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America 2-Night

America 2-Night

★ 8.3/10•1978•30m•Comedy
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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.

John Boni · Writer

Tom Dunsmuir · Writer

Robert Illes · Writer

Tom Moore · Writer

StatusEnded
Runtime30m
LanguageEN
First Air DateApr 10, 1978

Episodes

E130m

60 Seconds of Fame

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.

Apr 10, 1978

E230m

Help Every Little Person

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

Apr 11, 1978

E330m

George Gobel

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

Apr 12, 1978

E430m

Celebrity Night

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.

Apr 13, 1978

E530m

Phyllis Diller

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

Apr 14, 1978

E630m

White House Paper Shredder

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

Apr 17, 1978

E730m

A Date with a Star

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

Apr 18, 1978

E830m

Jason Shine

Barbara Feldon and professional escort Jason Shine.

Apr 19, 1978

E930m

The Pine Family Singers

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

Apr 20, 1978

E1030m

Vincent Price

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

Apr 21, 1978

E1130m

Anne Murray

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

Apr 24, 1978

E1230m

Lose Weight Fast

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

Apr 25, 1978

E1330m

Vicki Carr

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

Apr 26, 1978

E1430m

Pharaoh Fawcett and the Sphinx

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

Apr 27, 1978

E1530m

Norman Fell

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.

Apr 28, 1978

E1630m

The Condensed Bible

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

May 1, 1978

E1730m

Cindy Williams

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

May 2, 1978

E1830m

The Singing Dentist

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

May 3, 1978

E1930m

New Talent

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

May 4, 1978

E2030m

Abe Vigoda

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

May 5, 1978

E2130m

Miss City of Merchandise

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

May 8, 1978

E2230m

Urban Poverty Consultant

Rob Reiner; Urban Poverty Consultant Richard Osgood.

May 9, 1978

E2330m

Fighting Fright

Peter Marshall; David Fairchild tells how to fight fright.

May 10, 1978

E2430m

The Benefits of Sugar

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

May 11, 1978

E2530m

Gaylord and Holiday

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

May 12, 1978

E2630m

Russia

Russia expert Arthur Zaprinski and actress Suzanne Sellers.

May 15, 1978

E2730m

Tony Rolletti

Alice Ghostly; lounge singer Tony Rolletti.

May 16, 1978

E2830m

Mission Army Band

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

May 17, 1978

E2930m

Roger Miller

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

May 18, 1978

E3030m

Susan Cloud

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

May 19, 1978

E3130m

Carol Burnett

Guests include the Haus Family Criminal Singers and Carol Burnett.

May 22, 1978

E3230m

Legalizing Prostitution

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

May 23, 1978

E3330m

Ernest Twilley

Guest include Mortician Ernest Twilley and actress Gloria Chambers.

May 24, 1978

E3430m

Rolletti-Sherwood Wedding (1)

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

May 24, 1978

E3530m

Rolleti-Sherwood Wedding Reception (2)

Part 2 of the Tony Roletti - Joanie Sherwood wedding.

May 26, 1978

E3630m

McLean Stevenson

Guests include Vera LeBeau and McLean Stevenson.

May 29, 1978

E3730m

Jean's House of Cakes

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.

May 30, 1978

E3830m

The New PTA

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.

May 31, 1978

E3930m

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 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.

Jun 1, 1978

E4030m

UBS Liftetime Achievement Award

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.

Jun 2, 1978

E4130m

I Am Democracy

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.

Jun 5, 1978

E4230m

Fernwood Reunion

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.

Jun 6, 1978

E4330m

Surfin' to Heaven

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

Jun 7, 1978

E4430m

Ted Jennings

Guests include Bella Abzug and concerned citizen Ted Jennings.

Jun 8, 1978

E4530m

Melissa Manchester

Guests include Mirth Gimble and Melissa Manchester.

Jun 9, 1978

E4630m

Carl Reiner

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

Jun 12, 1978

E4730m

Daredevil Virgil Simms

Guest include Robert Conrad and Daredevil Virgil Simms.

Jun 13, 1978

E4830m

Punk Monks

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".

Jun 14, 1978

E4930m

Barth's Memoirs

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.

Jun 15, 1978

E5030m

Rolletti-Sherwood Divorce

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

Jun 15, 1978

E5130m

Falafel-on-a-stick

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.

Jun 20, 1978

E5230m

Punk Country

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.

Jun 20, 1978

E5330m

Olfactory Distosis Telethon

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.

Jun 21, 1978

E5430m

Oral Smoke Alarm

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.

Jun 22, 1978

E5530m

Hostage Crisis

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.

Jun 23, 1978

E5630m

Monty Hale

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".

Jun 26, 1978

E5730m

Big Turkey and Super Quack

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.

Jun 27, 1978

E5830m

Steve Garvey

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.

Jun 28, 1978

E5930m

Karen Black

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.

Jun 29, 1978

E6030m

The UBS Story

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.

Jun 30, 1978

E6130m

UBS Awards Ceremony

The UBS Golden Anniversary Show.

Jul 3, 1978

E6230m

Connie Stevens

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".

Jul 4, 1978

E6330m

Taters the Clown

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.

Jul 5, 1978

E6430m

Man of the Year Award

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.

Jul 6, 1978

E6530m

Martin Mull

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".

Jul 7, 1978

Actors

Martin Mull

Martin Mull

Barth Gimble

Fred Willard

Fred Willard

Jerry Hubbard

Frank De Vol

Frank De Vol

Happy Kyne

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