Michael Jackson happened to be watching The Gong Show when this first aired, saw contestant and winner Al Mardo, and smooth ripped off the moonwalk. True story.
I'm not sure if it's still up somewhere, but on one episode, it opened with the director, John Dorsey, doing a song from up in the booth. I think it was one that Jaye P. Morgan did back in her day.
"Dinah," done by many, Benny Goodman and whatever the name of that hot jazz ensemble was named that featured Stephane Grappelli and Django Reinhardt to name but two.
Chuck Barris was a genius & this was one of the greatest shows in history.
As far as entertainment value, these acts are better than anything you'll see on The Voice or American Idol.
Man, that third act was scarily brilliant! I've never seen anything like that!
Michael Jackson happened to be watching The Gong Show when this first aired, saw contestant and winner Al Mardo, and smooth ripped off the moonwalk.
True story.
The moonwalk dates back to Charlie Chaplin!
He's stole Bob Fosses entire act
Insanity at it's finest
Hello Joe from work. I will be peeking in when possible. Feeling good about Jazz and other moves
That's a really fine show.
Shame on Chuck Woolery, that third act should have been a 10!
We need unscripted chaos back in talent shows. Now everything is samey samey.
lolol at the end runners up got cup a noodles lolol
I had crush on JP as a kid
I had a crush with Chuck as a little girl.
I'm not sure if it's still up somewhere, but on one episode, it opened with the director, John Dorsey, doing a song from up in the booth. I think it was one that Jaye P. Morgan did back in her day.
Brett is a converted outfielder. Is this our answer Joe??
Do you think Leiter can make an impact?
UA-cam!! The Great Time Machine!
19:29 get ready for the complaint letters
I think he batted 5th
Chuck Berry ?!
16:39 --- I'd like to take her up on that.
The 2nd act the guitae player should have gotten a 30. That's hard to do.
Love J.P. Morgan. What's the name of that first song? Diana.
Dinah. Louis Armstrong performed it a lot.
"Dinah," done by many, Benny Goodman and whatever the name of that hot jazz ensemble was named that featured Stephane Grappelli and Django Reinhardt to name but two.