Fun for All Ages with Frank Santopadre

By Fun for All Ages

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 fo... more

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Number 1: Encore Presentation: Knuckleheads, Shenanigans and Aardvarks: Local Kids' Shows of the 1960s and '70s w/ Rich Brown, Allan Neuwirth and Steven Weber
Frank is joined by producer-comedian Rich Brown, actor Steven Weber, and writer-producer (and this week's co-host) Allan Neuwirth for a loving look back at local kids' programming of the 1960s and '70s, including "Wonderama," "Romper Room," "Let's Have Fun," "Birthday House" and "Winchell-Mahoney Time." In this episode, the boys recall their earliest TV memories and favorite characters (Professor Fingleheimer! Baron Barracuda! Norton Nork!) and pay tribute to beloved performers Sonny Fox, Bob McAllister, Chuck McCann, Soupy Sales and Paul Winchell. Also, Rich interviews White Fang, Allan kisses Bozo's nose, Frank remembers Beachcomber Bill and Steven accepts the "Name a Ventriloquist" challenge. PLUS: Otto & George! "The Christmas That Almost Wasn't"! Adam West teams with the Three Stooges! And Sandy Becker explains the JFK assassination!? Join our Patreon today! ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Patreon.com/FunForAllAgesPodcast Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
August 25, 20261h 12min
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August 24, 20262min
Number 3: Encore Presentation: All Aboard "The Love Boat" w/ Jim Colucci, Murray Hill and Jill Whelan
To celebrate one of the most popular shows in television history, ABC's "The Love Boat," Frank sits down with author and historian Jim Colucci ("Love Boat Forever: An Unauthorized Tour of the Lido Deck"), actor-comedian Murray Hill ("Somebody Somewhere") and Vicki Stubing herself, actress Jill Whelan, for a lighthearted (and revealing!) conversation.) conversation about the long-running romantic comedy-drama. In this episode, the panel discusses the generosity of Aaron Spelling, the innocence (and absurdity) of the show's storylines, the gallery of legendary guest stars and the series' lasting impact on popular culture. Also, Murray teams with Arnold Schwarzenegger, Jill remembers Leslie Nielsen (and "Airplane!"), Jim shares a special moment with Ricky Martin and Frank shares a very special Jack Jones duet. PLUS: Remembering Ernie Anderson! Jill hangs with Andy Warhol! Debbie Reynolds works blue! Carol Channing eats a Twinkie! And "The Love Boat" inspires the "Amazing Colossal Podcast"! Join our Patreon today! ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Patreon.com/FunForAllAgesPodcast Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
August 18, 20261h 35min
Number 4: Submitted for Your Approval: The Many Dimensions of Rod Serling w/ Josh Chambers, Nicholas Parisi and Anne Serling
To mark the 10th anniversary of SerlingFest, Frank celebrates the life, career and legacy of one of his favorite storytellers: legendary writer-producer Rod Serling. Joining him on this "journey into a wondrous land" are co-host Josh Chambers, author Nicholas Parisi ("Rod Serling: His Life, Work and Imagination") and educator and author Anne Serling ("As I Knew Him: My Dad, Rod Serling"). In this episode, the panel looks back at Serling's immense body of work, his clashes with networks and sponsors, his commitment to social justice, his affection for "obsolete men" and his little-known appreciation of Mel Brooks, Mad magazine and..."The Flintstones"? Also: Frank defends "Night Gallery" (and lauds "The Loner"), Josh screens "Requiem for a Heavyweight" for high school students, Nick writes the definitive history of Serling's work, and Anne discovers "The Twilight Zone"...on a neighborhood playground. PLUS: Richard Matheson at 100! "Will the Real Martian Please Stand Up?" Blake Edwards' "Planet of the Apes"!? Serling befriends David Brenner! And Anne "finds" her dad in the episode "In Praise of Pip"! Join our Patreon today! ⁠Patreon.com/FunForAllAgesPodcast Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
July 21, 20261h 52min
Number 5: Encore Presentation: Knuckleheads, Shenanigans and Aardvarks: Local Kids' Shows of the 1960s and '70s (Part Two) w/ Rich Brown, Allan Neuwirth and Steven Weber
In this conclusion of a sentimental and laugh-filled episode, producer-comedian Rich Brown, actor Steven Weber and writer-producer (and this week's co-host) Allan Neuwirth join Frank to remember some much-loved New York-based kids' programs of the 1960s, '70s (and '80s), including "Shenanigans," "The Magic Garden," "The New Zoo Revue," "The Uncle Floyd Show" and the Mario Cantone-hosted "Steampipe Alley." Also in this episode, the panelists recall memorable encounters with Billy Barty, Grandpa Al Lewis, Telly Savalas and Groucho Marx, and listeners share THEIR local and regional kiddie shows, including "Ranger Hal," "Marshall KGUN," "Dusty's Treehouse," "The Brakeman Bill Show," and "Hatchy Milatchy." PLUS: Señor Kaboom! J. Fred Muggs! Zacherley, the Cool Ghoul! Rich visits the Nut Museum! Steven praises Bob & Ray! And Allan meets a Beatle! Join our Patreon today! ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Patreon.com/FunForAllAgesPodcast Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
September 01, 20261h 11min