

Fernwood 2 Night
Fernwood 2 Night was a comedic television program that ran from July 1977 – September 1977. It was created by Norman Lear and produced by Alan Thicke as a spin-off/summer replacement from Mary Hartman, Mary Hartman. It was a parody talk show, hosted by Barth Gimble and sidekick/announcer Jerry Hubbard, complete with a stage band, Happy Kyne and His Mirthmakers. Barth was the twin brother of Garth Gimble from Mary Hartman. Like Mary Hartman, Fernwood 2 Night was set in the fictional town of Fernwood, Ohio. The show satirized real talk shows as well as the sort of fare one might expect from locally-produced, small-town, midwestern American television programming. Well-known actors usually appeared playing characters or a contrivance had to be written for the celebrity to appear as themselves. After one season of Fernwood, the producers revamped the show the following year as America 2-Night. In this second version, Barth and Jerry's show moved to California and was broadcast nationally on the fictional UBS network, whose slogan was "We put U before the BS". This change allowed the show to now have well-known actors on the show as themselves.
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Seasons
- Ep 1
1.Talk to a Jew
04-07-197730mBarth talks about his unusual day-to-day contract. Howard Palmer, a man in an iron lung, plays the piano. ""Talk to a Jew"" -- Morton Rose answers audience questions. (""When is Ba...
- Ep 2
2.Leisure Suits Cause Cancer
05-07-197730mBarth thanks the viewers for their support that got him renewed for another episode. Rocket to Stardom: Baby Irene sings ""I Didn't Know the Gun Was Loaded"". Barth talks to her ab...
- Ep 3
3.The Wonderblender
06-07-197730mBarth introduces his dad. The body language of April McTear -- contortionist. Lou Moffatt plugs Blendermatic, the Wonderblender. The owner of the Butterfly Deli, Susan Cloud (""......
- Ep 4
4.Corporal Punishment I
07-07-197730mHula hoopist Darius Washington. South Vietnamese gardener Mein Ko Thein (?) plugs his book: ""Yankee Doodle Gook"". The Other Side of the News:High School Principal Marshall O. Pet...
- Ep 5
5.Corporal Punishment II
08-07-197730mBarth talks with Debbie Dunbar's mother. Since ""last weeks"" on-air spanking, Debbie has gotten several lucrative modeling jobs. Russ Tuttle, the Fernwood coroner talks about cut...
- Ep 6
6.Fernwood Fascinating Females
11-07-197730mVernon Taylor (AKA ""Uncle Sam, Jr"") reads one of his poems, Candy Lee Hargrove talks about the Fernwood Fascinating Females League.
- Ep 7
7.Hearing Ear Dogs for the Deaf
12-07-197730mPet control center director Connie Bushman on Hearing Ear Dogs for the Deaf. Also: dancer Lisa Martin; Garth Gimble, Sr. and his dog.
- Ep 8
8.Congressman Chambers
13-07-197730m - Ep 9
9.No-frills Hospitals
14-07-197730mAmbassador-at-large Harold Mislap talks about his efforts to bring tourism to Fernwood, Dr. Richard Osgood presents his no-frills hospital plan.
- Ep 10
10.Ethnic Myths
15-07-197730mDaredevil Virgil Simms; Emanuel Kasinski on his latest findings on ethnic myths and prejudice.
- Ep 11
11.Lillian Dunbar
18-07-197730mGrandmother Lillian Dunbar and presidential namesake James Earl Carter.
- Ep 12
12.Uncle Sam, Jr (I)
19-07-197730mCandy discusses gynacology and the need for female gynacologists. Bart plays the guitar while Happy and Vernon accompany him.
- Ep 13
13.Tony Rolletti and Susan Cloud
20-07-197730m - Ep 14
14.Breeding Athletes
21-07-197730mBarth challenges Jimmy Carter to come on the show and compete with him to prove just who is a star. Lou Moffet offers tips on home music ripoffs and the presents the American Guit...
- Ep 15
15.Animal Sexuality
22-07-197730mProfessional football consultant Emanual Kasinski on the breeding of large men.
