65 episodes

Fernwood 2 Night - Season 1

First aired Jul 3, 1977Season 1

Browse all 65 episodes in this season, including available images, air dates, runtimes, ratings and episode summaries from TMDB.

Episodes

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Episode 1

Talk to a Jew

NR
Jul 4, 197730 min

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 Barbra Streisand's next movie coming out?"")

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Episode 2

Leisure Suits Cause Cancer

NR
Jul 5, 197730 min

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 about gun control. Happy talks about his nostrils. From Fernwood Commmunity College: Doctor Richard Osgood has proof that leisure suits cause cancer. (You see, they dress up the mice in tiny leisure suits... No, really!) Bury the Hatchet: Iris and Joseph Case want their son, a Catholic priest, to come back to them. Howard Palmer plays, while Baby Irene dances.

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Episode 3

The Wonderblender

NR
Jul 6, 197730 min

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 (""...the body _requires_ burgers""). Barth's father Garth Sr. and his idiot dog perform,

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Episode 4

Corporal Punishment I

NR
Jul 7, 197730 min

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. Petty discusses corporal punishment by demonstrating it on Debbie Dunbar. Lastly, Garth Sr. and his dumb dog.

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Episode 5

Corporal Punishment II

NR
Jul 8, 197730 min

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 rate funeral alternatives; Mrs. Dunbar appears with both of her daughters, shamelessly plugging the phone number for her ""talent agency"". Jerry rambles on about families. Barth sings ""Feelings"" while Debbie does cheerleader stuff. Once again, Garth and Louie.

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Episode 6

Fernwood Fascinating Females

NR
Jul 11, 197730 min

Vernon Taylor (AKA ""Uncle Sam, Jr"") reads one of his poems, Candy Lee Hargrove talks about the Fernwood Fascinating Females League.

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Episode 7

Hearing Ear Dogs for the Deaf

NR
Jul 12, 197730 min

Pet control center director Connie Bushman on Hearing Ear Dogs for the Deaf. Also: dancer Lisa Martin; Garth Gimble, Sr. and his dog.

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Episode 8

Congressman Chambers

NR
Jul 13, 197730 min

TMDB has not published a written overview for this episode yet.

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Episode 9

No-frills Hospitals

NR
Jul 14, 197730 min

Ambassador-at-large Harold Mislap talks about his efforts to bring tourism to Fernwood, Dr. Richard Osgood presents his no-frills hospital plan.

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Episode 10

Ethnic Myths

NR
Jul 15, 197730 min

Daredevil Virgil Simms; Emanuel Kasinski on his latest findings on ethnic myths and prejudice.

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Episode 11

Lillian Dunbar

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Jul 18, 197730 min

Grandmother Lillian Dunbar and presidential namesake James Earl Carter.

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Episode 12

Uncle Sam, Jr (I)

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Jul 19, 197730 min

Candy discusses gynacology and the need for female gynacologists. Bart plays the guitar while Happy and Vernon accompany him.

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Episode 13

Tony Rolletti and Susan Cloud

NR
Jul 20, 197730 min

TMDB has not published a written overview for this episode yet.

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Episode 14

Breeding Athletes

NR
Jul 21, 197730 min

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 Guitar Studios home study course offered by Gimblco Enterprises. Happy & band member Tommy Maranucci sit and chat.

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Episode 15

Animal Sexuality

NR
Jul 22, 197730 min

Professional football consultant Emanual Kasinski on the breeding of large men.

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Episode 16

Garth Gimble Memorial Tennis Classic

NR
Jul 25, 197730 min

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. ""Bud"" Prize (Kenneth Mars) returns, and bows to public demands that he reveal the secret of his chinadonture treatment. In a rebuttal to Dr. Van Moot (aka Dr. Osgood), Phil Maltby (Morgan Upton) of Phil's Fashion Funwear and Medical Research Lab explains that leisure suits, far from causing cancer, actually can help cure disease. ""Bud"" Prize is so stimulated by this revelation that he falls asleep.

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Episode 17

Dating Service for Dogs

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Jul 26, 197730 min

Connie Bushman talks about her dating service for dogs. Radio personality Terry Guy plugs his disc jockey correspondence course.

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Episode 18

Lou Moffatt on Land Deals

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Jul 27, 197730 min

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.

