Storyline

America 2-Night is the continuation of the talk-show parody series Fernwood 2 Night. It ran from April to July 1978. As in Fernwood, Barth Gimble was the host and Jerry Hubbard was his co-host. Happy Kyne and the Mirth-Makers was the band.

First Aired

1978-04-10
Last Aired

1978-07-07
Creator

Norman Lear
Genre

Comedy
Seasons

1
Episodes

65
Status

Ended
Language

English
Network

Syndication

Keywords:

talk show parody

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Season 1

1. 60 Seconds of Fame

Special Guest: Charlton Heston; Dr Willard Honeywell claims that homosexuality is caused by a virus; T...More

Special Guest: Charlton Heston; Dr Willard Honeywell claims that homosexuality is caused by a virus; The Friedkin Family Singers pay a bunch of money for 60 seconds of fame; Sallie Hayes, whose husband will be executed on an upcoming show.Less

30mins 1978-04-10

2. Help Every Little Person

Gary Burghoff talks about his frozen yogurt stores; the treasurer of HELP (Help Every Little Person), ...More

Gary Burghoff talks about his frozen yogurt stores; the treasurer of HELP (Help Every Little Person), Wanda Ford.Less

30mins 1978-04-11

3. George Gobel

George Gobel, Baby Irene, and textile-mill owner Calvin Proctor.

George Gobel, Baby Irene, and textile-mill owner Calvin Proctor.Less

30mins 1978-04-12

4. Celebrity Night

Guests include Sally Hayes, whose husband is still awaiting execution. This episode also includes clip...More

Guests include Sally Hayes, whose husband is still awaiting execution. This episode also includes clips of a press conference in which various celebrities welcome America 2Night to the UBS network.Less

30mins 1978-04-13

5. Phyllis Diller

Guests include Phyllis Diller and Happy's niece, Joanie Kyne.

Guests include Phyllis Diller and Happy's niece, Joanie Kyne.Less

30mins 1978-04-14

6. White House Paper Shredder

Rita Moreno; Former White House paper shredder Pearl Wingate; and elderly actor Chad Brandon describes...More

Rita Moreno; Former White House paper shredder Pearl Wingate; and elderly actor Chad Brandon describes how he stays fit.Less

30mins 1978-04-17

7. A Date with a Star

A viewer wins a date with Karen Lynn Gorney ("Saturday Night Fever").

A viewer wins a date with Karen Lynn Gorney ("Saturday Night Fever").Less

30mins 1978-04-18

8. Jason Shine

Barbara Feldon and professional escort Jason Shine.

Barbara Feldon and professional escort Jason Shine.Less

30mins 1978-04-19

9. The Pine Family Singers

Singers Buck and Harriet Pine; former deli owner Susan Cloud.

Singers Buck and Harriet Pine; former deli owner Susan Cloud.Less

30mins 1978-04-20

10. Voncent Price

Happy Kyne sings "Don't Leave Me This Way". Guests include Vincent Price and entrepreneur Ernest Twill...More

Happy Kyne sings "Don't Leave Me This Way". Guests include Vincent Price and entrepreneur Ernest Twilley, who sells merchandise based on dead celebrities.Less

30mins 1978-04-21

11. Anne Murray

Guests include the Angels String Quartet, DJ Larry Guy and Anne Murray, who has trouble lip syncing.

Guests include the Angels String Quartet, DJ Larry Guy and Anne Murray, who has trouble lip syncing.Less

30mins 1978-04-24

12. Lose Weight Fast

Maharishi Maheesh Majipoor demonstrates how to lose weight by chanting. Also: consumer advocate Lou Mo...More

Maharishi Maheesh Majipoor demonstrates how to lose weight by chanting. Also: consumer advocate Lou Moffatt.Less

30mins 1978-04-25

13. Vicki Carr

Vickie Carr; Peanut trainer Emanual Kasinski; and unemployed magician Brandy McAllister.

Vickie Carr; Peanut trainer Emanual Kasinski; and unemployed magician Brandy McAllister.Less

30mins 1978-04-26

14. Pharaoh Fawcett and the Sphinx

Sherman Hemsley; Singer Pharoah Fawcett and police sergeant Norman Botello.

