America 2-Night

1978 NR 30m 8.4

The second season version of "Fernwood 2Nite". The small time talk show from Fernwood, Ohio has moved to Alta Coma, California, where it has taken on a more national flavor. This satire of Merv Griffin, Johnny Carson, and all the other big...

The second season version of "Fernwood 2Nite". The small time talk show from Fernwood, Ohio has moved to Alta Coma, California, where it has taken on a more national flavor. This satire of Merv Griffin, Johnny Carson, and all the other big names in 70's Talk TV promised each week that it would offend some, if not many, with its unusual brand of humor. In this newer version of the show, many well-known TV and movie stars came on as guests, where they often joined the cast in making fun of themselves and their media images.

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Episodes:

Episode 1 60 Seconds of Fame

1. 60 Seconds of Fame

Aired: Apr 10, 1978

Friedkin family purchases time and performs. Interview with Charleton Heston.

Episode 3 George Gobel

3. George Gobel

Aired: Apr 12, 1978

Baby Irene sings and dances. Interview with George Gobel.

Episode 4 Celebrity Night

4. Celebrity Night

Aired: Apr 13, 1978

Several big-name celebrities appear on the show to welcome Barth and Jerry an...

Episode 5 Phyllis Diller

5. Phyllis Diller

Aired: Apr 14, 1978

America 2-Night covers death row execution; Barth and Jerry discuss how certa...

Episode 7 A Date with a Star

7. A Date with a Star

Aired: Apr 18, 1978

Barth Gimble and Jerry Hubbard each come up with idea for new TV show; Barth ...

Episode 10 Vincent Price

10. Vincent Price

Aired: Apr 21, 1978

Ernest Twilley manufactures souvenirs about dead people; Vincent Price discus...

Episode 11 Anne Murray

11. Anne Murray

Aired: Apr 24, 1978

Angel String Quartet performs; Larry Guy discusses starting the "Larry Guy Sc...

Episode 12 Lose Weight Fast

12. Lose Weight Fast

Aired: Apr 25, 1978

Barth introduces "Share the Stage" where two acts perform at the same time; M...

Episode 15 Norman Fell

15. Norman Fell

Aired: Apr 28, 1978

Rabbi and ballerina share stage; woman discusses her campaign against employe...

Episode 16 The Condensed Bible

16. The Condensed Bible

Aired: May 1, 1978

Tommy and Tina sing country song; woman claims the Bible is the most sexiest ...

Episode 17 Cindy Williams

17. Cindy Williams

Aired: May 2, 1978

Barth plays up to Wayne Coleman to attract black viewers; Cindy Williams read...

Episode 18 The Singing Dentist

18. The Singing Dentist

Aired: May 3, 1978

Dentist works on Jill St. John; CIA agent discusses drug experiments; dentist...

Episode 19 New Talent

19. New Talent

Aired: May 4, 1978

Girl wrestlers appear in baby-doll nighties; Wayne (Gary) Coleman had talk sh...

Episode 20 Abe Vigoda

20. Abe Vigoda

Aired: May 5, 1978

Happy Kyne and his group do "Help Me Rhonda," Dr. Stanley Turnbull discusses ...

Episode 23 Fighting Fright

23. Fighting Fright

Aired: May 10, 1978

Super Strutters do dance; man talks about UFOs and brings photos for proof; s...

Episode 25 Gaylord and Holiday

25. Gaylord and Holiday

Aired: May 12, 1978

Gaylord and Holiday do a comedy routine; Hon. Marshall Petty explains why he ...

Episode 26 Russia

26. Russia

Aired: May 15, 1978

Happy does a commercial for his "Taco and Run;" Suzanne Sellers talks about a...

Episode 27 Tony Rolletti

27. Tony Rolletti

Aired: May 16, 1978

Tony Rolletti sings tribute to Elvis Presley; Alice Ghostly talks about her i...

Episode 28 Mission Army Band

28. Mission Army Band

Aired: May 17, 1978

Roger Miller talks about his invention a portable drunk test; Mission Army Ba...

Episode 29 Roger Miller

29. Roger Miller

Aired: May 18, 1978

Jay Longtoe Ballet Company performs; game show Close Encounter of the 3rd Typ...

Episode 30 Susan Cloud

30. Susan Cloud

Aired: May 19, 1978

Hennessey Family performs hula; Roger Miller returns and answers viewers ques...