- Ep 16
16.Garth Gimble Memorial Tennis Classic
25-07-197730mThis episode is tentatively scheduled for air on TV LAND July 20th at midnight. Original production number: 127 Barth promotes the planned Garth Gimbel Memorial Tennis Classic. W.D...
- Ep 17
17.Dating Service for Dogs
26-07-197730mConnie Bushman talks about her dating service for dogs. Radio personality Terry Guy plugs his disc jockey correspondence course.
- Ep 18
18.Lou Moffatt on Land Deals
27-07-197730mLou Moffatt on land deals; Bassist Eddie Thomerson. Sylvia Miller also appears and discusses how a martian violated her with a beam of blue light.
- Ep 19
19.Uncle Sam Jr. II
28-07-197730mVernon Taylor, better known as Uncle Sam, Jr. is back and as passionate as ever.
- Ep 20
20.Comedy Sales Techniques
29-07-197730mInsurance salesman Elliott J. Tubbs demonstrates his comedy sales techniques. Happy Kyne on shut-ins.
- Ep 21
21.Tom Waits
01-08-197730mTom Waits. ""Bud"" Prize on using CB radio to bring in tourists.
- Ep 22
22.Dumbness measuring machine
02-08-197730mA dumbness measuring machine is demonstrated. Actually, more like a dumbness alarm. Say a dumb thing, and the alarm goes off. Like every time that Jerry opens his mouth.
- Ep 23
23.no info
03-08-197730mHappy Kyne shares the latest gizmo developed by the Olfactory Center of Toledo; the nose aid.
- Ep 24
24.Singers and salesmen
04-08-197730mMario Dorsett on his success as a singer; Tony Rolletti; Mrs. Walter Donker, whose husband sells cars.
- Ep 25
25.Criminal Justice
05-08-197730mGilbert Ulysses Nelson discusses the treatment of criminals.
- Ep 26
26.Still a Dream
08-08-197730mLocal opera singer Donny Lee Savage; Dr. Hugh Slocum on his latest scientific discovery; Amateur photographer Marianne Cox.
- Ep 27
27.Fernwood Blood Drive
09-08-197730mSinging duo Doug and Diana Mitchell; Fernwood blood drive chairman Larry Guy.
- Ep 28
28.Ratings Week
10-08-197730mSinger Laurie Gallagher performs, accompanied by her mother on drums. Also: Bud Prize and Sylvia Miller.
- Ep 29
29.Barbershop Trio
11-08-197730mDoctor Alexander Beach discusses his findings on marijuana. How the Humdinger Barbershop Quartet became a trio.
- Ep 30
30.Two Ladies Against Pornography
12-08-197730mNettie and Barbara Forman on the elderly.
- Ep 31
31.Church of the Devine Lemonade
15-08-197730mThe founder of the Church of the Devine Lemonade, Billy Jenkins. George and Sally Krepps discuss the La Fromage method of childbirth.
- Ep 32
32.Roger Bellman
16-08-197730mMarin Worth reads one of his poems. Also: Susan Cloud and chauffeur Earl Simmons.
- Ep 33
33.The Fitness Twins
17-08-197730mFernwood mayor Merle Jeeter honors champion Girl scout cookie seller Wendy Price. Also: contortionist Mike Timmins and Mary Lou Bridgewater.
- Ep 34
34.You Are You
18-08-197730mAlberta Cornwall on how colored clothing affects moods; poet Vernon Taylor.
- Ep 35
35.The Barber
19-08-197730mHair stylist Sal Magglione and Presidential namesake James Earl Carter.
- Ep 36
36.X-Rated Shopping Mall
22-08-197730mSportscaster Jane Tiffany and W. D. ""Bud"" Prize.
- Ep 37
37.Tony Rolletti's autobiography
23-08-197730mTony Rolletti plugs his autobiography. The Mirth-Makers perform ""Rock Around the Clock"".
- Ep 38
38.Getting the most from your warranty
24-08-197730mVirgil Simms tells how to get the most out of your new-car waranty. Basically, you make sure that it goes into the shop just before that waranty expires.
- Ep 39
39.Nudists
25-08-197730mLinda Barry, owner of the Fernwood Nudist Colony. Toy maker George Ellsworth.
- Ep 40
40.Wrestling
26-08-197730mJane Tiffany; Sylvia Miller; Wrestler Rock Mondo and his assisstant.
