Fun for All Ages with Frank Santopadre

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

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

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

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

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