• 1977
  • 30m
Fernwood Tonight

Summary Set in the fictional small town of Fernwood, OH, the show parodies real talk shows, complete with a stage band, as well as the sort of fare one might expect from a small-town locally produced television program. View more details

  • 1977
  • 30m

Fernwood Tonight

Directed : Unknown

Written : Unknown

Stars : Martin Mull Fred Willard Frank De Vol Tommy Tedesco

All cast & crew

8.6

Details

Genres : Comedy Talk-Show

Release date : Jul 3, 1977

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 Set in the fictional small town of Fernwood, OH, the show parodies real talk shows, complete with a stage band, as well as the sort of fare one might expect from a small-town locally produced television program. View more details

Details

Genres : Comedy Talk-Show

Release date : Jul 3, 1977

Countries of origin : United States

Language : English

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

Production companies : TAT Communications Company

Photos

Martin Mull and Fred Willard in Fernwood 2 Night (1977) Fernwood 2 Night (1977)

Episodes

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Episode 1 • Jul 03, 1977
Talk to a Jew
Tonight Barth's guests will be Howard Palmer and his handicap piano, Dr. Richard Osgood, Morton Rose a Jewish person of the Hebrew faith and Fernwood's own mayor Merle Jeeter. Barth explains that he has a day to day contract and expresses his confidence that public support will lead to a long term contract. Talking with Jerry, Barth eludes to legal problems back in Miami. Howard Palmer (Bruce Mahler) comes on to play a selection from Mozart on his upright Steinway while in his iron lung. Mayor Merle Jeeter (Dabney Coleman) joins the show to welcome Barth to Fernwood. Happy and the band perform "Shake Your Booty". Morton Rose (Felix Fisher) was pulled over for speeding through Fernwood earlier in the day and the police chief suggested that he appear on the show so the people of Fernwood could learn about Jews. Barth opens the phone lines for viewers to call with questions. Dr. Osgood (Craig Richard Nelson) comes on to announce his research that leisure suits cause cancer.
Episode 2 • Jul 04, 1977
Leisure Suits Cause Cancer
Tonight Barth's guests will be Baby Irene, Dr. Richard Osgood author of "Leisure Suits Cause Cancer", our special feature- Bury the Hatchet, Father Joseph Case and his parents and back with a TV first Howard Palmer the iron lung pianist. Barth thanks everyone for their support of the show. Barth introduces the Rocket to Stardom segment and Baby Irene who sings "I Didn't Know The Gun Was Loaded". Barth brings Happy over for a chat and he talks about his franchise dental service and his fast food franchises. Dr. Richard Osgood from the Fernwood Community College Department of Biochemistry returns to talk about his research that has shown that leisure suits cause cancer. In the "Bury the Hatchet" segment the audience will decide the dispute. The dispute involves Mr. and Mrs. Case the parents of Catholic priest Joseph Case and their desire to have him removed from the church and deprogrammed. The audience sides with Joseph. Howard Palmer plays Mozart while in his iron lung while Baby Irene tap dances.
Episode 3 • Jul 05, 1977
The Wonderblender
Tonight Barth's guests will be April McTear with the amazing language of her body, consumer advisor Lou Moffatt, consumer Susan Cloud, Barth's father Garth Gimble Sr., an older yet somehow elderly man. Barth thanks everyone for their support. He explains that he got his father a job at the TV station and brings him out. Garth Sr. (Robert B. Williams) is working as a security officer. April McTear (April Tatro) displays her flexibility. Next Lou Moffatt (Lou Felder) talks about consumer protection from faulty appliances and demonstrates the Blend-o-Matic, the wonder blender. Owner, manager and chief chef of The Butterfly Deli Susan Cloud (Susan Elliott) comes out to talk about natural foods. She presents a mung necklace to Barth and a potato to Jerry. She explains that she is a vegetarian, she eats no meat except burgers. Finally Garth Sr. demonstrates how well trained his dog is.
