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America 2-Night

★8.3 1978 1 Season Norman Lear TV-MA

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.

Seasons & episodes

1 season · 65 episodes

60 Seconds of Fame

Episode 01

60 Seconds of Fame

Apr 10, 1978 · 30 min

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.

Help Every Little Person

Episode 02

Help Every Little Person

Apr 11, 1978 · 30 min

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

George Gobel

Episode 03

George Gobel

Apr 12, 1978 · 30 min

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

Celebrity Night

Episode 04

Celebrity Night

Apr 13, 1978 · 30 min

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.

Phyllis Diller

Episode 05

Phyllis Diller

Apr 14, 1978 · 30 min

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

White House Paper Shredder

Episode 06

White House Paper Shredder

Apr 17, 1978 · 30 min

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

A Date with a Star

Episode 07

A Date with a Star

Apr 18, 1978 · 30 min

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

Jason Shine

Episode 08

Jason Shine

Apr 19, 1978 · 30 min

Barbara Feldon and professional escort Jason Shine.

The Pine Family Singers

Episode 09

The Pine Family Singers

Apr 20, 1978 · 30 min

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

Vincent Price

Episode 10

Vincent Price

Apr 21, 1978 · 30 min

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

Anne Murray

Episode 11

Anne Murray

Apr 24, 1978 · 30 min

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

Lose Weight Fast

Episode 12

Lose Weight Fast

Apr 25, 1978 · 30 min

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

Vicki Carr

Episode 13

Vicki Carr

Apr 26, 1978 · 30 min

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

Pharaoh Fawcett and the Sphinx

Episode 14

Pharaoh Fawcett and the Sphinx

Apr 27, 1978 · 30 min

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

Norman Fell

Episode 15

Norman Fell

Apr 28, 1978 · 30 min

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.

The Condensed Bible

Episode 16

The Condensed Bible

May 1, 1978 · 30 min

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

Cindy Williams

Episode 17

Cindy Williams

May 2, 1978 · 30 min

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

The Singing Dentist

Episode 18

The Singing Dentist

May 3, 1978 · 30 min

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

New Talent

Episode 19

New Talent

May 4, 1978 · 30 min

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

Abe Vigoda

Episode 20

Abe Vigoda

May 5, 1978 · 30 min

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

Miss City of Merchandise

Episode 21

Miss City of Merchandise

May 8, 1978 · 30 min

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

Urban Poverty Consultant

Episode 22

Urban Poverty Consultant

May 9, 1978 · 30 min

Rob Reiner; Urban Poverty Consultant Richard Osgood.

Fighting Fright

Episode 23

Fighting Fright

May 10, 1978 · 30 min

Peter Marshall; David Fairchild tells how to fight fright.

The Benefits of Sugar

Episode 24

The Benefits of Sugar

May 11, 1978 · 30 min

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

Gaylord and Holiday

Episode 25

Gaylord and Holiday

May 12, 1978 · 30 min

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

Russia

Episode 26

Russia

May 15, 1978 · 30 min

Russia expert Arthur Zaprinski and actress Suzanne Sellers.

Tony Rolletti

Episode 27

Tony Rolletti

May 16, 1978 · 30 min

Alice Ghostly; lounge singer Tony Rolletti.

Mission Army Band

Episode 28

Mission Army Band

May 17, 1978 · 30 min

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

Roger Miller

Episode 29

Roger Miller

May 18, 1978 · 30 min

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

Susan Cloud

Episode 30

Susan Cloud

May 19, 1978 · 30 min

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

Carol Burnett

Episode 31

Carol Burnett

May 22, 1978 · 30 min

Guests include the Haus Family Criminal Singers and Carol Burnett.

Legalizing Prostitution

Episode 32

Legalizing Prostitution

May 23, 1978 · 30 min

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

Ernest Twilley

Episode 33

Ernest Twilley

May 24, 1978 · 30 min

Guest include Mortician Ernest Twilley and actress Gloria Chambers.

Rolletti-Sherwood Wedding (1)

Episode 34

Rolletti-Sherwood Wedding (1)

May 24, 1978 · 30 min

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

Rolleti-Sherwood Wedding Reception (2)

Episode 35

Rolleti-Sherwood Wedding Reception (2)

May 26, 1978 · 30 min

Part 2 of the Tony Roletti - Joanie Sherwood wedding.

