The Gong Show

The Gong Show

1976•30m•6.0/10

Comedy

Ratings

🎬TMDb

6.0/10(4)

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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Production

Chuck Barris Productions, Chris Bearde Productions

Language

EN

Status

Ended

First Aired

June 14, 1976

Last Aired

June 14, 1976

Networks

NBC

Created By

Chuck Barris

Where to Watch

Region US · Lang EN

US

No providers available for this region.

Seasons & Episodes

Select a season to view episodes. Reddit links may contain spoilers.

Season

E1

Episode 1

Air date: 1976-06-14

E2

Peter Lawford / Rip Taylor / Susan George (1972)

E3

Jaye P. Morgan/Pat Paulson/Pearl Bailey

E4

Peter Lawford / J.P. Morgan / Iris Turner

E5

Arte Johnson/Jaye P. Morgan/Rex Reed

E6

Anson Williams/Dionne Warwick/Jamie Farr

E7

Arte Johnson/Jaye P. Morgan/Jamie Farr

Cast

Charlie O'Donnell

Charlie O'Donnell

Chuck Barris

Chuck Barris

Gary Owens

Gary Owens

Jaye P. Morgan

Jaye P. Morgan

Johnny Jacobs

Michele Lee

Michele Lee

Phyllis Diller

Phyllis Diller

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