In the last couple of years, ABC has made a major effort to add reboots of unscripted series like $100,000 Pyramid, Celebrity Family Feud, To Tell the Truth, and Match Game to its primetime lineup. Now, the Alphabet Network has brought back another oldie but goodie, The Gong Show. The ABC TV series is an updated version of the Chuck Barris 1970s and ’80s NBC and syndicated classic. Can lightning strike twice? Will The Gong Show be cancelled or renewed for season two? Stay tuned. **Update below.
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, provided fellow 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 will 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.
The ratings are typically the best indication of a show’s likelihood of staying on the air. The higher the ratings (particularly the 18-49 demo), the better the chances for survival. This chart will be updated as new ratings data becomes available — typically around 11:30am EST/8:30am PST. Refresh to see the latest.
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Note: These are the Live + Same Day Ratings which include “live” viewing plus delayed DVR viewing, up until 3am local time that same night. Ratings marked with an “*” are the fast affiliate ratings and will be updated with the Live+SD numbers when they are made available. Typically, networks get paid for C+3 ratings which includes DVR viewing within three days of the original airing when commercials are watched. Those numbers are rarely released to the press.
What do you think? Do you like The Gong Show TV series on ABC? Should it be cancelled or renewed for a second season?
**1/8 update: ABC has renewed The Gong Show for season two. Details here.
I absolutely love this show. It is way better than all the crap they are putting on now. A little comedy won’t hurt anyone. MM is fantastic. I did not know it was him until about the third show. Keep it on and take off all the murder snd shootings.
I like the Gong Show very much. It gets close to the energy and spirit of Chuck Barris’ original and we need to see more of it.
Please renew this show. It is so light-hearted, silly, innocent and NON-POLITICAL. It makes you smile throughout the show in spite of yourself. We need a bit of silliness in today’s world.
I love The Gong Show, Will Arnett has a great sense of humor and is a great judge. I hope they renew The Gong Show.
I really loved the original Chuck Barris version. Sad to say I dislike the current show. Didn’t have the same heart and I don’t like the host being a phony character. I wanted to like it- but couldn’t watch past 2 episodes.
Great show, funny as funny can be. Just like the original, but completely different from it. I love it.
Yes please bring it back Love the show we need this on these times Mike Myers is. A genius and will arnett has the right time for this show there is so much garbage on tv now this is delicious
Loved the original and love this one. Would love to see Jack Black back as a judge.
We love the show…please bring it back. Everybody needs to watch!
I love love this show! It is the best excapism from problems we are all sharing now. Please renew! Tommy (alias) Maitland is hilarious
Please bring back the Gong Show with “Tommy “Mateland”. It is the funniest show on TV. Everyone that I introduce the show to, loves it. It ‘s great to laugh at everyday people.
My family is really enjoying the re-boot of the Gong Show. The writing is very clever and it’s pure fun. Maitland (Meyers) just keeps a smile on our face from beginning to end.
Finally something that’s just silly and fun to watch. I do not like most of what’s on television. Tired of all the depressing and violent shows. This and shark tank are about the only 2 shows I watch on network TV. Thanks for bringing back something that is fun. Mike Meyers is a good host. I will watch every episode.
Great stuff
Great show! Reminiscent but different from original. Which is good. Myers fantastic. Want 2nd season