GGACP Rewind: Episode #12: Mike Reiss

Gilbert Gottfried's Amazing Colossal Podcast

Comedy, Arts, Tv & Film, Visual Arts

4.8 • 4K Ratings

🗓️ 12 February 2026

⏱️ 68 minutes

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Summary

Gilbert and Frank sit down with writer, producer and former showrunner of "The Simpsons," Mike Reiss, who shares a few “dark secrets” behind the show that would go on to become the longest-running primetime series in television history. In this episode, Mike reveals the true story behind Itchy & Scratchy, how Groundskeeper Willie became a national hero, and why Marge’s bouffant is so tall (bet you don’t know the story behind that one.) Also, Mike recalls writing fake “letters to Santa” for Johnny Carson and working on one of Frank's all-time favorite series, “It’s Garry Shandling’s Show.” PLUS: Michael Jackson’s sound-alike, hookers in helicopters and Raymond Burr does Tiny Tim! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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0:00.0	What happened?
0:05.1	From director Maggie Jelenhall.
0:07.0	We dug you up and brought you back to life.
0:10.4	Starring award winners Jesse Buckley.
0:12.4	What did you want with a dead girl?
0:14.4	And Christian Bale.
0:15.6	I'm the same.
0:16.5	Born from the dead.
0:17.6	A master.
0:18.4	With Peter Sarnsguard, Annette Benning, and Penelope Cruz.
0:21.4	The dead have got something to say, and I'm saying it.
0:25.0	Every funny screen.
0:26.8	The ride in cinemas March 6th.
0:30.2	New Year, New Groove, New You, New Brew.
0:33.9	Craving a little something to fill your cup,
0:36.0	pistachio flavors are back at Starbucks.
0:38.3	Rich, nutty, creamy and handcrafted to your taste.
0:42.3	Rewrite your ritual with our new iced pistachio machil latte.
0:46.3	Rediscover our iconic pistachio velvet oat latte.
0:50.3	We're serving pistachio flavor sips to Brighton Winter Days.
0:55.6	Start your next chapter with pistachio. Pouring now at Starbucks,
0:58.2	subject to availability while stocks last.
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