Ring the Bell: Adam Sandler Revives "The Gong Show"

by Jarrett Martineau | May 9, 2008 at 06:07 pm | 202 views | 3 comments

ON THE SET OF LITTLE NICKY HANGING WITH ADAM SANDLER

by mbstar1973

This is going to be a gong show. No really.

Comedy Central has greenlighted "The Gong Show With Dave Attell," ordering eight half-hour episodes of an updated version of the classic talent show to premiere July 17.
The series -- from Sony Pictures Television, Happy Madison Prods. and executive producer Andrew Golder (NBC's "Identity") -- will feature offbeat acts judged by a panel of three revolving celebrity judges. A talent search is under way.

"Dave is the perfect guy to host this series," said Lauren Corrao, president of original programming and development at the cabler. "His dry, comedic wit paired with the outspoken personalities of our celebrity judges and the outrageous acts will crexate a fresh take on the famed series."

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jeffsterling53

at 20:24 on May 10th, 2008

Adam Sandler is a real first class 'act.' He attended graduation ceremonies the at the Bankatlantic Center, Sunrise,Florida last May. Both my daughter and Mr. Sandler's sister in law graduated from medical school that day..and to my amazement..he had no 'security detail' or entourage. He sat on the first row,,and people were asking him for autographs..and to pose for pictures.He was not rude at all..in spite of having his privacy invaded. His wife and baby daughter were with him..and he seemed very 'down to earth'..and the students were thrilled. Evemtually..the arena (Home of the Florida Panthers Hockey Team) sent a 70'ish 'security employee'..I think she was 4'9" tall. Poszsibly an Albanian dwarf with halitosis..who knows? Nevertheless,,prior to the end of the ceremonies..in which former US Senator Bob Graham spoke..Mr. Sandler decided to depart in advance of a 'mob scene.' I still laugh thinking of his days on SNL as 'Operaman.'

mbstar1973

at 20:20 on May 18th, 2008

i first meet adam sandler while doing the cosby show in new york. since then i worked with adam on SNL doing a comedy skits and then on the movie
"little nicky" adam is a wonderfull actor and doing the gong show would just be a gong to the blet i hope work with adam soon

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mbstar1973

at 20:22 on May 18th, 2008

way to go adam hope to be the gong in your show lol