The Gong Show 47 years old

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.

Credits

Cast

Name Character
Rip Taylor He was 45 , 88 years old when he died
Michele Lee She was 33 , now 81 years old
Phyllis Diller She was 58 , 95 years old when she died
Jaye P. Morgan She was 44 , now 92 years old
Gary Owens He was 40 , 78 years old when he died
Chuck Barris He was 47 , 87 years old when he died

Crew

Name Job title
Chuck Barris Production He was 47 , 87 years old when he died Producer
The Gong Show poster
The Gong Show (47 years)

Ended

  • First Air Date: 1976-06-14
  • Runtime: [30] minutes
  • Number of Episodes: 6