The Gong Show
Overview
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.
Episodes
S01E02 Peter Lawford / Rip Taylor / Susan George (1972)
S01E03 Jaye P. Morgan/Pat Paulson/Pearl Bailey
S01E04 Peter Lawford / J.P. Morgan / Iris Turner
S01E05 Arte Johnson/Jaye P. Morgan/Rex Reed
S01E06 Anson Williams/Dionne Warwick/Jamie Farr
S01E07 Arte Johnson/Jaye P. Morgan/Jamie Farr
Cast
Charlie O'Donnell
Chuck Barris
Gary Owens
Jaye P. Morgan
Johnny Jacobs
Michele Lee
Phyllis Diller
