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Would You Watch an Updated Gong Show?

BuzzSugar — Thu, 08 May 2008 11:30:44 PDT

There's news from Comedy Central this morning that the network plans to revive the '70s hit The Gong Show. The original, hosted by TV personality (and possible CIA hitman) Chuck Baris, featured amateur performers showing off their talents - singing, dancing, fire-eating, juggling - for a panel of celebrity judges. Good acts got to complete their performances, but the bad ones got the gong.

The new version will be hosted by comedian Dave Attell and produced by Adam Sandler's production company. But the idea behind the show is the same: Eight to 10 performers will try to impress a rotating panel of celebrity judges, with Attell promising: "Stars will be made. Feelings will be hurt."

The Gong Show - like, say, Match Game - seems like such a peculiar specimen of '70s culture that I wonder if a modern take would work. Aren't reality shows like American Idol and America's Got Talent basically one big Gong Show already?

The show is set to premiere July 17. Do you think you'll tune in?

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Flashback: The Gong Show

GiggleSugar — Tue, 15 May 2007 14:00:00 PDT

If you're into slapstick comedy, then here's your gal. Miss Peggy Guy was a fan fave on The Gong Show because she didn't just take the stage, she ate it. Who needs talent when you got gravity and lack grace?

Flashback: The Gong Show

GiggleSugar — Mon, 09 Apr 2007 11:00:00 PDT

If I could teleport back to the past and I was given the choice between the 60's or 70's, no question I would pick the 70's. The 60's were a decade of turmoil and strife, while the 70's were a decade of platform shoes and The Gong Show. American Idol should take some cues from this show--instead of elevating no-talents, it should gong them right off the stage. Fun for everyone!