Sherman Hemsley; Singer Pharoah Fawcett and police sergeant Norman Botello.Less

30mins 1978-04-27

15. Norman Fell

Guests include Abraham "Shecky" Stein, a Rabbi comedian and Norman Fell, who has a difficult time gett...More

Guests include Abraham "Shecky" Stein, a Rabbi comedian and Norman Fell, who has a difficult time getting on the show as he has problems with the parking lot attendant.Less

30mins 1978-04-28

16. The Condensed Bible

Jim Nabors; Irene Huddleston on the condensed form of the Bible.

Jim Nabors; Irene Huddleston on the condensed form of the Bible.Less

30mins 1978-05-01

17. Cindy Williams

Gary Coleman (as Little Wayne Coleman); Cindy Williams; UBS programming executive Bill Nickerson.

Gary Coleman (as Little Wayne Coleman); Cindy Williams; UBS programming executive Bill Nickerson.Less

30mins 1978-05-02

18. The Singing Dentist

Jill St. John visits the dentist with a troubled wisdom tooth. The dentist and his assistant perform a...More

Jill St. John visits the dentist with a troubled wisdom tooth. The dentist and his assistant perform a song on the show.Less

30mins 1978-05-03

19. New Talent

Gary Coleman (Wayne Coleman) and Corey Feldman premiere a talk show for kids scheduled to air on the U...More

Gary Coleman (Wayne Coleman) and Corey Feldman premiere a talk show for kids scheduled to air on the UBS network.Less

30mins 1978-05-04

20. Abe Vigoda

Abe Vigoda tap dances. Stanley Turnbull (Richard Kline) talks about his book "Winning Through Acting C...More

Abe Vigoda tap dances. Stanley Turnbull (Richard Kline) talks about his book "Winning Through Acting Crazy."Less

30mins 1978-05-05

21. Miss City of Merchandise

Elke Sommer; the three semi-finalists in the City of Merchandise pageant.

Elke Sommer; the three semi-finalists in the City of Merchandise pageant.Less

30mins 1978-05-08

22. Urban Poverty Consultant

Rob Reiner; Urban Poverty Consultant Richard Osgood.

Rob Reiner; Urban Poverty Consultant Richard Osgood.Less

30mins 1978-05-09

23. Fighting Fright

Peter Marshall; David Fairchild tells how to fight fright.

Peter Marshall; David Fairchild tells how to fight fright.Less

30mins 1978-05-10

24. The Benefits of Sugar

It is all natural and cancer-free! Guests include Gaylord and Holiday, Dr. Wendell Dellerton and Twigg...More

It is all natural and cancer-free! Guests include Gaylord and Holiday, Dr. Wendell Dellerton and Twiggy.Less

30mins 1978-05-11

25. Gaylord and Holiday

Guests include Gaylord and Holiday, Marshall Petty and Jack Jones.

Guests include Gaylord and Holiday, Marshall Petty and Jack Jones.Less

30mins 1978-05-12

26. Russia

Russia expert Arthur Zaprinski and actress Suzanne Sellers.

Russia expert Arthur Zaprinski and actress Suzanne Sellers.Less

30mins 1978-05-15

27. Tony Rolletti

Alice Ghostly; lounge singer Tony Rolletti.

Alice Ghostly; lounge singer Tony Rolletti.Less

30mins 1978-05-16

28. Mission Army Band

Guests include The Mission Army Band, and Gardener Toshiro Asaki.

Guests include The Mission Army Band, and Gardener Toshiro Asaki.Less

30mins 1978-05-17

29. Roger Miller

Guests include the Hennessy Family, Roger Miller and Mario Dorsett.

Guests include the Hennessy Family, Roger Miller and Mario Dorsett.Less

30mins 1978-05-18

30. Susan Cloud

Guests include Jay Longtoe Ballet, Susan Cloud and Arte Johnson.

Guests include Jay Longtoe Ballet, Susan Cloud and Arte Johnson.Less

30mins 1978-05-19

31. Carol Burnett

Guests include the Haus Family Criminal Singers and Carol Burnett.

