America 2-Night — Season 1

Aired 10 April 1978 • 30 min

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.

Aired 11 April 1978 • 30 min

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

Aired 12 April 1978 • 30 min

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

Aired 13 April 1978 • 30 min

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.

Aired 14 April 1978 • 30 min

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

Aired 17 April 1978 • 30 min

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

Aired 18 April 1978 • 30 min

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

Aired 19 April 1978 • 30 min

Barbara Feldon and professional escort Jason Shine.

Aired 20 April 1978 • 30 min

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

Aired 21 April 1978 • 30 min

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

Aired 24 April 1978 • 30 min

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

Aired 25 April 1978 • 30 min

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

Aired 26 April 1978 • 30 min

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

Aired 27 April 1978 • 30 min

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

Aired 28 April 1978 • 30 min

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.

Aired 1 May 1978 • 30 min

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

Aired 2 May 1978 • 30 min

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

Aired 3 May 1978 • 30 min

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

Aired 4 May 1978 • 30 min

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

Aired 5 May 1978 • 30 min

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

Aired 8 May 1978 • 30 min

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

Aired 9 May 1978 • 30 min

Rob Reiner; Urban Poverty Consultant Richard Osgood.

Aired 10 May 1978 • 30 min

Peter Marshall; David Fairchild tells how to fight fright.

Aired 11 May 1978 • 30 min

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

Aired 12 May 1978 • 30 min

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

Aired 15 May 1978 • 30 min

Russia expert Arthur Zaprinski and actress Suzanne Sellers.

Aired 16 May 1978 • 30 min

Alice Ghostly; lounge singer Tony Rolletti.

Aired 17 May 1978 • 30 min

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

Aired 18 May 1978 • 30 min

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

Aired 19 May 1978 • 30 min

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

Aired 22 May 1978 • 30 min

Guests include the Haus Family Criminal Singers and Carol Burnett.

Aired 23 May 1978 • 30 min

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

Aired 24 May 1978 • 30 min

Guest include Mortician Ernest Twilley and actress Gloria Chambers.

Aired 24 May 1978 • 30 min

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

Aired 26 May 1978 • 30 min

Part 2 of the Tony Roletti - Joanie Sherwood wedding.

Aired 29 May 1978 • 30 min

Guests include Vera LeBeau and McLean Stevenson.

Aired 30 May 1978 • 30 min

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.

Aired 31 May 1978 • 30 min

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.

Aired 1 June 1978 • 30 min

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.

Aired 2 June 1978 • 30 min

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.

Aired 5 June 1978 • 30 min

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.

Aired 6 June 1978 • 30 min

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.

Aired 7 June 1978 • 30 min

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

Aired 8 June 1978 • 30 min

Guests include Bella Abzug and concerned citizen Ted Jennings.

Aired 9 June 1978 • 30 min

Guests include Mirth Gimble and Melissa Manchester.

Aired 12 June 1978 • 30 min

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

Aired 13 June 1978 • 30 min

Guest include Robert Conrad and Daredevil Virgil Simms.

Aired 14 June 1978 • 30 min

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".

Aired 15 June 1978 • 30 min

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.

Aired 15 June 1978 • 30 min

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

Aired 20 June 1978 • 30 min

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.

Aired 20 June 1978 • 30 min

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.

Aired 21 June 1978 • 30 min

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.

Aired 22 June 1978 • 30 min

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.

Aired 23 June 1978 • 30 min

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.

Aired 26 June 1978 • 30 min

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".

Aired 27 June 1978 • 30 min

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.

Aired 28 June 1978 • 30 min

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.

Aired 29 June 1978 • 30 min

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.

Aired 30 June 1978 • 30 min

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.

Aired 3 July 1978 • 30 min

The UBS Golden Anniversary Show.

Aired 4 July 1978 • 30 min

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".

Aired 5 July 1978 • 30 min

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.

Aired 6 July 1978 • 30 min

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.

Aired 7 July 1978 • 30 min

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".