Fernwood 2 Night
Fernwood 2 Night

Fernwood 2 Night

1977 1 Seasons 65 Episodes ⭐ 6.1 Comedy Talk

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.

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.

Seasons & Episodes

EP 1

Talk to a Jew

Barth talks about his unusual day-to-day contract. Howard Palmer, a man in an iron lung, plays the piano. ""Talk to a Je

EP 2

Leisure Suits Cause Cancer

Barth thanks the viewers for their support that got him renewed for another episode. Rocket to Stardom: Baby Irene sings

EP 3

The Wonderblender

Barth introduces his dad. The body language of April McTear -- contortionist. Lou Moffatt plugs Blendermatic, the Wonder

EP 4

Corporal Punishment I

Hula hoopist Darius Washington. South Vietnamese gardener Mein Ko Thein (?) plugs his book: ""Yankee Doodle Gook"". The

EP 5

Corporal Punishment II

Barth talks with Debbie Dunbar's mother. Since ""last weeks"" on-air spanking, Debbie has gotten several lucrative mode

EP 6

Fernwood Fascinating Females

Vernon Taylor (AKA ""Uncle Sam, Jr"") reads one of his poems, Candy Lee Hargrove talks about the Fernwood Fascinating Fe

EP 7

Hearing Ear Dogs for the Deaf

Pet control center director Connie Bushman on Hearing Ear Dogs for the Deaf. Also: dancer Lisa Martin; Garth Gimble, Sr.

EP 8

Congressman Chambers

EP 9

No-frills Hospitals

Ambassador-at-large Harold Mislap talks about his efforts to bring tourism to Fernwood, Dr. Richard Osgood presents his

EP 10

Ethnic Myths

Daredevil Virgil Simms; Emanuel Kasinski on his latest findings on ethnic myths and prejudice.

EP 11

Lillian Dunbar

Grandmother Lillian Dunbar and presidential namesake James Earl Carter.

EP 12

Uncle Sam, Jr (I)

Candy discusses gynacology and the need for female gynacologists. Bart plays the guitar while Happy and Vernon accompan

EP 13

Tony Rolletti and Susan Cloud

EP 14

Breeding Athletes

Barth challenges Jimmy Carter to come on the show and compete with him to prove just who is a star. Lou Moffet offers t

EP 15

Animal Sexuality

Professional football consultant Emanual Kasinski on the breeding of large men.

EP 16

Garth Gimble Memorial Tennis Classic

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EP 17

Dating Service for Dogs

Connie Bushman talks about her dating service for dogs. Radio personality Terry Guy plugs his disc jockey correspondence

EP 18

Lou Moffatt on Land Deals

Lou Moffatt on land deals; Bassist Eddie Thomerson. Sylvia Miller also appears and discusses how a martian violated her

EP 19

Uncle Sam Jr. II

Vernon Taylor, better known as Uncle Sam, Jr. is back and as passionate as ever.

EP 20

Comedy Sales Techniques

Insurance salesman Elliott J. Tubbs demonstrates his comedy sales techniques. Happy Kyne on shut-ins.

EP 21

Tom Waits

Tom Waits. ""Bud"" Prize on using CB radio to bring in tourists.

EP 22

Dumbness measuring machine

A dumbness measuring machine is demonstrated. Actually, more like a dumbness alarm. Say a dumb thing, and the alarm go

EP 23

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Happy Kyne shares the latest gizmo developed by the Olfactory Center of Toledo; the nose aid.

EP 24

Singers and salesmen

Mario Dorsett on his success as a singer; Tony Rolletti; Mrs. Walter Donker, whose husband sells cars.

EP 25

Criminal Justice

Gilbert Ulysses Nelson discusses the treatment of criminals.

EP 26

Still a Dream

Local opera singer Donny Lee Savage; Dr. Hugh Slocum on his latest scientific discovery; Amateur photographer Marianne C

EP 27

Fernwood Blood Drive

Singing duo Doug and Diana Mitchell; Fernwood blood drive chairman Larry Guy.

EP 28

Ratings Week

Singer Laurie Gallagher performs, accompanied by her mother on drums. Also: Bud Prize and Sylvia Miller.

EP 29

Barbershop Trio

Doctor Alexander Beach discusses his findings on marijuana. How the Humdinger Barbershop Quartet became a trio.

EP 30

Two Ladies Against Pornography

Nettie and Barbara Forman on the elderly.

