The Gong Show (2017)
Synopsis
Unique performers demonstrate their artistry in front of Hollywood judges in this update of the kitschy '70s talent show, which features the worst performances being cut short by bangs on the titular gong.
Creator
Will Arnett, Jesse Ignjatovic, Evan Prager
Network
ABC
Episodes
Episodes
Will Arnett, Ken Jeong, Zach Galifanakis
Tonight's acts include a unicycler – dressed in a yeti suit – playing flaming bagpipes, a married couple performing a choreographed banana spitting routine, a woman who plays the harmonica with a tarantula in her mouth, an obsessed fan who serenades judge Will Arnett with opera, and a scary wrestler who sings a children's lullaby.
Fred Armisen, Elizabeth Banks, Will Forte
Tonight’s acts include flesh-eating zombies performing ballet, a classically trained opera singer stuffing her face with cake while singing, dinosaurs re-enacting the first Olympic games, and giant robots performing a choreographed dance-off.
Dana Carvey, Tracee Ellis-Ross, Anthony Anderson
Tonight’s acts include a contortionist who can artistically impersonate a tree, a girl who performs an upside-down handstand while she chases Tommy around the stage, a crazy cat lady performing a cat song, and bug exterminators playing the song “Toxic” on violin while spraying human cockroaches with CO2 guns.
Ed Helms, Alison Brie, Will Arnett
Tonight’s acts include a roller skater who limbos under a flaming bar, butt puppets lip-syncing to opera, a pair of wild unicyclists who slam dunk basketballs, and a crazy comic who plays the guitar.
Rob Riggle, Ken Jeong, Regina Hall
Tonight's acts include a mystic who can channel your flatulence, a classically trained pianist who balances a cello on his chin, and a woman who spins a giant ring.
Chelsea Handler, Will Arnett, Ken Marino
Tonight's acts include a musician who plays a song on PVC pipes, a man dressed as a snake who swallows a man whole, a performer who whistles opera, and two men who do a striptease.
Megan Fox, Andy Samberg, Maya Rudolph
Tonight's acts include three men performing a comedic choreographed slap routine, a singing mermaid, a man playing the national anthem with a bodysuit of horns, and an Elvis impersonator with an Asian flair.
Will Arnett, Jennifer Aniston, Jack Black
Tonight’s acts include a pole dancing dinosaur, a flaming Hula Hoop dancer, a young contortionist and a man with his stuffed animals singing a holiday song with animal noises.
Joel McHale, Priyanka Chopra, Wendi McLendon-Covey
Tonight’s acts include human bowling while a band performs a song, teenage twins impersonating President Trump and Vice President Pence, a competitive cupcake eater devouring the sumptuous treats, and a duo performing acrobatics while playing the ukulele.
Isla Fisher, Will Arnett, Courteney Cox
Tonight’s acts include a man performing pizza dough acrobatics, an unconventional 80s-style cover band, a rat attempting to navigate an obstacle course, and women performing an illuminated whip routine. Series finale.
Cast
Trailer
Details
Original Title
The Gong Show
Status
Ended
Seasons
2
Episodes
17
Production
Sony Pictures Television, Den of Thieves, Principato-Young Entertainment