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Episode 19

Uncle Sam Jr. II

NR
Jul 28, 197730 min

Vernon Taylor, better known as Uncle Sam, Jr. is back and as passionate as ever.

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Episode 20

Comedy Sales Techniques

NR
Jul 29, 197730 min

Insurance salesman Elliott J. Tubbs demonstrates his comedy sales techniques. Happy Kyne on shut-ins.

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Episode 21

Tom Waits

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Aug 1, 197730 min

Tom Waits. ""Bud"" Prize on using CB radio to bring in tourists.

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Episode 22

Dumbness measuring machine

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Aug 2, 197730 min

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.

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Episode 23

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NR
Aug 3, 197730 min

Happy Kyne shares the latest gizmo developed by the Olfactory Center of Toledo; the nose aid.

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Episode 24

Singers and salesmen

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Aug 4, 197730 min

Mario Dorsett on his success as a singer; Tony Rolletti; Mrs. Walter Donker, whose husband sells cars.

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Episode 25

Criminal Justice

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Aug 5, 197730 min

Gilbert Ulysses Nelson discusses the treatment of criminals.

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Episode 26

Still a Dream

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Aug 8, 197730 min

Local opera singer Donny Lee Savage; Dr. Hugh Slocum on his latest scientific discovery; Amateur photographer Marianne Cox.

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Episode 27

Fernwood Blood Drive

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Aug 9, 197730 min

Singing duo Doug and Diana Mitchell; Fernwood blood drive chairman Larry Guy.

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Episode 28

Ratings Week

NR
Aug 10, 197730 min

Singer Laurie Gallagher performs, accompanied by her mother on drums. Also: Bud Prize and Sylvia Miller.

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Episode 29

Barbershop Trio

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Aug 11, 197730 min

Doctor Alexander Beach discusses his findings on marijuana. How the Humdinger Barbershop Quartet became a trio.

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Episode 30

Two Ladies Against Pornography

NR
Aug 12, 197730 min

Nettie and Barbara Forman on the elderly.

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Episode 31

Church of the Devine Lemonade

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Aug 15, 197730 min

The founder of the Church of the Devine Lemonade, Billy Jenkins. George and Sally Krepps discuss the La Fromage method of childbirth.

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Episode 32

Roger Bellman

NR
Aug 16, 197730 min

Marin Worth reads one of his poems. Also: Susan Cloud and chauffeur Earl Simmons.

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Episode 33

The Fitness Twins

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Aug 17, 197730 min

Fernwood mayor Merle Jeeter honors champion Girl scout cookie seller Wendy Price. Also: contortionist Mike Timmins and Mary Lou Bridgewater.

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Episode 34

You Are You

NR
Aug 18, 197730 min

Alberta Cornwall on how colored clothing affects moods; poet Vernon Taylor.

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Episode 35

The Barber

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Aug 19, 197730 min

Hair stylist Sal Magglione and Presidential namesake James Earl Carter.

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Episode 36

X-Rated Shopping Mall

NR
Aug 22, 197730 min

Sportscaster Jane Tiffany and W. D. ""Bud"" Prize.

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Episode 37

Tony Rolletti's autobiography

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Aug 23, 197730 min

Tony Rolletti plugs his autobiography. The Mirth-Makers perform ""Rock Around the Clock"".

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Episode 38

Getting the most from your warranty

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Aug 24, 197730 min

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.

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Episode 39

Nudists

NR
Aug 25, 197730 min

Linda Barry, owner of the Fernwood Nudist Colony. Toy maker George Ellsworth.

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Episode 40

Wrestling

NR
Aug 26, 197730 min

Jane Tiffany; Sylvia Miller; Wrestler Rock Mondo and his assisstant.

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Episode 41

Tony and Chance Rolletti

NR
Aug 27, 197730 min

TMDB has not published a written overview for this episode yet.

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Episode 42

Solving Water Shortages

NR
Aug 28, 197730 min

Representative Chambers on solving water shortages with icebergs. Lucy and Ed Campbell show how they display affection.

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Episode 43

Sex Therapy

NR
Aug 29, 197730 min

Vern Taylor; Sex therapy clinic founder Matthew Johnson; Happy sings about tooth decay.

