Milius on EPIX Tomorrow

On KEN P.D. SNYDECAST #208: Boobknobs And Breadsticks Dana mentions that Jonah Hill had once tweeted about Milius (the documentary Ken is a producer on.)

Ken was unaware of this and then Dana sounded unsure.

But he did tweet about it and tweet boldly.

Back in March he tweeted that it would be his "new favorite documentary."

THE FILM WILL BE ON EPIX TOMORROW. You can watch the promo here:

KEN P.D. SNYDECAST #208: Boobknobs And Breadsticks

Ken & Dana return with mustaches affixed.

>Go listen!

Dana's record collection (part 4)

Dana mentions having "six different" Telly Savalas records. It's a solid chunk of his discography.

According to this site it appears he made five LPs, one compilation album and numerous singles and EPs.

Here is a sampling of album artwork:

Now, enjoy the sounds of Telly:

Dana's record collection (part 3)

 This one sounds fun! You can get it on iTunes:
http://itunes.apple.com/us/album/ghost-of-davy-crockett/id385798022

 You may remember Dana and Ken talked in depth about Zero on KEN P.D. SNYDECAST #201: Elephansnydus. They discussed his books, paintings and Dana's future as The Vero Zero.

 Here's a clip of the very talented Hague:

Enjoy a bit of Moms here:

From WIKI:
The Baby Sitters was a music group that recorded four albums of children's folk songs from 1958 until 1968.[1] Its original members were Alan Arkin, his then-wife Jeremy Arkin, Lee Hays,[2] and Doris Kaplan. Jeremy Arkin was later replaced by Barbara Dana.[3]
For instruments, the group used a guitar, a toy piano, a toy xylophone, pots, pans, and jars.[4]

Also from WIKI:
Alan Wolf Arkin (born March 26, 1934) is an American actor, director, musician and singer. He is known for starring in such films as Wait Until Dark, The Russians Are Coming, the Russians Are Coming, The Heart is a Lonely Hunter, Catch-22, The In-Laws, Edward Scissorhands, Glengarry Glen Ross, Thirteen Conversations About One Thing, Little Miss Sunshine, and Argo, the last two of which he was nominated for the Academy Award for Best Supporting Actor and the former of which he won. He is the father of actors Adam Arkin, Anthony Arkin, and Matthew Arkin.

Here's some music:

Dana mentions this one on the show specifically because Ken is such a fan of the Caballeros.
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More tomorrow.

Dana's record collection (part 2)

From Wiki: Phil Silvers (May 11, 1911 – November 1, 1985) was an American entertainer and comedy actor, known as "The King of Chutzpah." He is best known for starring in The Phil Silvers Show, a 1950s sitcom set on a U.S. Army post in which he played Sergeant Bilko.

Yep. That Maya Angelou. Here's what wiki says:  Miss Calypso is a 1957 album by writer and poet Maya Angelou. The album was released during a craze for calypso music catalyzed by Harry Belafonte the previous year. Angelou sings every song on the album, and she composed five of them. Behind Angelou's voice, studio guitarist Tommy Tedesco and percussionist Al Bello created an exotic mood. Angelou toured in support of the album, performing calypso songs in nightclubs. The album was a modest success but Angelou did not make any further records as a singer.

 Enjoy a taste of Diller:

A legendary wrestler who also found fame in odd corners of Hollywood. Here he is wrestling Bruno Sammartino:

From WIKI:
John Uhler "Jack" Lemmon III (February 8, 1925 – June 27, 2001) was an American actor and musician. He starred in more than 60 films, including Some Like It Hot, The Apartment, Mister Roberts (for which he won the 1955 Best Supporting Actor Academy Award), Days of Wine and Roses, The Great Race, Irma la Douce, The Odd Couple, Save the Tiger (for which he won the 1973 Best Actor Academy Award), The Out-of-Towners, The China Syndrome, Missing (for which he won Best Actor at the 1982 Cannes Film Festival), Glengarry Glen Ross, Grumpy Old Men, and Grumpier Old Men.

You can buy this (or listen to samples) on Amazon:
http://www.amazon.com/Gypsy-Rose-Lee-Remembers-Burlesque/dp/B005FA6LY4

More on Monday!

Dana's record collection (part 1)

On KEN P.D. SNYDECAST #207: Yule Be Sorry Dana mentions that he is cleaning up his record collection.

