James Greene, Jr.I wrote a long piece about "The Gong Show Movie." Did you know Chuck Barris wanted to make a film about Kent State after that? Read this thing, it's nuts!
The Final Gong
"The Gong Show" was one of the most fearless, self-indulgent, chaotic, and addictive half hours in television history. Appearing onstage as a contestant was probably the thrill of a lifetime for some, even if they were immediately gonged. Working there for one day was probably exhausting. "Gong Show" creator Chuck Barris hosted the program for…