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[07/13/18 - 09:22 AM]
ABC to Flip "The Gong Show," "Take Two" Next Thursday, July 19
"Take Two" will lead off the night at 8:00/7:00c on said date with "The Gong Show" at 10:00/9:00c.

[05/02/18 - 12:03 PM]
Alyson Hannigan, Jimmy Kimmel, Brad Paisley and Jason Sudeikis Join Returning Judges Will Arnett, Dana Carvey, Ken Jeong and Rob Riggle on the Revolving Judge Panel for Season Two of ABC's "The Gong Show"
Performers, such as contortionists, singers, magicians, dancers, jugglers and dancing dogs, are just some of the dozens and dozens of acts that are set to impress our panel of three celebrity judges.

[04/19/18 - 09:33 AM]
ABC's "The Gong Show" Is Set to Return for Its Second Fabulous Season
Celebrated film and television actor/comedian Mike Myers stars as the show's host - British comedic legend Tommy Maitland.

[02/02/18 - 11:01 AM]
Nationwide Talent Search Underway for Season Two of ABC's "The Gong Show"
The series is offering you or someone you know the opportunity to show off your wonderfully unpredictable, strange, weird, odd, one-of-a-kind and original acts that could lead to a performance on "The Gong Show" stage.

[01/08/18 - 07:45 AM]
ABC Renews "The Gong Show" for a Second Season!
Plus: Mike Myers has finally confirmed the rumor that he is, indeed, the show's host - British comedic legend Tommy Maitland.

[04/28/17 - 09:55 AM]
British Comedic Legend Tommy Maitland Has Been Announced to Host ABC's Irreverent Talent Competition Show "The Gong Show"
A revolving panel of judges featuring Hollywood's hottest stars praise, critique and gong contestants in one of TV's all-time great variety shows.

[04/13/17 - 12:37 PM]
ABC Announces Summer Premiere Dates
Highlights include the new dramas "Somewhere Between" and "Still Star-Crossed" on Monday nights.

[10/03/16 - 07:02 AM]
"The Gong Show" Is Back - Bigger, Bolder and Better Than Ever - Only on ABC
Executive produced by Will Arnett's Electric Avenue Productions, Den of Thieves and Principato Young Entertainment, every episode will celebrate un-traditionally talented, unique performers plucked from the Internet and put on a primetime stage.

[10/22/04 - 12:00 AM]
Development Update: October 21-22

[04/14/03 - 12:00 AM]
Pilot Update: April 14

[03/07/03 - 12:00 AM]
Pilot Update: March 7







GONG SHOW, THE (ABC)
BROADCAST HISTORY:
6/22/17 - 8/30/18
STATUS:
canceled/ended (2017-2018 season)
TIME SLOT:
completed airing its current season
SEASON(S):
2 (20 episodes, 0 of which have yet to air)
ADDITIONAL NOTES:
a show on hiatus for longer than 12 months - without any news about its future - is assumed to be canceled
DESCRIPTION:
(from ABC's press release, April 2018) "The Gong Show," which is executive produced by actor/comedian Will Arnett, is set to make its triumphant return to ABC on THURSDAY, JUNE 21 (8:00-9:00 p.m. EDT). Celebrated film and television actor/comedian Mike Myers stars as the show's host - British comedic legend Tommy Maitland. The iconic and irreverent talent show competition makes its way into the 21st century with a bang, celebrating unusually talented and unique performers on a primetime stage. A revolving panel of judges featuring Hollywood's biggest stars praise, critique and gong contestants in this revival of one of TV's all-time great variety shows. This summer, Will Arnett returns as a celebrity judge. Most performers will go home with their unique talent that only a mother can love, but each week, the winning act with the highest judges' score will receive "The Gong Show" trophy and a check. This season promises to bring in even more big-name judges and a new gaggle of contestants who are unafraid to showcase their awesome yet quirky routines.
PRINCIPAL CAST INFORMATION:
· Mike Myers as Tommy Maitland (Host)
RECURRING/PREVIOUS CAST INFORMATION:
· Jeffrey Ross as Host (WB Pilot)
CREW INFORMATION:
· Chris Choun as CO-EP
· Conrad Green as EP
· David Bohnert as CO-EP
· Evan Prager as EP
· Jared Morell as CO-EP
· Jason Weinberg as EP
· Jesse Ignjatovic as EP
· Jordan Barrow as CO-EP
· Marc Forman as EP
· Michael Davies as EP (WB Pilot)
· Mike Myers as EP
· Peter Principato as EP
· Will Arnett as EP
GENRE(S):
· game show
STUDIO INFORMATION:
· Den of Thieves
· Electric Avenue Productions
· Principato-Young Entertainment
· Sony Pictures Television