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"TV Funhouse'"Turns 25 (Part Two) w/ Robert Smigel and Dan Pasternack

"TV Funhouse'"Turns 25 (Part Two) w/ Robert Smigel and Dan Pasternack

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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 debates 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! Shel Silverstein! The brilliance of Darlene Love! Paul Simon weighs in! Robert turns into Ed Grimley! And Frank and Dan praise the inventiveness of "Leo"!

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"TV Funhouse'"Turns 25 (Part Two) w/ Robert Smigel and Dan Pasternack

"TV Funhouse'"Turns 25 (Part Two) w/ Robert Smigel and Dan Pasternack

Fun for All Ages