Guests include the Haus Family Criminal Singers and Carol Burnett.Less

30mins 1978-05-22

32. Legalizing Prostitution

Guest include Mark Hammill and Judge Marshall O. Petty, who proposes legalized prostitution.

Guest include Mark Hammill and Judge Marshall O. Petty, who proposes legalized prostitution.Less

30mins 1978-05-23

33. Ernest Twilley

Guest include Mortician Ernest Twilley and actress Gloria Chambers.

Guest include Mortician Ernest Twilley and actress Gloria Chambers.Less

30mins 1978-05-24

34. Rolletti-Sherwood Wedding (1)

From the Pump Room of the Coma Cabana: the wedding of Tony Rolletti and Joanie Sherwood, presided over...More

From the Pump Room of the Coma Cabana: the wedding of Tony Rolletti and Joanie Sherwood, presided over by Rabbi "Shecky" Stein.Less

30mins 1978-05-24

35. Rolleti-Sherwood Wedding Reception (2)

Part 2 of the Tony Roletti - Joanie Sherwood wedding.

Part 2 of the Tony Roletti - Joanie Sherwood wedding.Less

30mins 1978-05-26

36. McLean Stevenson

Guests include Vera LeBeau and McLean Stevenson.

Guests include Vera LeBeau and McLean Stevenson.Less

30mins 1978-05-29

37. Jean's House of Cakes

Guests include Anthropologist Carl Cyrus; martial artist Susan Walchuck, who shows off her moves; sin...More

Guests include Anthropologist Carl Cyrus; martial artist Susan Walchuck, who shows off her moves; singer Edward Muldune, who performs "Jeremiah Was a Bullfrog" ... at the same time; and later Jerry does a commercial for America 2-Night's newest sponsor, Jean's House of Cakes.Less

30mins 1978-05-30

38. The New PTA

Barth talks about his housing situation; Deaf comic Ronnie Martin and his alligator; Morey Johnson, an...More

Barth talks about his housing situation; Deaf comic Ronnie Martin and his alligator; Morey Johnson, an adoptee, who traced his missing parents; and former flower child Kona Golden, who is now a mother on the new PTA.Less

30mins 1978-05-31

39. The El Tijo Ballet Co.

Barth talks about his new home; The El Tijo Half-toe Ballet Company ("... because we don't go all the ...More

Barth talks about his new home; The El Tijo Half-toe Ballet Company ("... because we don't go all the way") presents the "Dance of the Belle Femme Suburbia"; W. D. Bud Prize presents Edith Bush, claiming that she's really Amelia Earhart. Then he talks about the San Andreas fault only to be interrupted by a UBS bulletin: Radioactivity Warning.Less

30mins 1978-06-01

40. UBS Liftetime Achievement Award

Japanese country and western artist Jimmy Yen; UBS presents its first Lifetime Achievement Award to Ba...More

Japanese country and western artist Jimmy Yen; UBS presents its first Lifetime Achievement Award to Barbi Benton; Consumer advocate Lou Moffatt introduces Bible Gum Cards.Less

30mins 1978-06-02

41. I Am Democracy

Barth talks about helping a man find his car keys; Jerry and Happy present their mini-pageant "I Am De...More

Barth talks about helping a man find his car keys; Jerry and Happy present their mini-pageant "I Am Democracy"; Disc jockey Tom "Cat Love Man" Wilson; and Billy Crystal makes some phone calls.Less

30mins 1978-06-05

42. Fernwood Reunion

Barth talks about his move from Fernwood to California and introduces the Fernwoodites who financed th...More

Barth talks about his move from Fernwood to California and introduces the Fernwoodites who financed the move: Candy Lee Hargrove, Connie Bushman, Mercedes Blywyth and Vernon Taylor. Candy Lee talks about the Fernwood Fascinating Females Society. Vernon Taylor talks about the ammo convention. Connie Bushman reunites Happy with his pet turtle. Mercedes Blywyth talks about the Barth Gimble Fan Club.Less

30mins 1978-06-06

43. Surfin' to Heaven

Denny and Brian, the Born Again surfers sing "Surfin' to Heaven". Dr. Joyce Brothers tries to reconcil...More

Denny and Brian, the Born Again surfers sing "Surfin' to Heaven". Dr. Joyce Brothers tries to reconcile roommates Happy and Jerry.Less

30mins 1978-06-07

44. Ted Jennings

Guests include Bella Abzug and concerned citizen Ted Jennings.

