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- 1 weeks ago1h 12m
Saturday Morning Spinoff Super Spectacular! w/ Jerry Beck, Robert Marianetti and David Wachtenheim
In part one of a two-part episode, Frank welcomes animators-directors Robert Marianetti and David Wachtenheim ("Hugo," "Hotel Transylvania 2," SNL's "TV Funhouse") and author-historian Jerry Beck ("The 50 Greatest Cartoons," "The 100 Greatest Looney Tunes Cartoons") for a ridiculously deep dive into the best (and least memorable) Saturday morning cartoons spun off from primetime series ("The Brady Kids," "Jeannie," "The Mini-Munsters," "Star Trek: The Animated Series," etc.). Also in this episode: Filmation animates the Marx Brothers, DePatie-Freleng spoofs "All in the Family," "TV Funhouse" sends the Harlem Globetrotters back in time and Hanna-Barbera sends the Partridge Family into outer space. PLUS: "Rover Dangerfield"! The "Ed Wood of animation"! The genius of Hoyt Curtin! Joe Besser meets Luke Skywalker!? Robert and David pitch a Mad magazine series! And Jerry reveals (some of) the worst cartoons of all time! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
- 1 weeks ago1h 51m
Excelsior! The Marvel Age of Comics w/ Danny Fingeroth and Larry Lieber
Frank relives some of the happiest moments from his childhood by looking back at the history and the glory days of Marvel Comics with the help of writer-historian-author Danny Fingeroth ("A Marvelous Life: The Amazing Story of Stan Lee") and artist-writer (and Thor and Iron Man co-creator) Larry Lieber. In this episode: Stan Lee and Jack Kirby revolutionize the art form, Danny explains the rise and fall (and rise) of the comic book industry, Frank shares a fan letter he sent to Marvel at age 12 and Larry publishes his first novel ("Chirps") at age 93! PLUS: Jack Davis! The brilliance of John Buscema! The secret origin of J. Jonah Jameson!? Larry deconstructs "Citizen Kane" (and the Fantastic Four)! And Danny befriends "Jazzy" John Romita! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
- 3 weeks ago1h 6m
"But Will You Love Me Tomorrow?": Girl Groups of the 1950s and 1960s (Part Two) w/ Laura Flam, Emily Sieu Liebowitz and Barbara Jean English
In this conclusion of a two-part episode, Frank continues his conversation with authors Laura Flam and Emily Sieu Liebowitz ("But Will You Love Me Tomorrow?") and Clickettes singer-songwriter Barbara Jean English about the triumphs and tribulations of the trailblazing performers who recorded hits like "Be My Baby," "Soldier Boy," "One Fine Day," "Da Doo Ron Ron," "Please Mr. Postman" and "Walking in the Rain" and forever changed popular culture. In this episode, Emily bemoans the discrimination and unsafe conditions faced by many artists, Laura reveals which of the "girl group era" singers are still performing as of 2026 and Barbara writes a tune for Dionne Warwick and shares the stage with Ray Charles and Jackie Wilson. PLUS: The magic of Darlene Love! The notorious Flo Greenberg! The genius of Jeff Barry and Ellie Greenwich! And the panel analyzes the brilliance (and boldness) of King and Goffin's "Will You Love Me Tomorrow?" Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
- 4 weeks ago1h 0m
"But Will You Love Me Tomorrow?": Girl Groups of the 1950s and 1960s w/ Laura Flam, Emily Sieu Liebowitz and Barbara Jean English
In part one of a two-part episode, Frank is joined by authors Laura Flam and Emily Sieu Liebowitz ("But Will You Love Me Tomorrow?") and Clickettes lead singer-songwriter Barbara Jean English ("A Lover's Prayer") for a loving look back at the 1950's-1960s girl group era and the music of the Shirelles, the Chiffons, the Chantels, the Cookies and other talented (and often unsung and unrecognized) young women who made pop music history. Also, Barbara recalls singing in bathrooms, hallways and elevators, Laura discusses payola and the mob's involvement in the record business, and Emily explains why the New York-New Jersey area gave birth to dozens of singing groups. PLUS: Alan Freed! "Dick Clark's Caravan of Stars"! The curious case of George Goldner! The Clickettes (unwittingly) impersonate the Shirelles! And Barbara recalls the joy of hearing her song on the radio for the first time! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
- 4 weeks ago1h 25m
Let's Be Frank!: Answering Questions from Patreon Supporters w/ Barrett Leddy
In the first "Fun for All Ages" listener mail episode, Frank enlists voice actor Barrett "Gilbot" Leddy to help answer burning questions from "FFAA" Patreon supporters on a variety of topics, including sea monkeys, time machines, Wacky Packages, celebrity autographs, failed TV pilots, Mad magazine novelty records and the 1904 World's Fair (to name a few). Also in this episode: Curly Joe DeRita meets his reward, Al Hirt meets the Green Hornet, Barrett "pays tribute" to Eartha Kitt and Carol Channing and Frank explains his unlikely cameo in a Run-DMC movie. PLUS: Tor Johnson! The genius of Bob and Ray! The return of Totie Fields! Gilbert loses a part in "Small Wonder"!? And Frank sends away for a "Quisp" space gun! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
- Apr 7, 20261h 36m
"You're the Greatest, Charlie Brown!": Celebrating 75 Years of "Peanuts" w/ Mark Evanier, Chip Kidd and Charles Kochman
Frank celebrates (a bit belatedly) the 75th anniversary of Charles Schulz's "Peanuts" by welcoming three superfans and key contributors to Abrams ComicArts' deluxe hardcover collection, "The Essential Peanuts: The Greatest Comic Strip of All Time": author Mark Evanier, contributing designer Chip Kidd and publisher Charles Kochman. In this episode, the experts discuss Schulz's creative process, his "deceptively simple" design sense, his evolution as a humorist, and the strip's five-decade meditation on the human condition. Also, Chip praises the Schulz Museum and Research Center, and Mark and Charles look back on personal encounters with the iconic cartoonist. PLUS: "A Charlie Brown Christmas"! "Snoopy vs. the Red Baron"! Chip tangles with 007! Charlie hangs with Chico Marx' daughter! And the boys reveal some of their favorite "Peanuts" strips (out of the more than 17,000 published)! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
- Mar 31, 20261h 28m
Encore Presetation: "TV Funhouse" Turns 25! (Part Two) w/ Robert Smigel and Dan Pasternack
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 meets 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! The brilliance of Darlene Love! Paul Simon weighs in! Robert turns into Ed Grimley! And Frank and Dan praise the inventiveness of "Leo"! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
- Mar 24, 20261h 31m
Encore Presentation: "TV Funhouse" Turns 25! w/ Robert Smigel and Dan Pasternack
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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About Fun for All Ages with Frank Santopadre
A podcast celebrating the golden age of pop culture. For the kids who counted down every song on American Top 40, clipped a Monkees record from a box of Alpha-Bits or begged their parents for a Han Solo action figure or Six Million Dollar Man lunchbox. Join Emmy-winning writer Frank Santopadre and a panel of equally obsessed celebs, superfans, cultural experts and industry insiders as they gush and geek out over the TV, films, toys and trends of the 1960s, 70s, 80s...and beyond.
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