The Barris shows had been out of circulation for a while when this originally aired, so this was a real treat to see on ABC prime time in the spring of ‘85!
I' think I seen all the gong show episodes when it was on the USA network. I recorded most of them on VHS tape I wish they were available on DVD I would certainly buy them all... Love you chucky baby RIP ❤️
You know, I was looking for this about three weeks ago, but was getting nothing...now you've posted it...like some mental telepathy was happening...thank you...
I read of this special airing on ABC in that Sunday's tv listings. I waited all week. I recall that ABC aired NO promos for the special and buried it at 10 p.m. Saturday evening.
From my memory, I know they had much better clips that could have been used for such a show. Oh well, thanks to UA-cam there’s a deep well of Chuck Barris shows to re-watch and remember.
When I discovered that this special was to air in 1985, I made it a point to watch ABC all week to see if they would air promos for this special. Guess what? NONE!!! The network BURIED the special on Friday night, 10 p.m.
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I didn't think I was going to watch one hour special made in 1985 in 2023 but yet here I am.😂
RIP Chuck. You were the best. Your name and fame lives on. The critics hated you but nobody can remember even one of those.
The Barris shows had been out of circulation for a while when this originally aired, so this was a real treat to see on ABC prime time in the spring of ‘85!
I' think I seen all the gong show episodes when it was on the USA network. I recorded most of them on VHS tape I wish they were available on DVD I would certainly buy them all... Love you chucky baby RIP ❤️
Wow! Great job archiving and sharing this treasure!
Thanks, and glad you enjoyed it!
Yes, Thank You!! This is AWESOME!! 👍👍👍
RIP Chuck. You are fondly remembered.
The commercials were as awesome as the show...
Glad I saw this and thanks for sharing...
2021
You're welcome! Glad you enjoyed it
He had an amazing zany crazy career. No doubt about it.
I remember seeing the original broadcast in 1985.
HA HA HA JUST AWESOME Going back thru time
You know, I was looking for this about three weeks ago, but was getting nothing...now you've posted it...like some mental telepathy was happening...thank you...
Sorry to make you wait! Hope you enjoy!
I laughed my ass off 🤣
15:52--The voice of Johnny Jacobs, the announcer of nearly every show Barris produced. Jacobs died in 1982.
I read of this special airing on ABC in that Sunday's tv listings. I waited all week. I recall that ABC aired NO promos for the special and buried it at 10 p.m. Saturday evening.
This actually aired on ABC prime time at 8pm on Wednesday evening, May 1, 1985.
RIP John and Jim
Thank you and God Bless.
You're welcome! Hope you enjoyed it & all my best
I love Chuck Barris but then again I love burnt toast . Chucky baby was the best!
They should have given the Bergs their own sitcom. Funny how she looked like a young Edith from All in the Family.
From my memory, I know they had much better clips that could have been used for such a show. Oh well, thanks to UA-cam there’s a deep well of Chuck Barris shows to re-watch and remember.
The Gong Show was like a train wreck that you couldn't help but watch...lol
Thanks was looking for this !
You're welcome!
RIP Chuck Barris
You forget The New Treasure Hunt
IIRC, it was Wednesday, May 1, 1985.
DUDE WHERES GENE GENE THE DANCING MACHINE ?
A lot of the show today has copyed off of Chucks shows.
Gold was at $313 - not sure if that makes me want to laugh or cry...
16:08 LoL
When I discovered that this special was to air in 1985, I made it a point to watch ABC all week to see if they would air promos for this special. Guess what? NONE!!! The network BURIED the special on Friday night, 10 p.m.
WHERE IS THE UNKNOWN COMIC AT?!?!??!!
and to think Chuck Barris behind the scenes was a C.I.A. Assassin ! ! ! !
A young lady told me she doesn't kiss on the first date..
I told her to leave and come right back for a second date.
4:35... try the ROACH motel!
I’m sorry but no one is more overrated than George Burns
I can think of a whole bunch.
How we could use Chuck today!!-if I see anymore of America idol,America’s got talent and the Kardashian clan I’m going to throw up 🤮