Mitzi - Another character exclusive to the ABC version. After each performance, Maitland asks Mitzi to "bring them a nice cup of tea", along with an additional random object.
Albert - On the ABC version, before the final act of the show performs, Tommy Maitland invites the audience and judges to a singalong, which is led by Albert. He always performs the same song, entitled Shaving Cream.
On October 3, 2016, ABC and Sony Pictures announced a 10-episode summer 2017 revival of The Gong Show produced by Will Arnett.
Commencing with the second season, Mike Myers is billed under his real name as executive producer, rather than as "Tommy Maitland." However, he continues to use the Maitland moniker as "host."
The show was originally supposed to involve a drunk clown.