The Friars Club Podcast

On the latest episode of "The Friars Club Podcast," Joe Sibilia talks with comedian Sandy Hackett about his father Buddy Hackett, attending Friars roasts for his dad and Willie Mays, and appearing on "The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson." Plus, Sandy talks about how he made the transition from studying hotel management at UNLV to following in the footsteps of his father as a stand-up comic, his relationship with his "Uncle" and Friar Joey Bishop and how that spawned "Sandy Hackett's Rat Pack Show," and his one-man show in tribute to his father, "My Buddy."

On the latest episode of "The Friars Club Podcast," Joe Sibilia talks with television host and comedian Matt Iseman about his participation in the 2013 roast of Dennis Rodman at the Friars Club. Matt also discusses his transition from a career in medicine to a career in comedy, his earliest television gigs, and stories from his days as the "Go-To Guy" on "Clean House." Plus, Matt talks about his long-running gig as co-host of "American Ninja Warrior" on NBC!

John Stamos talks with Joe Sibilia about participating in the Friars Club Lifetime Achievement Award Gala honoring Don Rickles in 2013, and goes in-depth about his close friendship with Rickles. John also talks about his time with Robert De Niro at the Friars testimonial, career advice from Friar Dean Martin, filming "ER" with Friar Jack Carter, his friendship with Jack Klugman, meeting Julia Roberts while visiting Garry Marshall in the hospital, watching Friar John Travolta film "Grease," encountering Robin Williams at a taping of "Happy Days," and how he and Friar Bob Saget became close friends.

On the latest episode of "The Friars Club Podcast," Joe Sibilia chats with comedian, actor, and television host Joel McHale about hosting the 2015 Friars Club Roast of Terry Bradshaw, seeing Joe Montana at the roast, the early influence of roasts on Joel's sense of humor, emceeing the White House Correspondents' Dinner and the advice he received from the likes of Conan O'Brien, Seth Meyers, and Craig Ferguson, remembering his working relationship with Friar Regis Philbin, his start in stand-up comedy, and filming the movie "Ted" with Seth MacFarlane.

Legendary publicist and Friar Jim Mahoney joins Joe Sibilia to discuss his book "Get Mahoney!: A Hollywood Insider's Memoir" about his unparalleled PR career, his start in public relations at Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer in the 1940s working with Clark Gable, how he came to represent Friar Frank Sinatra for 15 years, why he never watched the Rat Pack shows while he was with the group in Las Vegas, why Sinatra didn't appear on a television special with fellow Friar and client Bob Hope, and working on the recovery effort of Frank Sinatra Jr. after his kidnapping in 1963. Plus, Jim talks about saving Friar and client Johnny Carson from a barroom brawl while filming "Johnny Goes Home" in the 1980s, being hit in an altercation with client Judy Garland, his first encounter with his friend and fellow Friar Don Rickles, the condition under which Jim would work with Friar Jack Carter, dealing with Friar and client Joey Bishop, staying at Friar and client Paul Anka's house, and Jim's son and fellow publicist Sean jumps in to talk about booking Friar Bob Newhart on David Letterman's talk show! Special thanks to Sean Mahoney, Marilee Mahoney, and Monica Mahoney-Adler!

This week on "The Friars Club Podcast," Joe chats with Noel Blanc, the son of legendary voice actor and Friar Mel Blanc about the 1961 California Friars tribute to Mel following a near-fatal car accident, his father's friendship and collaboration with Friars Jack Benny and George Burns, and his legendary career as the voice behind cartoon characters such as Bugs Bunny, Daffy Duck, Woody Woodpecker, Yosemite Sam, Barney Rubble, and Porky Pig. Plus, Noel talks about the politics of cigarettes during the Golden Age of Radio, attending the Burns & Allen radio show as a kid, his father's friendship with Friar Johnny Carson, the eccentricity of Paul Frees (the voice of the Pillsbury Doughboy), and his own near-death experience with Kirk Douglas.

Philip Rosenthal, the host of the Netflix series "Somebody Feed Phil" and the creator of "Everybody Loves Raymond" joins Joe Sibilia to discuss the roast held in his honor at the Friars Club for his 40th birthday featuring Ray Romano and Red Buttons, his childhood friendship with longtime Friars Dean Freddie Roman and his son Alan Kirschenbaum, and his own career in comedy. Plus, Phil talks about a meeting held with former Friars Abbot Jerry Lewis, pitching the idea of a charity roast to Johnny Carson during Carson's retirement years, his interactions with David Letterman while working on "Everybody Loves Raymond," and his friendship with the late Paul Reubens, the comic actor better known as Pee-wee Herman.

