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The Gong Show Movie(1980)
Status: Released
Date: 1980-05-23
38%
16 Votes
Time: 1h 29m
The Gong Show that was gonged by the censor.
Overview:
A week in the life of "The Gong Show" host and creator Chuck Barris.
Languages: English.
Countries:
United States of America
ProductionCompanies: 
Chuck Barris Productions
Movie: The Gong Show Movie
Top 10 Billed Cast
Chuck Barris
Himself
Mabel King
Mabel
Steve Garvey
Himself
Jamie Farr
Himself
Rip Taylor
Raoul the Maitre D'
Rosey Grier
Himself
Tony Randall
Performer in Tuxedo
Patrick Cranshaw
Man Dying in Elevator
Video Trailer The Gong Show Movie
Video: 1980 TV commercial
1980 TV commercial
Chuck Barris on "The Gong Show Movie"
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