The Gong Show Movie is a 1980 film that shows a fictional week in the life of Chuck Barris as the host and creator of The Gong Show, through a series of outrageous competitors, stressful ...

Chuck Barris was the original wild card of American television. From The Gong Show to The Dating Game, he gave us some of the most eccentric, chaotic moments ever to hit the screen.

When I was a young boy, one of my favorite TV shows to watch was The Gong Show, starring host Chuck Barris. I vividly remember yelling at the judges to “gong away” or to “have mercy” on ...