Synopsis
A week in the life of "The Gong Show" host and creator Chuck Barris who lives through a series of outrageous competitors, stressful situations, a nervous breakdown and other comical characters involved in his life and work on the TV show.
Scores
Overall Score
29.0
Popularity Percentile (Year)
18.9%
Box Office Percentile (Year)
35.6%
Review Aggregate
39.9
Critic Consensus
Critic reception is mixed, with 67% of 3 logged reviews marked Fresh. Across reviews, critics repeatedly emphasize funny, character-driven, emotional. Common reservations focus on execution consistency, even when reviewers praise standout elements.
funnycharacter-drivenemotionalvisually strikingthought-provokingrealistic
Cast
| Cast | Year | Reported Salary | Inflation Adjusted | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chuck Barris | 1980 | $76,000 | $289,000 | (est) |
| Robin Altman | 1980 | $47,000 | $178,000 | (est) |
| James B. Douglas | 1980 | $35,000 | $134,000 | (est) |
| Mabel King | 1980 | $29,000 | $110,000 | (est) |
| Jaye P. Morgan | 1980 | $25,000 | $94,000 | (est) |
| Rip Taylor | 1980 | $22,000 | $83,000 | (est) |
Aggregated Reviews
Rotten Tomatoes critic scoreN/A
RT critic review count3
Rotten Tomatoes audience score37.0
RT audience rating count500
IMDb rating4.4
IMDb votes976
Box Office ?
| Category | Year | Reported | Inflation Adjusted |
|---|---|---|---|
| Domestic | 1980 | $6,621,520 | $25,208,384 |
| International | 1980 | N/A | N/A |
| Worldwide | 1980 | $6,621,520 | $25,208,384 |
Earnings / Profitability
| Category | Year | Reported | Inflation Adjusted |
|---|---|---|---|
| Revenues | |||
| Theatrical Net Revenue | 1980 | $3,310,760 | $12,604,192 |
| Digital Rentals ? | 1980 | N/A | N/A |
| Digital Purchases ? | 1980 | N/A | N/A |
| Physical Rentals ? | 1980 | $957,000 | $3,643,336 |
| Physical Purchases ? | 1980 | $895,000 | $3,407,300 |
| TV & Streaming Revenue | 1980 | $1,589,165 | $6,050,012 |
| Total Revenues | 1980 | $6,751,925 | $25,704,840 |
| Expenses | |||
| Budget ? | 1980 | $8,531,000 (est) | $32,477,848 (est) |
| Print & Advertising (P&A) ? | 1980 | $2,423,000 (est) | $9,224,455 (est) |
| Participations | 1980 | $135,000 | $513,950 |
| Residuals ? | 1980 | $204,000 | $776,636 |
| Interest & Overhead | 1980 | $1,706,200 | $6,495,570 |
| Total Expenses | 1980 | $12,999,200 | $49,488,459 |
| Movie Net Profit or Loss | 1980 | $-6,247,275 | $-23,783,619 |
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