McLean Stevenson

Episode 36

McLean Stevenson

May 29, 1978 · 30 min

Guests include Vera LeBeau and McLean Stevenson.

Jean's House of Cakes

Episode 37

Jean's House of Cakes

May 30, 1978 · 30 min

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.

The New PTA

Episode 38

The New PTA

May 31, 1978 · 30 min

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.

The El Tijo Ballet Co.

Episode 39

The El Tijo Ballet Co.

Jun 1, 1978 · 30 min

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.

UBS Liftetime Achievement Award

Episode 40

UBS Liftetime Achievement Award

Jun 2, 1978 · 30 min

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.

I Am Democracy

Episode 41

I Am Democracy

Jun 5, 1978 · 30 min

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.

Fernwood Reunion

Episode 42

Fernwood Reunion

Jun 6, 1978 · 30 min

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.

Surfin' to Heaven

Episode 43

Surfin' to Heaven

Jun 7, 1978 · 30 min

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

Ted Jennings

Episode 44

Ted Jennings

Jun 8, 1978 · 30 min

Guests include Bella Abzug and concerned citizen Ted Jennings.

Melissa Manchester

Episode 45

Melissa Manchester

Jun 9, 1978 · 30 min

Guests include Mirth Gimble and Melissa Manchester.

Carl Reiner

Episode 46

Carl Reiner

Jun 12, 1978 · 30 min

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

Daredevil Virgil Simms

Episode 47

Daredevil Virgil Simms

Jun 13, 1978 · 30 min

Guest include Robert Conrad and Daredevil Virgil Simms.

Punk Monks

Episode 48

Punk Monks

Jun 14, 1978 · 30 min

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".

Barth's Memoirs

Episode 49

Barth's Memoirs

Jun 15, 1978 · 30 min

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.

Rolletti-Sherwood Divorce

Episode 50

Rolletti-Sherwood Divorce

Jun 15, 1978 · 30 min

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

Falafel-on-a-stick

Episode 51

Falafel-on-a-stick

Jun 20, 1978 · 30 min

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.

Punk Country

Episode 52

Punk Country

Jun 20, 1978 · 30 min

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.

Olfactory Distosis Telethon

Episode 53

Olfactory Distosis Telethon

Jun 21, 1978 · 30 min

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.

Oral Smoke Alarm

Episode 54

Oral Smoke Alarm

Jun 22, 1978 · 30 min

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.

Hostage Crisis

Episode 55

Hostage Crisis

Jun 23, 1978 · 30 min

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.

Monty Hale

Episode 56

Monty Hale

Jun 26, 1978 · 30 min

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".

Big Turkey and Super Quack

Episode 57

Big Turkey and Super Quack

Jun 27, 1978 · 30 min

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.

Steve Garvey

Episode 58

Steve Garvey

Jun 28, 1978 · 30 min

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.

Karen Black

Episode 59

Karen Black

Jun 29, 1978 · 30 min

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.

The UBS Story

Episode 60

The UBS Story

Jun 30, 1978 · 30 min

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.

UBS Awards Ceremony

Episode 61

UBS Awards Ceremony

Jul 3, 1978 · 30 min

The UBS Golden Anniversary Show.

Connie Stevens

Episode 62

Connie Stevens

Jul 4, 1978 · 30 min

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".

Taters the Clown

Episode 63

Taters the Clown

Jul 5, 1978 · 30 min

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.

Man of the Year Award

Episode 64

Man of the Year Award

Jul 6, 1978 · 30 min

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.

Martin Mull

Episode 65

Martin Mull

Jul 7, 1978 · 30 min

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".

About the series

America 2-Night poster
Audience score
★ 8.3 /10

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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.

Comedy

Cast

3 principal cast

Martin Mull

Martin Mull

Barth Gimble

Fred Willard

Fred Willard

Jerry Hubbard

Frank De Vol

Frank De Vol

Happy Kyne

Where to watch America 2-Night

America 2-Night is available to stream on Flicksy via 6 verified sources, aggregated from publicly available embed providers. The comedy from Norman Lear has 1 season and 65 total episodes, rated 8.3/10 by 6 viewers.

Frequently asked

How many seasons does America 2-Night have?

America 2-Night has 1 season with 65 episodes in total.

Is America 2-Night still on the air?

America 2-Night has ended and is no longer in production.

What network airs America 2-Night?

America 2-Night airs on Syndication.

When did America 2-Night first air?

America 2-Night first aired on April 10, 1978.

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