Opening Spiels[]
70s Spiel: "From Hollywood, almost live, it's The Gong Show!"
80s Spiel: ""We're back. We're tough. But if you just ain't good enough, we're gonna gong it." Just when you thought it was safe, it's back!!! The Gong Show, with celebrity judges (insert the names of three celebrity judges), Joey Carbone, and the Gong Show Guys. And now, ladies and gentlemen, the toast of a host, True Don Bleu!!!!"
Catchphrases[]
"We'll be back with more stuff, right after this message."
Taglines[]
"Our thanks, everybody, for being with us here today, Milton Delugg, and the band with a thug, (insert judges' names), and this is me saying, ‘Buh-Bye/Bye y'all.’" - Chuck Barris (1976-1980)
End-of-Show Disclaimers[]
"All acts on The Gong Show are auditioned and selected by the producers." - (1976-1980, 1988-1989)
"Acts are judged on entertainment value. They are seen by the celebrity judges for the first time when they are presented on the program. All acts receive an explanation of judging criteria and program rules." - (1976-1980)
"Both contestant and non-contestant acts may appear on this program. Any act not given the opportunity to be judged and scored, featured non-contestant talent." - (1976-1980)
"Acts are judged on creativity and entertainment value. Some of tonight's acts were judged by some members of the celebrity panel on prior programs. All acts receive an explanation of judging criteria and program rules." - (1988-1989)
"Producer's discretion may affect length of participant's performance." - (1998-1999)
"Some participants may receive producer's input on their performance prior to taping." - (1998-1999)
"Producers reserve the right to determine the final winner." - (1998-1999)