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Gilbert Gottfried's Amazing Colossal Podcast

"TV Funhouse" Turns 25 (Part Two) w/ Robert Smigel and Dan Pasternack

Gilbert Gottfried's Amazing Colossal Podcast

Gilbert Gottfried's Amazing Colossal Podcast

Arts, Comedy, Tv & Film, Visual Arts

4.84K Ratings

🗓️ 19 August 2025

⏱️ 85 minutes

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Summary

In this conclusion of a two-part episode, Frank and guest co-host Dan Pasternack talk to Emmy-winning writer-actor-director Robert Smigel about his lifelong obsession with Charles Schulz and Peanuts, his preference for "specific" comedy, his working relationship with Lorne Michaels and his unusual friendship with Blackwolf the Dragonmaster. Also, Triumph debates Carl Bernstein, Jesus meets Kathie Lee Gifford, Mr. T auditions for "A Doll's House" and Robert stresses the importance of "embracing oddballs." PLUS: Anne Beatts! Shel Silverstein! The brilliance of Darlene Love! Paul Simon weighs in! Robert turns into Ed Grimley! And Frank and Dan praise the inventiveness of "Leo"! Subscribe now on  Apple ⁠⁠⁠https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/fun-for-all-ages-with-frank-santopadre/id1824012922⁠⁠⁠ Spotify ⁠⁠⁠https://open.spotify.com/show/18EQJNDwlYMUSh2uXD6Mu6?si=97966f6f8c474bc9⁠⁠⁠ Amazon ⁠⁠⁠https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/13b5ed88-d28d-4f0c-a65e-8b32eecd80f6/fun-for-all-ages-with-frank-santopadre⁠⁠⁠ YouTube ⁠⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLgvlbF41NLLPvsrcZ9XIsYKkH_HvUXHSG⁠⁠⁠ iHeart ⁠⁠⁠https://www.iheart.com/podcast/269-fun-for-all-ages-with-fran-283612643/⁠⁠⁠ TuneIn ⁠⁠⁠http://tun.in/pxOWO Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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0:00.0

Hey guys, Frank here. Everyone at Fun for All Ages is thrilled that so many of you are listening and enjoying the new show. But FYI soon will no longer be available at the Gilbert Gottfried Amazing Colossal podcast feed. So the only place you'll be able to listen and join in on the fun is on the official Fun for All Ages podcast feed so make sure you come over make sure you're

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subscribed to the new show there so you don't miss any episodes links can be found in the show

0:27.5

description we'll see you all soon Frank here inviting you guys to join the official Fun for All Ages Patreon page.

0:46.3

Why? Well, studio time isn't free, podcast hosting costs money, and you're not just supporting your new favorite podcast.

0:53.3

You're helping to preserve Western civilization.

0:56.1

Probably.

0:57.5

We'll start with one single tier for just $5 monthly, so for the cost of a cup of coffee a month,

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you can keep a struggling host off the streets and in the studio where, let's face it, I belong.

1:08.1

Think of it as joining the fan club you always wanted to join as a kid, but instead of a

1:12.0

decoder ring, you're getting a logo sticker and a personalized note from me, and on-air

1:16.8

thank you by name, and the opportunity to submit a question for our illustrious guest or panel.

1:23.3

And you'll also get the warm, fuzzy feeling of knowing you're keeping the laughs and the content

1:27.4

coming. And, hey, if you enjoy the content but you knowing you're keeping the laughs and the content coming.

1:28.7

And, hey, if you enjoy the content but you don't want to support it, listen, that's fine too.

1:32.6

I'll just be over here, creating in the dark, alone with nothing but ambition and crippling debt.

1:40.1

So join us. Support the show on Patreon, and remember, if laughter is the best medicine, then this podcast is a walk-in clinic with a low $5 copay.

1:53.0

So guys, as you figured out by now, this is part two of our two-part interview with the great and funny and always candid, Robert Smigel.

2:03.2

We're picking things up right around the midpoint in what was a three-hour conversation.

2:08.7

We cover a lot here, TV Funhouse Shorts, Robert's admiration for Charles Schultz,

2:13.6

and Darlene loved his feelings about SNL anniversary shows,

2:17.6

and we talk about his writing and co-directing work on the animated hit, Leo,

2:22.2

and so much more.

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