SoCalGal |
08-01-2024 08:44 AM |
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Originally Posted by fdpaq0580
(Post 2353562)
I seem to recall that The Gong Show "acts" were not real acts. Just the same cast members pretending to be various outrageous acts and everyone was in on it.
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The statement that the acts on The Gong Show were not real and were merely cast members pretending to be outrageous acts is false.
The Gong Show, created by Chuck Barris, featured a variety of genuine contestants who performed acts ranging from the absurd to the genuinely talented. While the show had a comedic and chaotic atmosphere, the performers were real individuals showcasing their unique talents or eccentricities. The premise of the show was to celebrate these acts, regardless of their quality, and the audience tuned in to witness the unpredictability of the performances, which often led to humorous outcomes when contestants were "gonged" off the stage.
The show's charm lay in its embrace of amateurism and the bizarre, with Barris himself often appearing disheveled and humorous, contributing to the overall absurdity of the program. The judges were typically celebrities who reacted to the acts in real-time, adding to the spontaneity of the show. Thus, while there may have been elements of theatricality and humor, the acts themselves were indeed real performances by actual contestants.
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