- Ep 41
41.Tony and Chance Rolletti
27-08-197730m - Ep 42
42.Solving Water Shortages
28-08-197730mRepresentative Chambers on solving water shortages with icebergs. Lucy and Ed Campbell show how they display affection.
- Ep 43
43.Sex Therapy
29-08-197730mVern Taylor; Sex therapy clinic founder Matthew Johnson; Happy sings about tooth decay.
- Ep 44
44.Real Estate Tips
30-08-197730mComic Buddy Brown; Author Dottie Ann Lee; Eddie Thomerson's real estate tips.
- Ep 45
45.Skateboard Angel
02-09-197730mLarry Guy takes questions from the audience; The Mirth-Makers play ""Skateboard Angel"".
- Ep 46
46.Mobile Home Daredevil
05-09-197730mLas Vegas entertainer Debbie Dunbar; Mobile home daredevil Virgil Simms.
- Ep 47
47.Rev. Chung Hee
06-09-197730m - Ep 48
48.Pot Sniffing
07-09-197730mImpressionist Reggie Morrison; Principal Marshall Petty; Susan Cloud.
- Ep 49
49.Pet Mating Service
08-09-197730mConnie Bushman on her computer pet mating service; Sherry McCormick performs "" I Like Dreamin'""; The Birchfield, Ohio mayor tells how he spent 90 days in jail.
- Ep 50
50.Harrison Edwards' Moon
09-09-197730mHistorian Harrison Edwards. Also: Tony Rolletti and Jane Tiffany.
- Ep 51
51.Behind Hollywood
12-09-197730mAuthor Duane Goff plugs his book, ""Behind Hollywood"". The Mirth-makers perform ""Fifteen and Free"".
- Ep 52
52.Etiquette Guidelines
13-09-197730mBarth starts the show with a slide show of his travels around Hollywood. Guests for this episode are etiquette authority Meg Endicott and her new book, Etiquette Guidelines for the...
- Ep 53
53.Aunt Edity
14-09-197730mThe show starts off on a somber note when Barth announces that the recently hired sportscaster, Jane Tiffany, was injured and is now in a coma, her prognosis uncertain. They procee...
- Ep 54
54.no info
15-09-197730mBarth says a prayer on the show before introducing former daredevil now auto mechanics instructor Virgil Simms. He talks about being an auto-mechanics instructor at the Fernwood Co...
- Ep 55
55.no info
16-09-197730mThe show begins with Barth and Jerry reacting to some comments made by Tom Snyder. With the band's strike over, things return to normal. Tonight's guests include Edward Bailey, a h...
- Ep 56
56.Theological Correspondence Course
19-09-197730mFather George Reese plugs his theological correspondence course, and accordianist Frankie ""Kid"" Carbone.
- Ep 57
57.Singles Mingles Club
20-09-197730m - Ep 58
58.Lattimore Diet Program
21-09-197730mSix-year-old trombonist Kevin McCormick. Mrs. Lillian Lattimore describes her diet program.
- Ep 59
59.Battery Powered Car
22-09-197730mVirgil Simms introduces his battery powered car. Emanual Kasinski on Gay Liberation.
- Ep 60
60.Harry Shearer
23-09-197730mHarry Shearer discusses his work in TV news.
- Ep 61
61.Amusement and Healing Parks
26-09-197730mBob and Joanne Herlick recite Shakespeare. Nelson Phipps of the Amusement and Healing Parks.
- Ep 62
62.Indian Princess
27-09-197730mOn the show tonight: Indian princess Shosen Rising Star and psychologist Stanley Turnbull.
- Ep 63
63.Fan Club President
28-09-197730mBarth Gimble fan club president Mercedes Blyweiss presents an award to Barth.
- Ep 64
64.The Ransom
29-09-197730mHappy Kyne talks about where songwriters get their inspiration. Happy and the Mirth-Makers sing ""Ice Cream Baby"". Barth interviews three heavily-disguised criminals. Barth explai...
- Ep 65
65.Save "Fernwood 2Night" Telethon
30-09-197730mBarth and Jerry stage a telethon to save the show. Final episode of the series. Continues the next summer as ""America 2Night"".
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