Chuck Barris was an American game show creator, producer, and host. He is best known for creating the game shows The Dating Game, The Newlywed Game, and The GONG Show. He was also the host of The GONG Show from 1976 to 1980. The term BARRIS, CHUCK can be summarized as an American game show creator, producer, and host who is most famous for creating The Dating Game, The Newlywed Game, and The GONG Show, and hosting The GONG Show from 1976 to 1980.