246. Larry Charles

Writer-director Larry Charles ("Borat," "Seinfeld," "Curb Your Enthusiasm") joins Gilbert and Frank for an engrossing discussion on a wide range of topics, including humor as a survival tactic, the hazards of guerrilla filmmaking, the persuasive powers of Sacha Baron Cohen and the new Netflix show, "Larry Charles' Dangerous World of Comedy." Also, Mel Brooks sends up Bill Cullen, Jerry Lewis inspires Bob Dylan, Gilbert guest stars on "Mad About You" and Larry remembers the late, great Bob Einstein. PLUS: "Lancelot Link, Secret Chimp"! The Zen of Jack Nicholson! The influence of Jackie Mason! Larry hangs with Huntz Hall! And the "Seinfeld" episode that never aired! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices