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The Gong Show. Here, Steve Martin is one of the panelist and a great performer. Steve M. was playing the banjo. Too Bad Mr. Barris had to ruin his act. Plus you see a short magic performance. Chuck Barris is the host.
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A hysterical comedy juggling song performed on The Gong Show in the 1970s by Hillary Carlip. Read all about it in the memoir, Queen of the Oddballs. (By the way, SHE WON!)
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Buxom blonde Carol Connors introduces host Chuck Barris, then joins Barris and the contestants for the finale in these opening and closing segments from 1977 installments of THE GONG SHOW. Connors is the mother of actress Thora Birch (GHOST WORLD, AMERICAN BEAUTY, MONKEY TROUBLE).
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When I first saw this act I thought it was the best thing ever, but what did I know? Meet Gloria Hunter, a woman I'm sure wishes every copy of this show would be destroyed forever. This act is original, and thats where it ends.
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I don't know why I'm so obsessed with this act but I am. Sit back, relax, and enjoy a quaint musical number from a group the whole family can enjoy. Ladies and Gentlemen, "Static Cling"
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From the bands personal clips - this win surprised Lobster Repair. Note the guitarist - Ric Olsen, who would go on to become the guitarist for Berlin. The Gong Show was a very popular "talent" show back in those days. Visit Lobster Repair at squidmusic.com