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America 2-Night is the continuation of the talk-show parody series Fernwood 2 Night. It ran from April to July 1978. As in Fernwood, Barth Gimble...
Genre:Comedy
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Season 1

  • 60 Seconds of Fame
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    60 Seconds of Fame

    Season 1 Episode 1 - Aired 4/10/1978

    Special Guest: Charlton Heston; Dr Willard Honeywell claims that homosexuality is caused by a virus; The Friedkin Family Singers pay a bunch of money for 60 seconds of fame; Sallie Hayes, whose husband will be executed on an upcoming show.

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  • Help Every Little Person
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    Help Every Little Person

    Season 1 Episode 2 - Aired 4/11/1978

    Gary Burghoff talks about his frozen yogurt stores; the treasurer of HELP (Help Every Little Person), Wanda Ford.

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  • George Gobel
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    George Gobel

    Season 1 Episode 3 - Aired 4/12/1978

    George Gobel, Baby Irene, and textile-mill owner Calvin Proctor.

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  • Celebrity Night
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    Celebrity Night

    Season 1 Episode 4 - Aired 4/13/1978

    Guests include Sally Hayes, whose husband is still awaiting execution. This episode also includes clips of a press conference in which various celebrities welcome America 2Night to the UBS network.

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  • Phyllis Diller
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    Phyllis Diller

    Season 1 Episode 5 - Aired 4/14/1978

    Guests include Phyllis Diller and Happy's niece, Joanie Kyne.

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  • White House Paper Shredder
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    White House Paper Shredder

    Season 1 Episode 6 - Aired 4/17/1978

    Rita Moreno; Former White House paper shredder Pearl Wingate; and elderly actor Chad Brandon describes how he stays fit.

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  • A Date with a Star
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    A Date with a Star

    Season 1 Episode 7 - Aired 4/18/1978

    A viewer wins a date with Karen Lynn Gorney ("Saturday Night Fever").

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  • Jason Shine
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    Jason Shine

    Season 1 Episode 8 - Aired 4/19/1978

    Barbara Feldon and professional escort Jason Shine.

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  • The Pine Family Singers
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    The Pine Family Singers

    Season 1 Episode 9 - Aired 4/20/1978

    Singers Buck and Harriet Pine; former deli owner Susan Cloud.

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  • Voncent Price
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    Voncent Price

    Season 1 Episode 10 - Aired 4/21/1978

    Happy Kyne sings "Don't Leave Me This Way". Guests include Vincent Price and entrepreneur Ernest Twilley, who sells merchandise based on dead celebrities.

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  • Anne Murray
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    Anne Murray

    Season 1 Episode 11 - Aired 4/24/1978

    Guests include the Angels String Quartet, DJ Larry Guy and Anne Murray, who has trouble lip syncing.

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  • Lose Weight Fast
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    Lose Weight Fast

    Season 1 Episode 12 - Aired 4/25/1978

    Maharishi Maheesh Majipoor demonstrates how to lose weight by chanting. Also: consumer advocate Lou Moffatt.

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  • Vicki Carr
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    Vicki Carr

    Season 1 Episode 13 - Aired 4/26/1978

    Vickie Carr; Peanut trainer Emanual Kasinski; and unemployed magician Brandy McAllister.

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  • Pharaoh Fawcett and the Sphinx
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    Pharaoh Fawcett and the Sphinx

    Season 1 Episode 14 - Aired 4/27/1978

    Sherman Hemsley; Singer Pharoah Fawcett and police sergeant Norman Botello.

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  • Norman Fell
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    Norman Fell

    Season 1 Episode 15 - Aired 4/28/1978

    Guests include Abraham "Shecky" Stein, a Rabbi comedian and Norman Fell, who has a difficult time getting on the show as he has problems with the parking lot attendant.

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  • The Condensed Bible
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    The Condensed Bible

    Season 1 Episode 16 - Aired 5/1/1978

    Jim Nabors; Irene Huddleston on the condensed form of the Bible.

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  • Cindy Williams
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    Cindy Williams

    Season 1 Episode 17 - Aired 5/2/1978

    Gary Coleman (as Little Wayne Coleman); Cindy Williams; UBS programming executive Bill Nickerson.

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  • The Singing Dentist
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    The Singing Dentist

    Season 1 Episode 18 - Aired 5/3/1978

    Jill St. John visits the dentist with a troubled wisdom tooth. The dentist and his assistant perform a song on the show.

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  • New Talent
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    New Talent

    Season 1 Episode 19 - Aired 5/4/1978

    Gary Coleman (Wayne Coleman) and Corey Feldman premiere a talk show for kids scheduled to air on the UBS network.

