The Gong Show
Amateurs compete in a talent contest judged by a trio of celebrities. If the act is so bad that the judges can't bear to watch any more of it, they have the power to stop the act by pounding a large gong hanging on the wall behind them. Host Barris keeps the acts flowing, the jokes flying and the raucous party atmosphere floating. The show's grand prize was $516.32 (except in the syndicated version where it was $712.05).
- 1976-1980
- 1 season
- Firestone Program Services
- Comedy, Game Show
- TV-PG
Amateurs compete in a talent contest judged by a trio of celebrities. If the act is so bad that the judges can't bear to watch any more of it, they have the power to stop the act by pounding a large gong hanging on the wall behind them. Host Barris keeps the acts flowing, the jokes flying and the raucous party atmosphere floating. The show's grand prize was $516.32 (except in the syndicated version where it was $712.05).
Season 1 Episode Guide
5 Episodes 1976 - 1977
Episode 1
Episode #1.1
Fri, Oct 8, 1976
Episode 11
Episode #1.11
Tue, Jun 1, 1976
Episode 22
Episode #1.22
Sat, May 1, 1976
Episode 34
Episode #1.34
Fri, Oct 8, 1976
Episode 191
Episode #1.191
Thu, Mar 3, 1977
Acts include: singing group Satisfaction, violinist Toni Marcus, singer/guitarist Pat Simon, performance artist Solome and John, singer Kit Lloyd, singer Art Wand, Jackie Eli, tap dancer Sugarfoot, and The Unknown Comic.