Episode 4 • Jul 06, 1977
Corporal Punishment: Part 1
Tonight Barth's guests will be Marshall Petty the principal of Dwight D. Eisenhower High School with an examination of corporal punishment, Vietnam's own Mian Co Tiam and Darryl Washington, a young black person. Barth thanks the viewers for their support and acknowledges some of his critics by reading "negative" viewer mail. Darryl Washington (Darius Lawrence) dances and hula hoops while Barth tries to interview him. Mian Co Tiam (John Fujioka) author of "Yankee Doodle Gook" former minister of Parks and Playgrounds is the next guest. He tells Barth and Jerry that refugees want to be treated like everyone else. Happy comes over to talk to Barth and Jerry. He talks about his childhood- he was a sickly kid. He had breathing difficulty as he was born with one nostril. The Other Side of the News segment features Marshall Petty (David O. Cameron) with a defense of corporal punishment. Marshall demonstrates his corporal punishment technique on Debbie Dunbar (Kathy McCullen).
Episode 5 • Jul 07, 1977
Corporal Punishment: Part 2
Mrs. Dunbar discusses her daughter's televised spanking; the county coroner mentions that people can save money on funeral costs with "home burial."
Episode 6 • Jul 10, 1977
Fernwood Fascinating Females
Uncle Sam, Jr. discusses "what's right with America.;" Sylvia Miller says her body has been possessed by Marilyn Monroe; Candy Lee Hargrove discusses that she and other "Fascinating Females" enjoy being girls.
Episode 7 • Jul 11, 1977
Hearing Ear Dogs for the Deaf
Barth talks to Happy Kyne about his military experience; Eulahlia Purdles talks about her spiritual vision; Connie Bushman discusses how she is training dogs to hear for people who are deaf.
Episode 8 • Jul 12, 1977
Congressman Chambers
Barth welcome a two-headed country music duo to the show. Consumer advocate Lou Moffitt warns viewers of nostalgia album ripoffs and scams, while pushing his own album of spiritual hymns. The band does its own rendition of Disco Duck. Barth encourages Jerry to become a talkshow host and Jerry interviews Congressman William Chambers. Jerry misses the point of the interview.
Episode 9 • Jul 13, 1977
No-Frills Hospitals
Dr. Van Moot discusses a no-frills hospital where people treat themselves; Bud Prize discusses how to save energy.
Episode 10 • Jul 14, 1977
Ethnic Myths
Virgil Simms talks about how he jumps motor homes; Dr. Emanuel Kazinski discusses how ethnic groups are being stereo-typed.
Episode 11 • Jul 17, 1977
Lillian Dunbar
Lillian Dunbar plays her tuba; Happy Kyne discusses his music; Barth interviews black man who has same name as President Carter.
Episode 12 • Jul 18, 1977
Uncle Sam Jr.: Part 1
Uncle Sam, Jr. discusses how Richard Nixon is being verbally abused; Dr. Shack teaches people by shocking them when they give a wrong answer; Candy Lee Hargrove discusses how she and other females get together to discuss their problems.
Episode 13 • Jul 19, 1977
Tony Rolletti and Susan Cloud
Tony Rolletti sings; Susan Cloud talks about her new restaurant.
Episode 14 • Jul 20, 1977
Breeding Athletes
Dr. Kazinski talks about breeding super athletes; Lou Moffitt discusses how some home music lesson are rip-offs.
Episode 15 • Jul 21, 1977
Animal Sexuality
Fernwood Precision Swim Team demonstrates skills on stage without water; Dr. Van Moot discusses questions sent in by patients; Connie Bushman talks about how dogs need to eliminate frustration.
Episode 16 • Jul 24, 1977
Garth Gimble Memorial Tennis Classic
Tonight's guests are William W D "Bud" Prize and Phillip Maltby. Barth announces that the Garth Gimble Pro-Am golf tournament is canceled due to lack of interest from touring pros, but that the Garth Gimble Memorial Tennis Classic will take its place. Tickets on sale now for $75 each. Bud (Kenneth Mars) joins Barth and Jerry. They read viewer mail and in response Bud tells a story about the device on his face. The story takes up his entire segment. Phillip Maltby (Morgan Upton) from Phil's Fashion Funwear is the second guest. He rebuts the contention that leisure suits cause cancer.
Episode 17 • Jul 25, 1977
Miss Bun-N-Run
Barth interview Patty Thomas, Miss Bun-N-Run; Larry Guy discusses his broadcasting school for future DJs; Connie Bushman talks about how animals are being mistreated in the media.
Episode 18 • Jul 26, 1977
Lou Moffett on Land Deals
Tonight Barth's guests are Lou Moffett who shows you how to live with dirt and Mrs. Sylvia Miller who spent a night with a foreigner. Barth opens the show by getting serious for a minute, he was saddened by a letter that accused him of abusing his privilege. Barth vows to use his great power only for good. He throws in several plugs during his vow. Barth interviews bass player Mr. Eddie Thomerson (Eddie Robertson) then Eddie and the band play La Bamba. Mrs. Sylvia Miller (Fannie Flagg) tells her story of an encounter with an extraterrestrial alien. He was a two foot tall blue man who had his way with her. Next freelance consumer investigator Lou Moffett's (Lou Felder) report on real estate fraud turns into a sales pitch for Lake of the Slough.
Episode 19 • Jul 27, 1977
Uncle Sam Jr. II
Tonight Barth's guests are Vernon Taylor (Uncle Sam Jr) who will shoot off his mouth on your face and Mrs. Candy Lee Hargrove who will practice birth control until she gets it right and Donny Conn who made a million with his honker. Barth uses his monologue to endorse the upcoming tax levy to fund the purchase of a paper shredder for the Fernwood Police Department. Jerry talks about his commute to work, he takes the bus and sits in the "coach's seat". Vernon (Vern Rowe) gives a speech "Man's Best Friend Speaks Out" concerning what a gun would say. Vernon then plays "Sugar Blues" on the trumpet. Mrs. Candy Lee Hargrove (Geraldine Papel) from the Fascinating Female League talks about the League's recent discussions on birth control. Donny Conn (Donny Conn) joins the show to sing his million selling record "Beep, Beep". Donny joins Barth on the couch to tell the story of writing the song.
Episode 20 • Jul 28, 1977
Comedy Sales Techniques
Tonight Barth's guests are Elliot Tubbs who proves that any dummy can sell insurance and a big surprise for Mike Douglas fans even though he is still alive. Barth is suffering from a summertime cold. Barth recognizes senior cameraman Billy Shavers on his birthday. Elliot (E.J. Schuster) discusses his job as an insurance salesman and how he uses puppets and humor to make sales. Happy joins Barth to share a story about Elliot and Happy's "Songs for Shut-Ins" program for customers at the Bun and Run. Happy then does a special heartwarming number with Debbie Dunbar (Kathy McCullin) and Stacy Dunbar (Stacy Steffans). Everyone pays tribute to Mike Douglas with singing and a eulogy by Barth even though Mike is not dead yet.
Episode 21 • Jul 31, 1977
Tom Waits
Tom Waits sings then is interviewed; Bud Prize talks about opportunities for those who move to Fernwood.
Episode 22 • Aug 01, 1977
Mental Illness Home Test
Tonight Barth's guests will be Dr. Stanley Turnbull with a home test for mental illness. Barth opens the show by singing his best bossa nova song where so as to not offend he hums all off-color lyrics. Dr. Stanley Turnbull (Richard Kline) comes on to administer his home test for mental illness. Barth then opens the phone lines for viewers to call in with questions for the Doctor. Happy comes to the couch to talk about his restaurant the Bun and Run and his plan to open a hem stitch franchise.
Episode 23 • Aug 02, 1977
Nasally Impaired
The spectacular Las Vegas debut of the Debbie Dunbar Show; Virgil Simms, the ex-mobile home daredevil tells of his spectacular crash.
Episode 24 • Aug 03, 1977
Singers and Salesmen
Tonight Barth's guests will be Mr. Mario Dorsett a rich Italian and Tony Rolletti an Italian who would like to be rich but who sings instead. Barth talks about his whiplash lawsuit and its potential impact on his charity golf tournament. Happy sings "Heart of My Hearts". Tony Rolletti (Bill Kirchenbauer) who is performing at the Vacation Inn comes on and sings "You Are the Sunshine of My Life". Tony then joins Barth and Jerry to discuss his gig at the Vacation Inn and his albums "Tony Rolletti's Greatest Hits" featuring "Tuna Roll Blues" and "Tony Rolletti Sings for Lovers Only". Mario Dorsett (Val Gould) a former underworld kingpin who has paid his debt to society, changed his name and moved to Ohio is the next guest. He has a chain of hardware stores and plans to open a store in Fernwood. Mario talks about his transition from the criminal life to the hardware business. His partners and competitors have generally had bad luck. WZAZ-6 breaks in a with news bulletin concerning a fire at Peterson's Hardware.
Episode 25 • Aug 04, 1977
Criminal Justice
Gilbert Ulysses Nelson discusses how to reduce crime by offering cash incentives to citizens; Mr. and Mrs. Willis Craig talks about how they live in constant pain.
Episode 26 • Aug 07, 1977
Still a Dream
Barth wants to know your unfulfilled American dream. Happy and Donna Lou sing I Love You, Porgy. Dr. Slocum discovered a new human organ. Marianne Cox crashed into Dean Martin's car.
Episode 27 • Aug 08, 1977
Fernwood Blood Drive
The first winner of the American Dream contest is not awarded their $10 prize. The "Mitchell twins" dance. Larry Guy has kids help with the blood drive. Sandy's mother doesn't approve of Sandy dating boys who drive vans.
Episode 28 • Aug 09, 1977
Ratings Week
While Lori Gallagher dances and sings, her mother plays the drums; Gilbert Nelson discusses "Father and Son" program at his gun club; Bud Prize disputes Sylvia Miller's claim that she had a sexual experience with a man from outer space.
Episode 29 • Aug 10, 1977
Barbershop Trio
The Mirth Makers are on strike. 3 of the Humdingers quartet performs. Dr. Beach wants to sell everybody an ounce of prevention. Barth finally gives away the $40 American Dream prize.
Episode 30 • Aug 11, 1977
Two Ladies Against Pornography
Barth researches folk music from his room at the Holiday Inn. Barth, Jerry, Happy, and the Mirth Makers perform a cappella of "men". Mrs. Nettie Foreman and Barbie Osgood are in to granny porn. Mr. Phillip Maltby explains his niche market of smuggling cheap American laborers to Mexico, and getting caught.
Episode 31 • Aug 14, 1977
Church of the Devine Lemonade
Child classical pianist Danny Griffey performs Chopin's Prelude No. 26 in A Flat Major and is assisted by 3 bikini clad Dunbar sisters. Little Billy Jenkins franchises his lemonade stands through his church. The Krebbs explain a new form of natural childbirth, La Fromage method.
Episode 32 • Aug 15, 1977
Roger Bellman
Barth spearheads the "Bring A Negro To Fernwood" campaign to help comply with Fernwood's new integration laws. Poet Martin Worth performs "The Ballad of Watergate" with Happy Kyne's musical accompaniment. Organic-food enthusiast Susan Cloud clashes with Happy Kyne, who happens to own a chain of fast food restaurants. Chauffeur Earl Simmons promotes his book "Richard Nixon: The Plastic Bellman" which alleges that Richard Nixon has been replaced by a double.
