GGACP Rewind: Episode #44: Carol Leifer

About this episode

Carol Leifer joins Gilbert and Frank to discuss her comedy influences and experiences in writing for 'Seinfeld'.

Emmy-nominated writer, producer and comedian Carol Leifer joins Gilbert and Frank to talk about early comedy influences Mickey Katz, Allan Sherman and Vaughn Meader, her salad days at The Comic Strip and Catch a Rising Star and scripting unforgettable “Seinfeld” episodes like “The Rye,” “The Lip Reader” and “The Hamptons” (aka “The Ugly Baby.”) Also, Carol dates Paul Reiser, recognizes Ron Perlman, compliments Barry Levinson and opens for the Chairman of the Board. PLUS: Lenny Schultz! “Cool Hand Luke”! The return of “Dummy in the Window”! Gilbert meets Lorne Michaels! And Carol (sort of) meets Jack Nicholson! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

People in this episode

Hosts: Gilbert Gottfried, Frank

Guest: Carol Leifer

Topics covered

• comedy influences
• writing for television
• Seinfeld episodes
• stand-up comedy
• personal anecdotes

Keywords

• Carol Leifer
• Seinfeld
• comedy
• Gilbert Gottfried
• television writing
• stand-up
• Mickey Katz
• Allan Sherman
• Paul Reiser

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: The Comic Strip, Catch a Rising Star

Books & works: Seinfeld, The Rye, The Lip Reader, The Hamptons, Cool Hand Luke

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