Fernwood 2 Night was a comedic television program that ran from July 1977 – September 1977. It was created by Norman Lear and produced by Alan Thicke as a spin-off/summer replacement from Mary Hartman, Mary Hartman. It was a parody talk show, hosted by Barth Gimble and sidekick/announcer Jerry Hubbard, complete with a stage band, Happy Kyne and His Mirthmakers. Barth was the twin brother of Garth Gimble from Mary Hartman. Like Mary Hartman, Fernwood 2 Night was set in the fictional town of Fernwood, Ohio. The show satirized real talk shows as well as the sort of fare one might expect from locally-produced, small-town, midwestern American television programming. Well-known actors usually appeared playing characters or a contrivance had to be written for the celebrity to appear as themselves. After one season of Fernwood, the producers revamped the show the following year as America 2-Night. In this second version, Barth and Jerry's show moved to California and was broadcast nationally on the fictional UBS network, whose slogan was "We put U before the BS". This change allowed the show to now have well-known actors on the show as themselves.
Air Date: 1977-07-04
Barth talks about his unusual day-to-day contract. Howard Palmer, a man in an iron lung, plays the piano. ""Talk to a...
Air Date: 1977-07-05
Barth thanks the viewers for their support that got him renewed for another episode. Rocket to Stardom: Baby Irene si...
Air Date: 1977-07-06
Barth introduces his dad. The body language of April McTear -- contortionist. Lou Moffatt plugs Blendermatic, the Won...
Air Date: 1977-07-07
Hula hoopist Darius Washington. South Vietnamese gardener Mein Ko Thein (?) plugs his book: ""Yankee Doodle Gook"". T...
Air Date: 1977-07-08
Barth talks with Debbie Dunbar's mother. Since ""last weeks"" on-air spanking, Debbie has gotten several lucrative m...
Air Date: 1977-07-11
Vernon Taylor (AKA ""Uncle Sam, Jr"") reads one of his poems, Candy Lee Hargrove talks about the Fernwood Fascinating...
Air Date: 1977-07-12
Pet control center director Connie Bushman on Hearing Ear Dogs for the Deaf. Also: dancer Lisa Martin; Garth Gimble, ...
Air Date: 1977-07-13
No episode overview available.
Air Date: 1977-07-14
Ambassador-at-large Harold Mislap talks about his efforts to bring tourism to Fernwood, Dr. Richard Osgood presents h...
Air Date: 1977-07-15
Daredevil Virgil Simms; Emanuel Kasinski on his latest findings on ethnic myths and prejudice.
Air Date: 1977-07-18
Grandmother Lillian Dunbar and presidential namesake James Earl Carter.
Air Date: 1977-07-19
Candy discusses gynacology and the need for female gynacologists. Bart plays the guitar while Happy and Vernon accom...
Air Date: 1977-07-20
No episode overview available.
Air Date: 1977-07-21
Barth challenges Jimmy Carter to come on the show and compete with him to prove just who is a star. Lou Moffet offer...
Air Date: 1977-07-22
Professional football consultant Emanual Kasinski on the breeding of large men.
Air Date: 1977-07-25
This episode is tentatively scheduled for air on TV LAND July 20th at midnight. Original production number: 127 Barth...
Air Date: 1977-07-26
Connie Bushman talks about her dating service for dogs. Radio personality Terry Guy plugs his disc jockey corresponde...
Air Date: 1977-07-27
Lou Moffatt on land deals; Bassist Eddie Thomerson. Sylvia Miller also appears and discusses how a martian violated h...
Air Date: 1977-07-28
Vernon Taylor, better known as Uncle Sam, Jr. is back and as passionate as ever.
Air Date: 1977-07-29
Insurance salesman Elliott J. Tubbs demonstrates his comedy sales techniques. Happy Kyne on shut-ins.
Air Date: 1977-08-01
Tom Waits. ""Bud"" Prize on using CB radio to bring in tourists.
Air Date: 1977-08-02
A dumbness measuring machine is demonstrated. Actually, more like a dumbness alarm. Say a dumb thing, and the alarm...
Air Date: 1977-08-03
Happy Kyne shares the latest gizmo developed by the Olfactory Center of Toledo; the nose aid.
Air Date: 1977-08-04
Mario Dorsett on his success as a singer; Tony Rolletti; Mrs. Walter Donker, whose husband sells cars.
Air Date: 1977-08-05
Gilbert Ulysses Nelson discusses the treatment of criminals.
Air Date: 1977-08-08
Local opera singer Donny Lee Savage; Dr. Hugh Slocum on his latest scientific discovery; Amateur photographer Mariann...
Air Date: 1977-08-09
Singing duo Doug and Diana Mitchell; Fernwood blood drive chairman Larry Guy.