Guests include Bella Abzug and concerned citizen Ted Jennings.Less

30mins 1978-06-08

45. Melissa Manchester

Guests include Mirth Gimble and Melissa Manchester.

Guests include Mirth Gimble and Melissa Manchester.Less

30mins 1978-06-09

46. Carl Reiner

Guests include Carl Reiner and the owner of Jean's House of Pancakes.

Guests include Carl Reiner and the owner of Jean's House of Pancakes.Less

30mins 1978-06-12

47. Daredevil Virgil Simms

Guest include Robert Conrad and Daredevil Virgil Simms.

Guest include Robert Conrad and Daredevil Virgil Simms.Less

30mins 1978-06-13

48. Punk Monks

The Punk Monks perform "Karmic Love". Happy talks about his new innovation: dental house calls. Barth ...More

The Punk Monks perform "Karmic Love". Happy talks about his new innovation: dental house calls. Barth "lip syncs" to the Martin Mull song "I'll Do the Samba".Less

30mins 1978-06-14

49. Barth's Memoirs

Barth decides to issue his memoirs: "Barth Gimble -- One Man: One Life"; The El Tijo Half-toe Ballet C...More

Barth decides to issue his memoirs: "Barth Gimble -- One Man: One Life"; The El Tijo Half-toe Ballet Company present "The Ballad of the Broken Station Wagon"; Dr. Richard Osgood talks about the black market for organs and his "Whole Body Parts Catalog""; UBS promo: "Say What?" and Barth talks about his altercation with the owner of the gas station.Less

30mins 1978-06-15

50. Rolletti-Sherwood Divorce

Tony Rolletti follows up his on-air wedding on A2N with his on-air divorce. Rabbi "Shecky" Stein offic...More

Tony Rolletti follows up his on-air wedding on A2N with his on-air divorce. Rabbi "Shecky" Stein officiates.Less

30mins 1978-06-15

51. Falafel-on-a-stick

Baby Irene sings "Hot Diggity"; Susan Cloud talks about Falafel-on-a-stick; UBS owner D.W. Underwitter...More

Baby Irene sings "Hot Diggity"; Susan Cloud talks about Falafel-on-a-stick; UBS owner D.W. Underwitter on why UBS is standing beside A2N.Less

30mins 1978-06-20

52. Punk Country

Jerry and Happy appear in a commercial that Barth turned down, for the Yam Council; Virgil Simms talks...More

Jerry and Happy appear in a commercial that Barth turned down, for the Yam Council; Virgil Simms talks about his new girlfriend and the Mobile City; a clip from the David John Decker Show and Virgil sings a Punk Country tune.Less

30mins 1978-06-20

53. Olfactory Distosis Telethon

Happy talks about OD and sings a take-off on "Jeepers, Creepers". Teacher Terry Litchfield talks about...More

Happy talks about OD and sings a take-off on "Jeepers, Creepers". Teacher Terry Litchfield talks about the telethon tote board. Jack Albertson makes an appearance, but won't contribute himself. The OD poster boy, Howard Pellegrini appears and the telethon ends with no calls. Jack Albertson needs cab fare. Jason Shine talks about his candidacy. Jack Albertson does a soft shoe number.Less

30mins 1978-06-21

54. Oral Smoke Alarm

The band has been locked out for attempts to unionize, so Happy is the whole band. Barth and Jerry int...More

The band has been locked out for attempts to unionize, so Happy is the whole band. Barth and Jerry interview Barbara Eden and Melissa Gilbert -- at the same time. Happy talks about the Oral Smoke Alarm. Chuck Emmitt Saugis appears with his hostage Mary Marie Clark. Barbara Eden sings.Less

30mins 1978-06-22

55. Hostage Crisis

Barth explains that his appearance is due to being part of "an all-night pajama party with guns" -- Ch...More

