The Gong ShowTV 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.
About The Gong Show
The Gong Show first aired in 1976 and is listed as a comedy series created by Chuck Barris.
The series information currently records 1 season, 7 episodes, status: Ended, network information for NBC.
Top-billed cast members include Charlie O'Donnell, Chuck Barris, Gary Owens, Jaye P. Morgan. The synopsis above provides the available premise, while the season section shows the published season and episode structure.