Actor, comedian, and Friar Rob Schneider joins Joe Sibilia to discuss his participation in the 2001 Friars Club Roast of Hugh Hefner and the 2010 Friars Club Roast of Quentin Tarantino, shares some of his favorite jokes from the Quentin Tarantino roast and their preexisting friendship as Tarantino's neighbor. Rob also talks about Gilbert Gottfried and Jimmy Kimmel's performances at the Hugh Hefner roast, Whitney Cummings' kind gesture at the dinner preceding the Quentin Tarantino roast, and the one joke Rob wished he told about Jerry Lewis. Plus, Rob shares his memories of appearing in the "Friar's Club" episode of "Seinfeld" and of shooting the movie "Grown Ups."

Legendary television producer George Schlatter talks with Joe Sibilia about attending a Friars Club roast of Jack Benny in his 20s, how he met Aaron Spelling (for whom he produced the Friars Club of California's Lifetime Achievement Award dinner in 2001), collaborating with Friar Ronald Reagan on his Las Vegas nightclub act, producing Friar Steve Lawrence's variety series on CBS, and much more. Plus, George shares his memories of producing his revolutionary comedy/variety series "Laugh-In," giving Robin Williams, Goldie Hawn, and Lily Tomlin early exposure on television, and working with and befriending Friars such as Lucille Ball, Frank Sinatra, Joey Bishop, Larry King, and Johnny Carson. Check out George's new book, "Still Laughing: A Life in Comedy (From the Creator of Laugh-in)"

Former Friars Club Communications Director and Friars Club Historian Barry Dougherty joins Joe Sibilia to discuss his work documenting the history of the Friars Club, writing for roasts for Quentin Tarantino, Betty White, and Jack Black (among many other events), and talks about the origins of the Friars Club and its most cherished traditions. Plus, Barry recalls his odd visit to Uma Thurman's home, his memorable phone calls with Johnny Carson and John Travolta, shares the tale of Jimmy Durante's arrest at an early Friars testimonial, and explains why he was initially against Comedy Central televising the Friars Club roasts.

The Amazing Kreskin joins Joe Sibilia to talk about his history as a member of the Friars Club, filming a DVD at the Friars Club in 2005, the joke that was always made at the Friars roasts about Kreskin, and attending Friars roasts for the likes of Hugh Hefner and Jerry Lewis. Plus, Kreskin talks about appearing on the television shows of Friars including Johnny Carson, Joey Bishop, and Regis Philbin, explains how he inspired Carson's "Carnac the Magnificent" character, and predicts the future of the Friars Club!

Emmy and Tony Award-winning comedy writer, playwright, and Friar Alan Zweibel joins Joe Sibilia to discuss becoming a member of the Friars Club in 1983, writing for many Friars roasts before breaking into television, being approached about joining the Friars' "Under 40" committee, and utilizing the Friars Club as an office following his tenure at "Saturday Night Live." Plus, Alan shares his memories of Gilda Radner, his collaborations with Garry Shandling and Billy Crystal, the infamous Milton Berle-hosted installment of "Saturday Night Live," and his encounter with former Friars Abbott Frank Sinatra at Matteo's restaurant in California.

Carrot Top, the comedy icon known for his singular take on prop comedy, joins Joe Sibilia to discuss his visits to the Friars Club in New York and California, attending the Friars Club roast of Jerry Springer in 1999, the myth of the Las Vegas "Fryers Club," appearing in "The Roast" episode of "The Larry Sanders Show," and working with Friars including Regis Philbin, Don Rickles, Betty White, and Carl Reiner. Plus, Carrot Top talks about following a heart-wrenching monologue by former Friars Abbot Jerry Lewis on the MDA Labor Day Telethon, hosting "Carrot Top's AM Mayhem" on Cartoon Network and his encounter with network boss Ted Turner, appearing as a guest on "Space Ghost Coast to Coast," his unusual dinner with Jonathan Winters, his origins as a prop comic, and much more!

