Gong Show 1978

Me and my buddy and mentor, Dick Powers, in our world TV debut on the Gong Show in 1978. I had been playing banjo about 2 1/2 years at this point.

[@Ariakas79]

Way to go Dad! This is always great to watch. Hahaha.

[@emikomaxwell]

this was the best act on the show ever!! haha! love you dad! :D

[@DenesiaBarbecho]

Woo Hoo! Love the music.. Good job Uncle Richard (Dick).. 💘 You!!

[@nukeyblock]

That’s my great grandfather

[@2005dave]

Original air date either March 13 or 14, 1978. The Peter Pan show mentioned in the credits aired on Thursday, March 16.

[@2005dave]

And who the heck was on drums?

[@mikie1191]

WAY TO GO CAPT DOCKERY !

[@sandyblue4235]

What happened to these guys they were good

[@nukeyblock]

that was my great grandfather with the guitar he died. Around three years ago….

[@Tyler-Thompson]

Any chance you would have the rest of the episode you could upload? My grandfather was one of the other performers on the show (4:03) and I would love to be able to see his part on the show. If not, do you know what number episode this was so I can try to find it online?

[@nmtwice]

When are we going to have the second world tour...

[@MrMarcellolsilva]

You have full show??

[@CaptainQuagmire1]

I don't think the world is quite ready for a second world tour by us, plus the only way to get paid for it is if the company sends me! =)

[@BanjoDarrell]

Rocky Top is a fine bluegrass banjo tune and they are doing a nice job on the instrumental but you've got to gong the tamborine! I feel a banjo joke coming on.