Fernwood 2 Night (1977) is a comedy, talk web series in English. On New MovieLinkBD: full story, cast, ratings, season & episode guide, official trailer and where to watch Fernwood 2 Night online in HD.
Fernwood 2 Night — Storyline
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.
Cast & Crew
- Created by: Norman Lear
- Starring: Fred Willard, Frank De Vol, Martin Mull, Tommy Tedesco
Fernwood 2 Night — Series Details
| First Air Date | 1977-07-04 |
| Seasons | 1 |
| Episodes | 65 |
| Genre | Comedy, Talk |
| Language | English |
| Status | Ended |
| Rating | 6.4/10 (8 votes) |
Fernwood 2 Night — Episode Guide
Season 1
- E1: Talk to a Jew (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 Jew"" — Morton Rose answers audience questions. (""When is Ba
- E2: Leisure Suits Cause Cancer (1977-07-05) — Barth thanks the viewers for their support that got him renewed for another episode. Rocket to Stardom: Baby Irene sings ""I Didn't Know the Gun Was Loaded"". Barth talks to her ab
- E3: The Wonderblender (1977-07-06) — Barth introduces his dad. The body language of April McTear — contortionist. Lou Moffatt plugs Blendermatic, the Wonderblender. The owner of the Butterfly Deli, Susan Cloud (""…
- E4: Corporal Punishment I (1977-07-07) — Hula hoopist Darius Washington. South Vietnamese gardener Mein Ko Thein (?) plugs his book: ""Yankee Doodle Gook"". The Other Side of the News:High School Principal Marshall O. Pet
- E5: Corporal Punishment II (1977-07-08) — Barth talks with Debbie Dunbar's mother. Since ""last weeks"" on-air spanking, Debbie has gotten several lucrative modeling jobs. Russ Tuttle, the Fernwood coroner talks about cut
- E6: Fernwood Fascinating Females (1977-07-11) — Vernon Taylor (AKA ""Uncle Sam, Jr"") reads one of his poems, Candy Lee Hargrove talks about the Fernwood Fascinating Females League.
- E7: Hearing Ear Dogs for the Deaf (1977-07-12) — Pet control center director Connie Bushman on Hearing Ear Dogs for the Deaf. Also: dancer Lisa Martin; Garth Gimble, Sr. and his dog.
- E8: Congressman Chambers (1977-07-13)
- E9: No-frills Hospitals (1977-07-14) — Ambassador-at-large Harold Mislap talks about his efforts to bring tourism to Fernwood, Dr. Richard Osgood presents his no-frills hospital plan.
- E10: Ethnic Myths (1977-07-15) — Daredevil Virgil Simms; Emanuel Kasinski on his latest findings on ethnic myths and prejudice.
- E11: Lillian Dunbar (1977-07-18) — Grandmother Lillian Dunbar and presidential namesake James Earl Carter.
- E12: Uncle Sam, Jr (I) (1977-07-19) — Candy discusses gynacology and the need for female gynacologists. Bart plays the guitar while Happy and Vernon accompany him.
- E13: Tony Rolletti and Susan Cloud (1977-07-20)
- E14: Breeding Athletes (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 offers tips on home music ripoffs and the presents the American Guit
- E15: Animal Sexuality (1977-07-22) — Professional football consultant Emanual Kasinski on the breeding of large men.
- E16: Garth Gimble Memorial Tennis Classic (1977-07-25) — This episode is tentatively scheduled for air on TV LAND July 20th at midnight. Original production number: 127 Barth promotes the planned Garth Gimbel Memorial Tennis Classic. W.D
- E17: Dating Service for Dogs (1977-07-26) — Connie Bushman talks about her dating service for dogs. Radio personality Terry Guy plugs his disc jockey correspondence course.
- E18: Lou Moffatt on Land Deals (1977-07-27) — Lou Moffatt on land deals; Bassist Eddie Thomerson. Sylvia Miller also appears and discusses how a martian violated her with a beam of blue light.
- E19: Uncle Sam Jr. II (1977-07-28) — Vernon Taylor, better known as Uncle Sam, Jr. is back and as passionate as ever.
- E20: Comedy Sales Techniques (1977-07-29) — Insurance salesman Elliott J. Tubbs demonstrates his comedy sales techniques. Happy Kyne on shut-ins.
- E21: Tom Waits (1977-08-01) — Tom Waits. ""Bud"" Prize on using CB radio to bring in tourists.
- E22: Dumbness measuring machine (1977-08-02) — A dumbness measuring machine is demonstrated. Actually, more like a dumbness alarm. Say a dumb thing, and the alarm goes off. Like every time that Jerry opens his mouth.
- E23: no info (1977-08-03) — Happy Kyne shares the latest gizmo developed by the Olfactory Center of Toledo; the nose aid.
- E24: Singers and salesmen (1977-08-04) — Mario Dorsett on his success as a singer; Tony Rolletti; Mrs. Walter Donker, whose husband sells cars.
- E25: Criminal Justice (1977-08-05) — Gilbert Ulysses Nelson discusses the treatment of criminals.
- E26: Still a Dream (1977-08-08) — Local opera singer Donny Lee Savage; Dr. Hugh Slocum on his latest scientific discovery; Amateur photographer Marianne Cox.
- E27: Fernwood Blood Drive (1977-08-09) — Singing duo Doug and Diana Mitchell; Fernwood blood drive chairman Larry Guy.
- E28: Ratings Week (1977-08-10) — Singer Laurie Gallagher performs, accompanied by her mother on drums. Also: Bud Prize and Sylvia Miller.
- E29: Barbershop Trio (1977-08-11) — Doctor Alexander Beach discusses his findings on marijuana. How the Humdinger Barbershop Quartet became a trio.