Episode 31 Carol Burnett

31. Carol Burnett

Aired: May 22, 1978

The Haus Family Criminal Singers perform; Happy talks about the problem he ha...

Episode 33 Ernest Twilley

33. Ernest Twilley

Aired: May 24, 1978

While Happy sings the Timmons twins dance; Ernest Twilley introduces new conc...

Episode 35 Wedding Reception

35. Wedding Reception

Aired: May 26, 1978

Wedding reception of Tony Rolletti and Joanie Sherwood; Tom Waits appears aga...

Episode 36 McLean Stevenson

36. McLean Stevenson

Aired: May 29, 1978

Vera Le Beau sings "99 Bottles of Beer on the Wall;" McLean Stevenson discuss...

Episode 38 The New PTA

38. The New PTA

Aired: May 31, 1978

Ronnie Martin and hand puppet perform for the deaf; adopted man discusses his...

Episode 41 I Am Democracy

41. I Am Democracy

Aired: Jun 5, 1978

Happy discusses why he is happy to be living in a democracy; disc jockey Mr. ...

Episode 42 Fernwood Reunion

42. Fernwood Reunion

Aired: Jun 6, 1978

Candy Lee Hargrove, Vern Taylor, Connie Bushman and Mercedes Blyweiss, guests...

Episode 43 Surfin' to Heaven

43. Surfin' to Heaven

Aired: Jun 7, 1978

Guests include Denny and Brian, the Born-Again Surfers and Dr. Joyce Brothers...

Episode 44 Ted Jennings

44. Ted Jennings

Aired: Jun 8, 1978

Ukrainian Dancers perform; Ted Jennings the need for more independent police;...

Episode 46 Punk Monks

46. Punk Monks

Aired: Jun 12, 1978

Jerry does commercial for "Jean's House of Cakes;" Carl Reiner talks about th...

Episode 48 Punk Monks

48. Punk Monks

Aired: Jun 14, 1978

The Punk Monks use song and dance to promote their religion; Happy Kyne talks...

Episode 49 Barth's Memoirs

49. Barth's Memoirs

Aired: Jun 15, 1978

Barth discusses selling memoirs on cassette; El Tijo Half-Toe Ballet performs...

Episode 51 Falafel-on-a-Stick

51. Falafel-on-a-Stick

Aired: Jun 20, 1978

Baby Irene sings and dances; Susan Cloud talks about what's been happening in...

Episode 52 Punk Country

52. Punk Country

Aired: Jun 20, 1978

Barth discusses series about racial and religious injustice; Happy and Jerry ...

Episode 54 Oral Smoke Alarm

54. Oral Smoke Alarm

Aired: Jun 22, 1978

Barth interviews Barbara Eden and Jerry interviews Melissa Gilbert at the sam...

Episode 55 Hostage Crisis

55. Hostage Crisis

Aired: Jun 23, 1978

Kidnapper (from previous show) will not leave until demands are met; Loudan W...

Episode 56 Monty Hale

56. Monty Hale

Aired: Jun 26, 1978

Singer Frankie Wonder makes TV debut; Barth chats with cowboy Monte Hale; Bar...

Episode 58 Steve Garvey

58. Steve Garvey

Aired: Jun 28, 1978

Tony Rolletti sings his version of "America the Beautiful" and does impersona...

Episode 59 Karen Black

59. Karen Black

Aired: Jun 29, 1978

The Mirth-Makers play rock 'n roll; Karen Black talks about the life of an ac...

Episode 60 The UBS Story

60. The UBS Story

Aired: Jun 30, 1978

Marshall Petty promotes his candidacy for congressman; kidnapper demands rans...

Episode 61 UBS Awards Ceremony

61. UBS Awards Ceremony

Aired: Jul 3, 1978

Taters the Clown is "Oustanding UBS Personality," Jerry Hubbard is "Outstandi...

Episode 62 Connie Stevens

62. Connie Stevens

Aired: Jul 4, 1978

Mirth-Makers sing "Good Vibrations" and "Fun Fun Fun;" Dr. Wendell Healy disc...

Episode 63 Taters the Clown

63. Taters the Clown

Aired: Jul 5, 1978

Taters the Clown sings; Guest Dick Martin is going to raise money for the Sis...

Episode 65 Martin Mull

65. Martin Mull

Aired: Jul 7, 1978

Barth fires Jerry; Barth's guests on his last show are Martin Mull and Fred W...


Info about America 2-Night

Current Status: Ended

Network: Syndication

Genres: Comedy