Subj : Game shows
To   : AUGUST ABOLINS
From : JOE MACKEY
Date : Mon Dec 07 2020 06:03:54

  Aug wrote --

AA> But I enjoyed the weird stuff on the Gong Show. I'd watch it after coming home from school.  

  I watched it on my lunch break.

AA> Chuck seemed to have better days than others - mode of the time he seemed to be drunk. 

   I seem to recall reading years ago that Barris didn't intend to host the
show, but produce or something.  The host hired didn't show up one time and
Barris filled in and the rest is history.  It was more of an actual talent
show at first.
   Barris often did have a few glasses before air time.
   Shows were taped back to back in one day, five shows a day.
   There would be a lunch break where often the panel would have a few. 
One can tell which shows were done after lunch.  :)
   The same thing with The Match Game with Gene Rayburn.  The
Thursday/Friday shows were usually more loosey-goosey and giggly.

AA>  But he demonstrated a lot of energy, enthusiasm, and humour.

  Yes he did.  :)
  Joe
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