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Newspaper
Independent
Location
Long Beach, California, United States of America
Date
Jul 26, 1976
Page
11
A harsh critique targets NBCs Gong Show alleging it trash talks hopefuls for cheap ratings. The piece cites offensive acts and biased judging by Barris and guests, detailing several performances and the shows exploitative nature.
An Olympic media critique lauds ABC for its Montreal 1976 coverage of gymnastics and diving. Nadia Comaneci's perfection is highlighted along with Nelli Kim Ludmilla Turotaicheva and Olga Korbut. Jennifer Chandler is noted for diving glory.
A dense listing outlines daytime and primetime TV programming across networks with shows from The Dating Game to Mister Rogers and Sesame Street. It notes film airings such as Christmas in Connecticut and Walk Don't Run, plus variety and game show segments, news, sports, and religious programs across stations in Los Angeles and nationwide.
The event concluded with the Falling Teeth tying for first place while the Pointless Sisters drew the crowd’s cheers as the day’s winner. Observers described the audience as strange, with some days spent beneath tall towers shouting about personal crises.
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