Episode 33 • Aug 16, 1977
The Fitness Twins
The "Fitness Twins" demonstrate how to lose weight' Mayor Jeter recognizes young girl who sold more cookies than all other girls; Barth's father shows off his dog who does tricks.
Episode 34 • Aug 17, 1977
You Are You
Girl displays her gymnastic skills; Vern Taylor discusses how the FDA are communists and are weakening the nation; woman discusses her book "You Are You."
Episode 35 • Aug 18, 1977
The Barber
Representatives from the FCC Marching Band are introduced; barber discusses his barber shop; Barth discusses his whiplash accident with callers.
Episode 36 • Aug 21, 1977
X Rated Shopping Mall
Jane Tiffanny, who reports the sports, is interviewed by Barth while flirts with her; Bud Prize discusses smut; Happy Kyne does a one-man percussion band.
Episode 37 • Aug 22, 1977
Tony Rolletti's Autobiography
Gerorge Krebs talks about his wife's pregnancy; Tony Rolletti performs then discusses his book.
Episode 38 • Aug 23, 1977
Getting the Most from Your Warranty
Virgil Simms discusses how to get the most out of your car warranty; man who worked 42 years as men's room attendant is interviewed.
Episode 39 • Aug 24, 1977
Nudists
Baby Irene performs; Linda Barry discusses how she wants to spread nudist camps throughout Ohio; George Ellsworth talks about reality toys.
Episode 40 • Aug 25, 1977
Wrestling
Wrestler Rock Mondo is interviewed; Jane Tiffanny returns; Sylvia Miller discusses who she wants her aunt to be canonized.
Episode 41 • Aug 28, 1977
Tony and Chance Rolletti
Wrestler Rock Mondo is interviewed; Jane Tiffanny returns; Sylvia Miller discusses who she wants her aunt to be canonized.
Episode 42 • Aug 29, 1977
Solving Water Shortages
Congressman Chambers proposes icebergs may hold the solution to the water shortage; Ed and Lucy Campbell talk about Ed's unusual way of showing affection and his insurance claims; Happy Kyne sings "There's No Business Like Show Business"
Episode 43 • Aug 30, 1977
Sex Therapy
Happy Kyne sings song about teeth; Vern Taylor discusses his brother's work on neutron bomb; Dr. Matthew discusses his sex therapy clinic.
Episode 44 • Aug 31, 1977
Real Estate Tips
Buddy Brown, who calls himself a comedian, performs his act leaving everyone very curious; Dottie Ann Lee, author of "Jimmy Carter Was Nuts About Me!" visits; Mirth-Maker Eddie Thomerson offers some great real estate advice.
Episode 45 • Sep 01, 1977
Skateboard Angel
Tony Rolletti performs; Chance Rolletti sings; Bud Prize talks about Dinah Shore then discusses how everyone can draw.
Episode 46 • Sep 04, 1977
Mobile Home Daredevil
Barth shows what a "Happy Face" would look like in other countries; Barth introduces the "Debbie Dunbar Review." man discusses how he was brought back to life; Virgil Simms gives advice on how to fix up your old car for resale.
Episode 47 • Sep 05, 1977
Rev. Chung Hee
Barth and Happy talk about how the "Mirth-Makers" were started; Bud Prize discusses Cletus Emmett Wheelwelker's trip to outer space; Rev. Chung Hee talks about how U.S. Congressmen have been receiving money from his "church."
Episode 48 • Sep 06, 1977
Pot Sniffing
Principal Marshall Petty explains how the Fernwood High students are getting stoned on socks; Rocket to Stardom introduces Fernwood's answer to Rich Little; Susan Cloud introduces her latest menu-nothing.
Episode 49 • Sep 07, 1977
Pet Mating Service
Jerry Hubbard plugs the "new" home version of "Fernwood 2 Night;" Sherry McCormick and her Ferky perform "I Like Dreamin';" Connie Bushman introduces Computer Pet Mating; Mayor Herbert Jansen tells how he spent 90 days in jail.
Episode 50 • Sep 08, 1977
Harrison Edwards Moon
Woman writes "updated" book on etiquette; Col. Morris Chandler talks about men who went berserk after withdrawing too early from the Viet Nam war.
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