RIP Gene Gene, the dancing Machine

Perhaps the best part of Chuck Barris' "The Gong Show"
Innocent, silly fun.
Gene Patton, has passed away. He was 82.

Here is a reminder of what made him famous.



He also became the first African-American member of the International Alliance of Theatrical and Stage Employees, Local 33, in 1969.

Rest in pieces, Gene.
I loved that guy when I was a kid.
I've got a special beer to drink in his honor.

a reply to: spacedoubt

Loved The Gong Show when I was a kid - Rest In Peace Gene, you always made me laugh.

a reply to: spacedoubt

I remember watching the Gong Show everyday when I was a kid. Of course there wasn't much of a selection since we only had 3 tv channels. But "Gene Gene, the Dancing Machine" actually made the show watchable.

Rest in Peace Gene!


dex

a reply to: spacedoubt

Great show! I've got a lot of childhood memories of watching that with my dad. So....was Chuck really a CIA hitman? Why does this seem like the perfect place to ask that question?