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65 Episodes 1978 - 1978
Episode 1
Mon, Apr 10, 1978
Friedkin family purchases time and performs. Interview with Charleton Heston.
Episode 2
Tue, Apr 11, 1978
Jerry invites girl dancers from local club to show. Also, Gary Burghoff interviewed.
Episode 3
Wed, Apr 12, 1978
Baby Irene sings and dances. Interview with George Gobel.
Episode 4
Thu, Apr 13, 1978
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
Fri, Apr 14, 1978
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
Mon, Apr 17, 1978
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
Tue, Apr 18, 1978
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
Wed, Apr 19, 1978
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
Thu, Apr 20, 1978
Buck and Harriett Pine sing country song; Susan Cloud talks about opening "Butterfly Disco."
Episode 10
Fri, Apr 21, 1978
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
Mon, Apr 24, 1978
Angel String Quartet performs; Larry Guy discusses starting the "Larry Guy School for TV Evangelists;" Anne Murray "lip-syncs" the song "Snowbird."
Episode 12
Tue, Apr 25, 1978
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
Wed, Apr 26, 1978
Guest is Vicki Carr.
Episode 14
Thu, Apr 27, 1978
Pharaoh Fawcett and the Sphinx perform; policeman uses "Mr. Potato Head" for identification purposes; policeman hooks Sherman Hemsley up to lie detector.
Episode 15
Fri, Apr 28, 1978
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
Mon, May 1, 1978
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
Tue, May 2, 1978
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
Wed, May 3, 1978
Dentist works on Jill St. John; CIA agent discusses drug experiments; dentist returns and sings song.
Episode 19
Thu, May 4, 1978
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
Fri, May 5, 1978
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
Mon, May 8, 1978
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
Tue, May 9, 1978
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
Wed, May 10, 1978
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
Thu, May 11, 1978
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
Fri, May 12, 1978
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
Mon, May 15, 1978
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
Tue, May 16, 1978
Tony Rolletti sings tribute to Elvis Presley; Alice Ghostly talks about her involvement with amusement parks;
Episode 28
Wed, May 17, 1978
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
Thu, May 18, 1978
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
Fri, May 19, 1978
Hennessey Family performs hula; Roger Miller returns and answers viewers questions; Mafioso Mario Dorsett discusses how he was reborn.
Episode 31
Mon, May 22, 1978
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
Tue, May 23, 1978
Newcomer Tom Dillingham performs; Barth discusses prostitution bill with Hon. Marshall Petty; Mark Hamill talks about his new movie.
Episode 33
Wed, May 24, 1978
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
Thu, May 25, 1978
Wedding of Tony Rolletti and Joanie Sherwood; Tom Waits interviewed;
Episode 35
Fri, May 26, 1978
Wedding reception of Tony Rolletti and Joanie Sherwood; Tom Waits appears again to sing; Chance Rolletti performs
Episode 36
Mon, May 29, 1978
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
Tue, May 30, 1978
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
Wed, May 31, 1978
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
Thu, Jun 1, 1978
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
Fri, Jun 2, 1978
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
Mon, Jun 5, 1978
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
Tue, Jun 6, 1978
Candy Lee Hargrove, Vern Taylor, Connie Bushman and Mercedes Blyweiss, guests who appeared on Fernwood 2Night reunite on America 2Night.
Episode 43
Wed, Jun 7, 1978
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
Thu, Jun 8, 1978
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
Fri, Jun 9, 1978
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
Mon, Jun 12, 1978
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
Tue, Jun 13, 1978
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
Wed, Jun 14, 1978
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
Thu, Jun 15, 1978
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
Thu, Jun 15, 1978
Barth dedicates show to "Woodstock;" Tony Rolletti sings; Rabbi Stein performs network divorce ceremony of Tony Rolletti and Joanie Sherwood;
Episode 51
Tue, Jun 20, 1978
Baby Irene sings and dances; Susan Cloud talks about what's been happening in her life; president of UBS, Gen. G. W. Ungerwitter discusses how station should continue airing America 2Night in the event of a nuclear attack.
