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R.I.P. Gene Gene the Dancing Machine

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  • MegoMonk
    Career Member
    • Jan 22, 2007
    • 521

    R.I.P. Gene Gene the Dancing Machine

    Another part of our childhood has passed away. Hope this link works, but if not, there are other articles online:

    Gene Patton, the beloved dancing stagehand on the hugely popular 1970s series “The Gong Show,” has died in Pasadena, Calif. He was 82. “Gene Gene the Dancing Machine” was a …
  • ubermanx
    Career Member
    • Jul 3, 2013
    • 946

    #2
    Man o' man ... the Gong Show was a staple in my house ...

    - Marty

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    • HardyGirl
      Mego Museum's Poster Girl
      • Apr 3, 2007
      • 13950

      #3
      ^ At my house too. RIP Gene.
      "Do you believe, you believe in magic?
      'Cos I believe, I believe that I do,
      Yes, I can see I believe that it's magic
      If your mission is magic your love will shine true."

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      • J.B.
        Guild Navigator
        • Jun 23, 2010
        • 3081

        #4
        Such a fun show. Barris always looked like he already had 2 Martinis in him by the time the Dancing Machine made his way to the stage.
        You are transparent; I see many things... I see plans within plans.

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        • HardyGirl
          Mego Museum's Poster Girl
          • Apr 3, 2007
          • 13950

          #5
          For Gene fans everywhere:

          "Do you believe, you believe in magic?
          'Cos I believe, I believe that I do,
          Yes, I can see I believe that it's magic
          If your mission is magic your love will shine true."

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          • EmergencyIan
            Museum Paramedic
            • Aug 31, 2005
            • 5470

            #6
            Rest in peace, Gene.

            The Gong Show was a staple in our house, as well. Gene was certainly a fun part of that show.

            - Ian
            Rampart, this is Squad 51. How do you read?

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