Rare 1970s UNKNOWN COMIC Enamel Pin Figural Gong Show Comedian Letterman

A very hard to find enameled 1970s figural pin. I bought this at the mall during that time, probably at Spencer Gifts. 1 1/2" tall. Excellent original condition - in the same condition as when I purchased it, as it has been kept as a collectible. They all had a bit of minor paint chipping. Murray Langston, who frequently performed using the stage name "The Unknown Comic," is a Canadian actor and stand-up comedian best known for his performances on "The Gong Show." He began his show business career on "Rowan & Martin's Laugh-In," doing impressions of a fork, a tube of toothpaste, and a grandfather clock. Later — at the suggestion of Redd Foxx — he teamed with comedian Freeman King and they became regular performers on "The Sonny & Cher Comedy Hour." After more than 100 appearances with Sonny & Cher, Langston began to make appearances on other prime time television shows, including "The Hudson Brothers Razzle Dazzle Show" and "The Wolfman Jack Show." Strapped for cash, he accepted an offer to appear on "The Gong Show." He was reportedly embarrassed about appearing on the show, so — with the director's permission — he put a paper bag over his head with holes for his eyes and mouth, memorized a few old jokes, and burst onto the show as "The Unknown Comic."