EP 31

Church of the Devine Lemonade

The founder of the Church of the Devine Lemonade, Billy Jenkins. George and Sally Krepps discuss the La Fromage method o

EP 32

Roger Bellman

Marin Worth reads one of his poems. Also: Susan Cloud and chauffeur Earl Simmons.

EP 33

The Fitness Twins

Fernwood mayor Merle Jeeter honors champion Girl scout cookie seller Wendy Price. Also: contortionist Mike Timmins and M

EP 34

You Are You

Alberta Cornwall on how colored clothing affects moods; poet Vernon Taylor.

EP 35

The Barber

Hair stylist Sal Magglione and Presidential namesake James Earl Carter.

EP 36

X-Rated Shopping Mall

Sportscaster Jane Tiffany and W. D. ""Bud"" Prize.

EP 37

Tony Rolletti's autobiography

Tony Rolletti plugs his autobiography. The Mirth-Makers perform ""Rock Around the Clock"".

EP 38

Getting the most from your warranty

Virgil Simms tells how to get the most out of your new-car waranty. Basically, you make sure that it goes into the shop

EP 39

Nudists

Linda Barry, owner of the Fernwood Nudist Colony. Toy maker George Ellsworth.

EP 40

Wrestling

Jane Tiffany; Sylvia Miller; Wrestler Rock Mondo and his assisstant.

EP 41

Tony and Chance Rolletti

EP 42

Solving Water Shortages

Representative Chambers on solving water shortages with icebergs. Lucy and Ed Campbell show how they display affection.

EP 43

Sex Therapy

Vern Taylor; Sex therapy clinic founder Matthew Johnson; Happy sings about tooth decay.

EP 44

Real Estate Tips

Comic Buddy Brown; Author Dottie Ann Lee; Eddie Thomerson's real estate tips.

EP 45

Skateboard Angel

Larry Guy takes questions from the audience; The Mirth-Makers play ""Skateboard Angel"".

EP 46

Mobile Home Daredevil

Las Vegas entertainer Debbie Dunbar; Mobile home daredevil Virgil Simms.

EP 47

Rev. Chung Hee

EP 48

Pot Sniffing

Impressionist Reggie Morrison; Principal Marshall Petty; Susan Cloud.

EP 49

Pet Mating Service

Connie Bushman on her computer pet mating service; Sherry McCormick performs "" I Like Dreamin'""; The Birchfield, Ohio

EP 50

Harrison Edwards' Moon

Historian Harrison Edwards. Also: Tony Rolletti and Jane Tiffany.

EP 51

Behind Hollywood

Author Duane Goff plugs his book, ""Behind Hollywood"". The Mirth-makers perform ""Fifteen and Free"".

EP 52

Etiquette Guidelines

Barth starts the show with a slide show of his travels around Hollywood. Guests for this episode are etiquette authority

EP 53

Aunt Edity

The show starts off on a somber note when Barth announces that the recently hired sportscaster, Jane Tiffany, was injure

EP 54

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Barth says a prayer on the show before introducing former daredevil now auto mechanics instructor Virgil Simms. He talks

EP 55

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The show begins with Barth and Jerry reacting to some comments made by Tom Snyder. With the band's strike over, things r

EP 56

Theological Correspondence Course

Father George Reese plugs his theological correspondence course, and accordianist Frankie ""Kid"" Carbone.

EP 57

Singles Mingles Club

EP 58

Lattimore Diet Program

Six-year-old trombonist Kevin McCormick. Mrs. Lillian Lattimore describes her diet program.

EP 59

Battery Powered Car

Virgil Simms introduces his battery powered car. Emanual Kasinski on Gay Liberation.

EP 60

Harry Shearer

Harry Shearer discusses his work in TV news.

EP 61

Amusement and Healing Parks

Bob and Joanne Herlick recite Shakespeare. Nelson Phipps of the Amusement and Healing Parks.

EP 62

Indian Princess

On the show tonight: Indian princess Shosen Rising Star and psychologist Stanley Turnbull.

EP 63

Fan Club President

Barth Gimble fan club president Mercedes Blyweiss presents an award to Barth.

EP 64

The Ransom

Happy Kyne talks about where songwriters get their inspiration. Happy and the Mirth-Makers sing ""Ice Cream Baby"". Bart

EP 65

Save "Fernwood 2Night" Telethon

Barth and Jerry stage a telethon to save the show. Final episode of the series. Continues the next summer as ""America

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