- E30: Two Ladies Against Pornography (1977-08-12) — Nettie and Barbara Forman on the elderly.
- E31: Church of the Devine Lemonade (1977-08-15) — The founder of the Church of the Devine Lemonade, Billy Jenkins. George and Sally Krepps discuss the La Fromage method of childbirth.
- E32: Roger Bellman (1977-08-16) — Marin Worth reads one of his poems. Also: Susan Cloud and chauffeur Earl Simmons.
- E33: The Fitness Twins (1977-08-17) — Fernwood mayor Merle Jeeter honors champion Girl scout cookie seller Wendy Price. Also: contortionist Mike Timmins and Mary Lou Bridgewater.
- E34: You Are You (1977-08-18) — Alberta Cornwall on how colored clothing affects moods; poet Vernon Taylor.
- E35: The Barber (1977-08-19) — Hair stylist Sal Magglione and Presidential namesake James Earl Carter.
- E36: X-Rated Shopping Mall (1977-08-22) — Sportscaster Jane Tiffany and W. D. ""Bud"" Prize.
- E37: Tony Rolletti's autobiography (1977-08-23) — Tony Rolletti plugs his autobiography. The Mirth-Makers perform ""Rock Around the Clock"".
- E38: Getting the most from your warranty (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 shop just before that waranty expires.
- E39: Nudists (1977-08-25) — Linda Barry, owner of the Fernwood Nudist Colony. Toy maker George Ellsworth.
- E40: Wrestling (1977-08-26) — Jane Tiffany; Sylvia Miller; Wrestler Rock Mondo and his assisstant.
- E41: Tony and Chance Rolletti (1977-08-27)
- E42: Solving Water Shortages (1977-08-28) — Representative Chambers on solving water shortages with icebergs. Lucy and Ed Campbell show how they display affection.
- E43: Sex Therapy (1977-08-29) — Vern Taylor; Sex therapy clinic founder Matthew Johnson; Happy sings about tooth decay.
- E44: Real Estate Tips (1977-08-30) — Comic Buddy Brown; Author Dottie Ann Lee; Eddie Thomerson's real estate tips.
- E45: Skateboard Angel (1977-09-02) — Larry Guy takes questions from the audience; The Mirth-Makers play ""Skateboard Angel"".
- E46: Mobile Home Daredevil (1977-09-05) — Las Vegas entertainer Debbie Dunbar; Mobile home daredevil Virgil Simms.
- E47: Rev. Chung Hee (1977-09-06)
- E48: Pot Sniffing (1977-09-07) — Impressionist Reggie Morrison; Principal Marshall Petty; Susan Cloud.
- E49: Pet Mating Service (1977-09-08) — Connie Bushman on her computer pet mating service; Sherry McCormick performs "" I Like Dreamin'""; The Birchfield, Ohio mayor tells how he spent 90 days in jail.
- E50: Harrison Edwards' Moon (1977-09-09) — Historian Harrison Edwards. Also: Tony Rolletti and Jane Tiffany.
- E51: Behind Hollywood (1977-09-12) — Author Duane Goff plugs his book, ""Behind Hollywood"". The Mirth-makers perform ""Fifteen and Free"".
- E52: Etiquette Guidelines (1977-09-13) — Barth starts the show with a slide show of his travels around Hollywood. Guests for this episode are etiquette authority Meg Endicott and her new book, Etiquette Guidelines for the
- E53: Aunt Edity (1977-09-14) — The show starts off on a somber note when Barth announces that the recently hired sportscaster, Jane Tiffany, was injured and is now in a coma, her prognosis uncertain. They procee
- E54: no info (1977-09-15) — Barth says a prayer on the show before introducing former daredevil now auto mechanics instructor Virgil Simms. He talks about being an auto-mechanics instructor at the Fernwood Co
- E55: no info (1977-09-16) — The show begins with Barth and Jerry reacting to some comments made by Tom Snyder. With the band's strike over, things return to normal. Tonight's guests include Edward Bailey, a h
- E56: Theological Correspondence Course (1977-09-19) — Father George Reese plugs his theological correspondence course, and accordianist Frankie ""Kid"" Carbone.
- E57: Singles Mingles Club (1977-09-20)
- E58: Lattimore Diet Program (1977-09-21) — Six-year-old trombonist Kevin McCormick. Mrs. Lillian Lattimore describes her diet program.
- E59: Battery Powered Car (1977-09-22) — Virgil Simms introduces his battery powered car. Emanual Kasinski on Gay Liberation.
- E60: Harry Shearer (1977-09-23) — Harry Shearer discusses his work in TV news.
- E61: Amusement and Healing Parks (1977-09-26) — Bob and Joanne Herlick recite Shakespeare.
Nelson Phipps of the Amusement and Healing Parks.
- E62: Indian Princess (1977-09-27) — On the show tonight: Indian princess Shosen Rising Star and psychologist Stanley Turnbull.
- E63: Fan Club President (1977-09-28) — Barth Gimble fan club president Mercedes Blyweiss presents an award to Barth.
- E64: The Ransom (1977-09-29) — Happy Kyne talks about where songwriters get their inspiration. Happy and the Mirth-Makers sing ""Ice Cream Baby"". Barth interviews three heavily-disguised criminals. Barth explai
- E65: Save "Fernwood 2Night" Telethon (1977-09-30) — Barth and Jerry stage a telethon to save the show. Final episode of the series. Continues the next summer as ""America 2Night"".
Frequently Asked Questions
How many seasons does Fernwood 2 Night have? 1 season(s) with 65 episodes.
Who created Fernwood 2 Night? Norman Lear.
Where can I watch Fernwood 2 Night? See the Where to Watch section above for current streaming options.