He tweeted several pics. Take a look:

NOTE: William Holden (April 17, 1918 – November 12, 1981) was an American actor. One of the most popular movie stars of all time, Holden was one of the biggest box office draws of the 1950s. Holden won the Academy Award for Best Actor in 1953 for his role in Stalag 17, and a Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Lead Actor for his role in the 1973 television film The Blue Knight.

Holden starred in some of the most popular and critically acclaimed films of all time, including such blockbusters as Sunset Boulevard, The Bridge on the River Kwai, The Wild Bunch, The Towering Inferno, and Network. He was named one of the "Top 10 Stars of the Year" six times (1954–1958, 1961), and appeared on the American Film Institute's AFI's 100 Years…100 Stars list as number 25. (FROM WIKI)

NOTE: I couldn't find much about Peggy other than that she appeared in a 2009 documentary on Hugh Hefner and this 1965 news article:

Here's a sample of Bud Fletcher:

Wow, talk about rare:

Also super rare, but it can be bought on eBay for $10. Signed to someone else.

JYD was a wrestling legend, known for his powerful headbutt and for dancing with kids to this song in the ring after his matches.

Here's a documentary on this whistlin' dude:




More to come tomorrow!

See Dana at SF Sketchfest

Click here to get tickets for Want action? Adventure? Comedy? Then look no further than “The Venture Bros.”! A staple of Adult Swim’s animated late-night shows, “The Venture Bros.” follows the unpredictable adventures of twin thrillseekers Hank and Dean Venture. Join Steven Rattazzi (Dr. Orpheus), Michael Sinterniklass (Dean Venture), Dana Snyder (The Alchemist) and James Urbaniak (Dr. Venture) for an afternoon of all-things Venture!

Magic Bands and other frivolous stuff

Ken mentions the excessive packaging Disney uses for their new Magic Bands:

They also discuss the "other package" Disney sends. It includes a flash drive with links to info and videos about the bands:

Marvin Kaplan & Mickey Rooney

On the newest Ken PD Snydecast, Dana mentions going to an It's a Mad, Mad, Mad, Mad World 50th Anniversary Q&A.

Here is that Q&A:

Marvin Kaplan

On the newest Ken PD Snydecast Dana and Ken talk about Marvin Kaplan.

Ken mentions that Marvin appears in It's a Mad Mad Mad Mad World. He is one of the gas station attendees in the scene where Johnathan Winters destroys a gas station:

That's Kaplan on the right. Here's a brief clip:

If you haven't seen this film, do yourself a favor and check it out.

Ken mentions Kaplan's part in Top Cat:

Here's a great demo clip from Top Cat. This was the pilot episode and is pre-laugh track. Kaplan's character, Choo Choo is seen towards the end of the clip.


Dana mentions that I recently interviewed Marvin, you can hear that interview on this site.

KEN P.D. SNYDECAST #207: Yule Be Sorry

Ken & Dana return with festive holiday something or another.
Listen here.

The London Eye

On the newest Ken PD Snydecast, Ken mentions experiencing The London Eye.

From wiki:
The London Eye is a giant Ferris wheel on the South Bank of the River Thames in London, England. Also known as the Millennium Wheel, its official name was originally the British Airways London Eye, then the Merlin Entertainments London Eye, and since 20 January 2011.

Through the magic of YouTube, check this out:

"We'll call you Omega Dan"

Didja catch this on the newest episode of the Ken PD Snydecast? I can only assume it was an Omega Man joke since they were discussing Dana being alone at Walt Disney World.

I assume Ken was just shortening Dana to Dan... is there a better nerd reference that Google isn't telling me?

Dame Edna

On the newest Ken PD Snydecast Ken mentions seeing the Dame Edna Farewell Show. If you haven't seen Dame Edna check this out:

Royal Free Rocks With Laughter

On the newest Ken PD Snydecast Ken talks about seeing Royal Free Rocks With Laughter.

An evening of comedy and surprises in aid of The Royal Free Charity & UCL's Appeal for the New Institute of Immunity and Transplantation on World Aids Day.   Featuring Rowan Atkinson, Jo Brand, Julian Clary, Harry Enfield, Harry Hill, League of Gentlemen, Matt Lucas, Lee Mack, Mitchell & Webb, Tim Vine, Paul Whitehouse and Special Guests

Here is the view from Ken's seat: