• 1978
  • 30m
America 2-Night

Summary Satirizing 1970s talk shows, the series follows a small-town program that gains national attention, with celebrity guests often mocking their own public images through its offbeat humor. View more details

  • 1978
  • 30m

America 2-Night

Directed : Unknown

Written : Unknown

Stars : Martin Mull Fred Willard Frank De Vol Colin Bailey

All cast & crew

8.4

Details

Genres : Comedy

Release date : Apr 9, 1978

Countries of origin : United States

Language : English

Filming locations : Metromedia Square - 5746 Sunset Boulevard, Hollywood, Los Angeles, California, USA

Production companies : TAT Communications Company

Summary Satirizing 1970s talk shows, the series follows a small-town program that gains national attention, with celebrity guests often mocking their own public images through its offbeat humor. View more details

Details

Genres : Comedy

Release date : Apr 9, 1978

Countries of origin : United States

Language : English

Filming locations : Metromedia Square - 5746 Sunset Boulevard, Hollywood, Los Angeles, California, USA

Production companies : TAT Communications Company

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America 2-Night (1978) Martin Mull in America 2-Night (1978)

Episodes

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Episode 1 • Apr 09, 1978
60 Seconds of Fame
Friedkin family purchases time and performs. Interview with Charleton Heston.
Episode 2 • Apr 10, 1978
Help Every Little Person
Jerry invites girl dancers from local club to show. Also, Gary Burghoff interviewed.
Episode 3 • Apr 11, 1978
George Gobel
Baby Irene sings and dances. Interview with George Gobel.
Episode 4 • Apr 12, 1978
Celebrity Night
Several big-name celebrities appear on the show to welcome Barth and Jerry and wish them well. Sally Hayes, whose husband is to be executed, appears as well.
Episode 5 • Apr 13, 1978
Phyllis Diller
America 2-Night covers death row execution; Barth and Jerry discuss how certain groups affect ratings; Happy's wild niece Joannie performs; condemned man talks to wife; Phyllis Diller discusses her new movie "Gypsy Fortune Teller."
Episode 6 • Apr 16, 1978
White House Paper Shredder
Woman sings "Tie a Yellow Ribbon Round the Old Oak Tree" while making paper tree; Rita Moreno performs "Bye Bye Blues" behind door as her clothes were stolen; thanks to fitness program and cosmetic surgery actor looks half as old as wife.
Episode 7 • Apr 17, 1978
A Date with a Star
Barth Gimble and Jerry Hubbard each come up with idea for new TV show; Barth discusses "Win a Date with Karen Lynn Gorney" contest and introduces winner;
Episode 8 • Apr 18, 1978
Barbara Feldon & Jason Shine
Barth talks about people "behind the scenes." used car dealer advertises by dancing; Barbara Feldon talks about hers and women's roles; Robin Williams appears as Jason Shine who runs an escort service.
Episode 9 • Apr 19, 1978
The Pines and Susan Elliot
Buck and Harriett Pine sing country song; Susan Cloud talks about opening "Butterfly Disco."
Episode 10 • Apr 20, 1978
Vincent Price
Ernest Twilley manufactures souvenirs about dead people; Vincent Price discusses his movies as well as officiates the opening of the Alta Coma Museum of Modern Art.
Episode 11 • Apr 23, 1978
Anne Murray
Angel String Quartet performs; Larry Guy discusses starting the "Larry Guy School for TV Evangelists;" Anne Murray "lip-syncs" the song "Snowbird."
Episode 12 • Apr 24, 1978
Lose Weight Fast
Barth introduces "Share the Stage" where two acts perform at the same time; Maharishi discusses weight-loss plan; Lou Moffitt discusses music service "Hollywood Academy of Hits."
Episode 13 • Apr 25, 1978
Vicki Carr
Guest is Vicki Carr.
Episode 14 • Apr 26, 1978
Pharaoh Fawcett and the Sphinx
Pharaoh Fawcett and the Sphinx perform; policeman uses "Mr. Potato Head" for identification purposes; policeman hooks Sherman Hemsley up to lie detector.
Episode 15 • Apr 27, 1978
Norman Fell
Rabbi and ballerina share stage; woman discusses her campaign against employers who discriminate against women; guest Norman Fell is told to move his car.
Episode 16 • Apr 30, 1978
The Condensed Bible
Tommy and Tina sing country song; woman claims the Bible is the most sexiest book in the world; Jim Nabors appears and is treated to his own "This Is Your Life."
Episode 17 • May 01, 1978
Cindy Williams
Barth plays up to Wayne Coleman to attract black viewers; Cindy Williams reads and answer question that are unknown to the audience; UBS program director discusses ratings wars; man talks about how to win contests.
Episode 18 • May 02, 1978
The Singing Dentist
Dentist works on Jill St. John; CIA agent discusses drug experiments; dentist returns and sings song.
Episode 19 • May 03, 1978
New Talent
Girl wrestlers appear in baby-doll nighties; Wayne (Gary) Coleman had talk show for children; Bud Prize claims woman he brought to show is Amelia Earhart.
Episode 20 • May 04, 1978
Abe Vigoda
Happy Kyne and his group do "Help Me Rhonda," Dr. Stanley Turnbull discusses his book "Winning Through Acting Crazy;" Abe Vigoda talks about tap dancing and performs.
Episode 21 • May 07, 1978
Miss City of Merchandise
Elke Sommer is dressed like a clown; General Esteban de Catillos, on a good will tour, is hoping it will lead to movies being made in his country; while Elke Sommer sings "Nobody Does It Better" three body-builders flex their muscles.
Episode 22 • May 08, 1978
Urban Poverty Consultant
Woman claims she communicates with the dead; Rob Reiner says "All in the Family" was nor canceled due to an affair between him and Jean Stapleton; Dr. van Moot talks about how the inner-city poor have resources all around them.
Episode 23 • May 09, 1978
Fighting Fright
Super Strutters do dance; man talks about UFOs and brings photos for proof; staff sends invitation to wrong Peter Marshall to appear on the show.
Episode 24 • May 10, 1978
The Benefits of Sugar
Limo driver won't let Twiggy out of the car until he receives fare; Gaylord and Holiday sing; Dr. Dellerton talks about the benefits of sugar.
Episode 25 • May 11, 1978
Gaylord and Holiday
Gaylord and Holiday do a comedy routine; Hon. Marshall Petty explains why he found a driver who picked up and abused a woman hitchhiker; as Jack Jones starts singing his hits, Jerry intervenes.
Episode 26 • May 14, 1978
Russia
Happy does a commercial for his "Taco and Run;" Suzanne Sellers talks about a daytime soap opera that is moving to UBS; Arthur Zabrinski talks about why president canceled his contract to supply B-11s.
Episode 27 • May 15, 1978
Tony Rolletti
Tony Rolletti sings tribute to Elvis Presley; Alice Ghostly talks about her involvement with amusement parks;
Episode 28 • May 16, 1978
Mission Army Band
Roger Miller talks about his invention a portable drunk test; Mission Army Band performs "Stayin' Alive.;" James Rushmore discusses new evidence about Kennedy assassination; man who wrote book entitled "Gardener to the Stars" interviewed.
Episode 29 • May 17, 1978
Roger Miller
Jay Longtoe Ballet Company performs; game show Close Encounter of the 3rd Type; with Arte Johnson as one of the contestants; Susan Cloud announces that she wasn't pregnant as claimed during last visit.
Episode 30 • May 18, 1978
Susan Cloud
Hennessey Family performs hula; Roger Miller returns and answers viewers questions; Mafioso Mario Dorsett discusses how he was reborn.
Episode 31 • May 21, 1978
Carol Burnett
The Haus Family Criminal Singers perform; Happy talks about the problem he has with one of his nostrils; while Barth and Jerry wear blindfolds they try to guess the surprise guest (Carol Burnett).
Episode 32 • May 22, 1978
Legalizing Prostitution
Newcomer Tom Dillingham performs; Barth discusses prostitution bill with Hon. Marshall Petty; Mark Hamill talks about his new movie.
Episode 33 • May 23, 1978
Ernest Twilley