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Episode 44

Real Estate Tips

NR
Aug 30, 197730 min

Comic Buddy Brown; Author Dottie Ann Lee; Eddie Thomerson's real estate tips.

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Episode 45

Skateboard Angel

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Sep 2, 197730 min

Larry Guy takes questions from the audience; The Mirth-Makers play ""Skateboard Angel"".

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Episode 46

Mobile Home Daredevil

NR
Sep 5, 197730 min

Las Vegas entertainer Debbie Dunbar; Mobile home daredevil Virgil Simms.

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Episode 47

Rev. Chung Hee

NR
Sep 6, 197730 min

TMDB has not published a written overview for this episode yet.

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Episode 48

Pot Sniffing

NR
Sep 7, 197730 min

Impressionist Reggie Morrison; Principal Marshall Petty; Susan Cloud.

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Episode 49

Pet Mating Service

NR
Sep 8, 197730 min

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.

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Episode 50

Harrison Edwards' Moon

NR
Sep 9, 197730 min

Historian Harrison Edwards. Also: Tony Rolletti and Jane Tiffany.

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Episode 51

Behind Hollywood

NR
Sep 12, 197730 min

Author Duane Goff plugs his book, ""Behind Hollywood"". The Mirth-makers perform ""Fifteen and Free"".

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Episode 52

Etiquette Guidelines

NR
Sep 13, 197730 min

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 Future and U.S. Defense Department representative, Col. Morris Chandler, announcing the newly formed War Deprogramming Center, a facility that helps war veterans ease back into the civilian life by first returning them to the war.

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Episode 53

Aunt Edity

NR
Sep 14, 197730 min

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 proceed to hold an impromptu tribute to her which was quickly thrown together without hardly any thought or preparation and it shows. The first guest claimed to be Barth's Aunt Edith but is in fact Barth's former "patron" from Miami. This much older woman has tracked him down for the promised "services to be rendered" once she "put mirrors on every ceiling." The next guest claimed to be an accomplished dancer who defected from the Soviet Union but it becomes obvious that Serge Nabokov was kicked out because, as his mother put it, "you stink.

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Episode 54

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NR
Sep 15, 197730 min

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 Community College. Also appearing is Elliot J Tubbs, the newly appointed National Liquor Lobby representative furthering the alcohol industry's cause. Barth ends the show with a song about truckers and fruit.

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Episode 55

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NR
Sep 16, 197730 min

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 hamburger bun juggler from the Bun-N-Run, Dr. Harlen Washburn, who describes his vision of integrated education and returning guest Baby Irene performing Animal Crackers.

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Episode 56

Theological Correspondence Course

NR
Sep 19, 197730 min

Father George Reese plugs his theological correspondence course, and accordianist Frankie ""Kid"" Carbone.

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Episode 57

Singles Mingles Club

NR
Sep 20, 197730 min

TMDB has not published a written overview for this episode yet.

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Episode 58

Lattimore Diet Program

NR
Sep 21, 197730 min

Six-year-old trombonist Kevin McCormick. Mrs. Lillian Lattimore describes her diet program.

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Episode 59

Battery Powered Car

NR
Sep 22, 197730 min

Virgil Simms introduces his battery powered car. Emanual Kasinski on Gay Liberation.

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Episode 60

Harry Shearer

NR
Sep 23, 197730 min

Harry Shearer discusses his work in TV news.

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Episode 61

Amusement and Healing Parks

NR
Sep 26, 197730 min

Bob and Joanne Herlick recite Shakespeare. Nelson Phipps of the Amusement and Healing Parks.

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Episode 62

Indian Princess

NR
Sep 27, 197730 min

On the show tonight: Indian princess Shosen Rising Star and psychologist Stanley Turnbull.

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Episode 63

Fan Club President

NR
Sep 28, 197730 min

Barth Gimble fan club president Mercedes Blyweiss presents an award to Barth.

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Episode 64

The Ransom

NR
Sep 29, 197730 min

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 explains to Jerry how cartoons work. Bud Prize talks about the ransom note. Somebody has his chow-chow! Barth gets a singing telegram -- actually a summons from Miami.

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Episode 65

Save "Fernwood 2Night" Telethon

NR
Sep 30, 197730 min

Barth and Jerry stage a telethon to save the show. Final episode of the series. Continues the next summer as ""America 2Night"".