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[edit] spoof
spoof???
kh7 15:33 Mar 23, 2003 (UTC)
[edit] original versions
--There were two earlier versions of The Gong Show that did not work out. In its original incarnation, The Gong Show was syndicated and hosted by John Barbour, a journeyman entertainer who went on to be one of the hosts of NBC's "Real People". When the show was brought to NBC, the host was Gary Owens, the broadcaster/Laugh-In performer. For reasons unknown, the network asked producer Chuck Barris to pick up the hosting duties.
[edit] Acts
Perhaps the most infamous act ever to appear on The Gong Show was called "Can You Spare a Nickle?", in which two teenage girls ate popsicles in a suggestive manner. It was cut from the West Coast feed due to the number of complaints.
[edit] HAS ANYONE SEEN THE GONG SHOW MOVIE LATELY?
Yesterday, I was flipping thru the channels as I was cleaning my ratty-ass apartment. I then seen Chuck Barris in a steam bath talking to a ghost/aboritional figure. I hit the 'info' button on my cable-clicker which it turned out to be the "Gong Show Movie". Having seen "Confessions" not so long ago, I put down my Vacuum cleaner and was glued to the televison. The movie, like any typical bad 80's movie, had no plot and was pretty much cry for attention by a washed up TV star. Yet, there was something about this movie that kept me going. Soderbergh and/or Clooney must have seen this movie. There are sooo many parralels between these two movies, it was eerie. Obviously, Chuckie Baby had a hand in this too, but Chuckie Baby turned into Charles Barris at the end of both movies. At the end of "Gong", Barris was wandering around a desert unshaven and very reclusive. You had seen the virtual self-destruction pretty much in real life. Sam Rockwell's portrayal of Barris and his breakdown in "Confessions" was much slower than Barris' own in "Gong". With the exception of the desert which is replaced by an aprtment in LA (or was it Philly?), the breakdown is very similar.Ironically, this was shown on the Sundance Channel- yes THE GONG SHOW MOVIE! Robert Downey Sr. co-wrote the movie! Here's some small facts, comments, and questions I picked up in the movie. -Firstly, the "infamous flashing scene" where Jaye P. Morgan's small but perfect breasts are seen in full, unadulterated glory. With both nipples erect! I wonder if this started Julie Andrews to drop her Ta Ta's in SOB. Jaye P.'s are much smaller but much better looking! -Is "Red", Barris' then real-life g/f (later wife) in the Gong Show Movie is in any way related to the Drew Barrymore character in Confessions? -When is the Gong Show movie is EVER coming out on DVD or even VHS? What about a package deal with Confessions? -Della, Chuck's daughter was pretty much highlighted in the Gong Show Movie but not Confessions. I know about her tragic demise, but was Barris still mourning her while writing/making confessions? -I know Barris written a new book, is that going to be made into a motion picture soon? Insertformulahere
Never saw it, but The Gong Show Movie is here. Please sign your comments. 216.37.227.202 00:09, 17 May 2006 (UTC)
[edit] Airdates
Someone should explain the airdates a little better, I think the NBC version was on from 1976-1978 and the syndie version was on till 1980, but this isn't explained well.
[edit] Samuel L. Jackson
DOes he actually have anything to do with the Unknown Comic? —The preceding unsigned comment was added by 217.23.228.2 (talk) 10:29, 17 January 2007 (UTC).
[edit] Green Jello/Jelly
The article claims the band Green Jello (later Green Jelly) appeared on the Gong Show. How is this possible... the show went off the air in 1980 and according to the band's Wikipedia article they didn't form until 1981. I find their appearance on the show hard to believe...Cris Varengo 19:09, 11 June 2007 (UTC)
[edit] Another Recurring Bit
I am disappointed that one of my favorite recurring bits was not mentioned: The Flying Zucchini Brothers. They would come out and demonstrate their strength and agility by performing "feats" that required neither strength nor agility. mmg 72.95.128.220 00:11, 18 June 2007 (UTC)
[edit] Gary Owens
I had always heard that Barris fired him. He even said as much in an interview promoting his book a few years back (it might have been Later with Bob Costas). Although not mentioning him by name, he stated something like something like "the guy we originally hired just didn't seem to get it - he would be visibly distrought when an act he liked got gonged, and I kept telling him 'look, this isn't a talent show'. So I just decided to take it over myself". I think this should be incorparated into the article, which gives only a mere mention of Owens' full-season tenure. Richiestern 03:44, 12 October 2007 (UTC)
- Barris was more likely to refer to John Barbour, who hosted the NBC version for a brief time. GSN aired the first NBC (I think) Gong Show several years ago w/Barbour and he looked to be playing things straight. Owens on the other hand lasted a full season. Also, a picture of Owens was on the Gong set well into Barris' tenure hugging a contestant (or a judge, I don't know) and giving a facetious(?) look to the camera. I don't think any sign of Owens would be retained if he were fired along with his boss' disapproval. There are several dicussions on the Net about the Gong Show before Barris hosted but 'twould be nice to have a definitive source.--CRiyl 05:27, 12 October 2007 (UTC)
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- Barris was said to have liked Owens, he was referring to John Barbour, who lasted one unaired week. Chuck enjoyed the daytime show so much that he took over for Gary on the nighttime version. FamicomJL 15:31, 12 October 2007 (UTC)
