The Gong Show was an amateur talent contest that brought delight to audiences everywhere. Do you think you know all there is to know about "The Gong Show?" Let's find out!
Question 1/12
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What year did "The Gong Show" first premiere to audiences?
1976
1974
1969
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Who was initially hired to be the host of "The Gong Show?"
Alex Trebek
John Barbour
Chuck Barris
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Who was NOT an announcer on "The Gong Show?"
Johnny Jacobs
Charlie O'Donnell
Rex Reed
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What did fans call regular contestant Murray Langston?
The Unknown Comic
The Anonymous Ace
The Laugh Factory
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Which famous comedian was once an act on "The Gong Show" and later a guest judge?
Bill Murray
Steve Martin
Gilda Radner
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How much was the grand prize on "The Gong Show?"
$862.42
$516.32
$1,112.00
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Which panelist was once banned by NBC after flashing the audience?
Jaye P. Morgan
Jamie Farr
Phyllis Diller
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What song did Chuck Barris sing in the series finale of "The Gong Show?"
Working 9 to 5
Take This Job And Shove It
He Works Hard For The Money
Question 9/12
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True or false: Test audiences originally hated "The Gong Show."
True
False
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What percent of applicants actually made it on the show?
20%
10%
15%
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True or false: The Popsicle Girls segment never aired on the west coast due to censorship laws.
True
False
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What year did the series finale of "The Gong Show" originally air?
1989
1979
1982
Uh-oh, it seems we have a big of a Gong Show goof on our hands! While you may know a bit about this iconic game show, you haven't filled in all of the blanks just yet. Worry not, at least this quiz proved a great trip down memory lane.
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Right!
This quiz revealed that you're Gong Show grand! This iconic game show has truly captured a place in your heart. From the Unknown comic to the grand prize, you know everything worth knowing about this iconic TV program.
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Right!
This quiz revealed that you're a true Gong Show expert! No one is going to hit the gong because of your knowledge. You know this show the way only a true fan ever really could. Keep up the good work!
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Right!
1
What year did "The Gong Show" first premiere to audiences?
1976
1974
1969
2
Who was initially hired to be the host of "The Gong Show?"
Alex Trebek
John Barbour
Chuck Barris
3
Who was NOT an announcer on "The Gong Show?"
Johnny Jacobs
Charlie O'Donnell
Rex Reed
4
What did fans call regular contestant Murray Langston?
The Unknown Comic
The Anonymous Ace
The Laugh Factory
5
Which famous comedian was once an act on "The Gong Show" and later a guest judge?
Bill Murray
Steve Martin
Gilda Radner
6
How much was the grand prize on "The Gong Show?"
$862.42
$516.32
$1,112.00
7
Which panelist was once banned by NBC after flashing the audience?
Jaye P. Morgan
Jamie Farr
Phyllis Diller
8
What song did Chuck Barris sing in the series finale of "The Gong Show?"
Working 9 to 5
Take This Job And Shove It
He Works Hard For The Money
9
True or false: Test audiences originally hated "The Gong Show."
True
False
10
What percent of applicants actually made it on the show?
20%
10%
15%
11
True or false: The Popsicle Girls segment never aired on the west coast due to censorship laws.
True
False
12
What year did the series finale of "The Gong Show" originally air?
1989
1979
1982
