He was most noted for his role as the host of
The Gong Show and he was the Author of
Confessions Of A Dangerous Mind, which made into a feature film directed by George Clooney. While it may seem quaint by modern standards,
The Gong Show could be seen as a hybrid reality/talent game show with a comedic edge long before programs like
Star Search,
Showtime At The Apollo and
Dance Fever and even longer before contemporary shows like
America's Got Talent and
The Voice. Mr. Barris was 87 years old.
