The Chuck Barris Story: My Life On The Edge
2006•PG•1h 0m•Released
Documentary
The Chuck Barris Story: My Life on the Edge is a special documentary about the creator of The Dating Game and The Newlywed Game and creator and host of The Gong Show Chuck Barris. Chronicling the tragedies of his life including harsh criticisms from the press and his peers, a number of failed marriages, working for the C.I.A and the loss of his daughter due to a drug overdose.
Director
Anthony Storm
Writer
Anthony Storm
Budget
$0M
Languages
English
Studio
Asylum Entertainment
Cast
Jim Lange
Narrator (voice)
Chuck Barris
Self
Bob Eubanks
Self
Phyllis Diller
Self
Jamie Farr
Self
Louie Anderson
Self
Freddy Cannon
Self
Drew Barrymore
Self
Mary Barris
Self
Della Barris
Self (archive footage)
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