While Happy sings the Timmons twins dance; Ernest Twilley introduces new concept for grave markers - video and audio recordings of the deceased; soap opera star compares her real life to soap life.
Episode 34 • May 24, 1978
Rolletti-Sherwood Wedding
Wedding of Tony Rolletti and Joanie Sherwood; Tom Waits interviewed;
Episode 35 • May 25, 1978
Wedding Reception
Wedding reception of Tony Rolletti and Joanie Sherwood; Tom Waits appears again to sing; Chance Rolletti performs
Episode 36 • May 28, 1978
McLean Stevenson
Vera Le Beau sings "99 Bottles of Beer on the Wall;" McLean Stevenson discusses a "flush test" to see how much water drops at certain times; UBS news flash.
Episode 37 • May 29, 1978
Jean's House of Cakes
While Ernest Muldune sings "Joy to the World," Susan Walchuck demonstrates martial arts; Happy wears his toupee on stage; Jerry does a commercial for Jean's House of Cakes; Dr. Carl Cyrus discusses most primitive tribe on earth
Episode 38 • May 30, 1978
The New PTA
Ronnie Martin and hand puppet perform for the deaf; adopted man discusses his missing parents; Barth and guest discuss California mothers who were flower children in the 60s.
Episode 39 • May 31, 1978
The El Tijo Ballet Co.
El Tijo Ballet Co. dances while Barth and Jerry describe their movements; Bud Prize claims old woman with him is Amelia Earhart; Bud Prize also demonstrates what happens during an earthquake;.
Episode 40 • Jun 01, 1978
UBS Lifetime Achievement Award
Japanese country singer performs; UBS Lifetime Achievement award presented to Barbi Benton; consumer advocate Lou Moffitt introduces "Bible Gum Cards" as a way to teach religion.
Episode 41 • Jun 04, 1978
I Am Democracy
Happy discusses why he is happy to be living in a democracy; disc jockey Mr. Tom Cat 'Loveman' Wilson appears. Billy Crystal talks about his role on 'Soap' and talks to a man who. if he was watching the show, could have won $100.
Episode 42 • Jun 05, 1978
Fernwood Reunion
Candy Lee Hargrove, Vern Taylor, Connie Bushman and Mercedes Blyweiss, guests who appeared on Fernwood 2Night reunite on America 2Night.
Episode 43 • Jun 06, 1978
Surfin' to Heaven
Guests include Denny and Brian, the Born-Again Surfers and Dr. Joyce Brothers who is in California to give a seminar on marriage and divorce; Vern Taylor appears on "Money Talks" to talk about violence on TV.
Episode 44 • Jun 07, 1978
Ted Jennings
Ukrainian Dancers perform; Ted Jennings the need for more independent police; Bella Abzug discusses how women are becoming more important in the world.
Episode 45 • Jun 08, 1978
Mirth Gimble
Barth's sister Mirth Gimble appears and sings; Melissa Manchester talks about the trouble she had getting on the show then joins Barth in a duet;
Episode 46 • Jun 11, 1978
Carl Reiner
Jerry does commercial for "Jean's House of Cakes;" Carl Reiner talks about the times he subbed as a host for talk shows; Happy and the Mirth-Makers perform the song "Marie;" Happy tells Carl that he only has one nostril
Episode 47 • Jun 12, 1978
Daredevil Virgil Simms
Robert Conrad demonstrates how he hurt himself doing own stunt; Virgil Simms discusses how his last motor home jump failed; Taters the Clown sings and tells jokes to a group of children
Episode 48 • Jun 13, 1978
Punk Monks
The Punk Monks use song and dance to promote their religion; Happy Kyne talks about his dental franchise; Barth Gimble "lip-syncs" to record.
Episode 49 • Jun 14, 1978
Barth's Memoirs
Barth discusses selling memoirs on cassette; El Tijo Half-Toe Ballet performs the "Ballet of the Broken Station Wagon;" Dr. van Moot discusses buying body parts from a catalog; Barth discusses benefits of selling UBS programs to Arabs..
Episode 50 • Jun 14, 1978
Rolletti-Sherwood Divorce
Barth dedicates show to "Woodstock;" Tony Rolletti sings; Rabbi Stein performs network divorce ceremony of Tony Rolletti and Joanie Sherwood;
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