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  • Abe Vigoda
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    Abe Vigoda

    Season 1 Episode 20 - Aired 5/5/1978

    Abe Vigoda tap dances. Stanley Turnbull (Richard Kline) talks about his book "Winning Through Acting Crazy."

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  • Miss City of Merchandise
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    Miss City of Merchandise

    Season 1 Episode 21 - Aired 5/8/1978

    Elke Sommer; the three semi-finalists in the City of Merchandise pageant.

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  • Urban Poverty Consultant
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    Urban Poverty Consultant

    Season 1 Episode 22 - Aired 5/9/1978

    Rob Reiner; Urban Poverty Consultant Richard Osgood.

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  • Fighting Fright
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    Fighting Fright

    Season 1 Episode 23 - Aired 5/10/1978

    Peter Marshall; David Fairchild tells how to fight fright.

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  • The Benefits of Sugar
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    The Benefits of Sugar

    Season 1 Episode 24 - Aired 5/11/1978

    It is all natural and cancer-free! Guests include Gaylord and Holiday, Dr. Wendell Dellerton and Twiggy.

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  • Gaylord and Holiday
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    Gaylord and Holiday

    Season 1 Episode 25 - Aired 5/12/1978

    Guests include Gaylord and Holiday, Marshall Petty and Jack Jones.

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  • Russia
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    Russia

    Season 1 Episode 26 - Aired 5/15/1978

    Russia expert Arthur Zaprinski and actress Suzanne Sellers.

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  • Tony Rolletti
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    Tony Rolletti

    Season 1 Episode 27 - Aired 5/16/1978

    Alice Ghostly; lounge singer Tony Rolletti.

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  • Mission Army Band
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    Mission Army Band

    Season 1 Episode 28 - Aired 5/17/1978

    Guests include The Mission Army Band, and Gardener Toshiro Asaki.

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  • Roger Miller
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    Roger Miller

    Season 1 Episode 29 - Aired 5/18/1978

    Guests include the Hennessy Family, Roger Miller and Mario Dorsett.

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  • Susan Cloud
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    Susan Cloud

    Season 1 Episode 30 - Aired 5/19/1978

    Guests include Jay Longtoe Ballet, Susan Cloud and Arte Johnson.

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  • Carol Burnett
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    Carol Burnett

    Season 1 Episode 31 - Aired 5/22/1978

    Guests include the Haus Family Criminal Singers and Carol Burnett.

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  • Legalizing Prostitution
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    Legalizing Prostitution

    Season 1 Episode 32 - Aired 5/23/1978

    Guest include Mark Hammill and Judge Marshall O. Petty, who proposes legalized prostitution.

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  • Ernest Twilley
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    Ernest Twilley

    Season 1 Episode 33 - Aired 5/24/1978

    Guest include Mortician Ernest Twilley and actress Gloria Chambers.

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  • Rolletti-Sherwood Wedding (1)
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    Rolletti-Sherwood Wedding (1)

    Season 1 Episode 34 - Aired 5/24/1978

    From the Pump Room of the Coma Cabana: the wedding of Tony Rolletti and Joanie Sherwood, presided over by Rabbi "Shecky" Stein.

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  • Rolleti-Sherwood Wedding Reception (2)
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    Rolleti-Sherwood Wedding Reception (2)

    Season 1 Episode 35 - Aired 5/26/1978

    Part 2 of the Tony Roletti - Joanie Sherwood wedding.

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  • McLean Stevenson
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    McLean Stevenson

    Season 1 Episode 36 - Aired 5/29/1978

    Guests include Vera LeBeau and McLean Stevenson.

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  • Jean's House of Cakes
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    Jean's House of Cakes

    Season 1 Episode 37 - Aired 5/30/1978

    Guests include Anthropologist Carl Cyrus; martial artist Susan Walchuck, who shows off her moves; singer Edward Muldune, who performs "Jeremiah Was a Bullfrog" ... at the same time; and later Jerry does a commercial for America 2-Night's newest sponsor, Jean's House of Cakes.

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  • The New PTA
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    The New PTA

    Season 1 Episode 38 - Aired 5/31/1978

    Barth talks about his housing situation; Deaf comic Ronnie Martin and his alligator; Morey Johnson, an adoptee, who traced his missing parents; and former flower child Kona Golden, who is now a mother on the new PTA.

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  • The El Tijo Ballet Co.
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    The El Tijo Ballet Co.

    Season 1 Episode 39 - Aired 6/1/1978

    Barth talks about his new home; The El Tijo Half-toe Ballet Company ("... because we don't go all the way") presents the "Dance of the Belle Femme Suburbia"; W. D. Bud Prize presents Edith Bush, claiming that she's really Amelia Earhart. Then he talks about the San Andreas fault only to be interrupted by a UBS bulletin: Radioactivity Warning.

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  • UBS Liftetime Achievement Award
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    UBS Liftetime Achievement Award

    Season 1 Episode 40 - Aired 6/2/1978

    Japanese country and western artist Jimmy Yen; UBS presents its first Lifetime Achievement Award to Barbi Benton; Consumer advocate Lou Moffatt introduces Bible Gum Cards.

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  • I Am Democracy
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    I Am Democracy

    Season 1 Episode 41 - Aired 6/5/1978

    Barth talks about helping a man find his car keys; Jerry and Happy present their mini-pageant "I Am Democracy"; Disc jockey Tom "Cat Love Man" Wilson; and Billy Crystal makes some phone calls.

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  • Fernwood Reunion
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    Fernwood Reunion

    Season 1 Episode 42 - Aired 6/6/1978

    Barth talks about his move from Fernwood to California and introduces the Fernwoodites who financed the move: Candy Lee Hargrove, Connie Bushman, Mercedes Blywyth and Vernon Taylor. Candy Lee talks about the Fernwood Fascinating Females Society. Vernon Taylor talks about the ammo convention. Connie Bushman reunites Happy with his pet turtle. Mercedes Blywyth talks about the Barth Gimble Fan Club.

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  • Surfin' to Heaven
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    Surfin' to Heaven

    Season 1 Episode 43 - Aired 6/7/1978

    Denny and Brian, the Born Again surfers sing "Surfin' to Heaven". Dr. Joyce Brothers tries to reconcile roommates Happy and Jerry.

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  • Ted Jennings
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    Ted Jennings

    Season 1 Episode 44 - Aired 6/8/1978

    Guests include Bella Abzug and concerned citizen Ted Jennings.

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  • Melissa Manchester
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    Melissa Manchester

    Season 1 Episode 45 - Aired 6/9/1978

    Guests include Mirth Gimble and Melissa Manchester.

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  • Carl Reiner
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    Carl Reiner

    Season 1 Episode 46 - Aired 6/12/1978

    Guests include Carl Reiner and the owner of Jean's House of Pancakes.

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  • Daredevil Virgil Simms
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    Daredevil Virgil Simms

    Season 1 Episode 47 - Aired 6/13/1978

    Guest include Robert Conrad and Daredevil Virgil Simms.

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  • Punk Monks
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    Punk Monks

    Season 1 Episode 48 - Aired 6/14/1978

    The Punk Monks perform "Karmic Love". Happy talks about his new innovation: dental house calls. Barth "lip syncs" to the Martin Mull song "I'll Do the Samba".

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  • Barth's Memoirs
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    Barth's Memoirs

    Season 1 Episode 49 - Aired 6/15/1978

    Barth decides to issue his memoirs: "Barth Gimble -- One Man: One Life"; The El Tijo Half-toe Ballet Company present "The Ballad of the Broken Station Wagon"; Dr. Richard Osgood talks about the black market for organs and his "Whole Body Parts Catalog""; UBS promo: "Say What?" and Barth talks about his altercation with the owner of the gas station.

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  • Rolletti-Sherwood Divorce
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    Rolletti-Sherwood Divorce

    Season 1 Episode 50 - Aired 6/15/1978

    Tony Rolletti follows up his on-air wedding on A2N with his on-air divorce. Rabbi "Shecky" Stein officiates.

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  • Falafel-on-a-stick
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    Falafel-on-a-stick

    Season 1 Episode 51 - Aired 6/20/1978

    Baby Irene sings "Hot Diggity"; Susan Cloud talks about Falafel-on-a-stick; UBS owner D.W. Underwitter on why UBS is standing beside A2N.

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  • Punk Country
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    Punk Country

    Season 1 Episode 52 - Aired 6/20/1978

    Jerry and Happy appear in a commercial that Barth turned down, for the Yam Council; Virgil Simms talks about his new girlfriend and the Mobile City; a clip from the David John Decker Show and Virgil sings a Punk Country tune.

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  • Olfactory Distosis Telethon
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    Olfactory Distosis Telethon

    Season 1 Episode 53 - Aired 6/21/1978

    Happy talks about OD and sings a take-off on "Jeepers, Creepers". Teacher Terry Litchfield talks about the telethon tote board. Jack Albertson makes an appearance, but won't contribute himself. The OD poster boy, Howard Pellegrini appears and the telethon ends with no calls. Jack Albertson needs cab fare. Jason Shine talks about his candidacy. Jack Albertson does a soft shoe number.