Air Date: 1977-08-10
Singer Laurie Gallagher performs, accompanied by her mother on drums. Also: Bud Prize and Sylvia Miller.
Air Date: 1977-08-11
Doctor Alexander Beach discusses his findings on marijuana. How the Humdinger Barbershop Quartet became a trio.
Air Date: 1977-08-12
Nettie and Barbara Forman on the elderly.
Air Date: 1977-08-15
The founder of the Church of the Devine Lemonade, Billy Jenkins. George and Sally Krepps discuss the La Fromage metho...
Air Date: 1977-08-16
Marin Worth reads one of his poems. Also: Susan Cloud and chauffeur Earl Simmons.
Air Date: 1977-08-17
Fernwood mayor Merle Jeeter honors champion Girl scout cookie seller Wendy Price. Also: contortionist Mike Timmins an...
Air Date: 1977-08-18
Alberta Cornwall on how colored clothing affects moods; poet Vernon Taylor.
Air Date: 1977-08-19
Hair stylist Sal Magglione and Presidential namesake James Earl Carter.
Air Date: 1977-08-22
Sportscaster Jane Tiffany and W. D. ""Bud"" Prize.
Air Date: 1977-08-23
Tony Rolletti plugs his autobiography. The Mirth-Makers perform ""Rock Around the Clock"".
Air Date: 1977-08-24
Virgil Simms tells how to get the most out of your new-car waranty. Basically, you make sure that it goes into the s...
Air Date: 1977-08-25
Linda Barry, owner of the Fernwood Nudist Colony. Toy maker George Ellsworth.
Air Date: 1977-08-26
Jane Tiffany; Sylvia Miller; Wrestler Rock Mondo and his assisstant.
Air Date: 1977-08-27
No episode overview available.
Air Date: 1977-08-28
Representative Chambers on solving water shortages with icebergs. Lucy and Ed Campbell show how they display affection.
Air Date: 1977-08-29
Vern Taylor; Sex therapy clinic founder Matthew Johnson; Happy sings about tooth decay.
Air Date: 1977-08-30
Comic Buddy Brown; Author Dottie Ann Lee; Eddie Thomerson's real estate tips.
Air Date: 1977-09-02
Larry Guy takes questions from the audience; The Mirth-Makers play ""Skateboard Angel"".
Air Date: 1977-09-05
Las Vegas entertainer Debbie Dunbar; Mobile home daredevil Virgil Simms.
Air Date: 1977-09-06
No episode overview available.
Air Date: 1977-09-07
Impressionist Reggie Morrison; Principal Marshall Petty; Susan Cloud.
Air Date: 1977-09-08
Connie Bushman on her computer pet mating service; Sherry McCormick performs "" I Like Dreamin'""; The Birchfield, Oh...
Air Date: 1977-09-09
Historian Harrison Edwards. Also: Tony Rolletti and Jane Tiffany.
Air Date: 1977-09-12
Author Duane Goff plugs his book, ""Behind Hollywood"". The Mirth-makers perform ""Fifteen and Free"".
Air Date: 1977-09-13
Barth starts the show with a slide show of his travels around Hollywood. Guests for this episode are etiquette author...
Air Date: 1977-09-14
The show starts off on a somber note when Barth announces that the recently hired sportscaster, Jane Tiffany, was inj...
Air Date: 1977-09-15
Barth says a prayer on the show before introducing former daredevil now auto mechanics instructor Virgil Simms. He ta...
Air Date: 1977-09-16
The show begins with Barth and Jerry reacting to some comments made by Tom Snyder. With the band's strike over, thing...
Air Date: 1977-09-19
Father George Reese plugs his theological correspondence course, and accordianist Frankie ""Kid"" Carbone.
Air Date: 1977-09-20
No episode overview available.
Air Date: 1977-09-21
Six-year-old trombonist Kevin McCormick. Mrs. Lillian Lattimore describes her diet program.
Air Date: 1977-09-22
Virgil Simms introduces his battery powered car. Emanual Kasinski on Gay Liberation.
Air Date: 1977-09-23
Harry Shearer discusses his work in TV news.
Air Date: 1977-09-26
Bob and Joanne Herlick recite Shakespeare. Nelson Phipps of the Amusement and Healing Parks.
Air Date: 1977-09-27
On the show tonight: Indian princess Shosen Rising Star and psychologist Stanley Turnbull.
Air Date: 1977-09-28
Barth Gimble fan club president Mercedes Blyweiss presents an award to Barth.
Air Date: 1977-09-29
Happy Kyne talks about where songwriters get their inspiration. Happy and the Mirth-Makers sing ""Ice Cream Baby"". B...
Air Date: 1977-09-30
Barth and Jerry stage a telethon to save the show. Final episode of the series. Continues the next summer as ""Ameri...