The Gong Show

The Gong Show is an amateur talent contest franchised by Sony Pictures Television to many countries. It was broadcast on NBC's daytime schedule from June 14, 1976 through July 21, 1978, and in first-run syndication from 1976 to 1980 and 1988 to 1989. The show was produced by Chuck Barris, who also served as host for the NBC run and from 1977 to 1980 in syndication. The show is best remembered for its absurdist humor and style, often awarding participants ridiculous and worthless prizes.

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Comedy
Created By

Chuck Barris

First Aired on

Jun 14, 1976

1 seaons till Jun 14, 1976

Popularity: 3.4317
4 votes
Networks
(US)
Production

Chuck Barris ProductionsChris Bearde Productions

Status: Ended

Show Ended

Last episode: Episode 1

Seasons & episodes

Total 1 seasons, 7 episodes

Season 1

Aired

7 Episodes
  • Episode 1Episode 1 min

    Overview not available

  • Episode 2Peter Lawford / Rip Taylor / Susan George (1972)30 min

    Overview not available

  • Episode 3Jaye P. Morgan/Pat Paulson/Pearl Bailey30 min

    Overview not available

  • Episode 4Peter Lawford / J.P. Morgan / Iris Turner30 min

    Overview not available

  • Episode 5Arte Johnson/Jaye P. Morgan/Rex Reed30 min

    Overview not available

Crew & Team

Gene Banks

Producer

Chuck Barris

Producer

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