BS: The Gong Show

08 May 08 - 10:58 PM (#2336248)
Subject: BS: The Gong Show
From: MarkS

This from Variety

Comedy Central is reviving Chuck Barris' "The Gong Show," with comedian Dave Attell as host.

Will it start this fall in Denver?

But seriously, any of you old enought to remember, what was your favorite Gong Show sketch or act?

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08 May 08 - 11:53 PM (#2336274)
Subject: RE: BS: The Gong Show
From: The Fooles Troupe

Going - Going - GONG!

:-)

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09 May 08 - 01:29 AM (#2336293)
Subject: RE: BS: The Gong Show
From: Escapee

There was a six ( or so ) piece brass band that wore ornate uniforms, danced and played the William Tell Overture and blew out their spitvalves simultaneously. Very fine stuff.
SKP

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09 May 08 - 06:48 AM (#2336397)
Subject: RE: BS: The Gong Show
From: Mooh

Tommy Tedesco, on banjo if I remember rightly.

Peace, Mooh.

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09 May 08 - 09:15 AM (#2336483)
Subject: RE: BS: The Gong Show
From: Becca72

Gene Gene the Dancin' Machine

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09 May 08 - 09:19 AM (#2336487)
Subject: RE: BS: The Gong Show
From: Bee-dubya-ell

I remember one bit in which a young lady attempting to sing "Whispering" was gonged mercilessly. I have no idea why that particular act stuck with me, particularly since, to the best of my knowledge, I'd never heard the song before. But it did and, years later, when I heard some players at a jam session doing it, I recognized it, learned it, and added it to my own repetoire. I've not become world famous playing it or anything, but it's a fun tune. I would have never learned the tune if it hadn't been for "The Gong Show".

I also remember a semi-legitimate act called The Kosher Cowboys who did their song "It's Hard to Eat Kosher on the Road'. I believe it actually became a very minor hit.

The chorus, to the best of my memory:

Well, it's hard to eat kosher on the road
You know I have to bear a heavy load
Well I told them down in Macon
That I could not eat their bacon
It's so hard to eat kosher on the road

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09 May 08 - 09:44 AM (#2336503)
Subject: RE: BS: The Gong Show
From: dwditty

In case you need a refresher, just go to Youtube and search for Gong SHow...lots of clips from the show.

dw

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09 May 08 - 03:45 PM (#2336725)
Subject: RE: BS: The Gong Show
From: Sorcha

I only remember the GONG. Was my favorite part.

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09 May 08 - 05:54 PM (#2336814)
Subject: RE: BS: The Gong Show
From: GUEST,Arkie

Did the Unknown Comic wear a paper bag over his head? A couple of friends who lived for a time in Mountain View, AR were contestants on the Gong Show. That was before I knew them. The guy now with a new partner is a world class oldtime musician. While I am drawing blanks on the acts, I did make an effort to see the show.

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09 May 08 - 06:01 PM (#2336820)
Subject: RE: BS: The Gong Show
From: Greg F.

Comedy Central is reviving Chuck Barris' "The Gong Show"...

Too late! - "American Idol" has been airing for quite a while.
(a.k.a. The Gong Show tarted up.)

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09 May 08 - 08:24 PM (#2336898)
Subject: RE: BS: The Gong Show
From: Rapparee

And NBC is reviving "American Gladiators." Unfortunately.

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09 May 08 - 09:56 PM (#2336928)
Subject: RE: BS: The Gong Show
From: Donuel

Since Chuck Barris is an alleged murderer the reruns may be as entertaining as watching OJ in Police Squad. kinda ghoulish.

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10 May 08 - 01:06 AM (#2336964)
Subject: RE: BS: The Gong Show
From: Stephen L. Rich

The guy with the paper bag over his head was known as The Unknown Comic.

Stephen Lee

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10 May 08 - 12:25 PM (#2337177)
Subject: RE: BS: The Gong Show
From: GUEST,Jack the Sailor

I remember the "Unknown Comic" the best. The bag was a good gimmic. Dave Attell would be a great host. His merciless dry humor and love of the bizarre will do him well.

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