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Another Loss

Puzzle Piece — Wed, 22 Mar 2017 20:05:16 GMT

Chuck Berris the host of the hit series in the 70's/early 80's, "The Gong Show" has passed away.

I enjoyed viewing America sharing some unusual and funky talent. I would look forward to the Gene, Gene, The Dancing Machine fill in when all the guests had been gonged. Also the Unknown Comic who would harass one of the panel.

Only in America.

I also got a laugh out of the $1.98 Beauty Contest Show. People.

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Poodlepet2 — Wed, 22 Mar 2017 16:15:30 GMT

I don't know why, but I've been thinking about The Gong Show-and all of the other productions he was involved in.

He did a lot with his life-and enjoyed it. They did a tribute on "Today".

Poodlepet2

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Sweet_Serenity — Wed, 22 Mar 2017 16:21:45 GMT

Fact is! Each passing day month year more leave onto the next journey. Time waits for no one, My mantra get to living and doing before you no longer can. Chuck had a wonderful full active life, What more can one ask for. Thanks for the memories-💗

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sunshine45 — Wed, 22 Mar 2017 16:20:51 GMT

chuck barris was also the creator of the newlywed game and the dating game.

he also wrote the song "palisades park."

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dnLCvpgPD_s

may he rest in peace......he sure did bring a lot of laughter into our homes.

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deepwaterdotter — Wed, 22 Mar 2017 16:32:06 GMT

I remember he claimed to be an assassin for the C.I.A., was that true?

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meallen616 — Wed, 22 Mar 2017 16:39:04 GMT

Chuck Barris,

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faeriemoon — Wed, 22 Mar 2017 16:45:12 GMT

Thought he died years ago.

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CatsyCline — Wed, 22 Mar 2017 16:56:07 GMT

just out of the blue, i was thinking about Chuck Barris a day or so ago

he was painfully shy to be on stage. at the last minute he decided to host the Gong Show himself because the host they hired could not grasp the humor

RIP Chuck

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ChynnaBlue — Wed, 22 Mar 2017 16:59:11 GMT

I remember watching that show growing up. It's too bad he passed before the reboot hit the air. I wonder if they already started filming and if he made a guest appearance before he died.

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LTT1 — Wed, 22 Mar 2017 17:32:05 GMT

May he RIP.

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Puzzle Piece — Wed, 22 Mar 2017 20:46:08 GMT

@deepwaterdotter wrote:
I remember he claimed to be an assassin for the C.I.A., was that true?

He had done some work for them but as to what level or capacity I don't know.

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esmeraldagooch — Wed, 22 Mar 2017 19:17:52 GMT

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maestra — Wed, 22 Mar 2017 19:20:32 GMT

Does anyone remember "Miss Dolly' on the Gong Show? The 'Unknown Comic' in the paper bag over his head?

Sometimes being really silly can also be hilarious.

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tansy — Wed, 22 Mar 2017 19:37:25 GMT

I wasn't a Gong Show fan but certainly watched The Dating Game and The Newlyweds Show.

Why not put the man's name in the subject line?

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missy1 — Wed, 22 Mar 2017 19:51:44 GMT

I love the Gong Show.

rip

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Puzzle Piece — Wed, 22 Mar 2017 20:03:25 GMT

@tansy wrote:
I wasn't a Gong Show fan but certainly watched The Dating Game and The Newlyweds Show.

Why not put the man's name in the subject line?

In the past when did as you inquire, I was slammed for posting bad news. It's always something.

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sunshine45 — Wed, 22 Mar 2017 20:15:35 GMT

deepwaterdotter wrote:
I remember he claimed to be an assassin for the C.I.A., was that true?

according to the CIA, he never worked for them in any capacity.

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feline groovy — Wed, 22 Mar 2017 20:25:02 GMT

He was 87, BTW; good for him.