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New ‘Gong Show’ Coming to Comedy Central
Comedy Central is breathing new life into the iconic 1970s variety program “The Gong Show.”
The network has greenlighted “The Gong Show With Dave Attell,” the comedian-star of the network’s “Insomniac” series. The new “Gong Show,” set to premiere July 17, is produced by “Win Ben Stein's Money” producer Andrew Golder and Adam Sandler’s Happy Madison Productions in association with Sony Pictures Television.
Like the original, the talent show will consist of off-beat acts to be judged by a rotating panel of celebrity judges. Judges displeased with performances will wield a giant gong hammer to cut off no-talent schtick.
“Stars will be made,” Mr. Attell promised in a statement, “feelings will be hurt.”
(Editor: Baumann)
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Phil K
So did Dave Attell also formerly work for the CIA?
:)
David Handelman
Hurray! I remember the first show which was hilarious and fun to watch. This fill-in show will be permanent on a major network. This minute information does not say weather it will be a 1/2 or 1 hour show.
Can't wait.
Sara
If you're interested in auditioning for Comedy Central's "The Gong Show" hosted by Dave Attell there are auditions in Las Vegas (05/19), NY (05/22), and LA (05/24)! For more info regarding live auditions send an email to castingthegongshow@gmail.com. If you can't make it one of the live auditions, you can apply via email or snail mail. Email your video links and contact info to castingthegongshow@gmail.com or mail your DVD/video submission and contact info to
The Gong Show
10202 W. Washington Blvd.
Culver City, CA 90232
c/o Sara in Casting