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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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- 3 days ago1h 17m
Clarksville, Captain Kirk and the Caped Crusader: Celebrating 1966 in Pop Culture (Part Two) w/ Gary Gerani, Yusuf Lamont and Thom Shubilla
In the continuation of a two-part installment, screenwriter and author Gary Gerani ("Fantastic Television") toy and trading card designer Yusuf Lamont and author Thom Shubilla ("James Bond and the Sixties Spy Craze") join Frank for a loving look back at the "coolest year in pop culture history" and the 1966 debuts of "Mission: Impossible," "Dark Shadows," "The Monkees," "Star Trek," The Beatles' "Revolver" and the Beach Boys' "Pet Sounds." Also in this episode: Gary praises the "humanism" of Gene Coon, Yusuf celebrates Motown's "miracle year," Thom catches the Prefab Four's second wave, and Frank remembers the debuts of "Daktari," "The Rat Patrol" and "The Time Tunnel." ALSO, Dan Curtis reinvents daytime soaps, Gene Roddenberry pitches "Wagon Train to the Stars," Dean Martin sends up 007, and "A Hard Day's Night" meets the Marx Brothers. PLUS: "Love on a Rooftop"! "The Girl from U.N.C.L.E." The "no-hit Supremes" top the charts! And the panel reveals their favorite TV themes of the year! Join our Patreon today! Patreon.com/FunForAllAgesPodcast Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
- 1 weeks ago1h 26m
Clarksville, Captain Kirk and the Caped Crusader: Celebrating 1966 in Pop Culture
In part one of a two-part conversation, Frank welcomes screenwriter, author and "Trading Card King" Gary Gerani ("Fantastic Television"), radio host and graphic designer Yusuf Lamont and author Thom Shubilla ("Primetime 1966-1967: The Full Spectrum of Television's First All-Color Season") for a 60th anniversary celebration of the year 1966 and the debuts of "Batman," "Star Trek," "The Monkees," "The Green Hornet," and "The Jerry Lewis MDA Telethon," as well as obscurities like "The Mighty Heroes," "It's About Time," and "The Double Life of Henry Phyfe." In this episode, Yusuf praises the music of Vic Mizzy, Frank shows some love to "The Marvel Super Heroes," Thom explains the impact of color on American TV viewers and Gary recalls the glory days of Topps trading cards. Also: Raymond Burr sports a new hairdo, Alan Alda finds an invisible baby, Henry Mancini influences Hoyt Curtin (!?) and John Astin tries to rescue "The Pruitts of Southampton." PLUS: The Monster Times! "Cool McCool"! The imagination of Woody Gelman! Newsweek disses Adam West! And Gary reveals the truth behind the "obscene" C-3PO card! Join our Patreon today! Patreon.com/FunForAllAgesPodcast Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
- 2 weeks ago1h 34m
Whoppers, Wax Lips and Wowee Whistles: The Secret History of Halloween Candy w/ Jason Liebig and Barrett Leddy
Frank and co-host Barrett Leddy welcome brand expert, TV personality and "the Indiana Jones of snacks" Jason Liebig for a fun, flavorful conversation about the fascinating origins and secret histories of Halloween candy, including Baby Ruth, Butterfinger, Bottle Caps, Nik-L-Nips, Necco Wafers and yes, Wowee Whistles. Also in this episode, Charlie Chan threatens to sue, Big Tobacco embraces candy cigarettes, Barrett takes a trip to the PEZ museum and Jason debunks the Pop Rocks and Bubble Yum urban legends. PLUS: Kojak Pops! Wonka Monster Potions! The boys defend candy corn (and circus peanuts)! Frank creates a "3 Racketeers" Wacky Pack! And Barrett and Jason play "What's in My Mouth?" Join our Patreon today! Patreon.com/FunForAllAgesPodcast Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
- 3 weeks ago1h 44m
Cults, Curses, Covens and Killer Bees: (Scary) ABC Movies of the Week
Frank ushers in spooky season with the help of Emmy-nominated writer-comedian Kevin Maher and film historian and author Amanda Reyes ("Are You in the House Alone?: A TV Movie Compendium 1964-1999") as they flash back to some of their favorite horror-themed ABC Movies of the Week, including "Bad Ronald," "Crowhaven Farm," "Scream of the Wolf," "Trilogy of Terror," and "Don't Be Afraid of the Dark" (among other 1970s classics). Also in this episode, Andy Griffith takes on typecasting, "The Incredible Hulk" rips off Steven Spielberg, Frank learns the difference between "slasher" and "proto-slasher," and Kevin and Amanda explain why there's no such thing as a bad movie or a guilty pleasure. PLUS: "Isn't it Shocking?"! "A Cold Night's Death"! Amanda praises Valerie Harper (and Shelley Winters)! Kevin recommends "The Girl Most Likely To..."! Frank has a strange encounter with Karen Black! And the panel pays tribute to "Murder Can Hurt You!" Join our Patreon today! Patreon.com/FunForAllAgesPodcast Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