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  • Oral Smoke Alarm
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    Oral Smoke Alarm

    Season 1 Episode 54 - Aired 6/22/1978

    The band has been locked out for attempts to unionize, so Happy is the whole band. Barth and Jerry interview Barbara Eden and Melissa Gilbert -- at the same time. Happy talks about the Oral Smoke Alarm. Chuck Emmitt Saugis appears with his hostage Mary Marie Clark. Barbara Eden sings.

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  • Hostage Crisis
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    Hostage Crisis

    Season 1 Episode 55 - Aired 6/23/1978

    Barth explains that his appearance is due to being part of "an all-night pajama party with guns" -- Chuck Emmitt Saugis is still waiting on his demands. Louden Wainright III sings. Chuck Emmitt continues negotiations. Dr. Arnold Shollien plays some surprisingly recognizable ""whalesongs"". More demands. Special appearance by "Raquel Welch" -- really a cop.

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  • Monty Hale
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    Monty Hale

    Season 1 Episode 56 - Aired 6/26/1978

    Child singer Frankie Wonder sings "My Way". Cowboy Monte Hale, host of the the UBS Cowboy Movie, appears. From "Laverne and Shirley" -- David L. Lander and Michael McKean are iterviewed. Someone sings "Blue Suede Shoes". Michael and David sing "The Creature Without a Head".

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  • Big Turkey and Super Quack
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    Big Turkey and Super Quack

    Season 1 Episode 57 - Aired 6/27/1978

    Barth talks about the mobile home warming gifts he received. From the Silly Barn -- Big Turkey and Super Quack appear. Herb Matthews reveals new Carter White House incidents. Joan Rivers plugs "Rabbit Test". There's a commercial for Jean's House of Cakes: the Second Wedding Cake.

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  • Steve Garvey
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    Steve Garvey

    Season 1 Episode 58 - Aired 6/28/1978

    Barth and Jerry do some substitute hosting. Tony Rolletti presents his version of "America the Beautiful" and does a tribute to Judy Garland. Steve Garvey hurts himself playing baseball.

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  • Karen Black
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    Karen Black

    Season 1 Episode 59 - Aired 6/29/1978

    Barth talks about liquor advertising. The Mirth-Makers perform "Steam-roller Blues". Barth accosts Karen Black in the audience and Karen interviews herself. Barth, Jerry and Karen sing "Sentimental Journey". Bud Prize appears with Edith Bush and introduces his dancing teacher, Miss Brenda.

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  • The UBS Story
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    The UBS Story

    Season 1 Episode 60 - Aired 6/30/1978

    Barth tells the UBS Story. The Hon. Marshall O. Petty kicks off his Congressional campaign. Shari Lewis searches for a missing Lamb Chop. Virgil Simms talks about his World Record -- and the accident. Virgil then sings "I'm Swearin' Offa You (You Hag)". Jerry tries his hand at ventriloquism, with a very familiar puppet.

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  • UBS Awards Ceremony
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    UBS Awards Ceremony

    Season 1 Episode 61 - Aired 7/3/1978

    The UBS Golden Anniversary Show.

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  • Connie Stevens
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    Connie Stevens

    Season 1 Episode 62 - Aired 7/4/1978

    Barth talks about his tan. Happy Kyne and the Mirth-Makers sing "Good Vibrations". Sociologist Wendell Healey discusses surfing. Connie Stevens talks about her contract but does a number for the UBS special anyway: a lip-synch to "Kookie, Lend Me Your Comb".

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  • Taters the Clown
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    Taters the Clown

    Season 1 Episode 63 - Aired 7/5/1978

    Barth talks about his new talk show ideas. Taters the Clown sings "The Counting Song". Father John Lewis of the Mission San Tijo appears . There's a commercial for MST wine.

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  • Man of the Year Award
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    Man of the Year Award

    Season 1 Episode 64 - Aired 7/6/1978

    Martin Mull grouses about the Alta Coma Chamber of Commerce "Man of the Year" award. Wayne Coleman of "America After Lunch" returns to interview Isabel Sanford.

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  • Martin Mull
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    Martin Mull

    Season 1 Episode 65 - Aired 7/7/1978

    Barth has "bad" news -- Jerry is fired. Fred Willard talks about his resemblance to Jerry Hubbard. Martin refuses to sing without Jerry present. Jerry shows up, so Martin sings "Goodnight".

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