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Confessions Of A Dangerous Mind
An Unauthorized Autobiography
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In this autobiography, Chuck Barris recounts his life as a game show creator and host, while also making the controversial claim that he worked as an assassin for the CIA during the 1960s and 1970s.
The book intertwines his experiences in television, including the creation of popular game shows like The Dating Game and The Gong Show, with his alleged espionage activities.
Despite the CIA denying these claims, the book remains a fascinating and often humorous account of Barris's life, filled with anecdotes about his television career and personal life.
The book intertwines his experiences in television, including the creation of popular game shows like The Dating Game and The Gong Show, with his alleged espionage activities.
Despite the CIA denying these claims, the book remains a fascinating and often humorous account of Barris's life, filled with anecdotes about his television career and personal life.
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Sam Rockwell as the autobiography of Chuck Barris, the host of The Gong Show, which was adapted into a screenplay by Charlie Kaufman.


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Chuck Bryan throughout the podcast as the subject of the episode, discussing his career and controversial autobiography.



GONG: The Chuck Barris Story