Gilbert Gottfried’s Amazing Colossal Podcast #175

“Push the button, Frank!” Writer, comedian and actor Frank Conniff (“Mystery Science Theater 3000”) stops by the studio to share selections from his new book of MST3K-related essays and to weigh in on topics ranging from Superman’s Jewish roots to the outsized cinema of Bert I. Gordon to the meta-comedy of ArtMetrano. Also, Jack Webb directs, Pia Zadora meets Kris Kringle, Frank defends Ed Wood and Gilbert hangs with Sid Melton. PLUS: Richard “Jaws” Kiel! The Rip Taylor Trio! “Monster a Go-Go!” Billy Wilder teams with the Marx Brothers!? And the worst musical ever made!

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