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The Gong Show is an updated version of the original The Gong Show, created and produced by Chuck Barris that aired on NBC in daytime from 1976 through 1978, and in first-run syndication from 1976 to 1980 and 1988 to 1989. Barris hosted the show on NBC and from 1977 to 1980 in syndication. The Gong Show was known for its free-wheeling style, absurdist humor, and the titular gong used by the judges to cut short bad auditions. A similar element, a buzzer, is being used on America's Got Talent, a variety show in the tradition of The Gong Show.

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THE AEROMATIC MEN Comes to Curious Comedy Theater This Month Photo THE AEROMATIC MEN Comes to Curious Comedy Theater This Month
by Stephi Wild - March 11, 2022

Welcome to America! Brothers, Alek and Acrid Aeromatic, have traveled to the USA to fulfill their dreams of riches and success. But when their plans come crashing down, they are forced to return to their roots as the confidently incompetent circus performers, THE AEROMATIC MEN. ...

Upcoming Non-Equity Auditions Sunday, Apr. 8 Photo Upcoming Non-Equity Auditions Sunday, Apr. 8
by Audition Roundup - April 08, 2018

Updated this week! Check out upcoming Non-Equity Auditions from Sunday, April 8, 2018 for productions in your area and around the country. ...

Upcoming Non-Equity Auditions Sunday, Apr. 8 Photo Upcoming Non-Equity Auditions Sunday, Apr. 8
by Audition Roundup - April 08, 2018

Updated this week! Check out upcoming Non-Equity Auditions from Sunday, April 8, 2018 for productions in your area and around the country. ...

The 2018 Radio Disney Music Awards Moves to Hollywood with Music's Biggest Event for Photo The 2018 Radio Disney Music Awards Moves to Hollywood with Music's Biggest Event for Families, Set For 6/22
by Tori Hartshorn - April 06, 2018

The 2018 Radio Disney Music Awards (RDMA), music's biggest event for families, will take place on FRIDAY, JUNE 22, at the Dolby Theatre(R) at Hollywood & Highland Center(R) in Hollywood, California. A special telecast of the sixth annual show, '2018 Radio Disney Music Awards,' will be presented on S...

Upcoming Non-Equity Auditions Sunday, Apr. 8 Photo Upcoming Non-Equity Auditions Sunday, Apr. 8
by Audition Roundup - April 08, 2018

Updated this week! Check out upcoming Non-Equity Auditions from Sunday, April 8, 2018 for productions in your area and around the country. ...

The 2018 Radio Disney Music Awards Moves to Hollywood with Music's Biggest Event for Photo The 2018 Radio Disney Music Awards Moves to Hollywood with Music's Biggest Event for Families, Set For Today
by BWW News Desk - June 22, 2018

The 2018 Radio Disney Music Awards (RDMA), music's biggest event for families, will take place on FRIDAY, JUNE 22, at the Dolby Theatre(R) at Hollywood & Highland Center(R) in Hollywood, California. A special telecast of the sixth annual show, '2018 Radio Disney Music Awards,' will be presented on S...

Upcoming Non-Equity Auditions Sunday, Apr. 8 Photo Upcoming Non-Equity Auditions Sunday, Apr. 8
by Audition Roundup - April 08, 2018

Updated this week! Check out upcoming Non-Equity Auditions from Sunday, April 8, 2018 for productions in your area and around the country. ...

Upcoming Non-Equity Auditions Sunday, Apr. 8 Photo Upcoming Non-Equity Auditions Sunday, Apr. 8
by Audition Roundup - April 08, 2018

Updated this week! Check out upcoming Non-Equity Auditions from Sunday, April 8, 2018 for productions in your area and around the country. ...

Star of Stage and Screen Rip Taylor Dies Photo Star of Stage and Screen Rip Taylor Dies
by Robert Diamond - October 06, 2019

BroadwayWorld is sad to report that Rip Taylor, known for his appearances on both stage and screen died on Sunday, October 6, 2019 at 84 in Beverly Hills CA....

Artist Series Concerts Of Sarasota Launches Venice Lunch & Listen Series With The Mel Photo Artist Series Concerts Of Sarasota Launches Venice Lunch & Listen Series With The Melodica Men
by Julie Musbach - January 30, 2019

Artist Series Concerts opens its 2019 Venice Lunch & Listen series with the Melodica Men, the young Juilliard- and Peabody Conservatory-trained duo who shot to Internet fame around the world when the video of their Rite of Spring for melodica (half keyboard, half harmonica), went viral with over 1.5...

MPAC Announces 2018-2019 Season, Onsale Monday, 6/11 Photo MPAC Announces 2018-2019 Season, Onsale Monday, 6/11
by A.A. Cristi - June 08, 2018

MPAC's 2018-2019 season promises to be one full of amazing concerts, musicals, family events, dance and even Vicki Lawrence's Mama....

The 2018 Radio Disney Music Awards Coming to The Dolby Theatre on Friday, June 22, 20 Photo The 2018 Radio Disney Music Awards Coming to The Dolby Theatre on Friday, June 22, 2018
by Macon Prickett - April 06, 2018

The 2018 Radio Disney Music Awards (RDMA), music's biggest event for families, will take place on FRIDAY, JUNE 22, at the Dolby Theatre® at Hollywood & Highland Center® in Hollywood, California. A special telecast of the sixth annual show, '2018 Radio Disney Music Awards,' will be presented on SATUR...