Legendary radio & television talk show host and Friar Sally Jessy Raphael talks with Joe Sibilia about how she became a Friar and eventually the Prior of the Friars Club, her duties as Prior, the proposal she received for the Friars Club from Purdue to "roast" one of their chickens, being honored by the Friars Club in 2000, and attending many of the Friars Club roasts. Plus, Sally shares what she used to love ordering on the menu and reminisces about her days working on WIOD in Maimi with Larry King, shooting pool with Jackie Gleason and Minnesota Fats, Tennessee Williams sitting in on her radio show, and hosting Friars Sammy Davis Jr., Carol Burnett, and Jerry Lewis on her television show.

Filmmaker, comedy writer, and Friar Dean Ward joins Joe Sibilia to talk about his documentary about the Friars Club called "Let Me In, I Hear Laughter," joining the Friars Club, and documenting the history of the Friars Club. Dean sheds light on the behind-the-scenes of the film, including his unusual interview with Milton Berle, watching "Wheel of Fortune" and "Jeopardy" with Joey Bishop, playing hooky from his DreamWorks day job to hang out with Buddy Hackett, receiving a phone call from an irate Jerry Lewis, his favorite joke from Oscar-winner Red Buttons, and winning over onetime "Tonight Show" host Steve Allen. Plus, Dean recalls Arnold Schwarzenegger and Jon Bon Jovi's visit to the Friars Club, his father becoming starstruck over Abe Vigoda, the death of Harry "Parkyakarkus" Einstein (father of Albert Brooks and "Super Dave" Osborne) at a testimonial for Lucille Balll and Desi Arnaz, and meeting up with Pat Cooper at a Las Vegas gas station.

Comedy writer, stand-up comic, author, and Friar Jeffrey Gurian joins Joe Sibilia to discuss how he went from practicing dentistry to writing for some of the biggest names in the history of comedy, including Joan Rivers, Rodney Dangerfield, and Jerry Lewis. Plus, Jeffrey talks about working on the Friars Club roasts as a writer, serving as the liaison to "Saturday Night Live" for the 1990 Friars Club roast of Chevy Chase, his friendship with the late Phil Hartman, discovering Emmy Award-winner Peter Dinklage, collaborating with John Mulaney and Nick Kroll, and gaining entree into Billy Crystal's private party the night the Friars Club named a room in his honor. Jeffrey Gurian will be performing at The Expo in New York City on Wednesday, May 10th. Get your tickets here: https://bit.ly/3LZJluC

Television talk show host, politician, and Friar Jerry Springer passed away on Thursday at age 79 following a battle with pancreatic cancer. In this encore presentation, Joe Sibilia shares some of his memories of meeting Jerry through the years and revisits his appearance on "The Friars Club Podcast" from January 2023. In this episode, Jerry talks about being roasted by the Friars Club of California in 1999, receiving encouragement from former Abbot Milton Berle, working alongside longtime Friars including former Abbot Jerry Lewis and Henny Youngman on "The Jerry Lewis MDA Labor Day Telethon," and being asked to speak at Rodney Dangerfield's funeral. Plus, Jerry talks about the trials and tribulations of appearing as a beetle on "The Masked Singer," reveals his favorite acts from his time hosting "America's Got Talent," reminisces about his eponymous (and infamous) talk show, and gives longtime "Tonight Show" band leader Doc Severinsen a lift!

Stand-up comic and Friar Turner Sparks joins Joe Sibilia to discuss recording two comedy albums at the Friars Club, being taken under the wing of Larry the Cable Guy, and reveals the nuts and bolts of putting together a comedy album. Turner also talks about his ideas for the Friars Club as a member of the Board of Governors, spearheading the digitization of the Friars archives, and talks about his life before the Friars Club as a stand-up comic in China and also as the man who brought the Mister Softee brand to China.

Television's "Cake Boss" Buddy Valastro joins Joe Sibilia to discuss baking a life-sized cake of Friar Betty White on his television show for the Friars Club roast of Betty White in 2012. Buddy divulges the behind-the-scenes of the episode in which he is commissioned by the Friars to create a special cake for Betty in only 24 hours, and also shares some of his tricks of the trade. Plus, Buddy remembers filming at his bakery with Friar Regis Philbin, talks about the Hoboken connection with former Friars Abbot Frank Sinatra, and gives Joe some valuable advice on baking.

