Gilbert and Frank talk with director and producer Michael Lehmann (“Heathers,” “Airheads,” “True Blood,” “American Horror Story”) about hotheaded producers, 70s paranoia thrillers, the artistry of Francis Ford Coppola, the effectiveness of “The Exorcist” and the reassessment and reevaluation of “Hudson Hawk.” Also, Warren Beatty lends a shoulder, Ed Begley plays a giant insect, James Coburn adopts a chimp and Harold Ramis receives a hero’s welcome. PLUS: William Conrad! “The Beaver Gets a Boner”! Appreciating Joe Mantegna! Michael directs Carl Reiner! And the boys sing the praises of “The Maltese Falcon” and “My Darling Clementine”!

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