Martin Mull
Barth Gimble
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Synopsis
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.
Episodes
Season 1
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- 1. 60 Seconds of FameNow viewing1978-04-1030mSpecial 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.
- 2. Help Every Little Person1978-04-1130mGary Burghoff talks about his frozen yogurt stores; the treasurer of HELP (Help Every Little Person), Wanda Ford.
- 3. George Gobel1978-04-1230mGeorge Gobel, Baby Irene, and textile-mill owner Calvin Proctor.
- 4. Celebrity Night1978-04-1330mGuests 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.
- 5. Phyllis Diller1978-04-1430mGuests include Phyllis Diller and Happy's niece, Joanie Kyne.
- 6. White House Paper Shredder1978-04-1730mRita Moreno; Former White House paper shredder Pearl Wingate; and elderly actor Chad Brandon describes how he stays fit.
- 7. A Date with a Star1978-04-1830mA viewer wins a date with Karen Lynn Gorney ("Saturday Night Fever").
- 8. Jason Shine1978-04-1930mBarbara Feldon and professional escort Jason Shine.
- 9. The Pine Family Singers1978-04-2030mSingers Buck and Harriet Pine; former deli owner Susan Cloud.
- 10. Vincent Price1978-04-2130mHappy Kyne sings "Don't Leave Me This Way". Guests include Vincent Price and entrepreneur Ernest Twilley, who sells merchandise based on dead celebrities.
- 11. Anne Murray1978-04-2430mGuests include the Angels String Quartet, DJ Larry Guy and Anne Murray, who has trouble lip syncing.
- 12. Lose Weight Fast1978-04-2530mMaharishi Maheesh Majipoor demonstrates how to lose weight by chanting. Also: consumer advocate Lou Moffatt.
- 13. Vicki Carr1978-04-2630mVickie Carr; Peanut trainer Emanual Kasinski; and unemployed magician Brandy McAllister.
- 14. Pharaoh Fawcett and the Sphinx1978-04-2730mSherman Hemsley; Singer Pharoah Fawcett and police sergeant Norman Botello.
- 15. Norman Fell1978-04-2830mGuests 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.
- 16. The Condensed Bible1978-05-0130mJim Nabors; Irene Huddleston on the condensed form of the Bible.
- 17. Cindy Williams1978-05-0230mGary Coleman (as Little Wayne Coleman); Cindy Williams; UBS programming executive Bill Nickerson.
- 18. The Singing Dentist1978-05-0330mJill St. John visits the dentist with a troubled wisdom tooth. The dentist and his assistant perform a song on the show.
- 19. New Talent1978-05-0430mGary Coleman (Wayne Coleman) and Corey Feldman premiere a talk show for kids scheduled to air on the UBS network.
- 20. Abe Vigoda1978-05-0530mAbe Vigoda tap dances. Stanley Turnbull (Richard Kline) talks about his book "Winning Through Acting Crazy."
- 21. Miss City of Merchandise1978-05-0830mElke Sommer; the three semi-finalists in the City of Merchandise pageant.
- 22. Urban Poverty Consultant1978-05-0930mRob Reiner; Urban Poverty Consultant Richard Osgood.
- 23. Fighting Fright1978-05-1030mPeter Marshall; David Fairchild tells how to fight fright.
- 24. The Benefits of Sugar1978-05-1130mIt is all natural and cancer-free! Guests include Gaylord and Holiday, Dr. Wendell Dellerton and Twiggy.
- 25. Gaylord and Holiday1978-05-1230mGuests include Gaylord and Holiday, Marshall Petty and Jack Jones.
- 26. Russia1978-05-1530mRussia expert Arthur Zaprinski and actress Suzanne Sellers.
- 27. Tony Rolletti1978-05-1630mAlice Ghostly; lounge singer Tony Rolletti.
- 28. Mission Army Band1978-05-1730mGuests include The Mission Army Band, and Gardener Toshiro Asaki.
- 29. Roger Miller1978-05-1830mGuests include the Hennessy Family, Roger Miller and Mario Dorsett.
- 30. Susan Cloud1978-05-1930mGuests include Jay Longtoe Ballet, Susan Cloud and Arte Johnson.
