Status
Released
Release
1980
Runtime
1h 29m
"The Gong Show that was gonged by the censor."
A week in the life of "The Gong Show" host and creator Chuck Barris.
68 Cast Members
Chuck Barris
Himself
Robin Altman
Red
Mabel King
Mabel
Steve Garvey
Jamie Farr
Rip Taylor
Raoul the Maitre D'
Rosey Grier
Tony Randall
Performer in Tuxedo
Murray Langston
The Unknown Comic
Patrick Cranshaw
Man Dying in Elevator
David Sheiner
Dr. Jerry Queasley
Phillip Simms
Vito
Vincent Schiavelli
Mario Romani
Pat McCormick
Jaye P. Morgan
Herself
Gene Patton
Gene Gene The Dancing Machine
Augie Tribach
Hank
Cloyce Morrow
Dr. Betsy Nolan
Phil Hartman
Man at Airport with Gun
Kitten Natividad
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