"TV Funhouse" Turns 25! w/ Robert Smigel and Dan Pasternack

Gilbert Gottfried's Amazing Colossal Podcast

Arts, Comedy, Tv & Film, Visual Arts

4.8 • 4K Ratings

🗓️ 12 August 2025

⏱️ 88 minutes

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Summary

In part one of a two-part episode, Emmy-winning writer-actor-director Robert Smigel and this week's co-host, writer-producer Dan Pasternack join Frank for a 25th anniversary salute to the cult Comedy Central series, "TV Funhouse." In this informative and hilarious interview, Robert talks about his love of animal-centric comedy, his lifelong obsession with "Mr. Ed," the humble origins of Triumph the Insult Comic Dog and how the homoeroticism of superhero movies inspired "The Ambiguously Gay Duo." Also, William Shatner takes down Trekkies, Leo Durocher meets Herman Munster, Dan befriends a legendary "Batman" writer and Robert remembers the late, great George Wendt. PLUS: Cluckin' Chicken! "Lancelot Manzi: Mafia Chimp"! The passion of Al Pacino! The brilliance of Dino Stamatopoulos! And Robert keeps a kangaroo in his basement! 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
0:22.3	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,
1:03.0	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	Everyone stay up and play for the last cartoon show of the day.
2:01.6	GVGVGE Fun House coming through with animals that pee and poo
2:08.6	Annapal's adventuring.
2:11.6	Out in space or plan with string, you did your homework, thereby earning one last show before you turn in the last show.
2:22.3	Just to be entertained, sleep is good but and welcome to fun for all. I'll never get through this.
2:53.6	Fun for what? And welcome to Fun for All Ages. I can't remember that. I'm laughing so much. I can't remember the title of my own show.
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