- Oct 13, 20261h 50m
Circle Gets the Square: Celebrating 60 Years of "Hollywood Squares"
Frank celebrates the 60th anniversary of the premiere of the original version of "Hollywood Squares" (October 17, 1966), accompanied by Tom Bergeron and Dave Boone, host and head writer of the 1990s reboot. In this loose and laugh-filled conversation, the boys share their favorite moments and stars from the 1966-1980 edition, while Tom and Dave reflect on hosting and writing over 1,000 episodes of the 1998-2004 version. Also in this episode, Greta Garbo sends Paul Lynde a fan letter, Karen Valentine gets assigned to the "lox box," Dave hangs with Adam West during "Dynamic Duos Week," and Tom and Peter Marshall swap roles as host and center square. PLUS: Charley Weaver swings! Arnold Schwarzenegger "brings the funny"! Frank gets a whiff of Mr. Warmth! Tom rides shotgun with Captain Kirk! And Dave sheds MORE light on the Cesar Romero story! Join our Patreon today! Patreon.com/FunForAllAgesPodcast Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
- Oct 6, 20261h 9m
Documentary Wow! The Pop Culture Portraits of Morgan Neville (Part Two) w/ Josh Karp and Morgan Neville
In this conclusion of a two-part episode, Frank sits down with Oscar and Grammy-winning documentary filmmaker Morgan Neville and author-journalist Josh Karp for a fascinating behind-the-scenes look into Morgan's creative process, including his "method" style of filmmaking, his use of music playlists, his (occasional) decision to skip traditional "talking head" formats and his fresh approach to interviewing the oft-interviewed Sir Paul McCartney. Also in this episode, Josh profiles Burt Ward, Frank greets Gore Vidal, Morgan spins records with Keith Richards and Bill Veeck's kid becomes "The Saint of Second Chances." PLUS: The making of "Caligula"! Disco Demolition Night! Morgan reveals a dream project! Josh interviews Helen Mirren in an airport! And Neil ("Gilbert") Berkeley directs a Martin Mull doc! Join our Patreon today! Patreon.com/FunForAllAgesPodcast Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
- Sep 29, 20261h 17m
Documentary Wow! The Pop Culture Portraits of Morgan Neville w/ Josh Karp and Morgan Neville
Oscar, Grammy and Emmy-winning filmmaker Morgan Neville ("20 Feet from Stardom," "Lorne," "Paul McCartney: Man on the Run") and journalist and author Josh Karp ("A Futile and Stupid Gesture," "Orson Welles's Last Movie: The Making of the Other Side of the Wind") join Frank to discuss the advantages (and challenges) of the documentary form, the importance of maintaining an emotional distance from subjects, the elusiveness of Lorne Michaels, the courage and convictions of Fred Rogers, and the complicated genius of Orson Welles. Also in this episode: Paul Simon issues a warning, John Huston chooses drinking over driving, Josh captures the turbulent history of the National Lampoon and Morgan directs the highest-grossing biodoc of all time. PLUS: In praise of "TV Funhouse"! Peter Bogdanovich sends up Jerry Lewis! Steve Martin consults his therapist! Morgan shares his admiration for Preston Sturges! And Josh befriends the legendary Bob Rafelson! Join our Patreon today! Patreon.com/FunForAllAgesPodcast Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
- Sep 22, 20261h 43m
Celebrity Franchises, Ventures (and Misadventures) w/ Rich Brown and Kliph Nesteroff
Frank is joined by producer Rich Brown ("The Daily Show," "Jimmy Kimmel Live") and bestselling author Kliph Nesteroff ("The Comedians: Drunks, Thieves, Scoundrels and the History of American Comedy") for an absurdly funny—and in-depth!—conversation about a favorite topic: failed (and forgotten) celebrity business ventures, including Alan Hale's Lobster Barrel, Gary Burghoff's Frozen Yogurt, Johnny Weissmuller's Tropical Wonderland, Pat Boone's Dine-O-Mat, Phyllis Diller's Philli Dilli Chili, and of course, Cesar Romero's Cappuccino Ristorante. Also in this episode, Gene Rayburn loses his shirt, Stu Gilliam loses his cool, Jerry Lewis steals Dean Martin's maître d' and Mickey Rooney introduces the donut-shaped hot dog. PLUS: Art Linkletter goes bowling! Jack Klugman goes to court! Rich visits Twitty City! Kliph hangs with Jack Carter! Motorhead plays Billy Barty's Roller Fantasy! And Redd Foxx is named police chief of Taft, Oklahoma! Join our Patreon today! Patreon.com/FunForAllAgesPodcast Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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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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