Network: ABC.
Episodes: 20 (hour).
Seasons: Two.
TV show dates: June 22, 2017 — August 30, 2018.
Series status: Presumed cancelled.
Performers include: Host Tommy Maitland (Mike Meyers); Wilder Zoby and The Gong Show Orchestra; 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.
TV show description:
An updated version of the 1970s and ’80s Chuck Barris series, The Gong Show is a wacky amateur talent competition, hosted by “British comedic legend Tommy Maitland” (aka Myers). Performers with unique talents face off in hopes of impressing the panel of three celebrity judges.
Performances of every ilk grace the stage, including contortionists, singers, magicians, dancers, comedians, and painters, as well as those work animals and bugs. 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 receiving the highest score wins The Gong Show trophy and a check for $2,000.17.
ABC says:
With Tommy as our “cheeky monkey” master of ceremonies, he is sure to keep the fun meter up on high as he attempts to unravel any semblance of sanity on stage, and he may also lead the audience into a sing-along to the classic tune “Shaving Cream” at any given moment. And knowing Tommy, each show will include unscheduled surprises along the way, just to keep things even more entertaining – and just plain weird!
Series Finale:
Episode #20
Celebrity judges Rob Riggle, Ed Helms and Regina Hall praise, critique and gong performers. Acts include water-bottle ballet, shadow puppetry, a dancer with four legs and a man who spits and does tricks with ping pong balls.
First aired: August 30, 2018.
What do you think? Do you like The Gong Show TV series? Should it have been cancelled or renewed for a third season?
I’m loving it! Took a while to warm up, but the Tommy Maitland character is starting to solidify, and I want to see more! The jokes are hilarious, and I love how the judges can’t keep from cracking up. A keeper!
Love this show. I especially love Wilder and the Gong Show orchestra. They are amazing. Do not cancel.
My 4 yr old lil girl and I watch it every week & love saying “who’s a cheeky monkey” to each other, I know one day she’ll tell the story to her kids about watching the Gong Show with her daddy
My “little girl” is in college and we’re the same way. It’s such a fun show. The girl with the spider hooked us. When they put the “do not put spiders in your mouth” notice up, my daughter and I laughed so hard. For some reason, that just struck us both as the funniest thing ever.
That’s awesome,keeps those memories forever,they are priceless.Hope it gets renewed, Mike Myers quick wit is excellent.
Please keep it going!!!! Love it!!! Its a breath of fresh air! I can finally laugh again. mike Myers is brilliant
Mike Myers is brilliant and highly entertaining. Great show
Please don’t cancel. Best show in years
Please keep the gong show going. The world is getting too serious and too PC. We need this zany and entertaining show. It is an oasis in a desert filled with crap. I can’t wait for Thursday night to get here.
darlene
Terrible, what is Maitland wearing a costume? Please bring back Downward Dog!!!!
It’s a fun good old fashioned variety show.Tommy Maitland is hilarious.Don’t cancel it.
It’s a fun good old fashioned variety show. Tommy Maitland is hilarious. Don’t cancel it.
I like it and will watch!
Just cancel it. No one wants to watxh the worst of YouTube packages as a TV show.
It was not very good, need to bring back “Last Man Standing” in the Friday night TV listings, that better show, so keep “Last Man Standing” on the air.
Cancel it and bring back Last Man Stabfing
CANCEL IT AND BRING BACK LAST MAN STANDING!!!!