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What’s This TV Show About?
Airing on the ABC television network, The Gong Show is a wacky amateur talent competition, hosted by “British comedic legend Tommy Maitland” (Mike Myers). Celebrity judges include Will Arnett, Ken Jeong, Zach Galifianakis, Alison Brie, Andy Samberg, Elizabeth Banks, Joel McHale, Dana Carvey, Will Forte, Jack Black, and Anthony Anderson.
Performers with unique talents face off in hopes of impressing a rotating panel of three celebrity judges. When a judge determines an act does not deserve a score, he or she can grab the mallet, strike the gong, and eliminate the contestant, as long as the other judges don’t prevent that from happening. When an act pleases the judges, they allow the performer(s) to complete it, at which time the judges award between 0 and 10 points. At the end of each episode, the performer or act with the highest score wins The Gong Show trophy and a check for $2,000.17.
Season One Ratings
The first season of The Gong Show averaged a 0.70 rating in the 18-49 demographic and 2.87 million viewers. Find out how The Gong Show stacks up against other ABC TV shows.
On The Gong Show was renewed for a second season which will debut on June 21, 2018. Stay tuned for further updates.
Telly’s Take
While ABC has been having some ratings success with game show revivals, The Gong Show has been underperforming. While I want to think that ABC will renew it for a second season, the ratings lead me to believe that it will be cancelled. I’ll keep an eye on the Nielsens and update this page with any developments. Subscribe for free updates on any Gong Show cancellation or renewal news.
1/8/18 update: Well, I guess I have to make other dinner plans. ABC has renewed The Gong Show for season two. Details here.
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