GGACP Rewind: Episode #37: Chuck McCann

About this episode

Chuck McCann shares his journey from fan to celebrated performer with Gilbert and Frank.

As a young boy growing up in Queens, New York, Chuck McCann worshipped stars like Stan Laurel, Buster Keaton and Groucho Marx, and within a few years, he would find himself befriending (or working with) all of them. Gilbert and Frank phoned Chuck (one of THEIR childhood heroes) to talk about his unusual and unlikely journey from obsessed fan to celebrated screen, stage and voice performer and beloved kiddie show host. Also: Chuck hitches a ride on Hugh Hefner’s jet, inspires Billy Crystal, writes a part for John Carradine and co-stars in a legendary TV flop. Plus: Hal Roach! Tim Conway! Chuck and Groucho hawk deodorant! Mae West “works” the docks! And Chuck asks Gilbert for a lollipop! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

People in this episode

Hosts: Gilbert Gottfried, Frank

Guest: Chuck McCann

Topics covered

• Chuck McCann
• comedy
• Hollywood history
• voice acting
• kiddie shows

Keywords

• Chuck McCann
• Gilbert Gottfried
• comedy
• voice performer
• kiddie show host
• Hollywood

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Hugh Hefner

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