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The Gong Show is an American amateur talent contest franchised by Sony Pictures Television to many countries. It was broadcast on NBC's daytime schedule from June 14, 1976, through July 21, 1978, and in first-run syndication from 1976 to 1980 and 1988 to 1989, and was revived in 2017 for broadcast on ABC.
Charles Hirsch Barris (June 3, 1929 – March 21, 2017) [1] was an American game show creator, producer, and host, author, and songwriter. A key crew member of several hugely successful game shows, he was the creator of The Dating Game (1965-2021), the original producer of The Newlywed Game (1966-2013), and the host and producer of The Gong Show from 1977 to 1980, all for the network ABC.
The Gong Show had an episode in which every contestant sang this song. [35] In "Switch", a 1990 Pepsi commercial, MC Hammer sings "Feelings" instead of "U Can't Touch This" when given a non-Pepsi drink. [36] (In fact Hammer lip-synched to a session singer. [37])
Game Shows 101. Chuck Barris was a trailblazer. A television producer who made memorable game shows in the 1960s and 1970s, he produced beloved programs.
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One of his songs, a rockabilly tune called "Mona Lisa", received significant airplay and allowed Willett the opportunity to perform on such shows as The Gong Show. For several years, Willett produced numerous records under his pseudonym, mostly covers and original tunes; [4] until the market for country music singles began to dwindle. "The ...
Pages in category "1970s American music television series" The following 36 pages are in this category, out of 36 total. This list may not reflect recent changes .
The Black Messengers were declared Gong Show winners on both occasions. [3] 1991: MC Hammer, a popular rapper from Oakland who grew up watching the Boogaloo group the Black Resurgents, [36] includes Boogaloo choreography and fashion in his music video "This is The Way We Roll". The music video also features a Boogaloo dancer "Frosty". [37]