America 2-Night (1978)
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.
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Episode 1 - 60 Seconds of Fame
Release Date: 1978-04-10Special 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.
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Episode 2 - Help Every Little Person
Release Date: 1978-04-11Gary Burghoff talks about his frozen yogurt stores; the treasurer of HELP (Help Every Little Person), Wanda Ford.
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Episode 3 - George Gobel
Release Date: 1978-04-12George Gobel, Baby Irene, and textile-mill owner Calvin Proctor.
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Episode 4 - Celebrity Night
Release Date: 1978-04-13Guests 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.
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Episode 5 - Phyllis Diller
Release Date: 1978-04-14Guests include Phyllis Diller and Happy's niece, Joanie Kyne.
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Episode 6 - White House Paper Shredder
Release Date: 1978-04-17Rita Moreno; Former White House paper shredder Pearl Wingate; and elderly actor Chad Brandon describes how he stays fit.
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Episode 7 - A Date with a Star
Release Date: 1978-04-18A viewer wins a date with Karen Lynn Gorney ("Saturday Night Fever").
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Episode 8 - Jason Shine
Release Date: 1978-04-19Barbara Feldon and professional escort Jason Shine.
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Episode 9 - The Pine Family Singers
Release Date: 1978-04-20Singers Buck and Harriet Pine; former deli owner Susan Cloud.
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Episode 10 - Voncent Price
Release Date: 1978-04-21Happy Kyne sings "Don't Leave Me This Way". Guests include Vincent Price and entrepreneur Ernest Twilley, who sells merchandise based on dead celebrities.
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Episode 11 - Anne Murray
Release Date: 1978-04-24Guests include the Angels String Quartet, DJ Larry Guy and Anne Murray, who has trouble lip syncing.
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Episode 12 - Lose Weight Fast
Release Date: 1978-04-25Maharishi Maheesh Majipoor demonstrates how to lose weight by chanting. Also: consumer advocate Lou Moffatt.
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Episode 13 - Vicki Carr
Release Date: 1978-04-26Vickie Carr; Peanut trainer Emanual Kasinski; and unemployed magician Brandy McAllister.
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Episode 14 - Pharaoh Fawcett and the Sphinx
Release Date: 1978-04-27Sherman Hemsley; Singer Pharoah Fawcett and police sergeant Norman Botello.
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Episode 15 - Norman Fell
Release Date: 1978-04-28Guests 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.
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Episode 16 - The Condensed Bible
Release Date: 1978-05-01Jim Nabors; Irene Huddleston on the condensed form of the Bible.
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Episode 17 - Cindy Williams
Release Date: 1978-05-02Gary Coleman (as Little Wayne Coleman); Cindy Williams; UBS programming executive Bill Nickerson.
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Episode 18 - The Singing Dentist
Release Date: 1978-05-03Jill St. John visits the dentist with a troubled wisdom tooth. The dentist and his assistant perform a song on the show.
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Episode 19 - New Talent
Release Date: 1978-05-04Gary Coleman (Wayne Coleman) and Corey Feldman premiere a talk show for kids scheduled to air on the UBS network.
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Episode 20 - Abe Vigoda
Release Date: 1978-05-05Abe Vigoda tap dances. Stanley Turnbull (Richard Kline) talks about his book "Winning Through Acting Crazy."
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Episode 21 - Miss City of Merchandise
Release Date: 1978-05-08Elke Sommer; the three semi-finalists in the City of Merchandise pageant.
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Episode 22 - Urban Poverty Consultant
Release Date: 1978-05-09Rob Reiner; Urban Poverty Consultant Richard Osgood.
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Episode 23 - Fighting Fright
Release Date: 1978-05-10Peter Marshall; David Fairchild tells how to fight fright.
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Episode 24 - The Benefits of Sugar
Release Date: 1978-05-11It is all natural and cancer-free! Guests include Gaylord and Holiday, Dr. Wendell Dellerton and Twiggy.
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Episode 25 - Gaylord and Holiday
Release Date: 1978-05-12Guests include Gaylord and Holiday, Marshall Petty and Jack Jones.
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Episode 26 - Russia
Release Date: 1978-05-15Russia expert Arthur Zaprinski and actress Suzanne Sellers.
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Episode 27 - Tony Rolletti
Release Date: 1978-05-16Alice Ghostly; lounge singer Tony Rolletti.
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Episode 28 - Mission Army Band
Release Date: 1978-05-17Guests include The Mission Army Band, and Gardener Toshiro Asaki.
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Episode 29 - Roger Miller
Release Date: 1978-05-18Guests include the Hennessy Family, Roger Miller and Mario Dorsett.