- 31. Carol Burnett1978-05-2230mGuests include the Haus Family Criminal Singers and Carol Burnett.
- 32. Legalizing Prostitution1978-05-2330mGuest include Mark Hammill and Judge Marshall O. Petty, who proposes legalized prostitution.
- 33. Ernest Twilley1978-05-2430mGuest include Mortician Ernest Twilley and actress Gloria Chambers.
- 34. Rolletti-Sherwood Wedding (1)1978-05-2430mFrom the Pump Room of the Coma Cabana: the wedding of Tony Rolletti and Joanie Sherwood, presided over by Rabbi "Shecky" Stein.
- 35. Rolleti-Sherwood Wedding Reception (2)1978-05-2630mPart 2 of the Tony Roletti - Joanie Sherwood wedding.
- 36. McLean Stevenson1978-05-2930mGuests include Vera LeBeau and McLean Stevenson.
- 37. Jean's House of Cakes1978-05-3030mGuests 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.
- 38. The New PTA1978-05-3130mBarth 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.
- 39. The El Tijo Ballet Co.1978-06-0130mBarth 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.
- 40. UBS Liftetime Achievement Award1978-06-0230mJapanese country and western artist Jimmy Yen; UBS presents its first Lifetime Achievement Award to Barbi Benton; Consumer advocate Lou Moffatt introduces Bible Gum Cards.
- 41. I Am Democracy1978-06-0530mBarth 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.
- 42. Fernwood Reunion1978-06-0630mBarth 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.
- 43. Surfin' to Heaven1978-06-0730mDenny and Brian, the Born Again surfers sing "Surfin' to Heaven". Dr. Joyce Brothers tries to reconcile roommates Happy and Jerry.
- 44. Ted Jennings1978-06-0830mGuests include Bella Abzug and concerned citizen Ted Jennings.
- 45. Melissa Manchester1978-06-0930mGuests include Mirth Gimble and Melissa Manchester.
- 46. Carl Reiner1978-06-1230mGuests include Carl Reiner and the owner of Jean's House of Pancakes.
- 47. Daredevil Virgil Simms1978-06-1330mGuest include Robert Conrad and Daredevil Virgil Simms.
- 48. Punk Monks1978-06-1430mThe 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".
- 49. Barth's Memoirs1978-06-1530mBarth 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.
- 50. Rolletti-Sherwood Divorce1978-06-1530mTony Rolletti follows up his on-air wedding on A2N with his on-air divorce. Rabbi "Shecky" Stein officiates.
- 51. Falafel-on-a-stick1978-06-2030mBaby Irene sings "Hot Diggity"; Susan Cloud talks about Falafel-on-a-stick; UBS owner D.W. Underwitter on why UBS is standing beside A2N.
- 52. Punk Country1978-06-2030mJerry 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.
- 53. Olfactory Distosis Telethon1978-06-2130mHappy 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.
- 54. Oral Smoke Alarm1978-06-2230mThe 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.
- 55. Hostage Crisis1978-06-2330mBarth 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.
- 56. Monty Hale1978-06-2630mChild 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".
- 57. Big Turkey and Super Quack1978-06-2730mBarth 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.
- 58. Steve Garvey1978-06-2830mBarth 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.
- 59. Karen Black1978-06-2930mBarth 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.
- 60. The UBS Story1978-06-3030mBarth 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.
- 61. UBS Awards Ceremony1978-07-0330mThe UBS Golden Anniversary Show.
- 62. Connie Stevens1978-07-0430mBarth 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".
- 63. Taters the Clown1978-07-0530mBarth 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.
- 64. Man of the Year Award1978-07-0630mMartin 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.
- 65. Martin Mull1978-07-0730mBarth 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".
Cast
Top Billed Cast
Fred Willard
Jerry Hubbard
Frank De Vol
Happy Kyne
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How many seasons does America 2-Night have?
America 2-Night has 1 season and 65 episodes.
When did America 2-Night first air?
America 2-Night first aired in 1978.
Is America 2-Night still running?
America 2-Night's status on TMDB is: Ended.
What genre is America 2-Night?
America 2-Night is classified as Comedy.