Chuck Barris, young, energetic, and focused on a top career in the growing television industry, finds himself being followed by a suspicious character who quickly lures him into a secretive and dangerous world: that of a CIA operative. While Barris gains notoriety as a dynamic television producer–creating such innovative and popular shows as “The Newlywed Game” and the self-hosted “The Gong Show”–he regularly executes assassinations for the United States government. As ratings rise, his life begins to spiral out of control when he finds himself marked for death by an operative.
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03:24Penny comes home to find Chuck in a compromising position. In this scene: Chuck Barris (Sam Rockwell), Penny (Drew Barrymore)- 03:17As he climbs his way through the ranks of the entertainment world, Chuck meets many fascinating people, including the happy-go-lucky Penny. In this scene: Chuck Barris (Sam Rockwell), Debbie (Maggie Gyllenhaal), Penny (Drew Barrymore)
- 02:00While dealing with his new sort-of girlfriend, Penny, a stroke of brilliance hits Chuck with an idea for a new TV game show. In this scene: Chuck Barris (Sam Rockwell), Penny (Drew Barrymore)
- 03:11A series of horrendous auditions gives chuck a brilliant idea: The Gong Show. In this scene: Chuck Barris (Sam Rockwell), Casting Executive Man (Richard Kind)
- 03:23After rejecting Penny's plea to return to California, Chuck reminices about his struggles to find love. In this scene: Penny (Drew Barrymore), Chuck Barris (Sam Rockwell), Chuck, Age 11 (Michael Cera)
- 03:38Chuck's original vision for The Dating Game needs a little toning down before ABC will air it. In this scene: Chuck Barris (Sam Rockwell), Instructor Jenks (Robert John Burke)
- 02:38Jim has an idea for improving The Dating Game and gives a good cover story for Chuck's side gig. In this scene: Chuck Barris (Sam Rockwell), Jim Byrd (George Clooney)
- 03:29Jim tells Chuck he "fits the profile" to work as an off-the-books operative for the CIA, but Chuck is wary at first. In this scene: Jim Byrd (George Clooney), Chuck Barris (Sam Rockwell)
- 02:34In spite of his apprehensions, Chuck completes his first job for the CIA. In this scene: Jim Byrd (George Clooney), Chuck Barris (Sam Rockwell)