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Episode 30 - Susan Cloud
Release Date: 1978-05-19Guests include Jay Longtoe Ballet, Susan Cloud and Arte Johnson.
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Episode 31 - Carol Burnett
Release Date: 1978-05-22Guests include the Haus Family Criminal Singers and Carol Burnett.
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Episode 32 - Legalizing Prostitution
Release Date: 1978-05-23Guest include Mark Hammill and Judge Marshall O. Petty, who proposes legalized prostitution.
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Episode 33 - Ernest Twilley
Release Date: 1978-05-24Guest include Mortician Ernest Twilley and actress Gloria Chambers.
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Episode 34 - Rolletti-Sherwood Wedding (1)
Release Date: 1978-05-24From the Pump Room of the Coma Cabana: the wedding of Tony Rolletti and Joanie Sherwood, presided over by Rabbi "Shecky" Stein.
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Episode 35 - Rolleti-Sherwood Wedding Reception (2)
Release Date: 1978-05-26Part 2 of the Tony Roletti - Joanie Sherwood wedding.
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Episode 36 - McLean Stevenson
Release Date: 1978-05-29Guests include Vera LeBeau and McLean Stevenson.
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Episode 37 - Jean's House of Cakes
Release Date: 1978-05-30Guests 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.
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Episode 38 - The New PTA
Release Date: 1978-05-31Barth 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.
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Episode 39 - The El Tijo Ballet Co.
Release Date: 1978-06-01Barth 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.
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Episode 40 - UBS Liftetime Achievement Award
Release Date: 1978-06-02Japanese country and western artist Jimmy Yen; UBS presents its first Lifetime Achievement Award to Barbi Benton; Consumer advocate Lou Moffatt introduces Bible Gum Cards.
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Episode 41 - I Am Democracy
Release Date: 1978-06-05Barth 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.
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Episode 42 - Fernwood Reunion
Release Date: 1978-06-06Barth 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.
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Episode 43 - Surfin' to Heaven
Release Date: 1978-06-07Denny and Brian, the Born Again surfers sing "Surfin' to Heaven". Dr. Joyce Brothers tries to reconcile roommates Happy and Jerry.
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Episode 44 - Ted Jennings
Release Date: 1978-06-08Guests include Bella Abzug and concerned citizen Ted Jennings.
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Episode 45 - Melissa Manchester
Release Date: 1978-06-09Guests include Mirth Gimble and Melissa Manchester.
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Episode 46 - Carl Reiner
Release Date: 1978-06-12Guests include Carl Reiner and the owner of Jean's House of Pancakes.
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Episode 47 - Daredevil Virgil Simms
Release Date: 1978-06-13Guest include Robert Conrad and Daredevil Virgil Simms.
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Episode 48 - Punk Monks
Release Date: 1978-06-14The 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".
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Episode 49 - Barth's Memoirs
Release Date: 1978-06-15Barth 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.
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Episode 50 - Rolletti-Sherwood Divorce
Release Date: 1978-06-15Tony Rolletti follows up his on-air wedding on A2N with his on-air divorce. Rabbi "Shecky" Stein officiates.
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Episode 51 - Falafel-on-a-stick
Release Date: 1978-06-20Baby Irene sings "Hot Diggity"; Susan Cloud talks about Falafel-on-a-stick; UBS owner D.W. Underwitter on why UBS is standing beside A2N.
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Episode 52 - Punk Country
Release Date: 1978-06-20Jerry 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.
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Episode 53 - Olfactory Distosis Telethon
Release Date: 1978-06-21Happy 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.
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Episode 54 - Oral Smoke Alarm
Release Date: 1978-06-22The 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.
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Episode 55 - Hostage Crisis
Release Date: 1978-06-23Barth 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.
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Episode 56 - Monty Hale
Release Date: 1978-06-26Child 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".
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Episode 57 - Big Turkey and Super Quack
Release Date: 1978-06-27Barth 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.
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Episode 58 - Steve Garvey
Release Date: 1978-06-28Barth 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.
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Episode 59 - Karen Black
Release Date: 1978-06-29Barth 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.
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Episode 60 - The UBS Story
Release Date: 1978-06-30Barth 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.
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Episode 61 - UBS Awards Ceremony
Release Date: 1978-07-03The UBS Golden Anniversary Show.
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Episode 62 - Connie Stevens
Release Date: 1978-07-04Barth 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".
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Episode 63 - Taters the Clown
Release Date: 1978-07-05Barth 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.
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Episode 64 - Man of the Year Award
Release Date: 1978-07-06Martin 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.
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Episode 65 - Martin Mull
Release Date: 1978-07-07Barth 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".