Barth explains that his appearance is due to being part of "an all-night pajama party with guns" -- Chuck Emmitt Saugis is still waiting on his demands. Louden Wainright III sings. Chuck Emmitt continues negotiations. Dr. Arnold Shollien plays some surprisingly recognizable ""whalesongs"". More demands. Special appearance by "Raquel Welch" -- really a cop.Less

30mins 1978-06-23

56. Monty Hale

Child singer Frankie Wonder sings "My Way". Cowboy Monte Hale, host of the the UBS Cowboy Movie, appea...More

Child singer Frankie Wonder sings "My Way". Cowboy Monte Hale, host of the the UBS Cowboy Movie, appears. From "Laverne and Shirley" -- David L. Lander and Michael McKean are iterviewed. Someone sings "Blue Suede Shoes". Michael and David sing "The Creature Without a Head".Less

30mins 1978-06-26

57. Big Turkey and Super Quack

Barth talks about the mobile home warming gifts he received. From the Silly Barn -- Big Turkey and Sup...More

Barth talks about the mobile home warming gifts he received. From the Silly Barn -- Big Turkey and Super Quack appear. Herb Matthews reveals new Carter White House incidents. Joan Rivers plugs "Rabbit Test". There's a commercial for Jean's House of Cakes: the Second Wedding Cake.Less

30mins 1978-06-27

58. Steve Garvey

Barth and Jerry do some substitute hosting. Tony Rolletti presents his version of "America the Beautif...More

Barth and Jerry do some substitute hosting. Tony Rolletti presents his version of "America the Beautiful" and does a tribute to Judy Garland. Steve Garvey hurts himself playing baseball.Less

30mins 1978-06-28

59. Karen Black

Barth talks about liquor advertising. The Mirth-Makers perform "Steam-roller Blues". Barth accosts Kar...More

Barth talks about liquor advertising. The Mirth-Makers perform "Steam-roller Blues". Barth accosts Karen Black in the audience and Karen interviews herself. Barth, Jerry and Karen sing "Sentimental Journey". Bud Prize appears with Edith Bush and introduces his dancing teacher, Miss Brenda.Less

30mins 1978-06-29

60. The UBS Story

Barth tells the UBS Story. The Hon. Marshall O. Petty kicks off his Congressional campaign. Shari Lewi...More

Barth tells the UBS Story. The Hon. Marshall O. Petty kicks off his Congressional campaign. Shari Lewis searches for a missing Lamb Chop. Virgil Simms talks about his World Record -- and the accident. Virgil then sings "I'm Swearin' Offa You (You Hag)". Jerry tries his hand at ventriloquism, with a very familiar puppet.Less

30mins 1978-06-30

61. UBS Awards Ceremony

The UBS Golden Anniversary Show.

The UBS Golden Anniversary Show.Less

30mins 1978-07-03

62. Connie Stevens

Barth talks about his tan. Happy Kyne and the Mirth-Makers sing "Good Vibrations". Sociologist Wendell...More

Barth talks about his tan. Happy Kyne and the Mirth-Makers sing "Good Vibrations". Sociologist Wendell Healey discusses surfing. Connie Stevens talks about her contract but does a number for the UBS special anyway: a lip-synch to "Kookie, Lend Me Your Comb".Less

30mins 1978-07-04

63. Taters the Clown

Barth talks about his new talk show ideas. Taters the Clown sings "The Counting Song". Father John Lew...More

Barth talks about his new talk show ideas. Taters the Clown sings "The Counting Song". Father John Lewis of the Mission San Tijo appears . There's a commercial for MST wine.Less

30mins 1978-07-05

64. Man of the Year Award

Martin Mull grouses about the Alta Coma Chamber of Commerce "Man of the Year" award. Wayne Coleman of ...More

Martin Mull grouses about the Alta Coma Chamber of Commerce "Man of the Year" award. Wayne Coleman of "America After Lunch" returns to interview Isabel Sanford.Less

30mins 1978-07-06

65. Martin Mull

Barth has "bad" news -- Jerry is fired. Fred Willard talks about his resemblance to Jerry Hubbard. Mar...More

Barth has "bad" news -- Jerry is fired. Fred Willard talks about his resemblance to Jerry Hubbard. Martin refuses to sing without Jerry present. Jerry shows up, so Martin sings "Goodnight".Less