Episode 52
Tue, Jun 20, 1978
Barth discusses series about racial and religious injustice; Happy and Jerry do promo for California Yam Council; Virgil Simms proposes a "city on wheels" for RV owners; David John Decker talks about Vaughn Monroe Memorial Fan Club.
Episode 53
Wed, Jun 21, 1978
Telethon for "Olfactory Distosis;" Happy Kyne explains what OD is; Jack Albertson appears as a guest; Howard Pelegrini demonstrates nose aid for those afflicted; Jason Shine (Robin Williams) discusses his mayoral run.
Episode 54
Thu, Jun 22, 1978
Barth interviews Barbara Eden and Jerry interviews Melissa Gilbert at the same time; Happy discusses product called Oral Alarm that helps people quit smoking; kidnapper (with hostage) discusses his demands.
Episode 55
Fri, Jun 23, 1978
Kidnapper (from previous show) will not leave until demands are met; Loudan Wainright sings; Dr. Arnold Sholeus' discussion about whales turns into an audition; cop tries to fool kidnapper by pretending to be Raquel Welch.
Episode 56
Mon, Jun 26, 197830 mins
Singer Frankie Wonder makes TV debut; Barth chats with cowboy Monte Hale; Barth introduces Lenny and Squiggy from "Laverne and Shirley:" Jerry impersonate Elvis Presley; Lenny and Squiggy sing "Creature Without a Head."
Episode 57
Tue, Jun 27, 1978
Big Turkey and Super Quack sing; Herb Matthews discusses how practical jokers in the Carter administration causes problems; Joan Rivers discusses "Rabbit Test" and passes out souvenirs; Jerry does commercial for Jean's House of Cakes.
Episode 58
Wed, Jun 28, 1978
Tony Rolletti sings his version of "America the Beautiful" and does impersonation of Judy Garland from "The Wizard of Oz;" Steve Garvey, while demonstrating how to hit, injures himself; Tony Rolletti returns to do Dolly Parton impression.
Episode 59
Thu, Jun 29, 1978
The Mirth-Makers play rock 'n roll; Karen Black talks about the life of an actress; Bud Prize returns with woman he claims is Amelia Earhart and later introduces his dance teacher, Miss Brenda of the "Miss Brenda School of Charm."
Episode 60
Fri, Jun 30, 1978
Marshall Petty promotes his candidacy for congressman; kidnapper demands ransom for return of Shari Lewis' puppet Lambchop; Virgil Simms talks about how he made "Book of World Records" by setting land speed record for motor home.
Episode 61
Mon, Jul 3, 1978
Taters the Clown is "Oustanding UBS Personality," Jerry Hubbard is "Outstanding Personality for the First 50 Weeks," Taters the Clown is "Outstanding TV Personality for First 50 Weeks.;" Barth interviews then performs with Jose Feliciano.
Episode 62
Tue, Jul 4, 1978
Mirth-Makers sing "Good Vibrations" and "Fun Fun Fun;" Dr. Wendell Healy discusses evolution of surfing; Barth tells Connie Stevens that UBS wants her to star in new show; Connie and Happy lip-sync to "Kookie, Kookie, Lend Me Your Comb."
Episode 63
Wed, Jul 5, 1978
Taters the Clown sings; Guest Dick Martin is going to raise money for the Sisters of Pity General Hospital by putting his hands in cement; Director of Operations for Mission San Tijo Winery discusses how he moved company into the black.
Episode 64
Thu, Jul 6, 1978
Insurance agent Rex Chambers voted "Man of Year;" host (Gary Coleman) of children's show, America After Lunch" is interviewed; woman says that "hairy" beast exposed himself to her; Wayne (Gary) Coleman introduces Isabel Sanford.
Episode 65
Fri, Jul 7, 1978
Barth fires Jerry; Barth's guests on his last show are Martin Mull and Fred Willard; Jerry returns.