CinemaOSMovie · 2006 · 1h 0m · PG

The Chuck Barris Story: My Life On The Edge

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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.

Directed byAnthony Storm

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Status
Released
Runtime
1h 0m
Language
EN
Released
December 10, 2006
Budget
$225,000
Studios
Asylum Entertainment

Featuring

Cast & crew

10 credited
Starring

Jim Lange

Narrator (voice)

Chuck Barris

Chuck Barris

Self

Bob Eubanks

Bob Eubanks

Self

Phyllis Diller

Phyllis Diller

Self

Jamie Farr

Jamie Farr

Self

Louie Anderson

Louie Anderson

Self

Freddy Cannon

Self

Drew Barrymore

Drew Barrymore

Self

Mary Barris

Self

Della Barris

Self (archive footage)

Creative team
Directed by
Anthony Storm
Written by
Anthony Storm

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