. In this episode, Dennis praises the artistry of stop-motion animation, looks back on the early days of Industrial Light & Magic and shares behind-the-scenes stories from the making of modern classics “E.T.,” “Jurassic Park” and “The Empire Strikes Back.” Also, Marlon Brando ages gracefully, Irwin Allen breaks up the Marx Brothers, Michael gets nostalgic for the “Temple of Doom” mine car sequence and Dennis remembers longtime friends Forrest Ackerman and Ray Harryhausen. PLUS: “Flesh Gordon”! The magic of Willis O’Brien! “Casablanca” in 3-D! And Bob Burns recreates “The Exorcist”! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    1 h y 28 m
  • Henry Gross and Roger Cook Encore

    Henry Gross and Roger Cook Encore
    Mar 31 2025
    GGACP celebrates the birthday of Brooklyn-born songwriter-recording artist Henry Gross (“Shannon”) with this ENCORE of a 2021 interview with Henry and British-born singer-songwriter Roger Cook (“Long Cool Woman in a Black Dress”). In this episode, Henry and Roger share tales from their seven decades in the music business and talk about playing mob-owned joints, forming doo-wop groups, opening for the Beatles (and Benny Hill!), being inspired by Jimi Hendrix and hearing their songs on the radio for the first time. Also, Casey Kasem blows his cool, George Martin teams with Peter Sellers, Henry becomes the youngest artist to perform at Woodstock and Roger writes a jingle that becomes a worldwide sensation. PLUS: Sha Na Na! “I Was Kaiser Bill’s Batman”! The comedy of Jackie Vernon! Steve Coogan sends up Blue Mink! And Henry and Roger remember the late, great John Prine! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    2 h y 2 m
  • GGACP Classic: Dara's Mom's Record Collection

    GGACP Classic: Dara's Mom's Record Collection
    Mar 27 2025
    GGACP closes out its celebration of March's Women's History Month by revisiting this hilarious mini-episode from 2019 as Dara tries to stump the boys by dusting off records from her mom's record collection: This week: J. Fred Muggs! “Blackboard Jungle”! The brilliance of Charles Fox! Krusty the Clown sings! Al Jolson gets serviced! And the gang bids a fond farewell to Doris Day! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    32 m
  • Dara's CD Collection Encore

    Dara's CD Collection Encore
    Mar 24 2025
    GGACP's Women's History Month celebration continues with this encore of a thoroughly enjoyable mini-episode from 2019 as Dara challenges Gilbert, Frank and Paul to "name that tune" from her personal CD collection. This week: The Jewish Elvis! The Divine Miss M! Cole Porter goes west! The cinema of Art Garfunkel! And Pat Benatar plays “Catch a Rising Star”! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    41 m
  • GGACP Classic: Doug Benson

    GGACP Classic: Doug Benson
    Mar 20 2025
    ABC's "Mr. Belvedere" premiered 40 years ago this month and in this memorable conversation, comedian, movie obsessive and podcaster Doug Benson (“Doug Loves Movies”) finally reveals the sordid "truth" about the infamous on-set mishap. Also in this episode, Doug and the boys talk about bad sequels, booking dream guests, breaking into the business and the perils of meeting Hollywood heroes. Also, Harry Dean Stanton shuts it down, Doug messes with Harrison Ford, Peter Falk reunites with Alan Arkin and Gilbert (once again) rags on Ferris Bueller. PLUS: Foster Brooks! “Captain EO”! In praise of Alexander Payne! The Three Stooges in 3-D! And “The Curse of the Pink Panther!” Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    1 h y 25 m
  • Hal Linden Encore

    Hal Linden Encore
    Mar 17 2025
    GGACP celebrates the birthday of Emmy and Tony-winning actor-singer Hal Linden (b. March 20) by revisiting this interview from 2016. In this episode, Hal joins Gilbert and Frank for a look back at his long and varied career (including work in sitcoms, on Broadway and in nightclubs) and reveals why “Barney Miller” was considered the most authentic of all cop shows. Also, Hal covers Benny Goodman, backs up Perry Como, shares the screen with Harry Morgan and cuts the rug with Donald O’Connor. PLUS: Cab Calloway! Eddie “The Old Philosopher” Lawrence! “Godzilla vs. the Sea Monster”! The Chinese Bing Crosby! And Hal salutes the late, great Abe Vigoda! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    1 h y 31 m
  • GGACP Classic: Sally Struthers Part 2

    GGACP Classic: Sally Struthers Part 2
    Mar 13 2025
    The celebration of March's Women's History Month continues as GGACP revisits Part 2 of a memorable two-part episode featuring veteran screen and stage actress Sally Struthers. In this episode, Sally 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 and idol and personal 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! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    1 h y 11 m
  • Sally Struthers Part 1 Encore

    Sally Struthers Part 1 Encore
    Mar 10 2025
    GGACP continues the celebration of Women's History Month with this ENCORE of the first part of a two-part interview with Emmy-winning actress Sally Struthers. In this episode, Sally joins Gilbert and Frank for a 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! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    1 h y 12 m