Comedian, actor, and television host Cedric The Entertainer joins Joe Sibilia to discuss his performance at the Friars Club roast of Hugh Hefner in 2001, Friar Gilbert Gottfried's infamous 9/11 joke and telling of "The Aristocrats," and the party after the roast. Plus, Cedric talks about hosting "Who Wants to Be a Millionaire," remembers Friar Regis Philbin, and shares the challenges of shooting his CBS sitcom "The Neighborhood" during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Singer, actress, Friars Club Trobairitz, and Friar Deana Martin talks with Joe Sibilia about her father, longtime Friar Dean Martin, joining the Friars Club with sponsorship from her famous father and "Uncle" Frank Sinatra, holding her wedding reception at the Friars Club in Beverly Hills, and participating in a roast in New York for Friars Abbot Jerry Lewis. Deana also shares her memories of "The Dean Martin Celebrity Roasts" (inspired by the Friars Club roasts), recounts the story of how her father was roped into doing his highly successful variety show for NBC, and explains how she befriended her father's one-time comedy partner Jerry Lewis in his later years. Plus, Deana talks about appearing on "The Joey Bishop Show" opposite Friars Joey Bishop and Regis Philbin, picking Steve Martin on "The Dating Game," playing touch football with Davy Jones of The Monkees, and meeting Walt Disney on the opening day of Disneyland.

Matt Paxton, host of the PBS series "Legacy List with Matt Paxton," expert on "Hoarders," and author of "Keep the Memories, Lose the Stuff: Declutter, Downsize, and Move Forward with Your Life" joins Joe Sibilia to discuss signing the deal for his "Legacy List" series at the Friars Club, appearing on Friar Jimmy Kimmel's talk show, and shares his journey from journeyman downsizer to television star. Plus, Matt talks about getting high on Joe Rogan's podcast, swaps "Price is Right" experiences with Joe (whose mother was a contestant on the show in 1993), and shares horror stories of some of the "Hoarders" homes that he has cleaned over the years.

Tony Award-winning Broadway producer, cabaret performer, and television host Jamie deRoy joins Joe Sibilia to discuss becoming the 8th woman to join the New York Friars Club, opening for Friars including Joan Rivers and Gene Baylos, former Friars Abbot Alan King's telling of the founding of the club, hanging out at Friar Sammy Davis Jr.'s house, and having Friars such as Kevin Meaney, Steve Allen, and Henny Youngman participate in her "Jamie deRoy & Friends" show. Plus, Jamie shares some of her favorite Friars jokes, and talks about discovering talent at the fabled "Bachelors' Table," meeting former Abbot Jerry Lewis in Las Vegas, co-producing Billy Crystal's Broadway musical "Mr. Saturday Night," and working the Golden Globes!

Legendary stand-up comedian, actor, and Friar George Lopez joins Joe Sibilia to discuss hosting the wrap party for his eponymous sitcom at the Friars Club of California, stealing oranges from Friar Richard Pryor's home, stealing the plaque from Freddie Prinze's grave, appearing on "The Tonight Show" with Friar Johnny Carson, and opening for Friar Bob Hope. Plus, George talks about learning how to act when he started on "George Lopez," working with his daughter Mayan on his new sitcom "Lopez vs. Lopez," and appearing on "The Jerry Lewis MDA Labor Day Telethon" with Friar Norm Crosby!

Friar Robert Morton, longtime executive producer of "Late Night with David Letterman" and "The Late Show with David Letterman," joins Joe Sibilia to discuss NBC and Carson Productions executive Dave Tebet's sponsorship for membership into the Friars Club, serving on the Friars Board of Governors, and deciding to take the Letterman show from NBC to CBS at the Friars Club. Plus, discover how Robert's relationship with David Letterman comes full circle when he reunites with Letterman at the Friars Club twenty years after leaving "The Late Show." Also, Robert shares memories of (almost) booking former Abbot Frank Sinatra on Letterman, Friar Barbra Streisand's conditions appearing on the show, living in the lap of luxury at the Sahara in Las Vegas at the invitation of Friar Buddy Hackett, producing Friar George Lopez's late-night talk show "Lopez Tonight," and Friar Bob Hope's tricks of the trade!

