Episode #1729
Gilbert Gottfried
Books mentioned
Dracula
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Gilbert Gottfried reflects on his stand-up career, early experiences on Saturday Night Live, pandemic work, and the influences that shaped his comedy. The conversation also explores classic horror and monster films, practical effects, 3-D movies, old cartoons, streaming’s impact on entertainment, and subjects ranging from celebrity culture and aging to pornography and life on the road.
What they talked about
- Comedy clubs and the state of radio
- Return to stand-up after pandemic hiatus
- Old monster movies and practical effects vs. CGI
- Early comedy clubs and late-night talk shows
- Meeting Richard Pryor and other comedy legends
- Porn industry changes from theaters to internet
- Elvis Presley's unique fame and karate
- Saturday Night Live toxic environment
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