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Chuck Barris as host of âThe Gong Show,â which he created. It became a phenomenon after its 1976 debut. Credit NBC, via Everett Collection.
Now theyâre even clamoring for jobs as game show hosts. Alec Baldwin (ABCâs âMatch Gameâ), Taye Diggs (Foxâs âHypnotize Meâ), Jane Lynch (NBCâs âCelebrity Game Nightâ) and Anthony Anderson (ABCâs âTo Tell the Truthâ) are just some of the actors who now front major primetime game shows, in addition to their regular scripted work.