Fernwood 2 Night

1977 NR 30m 8.6

Set in the fictional small town of Fernwood, OH, the show parodies real talk shows, complete with a stage band, as well as the sort of fare one might expect from a small-town locally produced television program.

Barth Gimble and Jerry Hubbard are the host of a talk show produced in the fictitious town of Fernwood, Ohio (also the setting of "Mary Hartman, Mary Hartman"). The show featured parodies of guests that might appear on real talk shows, only with the twisted small-town mentality of Fernwood. Music was provide by the sad-faced Happy Kyne and his Mirthmakers; Happy was also the proprietor of a fast-food restaurant called Bun 'n' Run.

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Episodes:

Episode 1 Talk to a Jew

1. Talk to a Jew

Aired: Jul 4, 1977

Barth talks about his unusual day-to-day contract. Howard Palmer, a man in an...

Episode 3 The Wonderblender

3. The Wonderblender

Aired: Jul 6, 1977

Barth introduces his dad. The body language of April McTear -- contortionist....

Episode 4 Corporal Punishment I

4. Corporal Punishment I

Aired: Jul 7, 1977

Hula hoopist Darius Washington. South Vietnamese gardener Mein Ko Thein (?) p...

Episode 9 No-frills Hospitals

9. No-frills Hospitals

Aired: Jul 14, 1977

Ambassador-at-large Harold Mislap talks about his efforts to bring tourism to...

Episode 10 Ethnic Myths

10. Ethnic Myths

Aired: Jul 15, 1977

Daredevil Virgil Simms; Emanuel Kasinski on his latest findings on ethnic myt...

Episode 11 Lillian Dunbar

11. Lillian Dunbar

Aired: Jul 18, 1977

Grandmother Lillian Dunbar and presidential namesake James Earl Carter.

Episode 12 Uncle Sam, Jr (I)

12. Uncle Sam, Jr (I)

Aired: Jul 19, 1977

Candy discusses gynacology and the need for female gynacologists. Bart plays...

Episode 14 Breeding Athletes

14. Breeding Athletes

Aired: Jul 21, 1977

Barth challenges Jimmy Carter to come on the show and compete with him to pro...

Episode 15 Animal Sexuality

15. Animal Sexuality

Aired: Jul 22, 1977

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

Episode 19 Uncle Sam Jr. II

19. Uncle Sam Jr. II

Aired: Jul 28, 1977

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

Episode 21 Tom Waits

21. Tom Waits

Aired: Aug 1, 1977

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

Episode 23 no info

23. no info

Aired: Aug 3, 1977

Happy Kyne shares the latest gizmo developed by the Olfactory Center of Toled...

Episode 24 Singers and salesmen

24. Singers and salesmen

Aired: Aug 4, 1977

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

Episode 26 Still a Dream

26. Still a Dream

Aired: Aug 8, 1977

Local opera singer Donny Lee Savage; Dr. Hugh Slocum on his latest scientific...

Episode 28 Ratings Week

28. Ratings Week

Aired: Aug 10, 1977

Singer Laurie Gallagher performs, accompanied by her mother on drums. Also: B...

Episode 29 Barbershop Trio

29. Barbershop Trio

Aired: Aug 11, 1977

Doctor Alexander Beach discusses his findings on marijuana. How the Humdinger...

Episode 32 Roger Bellman

32. Roger Bellman

Aired: Aug 16, 1977

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

Episode 33 The Fitness Twins

33. The Fitness Twins

Aired: Aug 17, 1977

Fernwood mayor Merle Jeeter honors champion Girl scout cookie seller Wendy Pr...

Episode 34 You Are You

34. You Are You

Aired: Aug 18, 1977

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

Episode 35 The Barber

35. The Barber

Aired: Aug 19, 1977

Hair stylist Sal Magglione and Presidential namesake James Earl Carter.

Episode 39 Nudists

39. Nudists

Aired: Aug 25, 1977

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

Episode 40 Wrestling

40. Wrestling

Aired: Aug 26, 1977

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

Episode 43 Sex Therapy

43. Sex Therapy

Aired: Aug 29, 1977

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

Episode 44 Real Estate Tips

44. Real Estate Tips

Aired: Aug 30, 1977

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

Episode 45 Skateboard Angel

45. Skateboard Angel

Aired: Sep 2, 1977

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

Episode 48 Pot Sniffing

48. Pot Sniffing

Aired: Sep 7, 1977

Impressionist Reggie Morrison; Principal Marshall Petty; Susan Cloud.

Episode 49 Pet Mating Service

49. Pet Mating Service

Aired: Sep 8, 1977

Connie Bushman on her computer pet mating service; Sherry McCormick performs ...

Episode 51 Behind Hollywood

51. Behind Hollywood

Aired: Sep 12, 1977

Author Duane Goff plugs his book, ""Behind Hollywood"". The Mirth-makers perf...

Episode 52 Etiquette Guidelines

52. Etiquette Guidelines

Aired: Sep 13, 1977

Barth starts the show with a slide show of his travels around Hollywood. Gues...

Episode 53 Aunt Edity

53. Aunt Edity

Aired: Sep 14, 1977

The show starts off on a somber note when Barth announces that the recently h...

Episode 54 no info

54. no info

Aired: Sep 15, 1977

Barth says a prayer on the show before introducing former daredevil now auto ...

Episode 55 no info

55. no info

Aired: Sep 16, 1977

The show begins with Barth and Jerry reacting to some comments made by Tom Sn...

Episode 59 Battery Powered Car

59. Battery Powered Car

Aired: Sep 22, 1977

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

Episode 62 Indian Princess

62. Indian Princess

Aired: Sep 27, 1977

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

Episode 63 Fan Club President

63. Fan Club President

Aired: Sep 28, 1977

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

Episode 64 The Ransom

64. The Ransom

Aired: Sep 29, 1977

Happy Kyne talks about where songwriters get their inspiration. Happy and the...

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Genres: Comedy, Talk-Show