Longtime "Today" weather anchor and Friar Al Roker joins Joe Sibilia to talk about his first time at the Friars Club, being sponsored for membership by Friar Soupy Sales, emceeing the 2008 Matt Lauer roast, and attending the ceremony at which the monastery was named in honor of former Abbot Jerry Lewis. Plus, Al talks about visiting Friar Ed McMahon's home, watching Friar Johnny Carson perform at the 50th birthday party of former NBC President and CEO Bob Wright, interviewing Friar Don Rickles for "Today," and co-hosting the annual television broadcast of Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade. For more information on the Friars Club, please visit our website at https://www.friarsclub.com/ Follow the Friars Club on: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100082240803132 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/pcfriarsclub/?hl=en

Comedian, star of "Curb Your Enthusiasm" and Friar Richard Lewis joins Joe Sibilia to talk about having the bathroom named for him in the Jerry Lewis Monastery, his run-in with his Friars sponsor Norman Fell (Mr. Roeper on "Three's Company") on his first day as a Friar, and brunching with Howard Cosell at the Friars Club. Plus, Richard explains the genius of Rodney Dangerfield, co-stars with Don Rickles on the short-lived sitcom "Daddy Dearest," misses the opportunity to drink with Frank Sinatra, and plays cards with the likes of Sid Caesar, Ed Asner, and James Garner! For more information on the Friars Club, please visit our website at https://www.friarsclub.com/ Follow the Friars Club on: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100082240803132 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/pcfriarsclub/?hl=en

Emmy Award-winning television producer and Friar Burt Dubrow talks with Joe Sibilia about hanging out at the Friars Club with comedian, children's show host, and Friar Soupy Sales, producing for Friars Sally Jessy Raphael and Jerry Springer, working alongside Friars including Ed McMahon, Alan King, and Jerry Lewis, and talks about his longtime friendship with Paul Winchell, the legendary ventriloquist and inventor best remembered for creating the voice of Tigger for Disney's "Winnie-the-Pooh" films. Plus, Burt shows off some of his memorabilia to Joe, pesters "Buffalo Bob" Smith at the liquor store, runs into Johnny Carson at the airport, and gets his college classmate Andy Kaufman on "The Mike Douglas Show."  For more information on the Friars Club, please visit our website at https://www.friarsclub.com/ Follow the Friars Club on: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100082240803132 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/pcfriarsclub/?hl=en

Longtime television talk show host, former Mayor of Cincinnati, and Friar Jerry Springer joins Joe Sibilia to talk about being roasted by the Friars Club of California in 1999, receiving encouragement from former Abbot Milton Berle, working alongside longtime Friars including former Abbot Jerry Lewis and Henny Youngman on "The Jerry Lewis MDA Labor Day Telethon," and being asked to speak at Rodney Dangerfield's funeral. Plus, Jerry talks about the trials and tribulations of appearing as a beetle on "The Masked Singer," reveals his favorite acts from his time hosting "America's Got Talent," reminisces about his eponymous (and infamous) talk show, and gives longtime "Tonight Show" band leader Doc Severinsen a lift!

Comedy writer and Friar Mike Reiss, perhaps best known for his work on "The Simpsons," joins Joe Sibilia to discuss his history with the Friars Club, applying to write for Alan Zweibel's Friars-centric sitcom "The Boys," and attending the Tracy Morgan Entertainment Icon Award dinner in May 2022. Plus, Mike shares his memories of working on "The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson" and how Friar Carson was convinced to lend his voice to "The Simpsons," attending an Oscar party at the Friars Club of Beverly Hills and meeting longtime Friars Abbot Milton Berle, noshing with former Friars Dean Larry King at the craft services table, and attempting to direct Friar Steve Allen.  For more information on the Friars Club, please visit our website at https://www.friarsclub.com/ Follow the Friars Club on: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100082240803132 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/pcfriarsclub/?hl=en

Master impressionist, comedian, and Friar Rich Little joins Joe Sibilia to discuss his 1987 Friars Club roast and working alongside Friars including Dean Martin, Jack Benny, Steve Allen, and Johnny Carson, among others. Plus, Rich shares his memories of old Las Vegas, talks about the challenges of guest hosting "The Tonight Show," salutes legendary "Bugs Bunny" voice Mel Blanc, talks about the longtime "Hollywood Squares" center square Paul Lynde, and performs his impressions of everybody from President Joe Biden to his own mother. For more information on the Friars Club, please visit our website at https://www.friarsclub.com/ Follow the Friars Club on: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100082240803132 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/pcfriarsclub/?hl=en