Upcoming Non-Equity Auditions Sunday, Apr. 8 Photo Upcoming Non-Equity Auditions Sunday, Apr. 8
by Audition Roundup - April 08, 2018

Updated this week! Check out upcoming Non-Equity Auditions from Sunday, April 8, 2018 for productions in your area and around the country. ...

Emmy-winning American Comic Actor Arte Johnson Has Passed Photo Emmy-winning American Comic Actor Arte Johnson Has Passed
by Marianka Swain - July 04, 2019

On behalf of the Gisela Johnson and the Johnson family, we are informing you that Emmy winning comedic actor, Arte Johnson has passed at 1:45am, July 3rd, 2019.  There are no services planned.  His ashes will be taken to his home away from home in HI, were a private ceremony will be held....

Emmy Award Winner Louis J. Horvitz To Direct E!'s Inaugural Telecast Of PEOPLE'S CHOI Photo Emmy Award Winner Louis J. Horvitz To Direct E!'s Inaugural Telecast Of PEOPLE'S CHOICE AWARDS
by Tori Hartshorn - June 26, 2018

E! announced today seven-time Emmy Award®-winning director Louis J. Horvitz will direct the network's first ever telecast of the “People's Choice Awards.” Horvitz joins Executive Producers Jesse Ignjatovic and Evan Prager of Den of Thieves and Wilshire Studios to helm the production of the only live...

Upcoming Non-Equity Auditions Sunday, Apr. 8 Photo Upcoming Non-Equity Auditions Sunday, Apr. 8
by Audition Roundup - April 08, 2018

Updated this week! Check out upcoming Non-Equity Auditions from Sunday, April 8, 2018 for productions in your area and around the country. ...

Photo Coverage: Remembering Rip Taylor Photo Photo Coverage: Remembering Rip Taylor
by Walter McBride - October 27, 2019

On October 6, BroadwayWorld was sad to report that Rip Taylor died. Today, we're remembering him by taking a look back into our photo archives....

Upcoming Non-Equity Auditions Sunday, Apr. 8 Photo Upcoming Non-Equity Auditions Sunday, Apr. 8
by Audition Roundup - April 08, 2018

Updated this week! Check out upcoming Non-Equity Auditions from Sunday, April 8, 2018 for productions in your area and around the country. ...

Don Barnhart's HYPNOMANIA Comedy Hypnosis Show Picked Up For Extended Las Vegas Resid Photo Don Barnhart's HYPNOMANIA Comedy Hypnosis Show Picked Up For Extended Las Vegas Residency
by Chloe Rabinowitz - July 26, 2022

Have YOU ever wanted to star in a Las Vegas Show? Then Don Barnhart's Hypnomania is the place for you. Barnhart is the only hypnotist that is also a full-time standup comedian with a separate Las Vegas residency and is also a Second City Conservatory Graduate....

Upcoming Non-Equity Auditions Sunday, Apr. 8 Photo Upcoming Non-Equity Auditions Sunday, Apr. 8
by Audition Roundup - April 08, 2018

Updated this week! Check out upcoming Non-Equity Auditions from Sunday, April 8, 2018 for productions in your area and around the country. ...

Upcoming Non-Equity Auditions Sunday, Apr. 8 Photo Upcoming Non-Equity Auditions Sunday, Apr. 8
by Audition Roundup - April 08, 2018

Updated this week! Check out upcoming Non-Equity Auditions from Sunday, April 8, 2018 for productions in your area and around the country. ...

CRAZY WOKE ASIANS Comes To Unexpected Productions, Laughs Comedy Club And Comedy On B Photo CRAZY WOKE ASIANS Comes To Unexpected Productions, Laughs Comedy Club And Comedy On Broadway
by A.A. Cristi - July 02, 2019

CRAZY WOKE ASIANS, the always sold out comedy show mini tour in Seattle, Washington on July 24th-26th, 2019 at Unexpected Productions (Pike Place Market Theater), Laughs Comedy Club (University District) and Comedy on Broadway (Jai Thai on Broadway). This tour showcases 10 Asian American and Pacific...

RATINGS: Democratic Debate Delivers Another Victory for NBC on Thursday Photo RATINGS: Democratic Debate Delivers Another Victory for NBC on Thursday
by Kaitlin Milligan - June 28, 2019

NBC (7.327 million viewers, #1; adults 18-49: 1.5, #1) got another bump on Thursday thanks to its second night of the 'NBC News Democratic Candidates Debate' (8.827 million viewers, #1; adults 18-49: 1.8, #1). A repeat of 'The Wall' (4.328 million viewers, #3; adults 18-49: 0.8, #3) opened the night...

NBC Takes The June 18-24 Ratings Week In 18-49 Photo NBC Takes The June 18-24 Ratings Week In 18-49
by Tori Hartshorn - June 26, 2018

NBC has claimed the primetime ratings week of June 18-24 in the key demographic of adults 18-49, paced by the “America's Got Talent,” the week's #1 primetime telecast on the Big 4 networks; “World of Dance,” tied for #2; and “American Ninja Warrior,” tied for #5; according to “live plus same day” fi...

E! Announces Airdate for Its Inaugural Telecast of PEOPLE'S CHOICE AWARDS Photo E! Announces Airdate for Its Inaugural Telecast of PEOPLE'S CHOICE AWARDS
by BWW News Desk - November 11, 2018

E!, the global pop culture powerhouse, announced today that the 44th installment of the PEOPLE'S CHOICE AWARDS will premiere on November 11, 2018 with Den of Thieves' Jesse Ignjatovic and Evan Prager as Executive Producers....





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