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The Gong Show Movie Reviews

1980
1 hr 29 mins
Comedy
R

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A blend of fact and fiction based on the TV game show with would-be contestants harassing host Chuck Barris. Robin Altman, Jaye P. Morgan, Rip Taylor. Mabel: Mabel King. Didlow: James B. Douglas. Bum: Brian O'Mullin. Violin Player: Jack Bernardi.

As improbable as it seems, THE GONG SHOW MOVIE is even worse than the idiotic television show that inspired it, and which exploited the "talents" of "performers" whose dignity took a back seat to their desire to break into show business. Chuck Barris, who hosted the TV show, makes a ridiculous attempt at serious drama by portraying himself as a sensitive TV personality driven to madness by the craziness his show has unleashed. Even with this lame premise, THE GONG SHOW MOVIE remains little more than a sleazy freak show.