Television icon, comedienne, and Friar Carol Burnett joins Joe Sibilia to discuss her 1973 Friars Club testimonial, the stunt she prepared with Harvey Korman for that dinner, and praises Friars Steve Lawrence and Eydie Gorme. Plus, Carol Burnett remembers her mentor and fellow Friar Garry Moore, shares the origins of the song "I Made a Fool of Myself Over John Foster Dulles," recollects her time working with ventriloquist, inventor, and voice actor Paul Winchell, and critiques Joe's rendition of her famous Tarzan yell! For more information on the Friars Club, please visit our website at https://www.friarsclub.com/ Follow the Friars Club on: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100082240803132 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/pcfriarsclub/?hl=en

Comedian Tom Dreesen joins Joe Sibilia for a rollicking discussion about opening for former Friars Abbot Frank Sinatra and Friar Sammy Davis Jr., performing at Barbara Sinatra's 1988 Friars Club testimonial, roasting Jilly Rizzo for the Friars Club, the dangers of following former Friars Abbot Milton Berle at a roast, and explains how to prepare for a Friars roast. Plus, Tom relates the story of how Frank Sinatra saved Friar Johnny Carson's life, his friendship with David Letterman, and his insight into the battle between Letterman and Jay Leno for "The Tonight Show." For more information on the Friars Club, please visit our website at https://www.friarsclub.com/ Follow the Friars Club on: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100082240803132 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/pcfriarsclub/?hl=en

Legendary sportscaster, talk show host, and Friar Bob Costas joins Joe Sibilia to chat about his love for the history of the Friars Club, his camaraderie with Friar Don Rickles, and names his favorite Friars moments throughout the years. Plus, Bob talks about his tenure as host of the NBC late-night talk show "Later" and the role David Letterman played in him landing the job, his cameo on the first broadcast of "Late Night with Conan O'Brien," writing a letter to Friar Johnny Carson, and appearing on "The Tonight Show" with Johnny. For more information on the Friars Club, please visit our website at https://www.friarsclub.com/ Follow the Friars Club on: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100082240803132 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/pcfriarsclub/?hl=en

Tony Award-winning actor Matthew Broderick talks with Joe Sibilia about rubbing elbows with the likes of Mr. T and Richard Pryor at Friars Club roasts, the difference between working with Friar Neil Simon and Mel Brooks, and his appreciation for the history of the club. Plus, Matthew talks about his recent run on Broadway in Plaza Suite with his wife Sarah Jessica Parker, adapting The Producers from stage to screen, the trials and tribulations of performing in A Christmas Story Live! on television, praises Jean Shepherd, and explains how he was cast as "Adult Simba" in The Lion King. For more information on the Friars Club, please visit our website at https://www.friarsclub.com/ Follow the Friars Club on: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100082240803132 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/pcfriarsclub/?hl=en

Billy Crystal is a Friar so beloved, he's been roasted by the Friars Club, received the prestigious Friars Club Entertainment Icon Award in 2018, and even has a room named for him in the Jerry Lewis Monastery! On the inaugural episode of "The Friars Club Podcast," Billy Crystal chats with Joe Sibilia about his friend and former Friars Abbot Alan King, his comedic influences growing up, his 1992 Friars Club roast, and showcasing the Friars Club in his Broadway musical "Mr. Saturday Night." Plus, Billy discusses directing former Friars Abbot Jerry Lewis in the film version of "Mr. Saturday Night," his approach to hosting the Academy Awards, his turn guest-hosting "The Tonight Show" and the special gift he received from Friar Johnny Carson, and the backstory of the Joe Franklin sketches on "Saturday Night Live."  For more information on the Friars Club, please visit our website at https://www.friarsclub.com/   Follow the Friars Club on:  Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100082240803132   Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/friars_club/?hl=en

Have you ever wondered what it's like to be a member of the fabled New York Friars Club? Host Joe Sibilia will give you an insider's look at the birthplace of the "celebrity roast" as he chats with many of the famous Friars including Billy Crystal, Matthew Broderick, and Carol Burnett. Please be sure to subscribe so you never miss an episode. For more information on the Friars Club, please visit our website at https://www.friarsclub.com/ Follow the Friars Club on: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100082240803132 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/pcfriarsclub/?hl=en