<P> The Gong Show is an amateur talent contest franchised by Sony Pictures Television to many countries . It was broadcast on NBC 's daytime schedule from June 14 , 1976 through July 21 , 1978 , and in first - run syndication from 1976 to 1980 and 1988 to 1989 , and was revived in 2017 for broadcast on ABC . The show was created and originally produced by Chuck Barris , who also served as host for the NBC run and from 1977 to 1980 in syndication . It is currently executive produced by Will Arnett and hosted by Tommy Maitland , a fictional character performed by an uncredited Mike Myers . The Gong Show is known for its absurdist humor and style , with the actual competition secondary to the often outlandish acts presented ; a small cash prize has typically been awarded to each show 's winner . </P>
<P> The Gong Show is an amateur talent contest franchised by Sony Pictures Television to many countries . It was broadcast on NBC 's daytime schedule from June 14 , 1976 through July 21 , 1978 , and in first - run syndication from 1976 to 1980 and 1988 to 1989 , and was revived in 2017 for broadcast on ABC . The show was created and originally produced by Chuck Barris , who also served as host for the NBC run and from 1977 to 1980 in syndication . It is currently executive produced by Will Arnett and hosted by Tommy Maitland , a fictional character performed by an uncredited Mike Myers . The Gong Show is known for its absurdist humor and style , with the actual competition secondary to the often outlandish acts presented ; a small cash prize has typically been awarded to each show 's winner . </P>
how much money do you win on the gong show
how much money do you win on the gong show
a small cash prize
a small cash prize