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65 Episodes 1977 - 1977
Episode 1
Mon, Jul 4, 1977 30 mins
Guests: Morton Rose (Felix Fisher), who answers viewers' calls in a segment entitled "Talk to the Jew"; pianist Howard Palmer (Bruce Mahler), who performs from an iron lung; and Fernwood's mayor Merle Jeeter (Dabney Coleman). Music by Happy Kyne and the Mirth-Makers.
Episode 2
Tue, Jul 5, 1977 30 mins
Guests include a local scientist (Craig Richard Nelson) who claims his tests on dressed-up rats prove that leisure suits cause cancer; a couple (Wayne Winton, Pearl Shear) who discuss deprogramming; and a child singer (Georgi Irene). Barth Gimble (Martin Mull) is the host of the program.
Episode 3
Wed, Jul 6, 1977 30 mins
A consumer advocate (Lou Felder) plugs his "wonderblender." Other guests include host Barth Gimble's father Garth (Robert B. Williams) and his dog Louie; an organic-food enthusiast (Susan Elliot); and a contortionist (April Matro). Barth: Martin Mull. Co-host: Jerry Hubbard (Fred Willard).
Episode 4
Thu, Jul 7, 1977 30 mins
A high-school principal (Dave Cameron) discusses corporal punishment. Other guests include a hula hoopist (Darrius Lawrence); and Barth Gimble's father Garth (Robert B. Williams) and his dog Louie. Barth: Martin Mull. Co-host: Jerry Hubbard (Fred Willard).
Episode 5
Fri, Jul 8, 1977 30 mins
Guests: Fernwood coroner (Robert Sonner) and a tap-dancing high-school student (Kathy McCullen). Host: Barth Gimble (Martin Mull). Cohost: Jerry Hubbard (Fred Willard).
Episode 6
Mon, Jul 11, 1977 30 mins
Poet Vernon Taylor (Vern Rowe), whose pen name is Uncle Sam Jr., recites a new work. Also: an appearance by Candy Lee Hargrove (Geraldine Papel) of the Fernwood Fascinating Females League. Barth Gimble (Martin Mull) is the host.
Episode 7
Tue, Jul 12, 1977 30 mins
Pet Control Center director Connie Bushman (Devera Marcus) discusses her group's newest program: "Hearing-Ear Dogs for the Deaf." Other guests include dancer Lisa Martin (Deirdre O'Donnell), Garth Gimble Sr. (Robert B. Williams) and his dog Louie. Barth Gimble (Martin Mull) is the host of the show.
Episode 8
Wed, Jul 13, 1977 30 mins
Guests include Charlie Haggers (Graham Jarvis), consumer advocate Lou Moffett (Lou Felder), and Congressman Robert Chambers (Crane Jackson). Music by Happy Kyne (Frank DeVol) and the Mirth-Makers. Host Barth Gimble: Martin Mull. Co-host Jerry Hubbard: Fred Willard.
Episode 9
Thu, Jul 14, 1977 30 mins
Ambassador-at-large Harold Mislap (Kenneth Mars) talks about his efforts to attract industry and tourism to Fernwood. Also: Dr. Osgood (Craig Richard Nelson) returns to promote his no-frills hospital plan. Host Barth Gimble: Martin Mull. Co-host Jerry Hubbard: Fred Willard.
Episode 10
Fri, Jul 15, 1977 30 mins
Guests: daredevil Virgil Simms (Jim Varney) and anthropologist Emanuel Kazinski (Zale Kessler), who discusses his latest findings on ethnic myths and racial prejudice. Fernwoodians phone in suggestions on how to save energy. Host Barth Gimble: Martin Mull. Co-host Jerry Hubbard: Fred Willard. Music by Happy Kyne (Frank DeVol) and the Mirth-Makers.
Episode 11
Mon, Jul 18, 1977 30 mins
Guests: grandmother Lillian Dunbar (Bobbi Tremain) and President Carter's namesake James Earl Carter (Rod Gist). Also: host Barth Gimble (Martin Mull) recites his version of the Gettysburg Address. Co-host Jerry Hubbard: Fred Willard. Happy Kyne (Frank DeVol) and the Mirth-Makers.
Episode 12
Tue, Jul 19, 1977 30 mins
Guests include poet Vernon Taylor (Vern Rowe) and Fernwood Fascinating Females League member Candy Lee Hargrove (Geraldine Papel). Barth Gimble (Martin Mull) is the host of the program.
Episode 13
Wed, Jul 20, 1977 30 mins
Aspiring entertainer Tony Roletti (Bill Kirchenbauer) and chef Susan Cloud (Susan Elliot). Host Barth Gimble: Martin Mull. Co-host Jerry Hubbard: Fred Willard. Music by Happy Kyne (Frank DeVol) and the Mirth-Makers.
Episode 14
Thu, Jul 21, 1977 30 mins
Anthropologist Emanuel Kazinski (Zale Kessler), a professional-football consultant, discusses the breeding of large men. Other guests include guitarist Tommy Marinucci (Tommy Tedesco) and consumer advocate Lou Moffett (Lou Felder). Barth Gimble (Martin Mull) is the host. Co-host Jerry Hubbard: Fred Willard.
Episode 15
Fri, Jul 22, 1977 30 mins
Pet Control Center director Connie Bushman (Devera Marcus) discusses her theories on animal sexuality. Other guests include the Fernwood Precision Swim Team; and Dr. Richard Van Moot (Craig Richard Nelson), who explains why he's changed his name. Barth Gimble (Martin Mull) is the host. Co-host Jerry Hubbard: Fred Willard.
Episode 16
Mon, Jul 25, 1977 30 mins
Local entrepreneur Bud Prize (Kenneth Mars) proposes the construction of an X-rated shopping center in Fernwood, and clothing-store owner Phillip Maltby (Morgan Upton) refutes a theory that leisure suits cause cancer. Host Barth Gimble: Martin Mull. Cohost Jerry Hubbard: Fred Willard. Happy Kyne (Frank DeVol) and the Mirth-Makers.
Episode 17
Tue, Jul 26, 1977 30 mins
Connie Bushman (Devera Marcus) discusses her dating service for dogs, and Midwestern radio personality Larry Guy (Terry McGovern) promotes his disc-jockey correspondence school. Host Barth Gimble: Martin Mull. Co-host Jerry Hubbard: Fred Willard. Happy Kyne (Frank DeVol) and the Mirth-Makers.
Episode 18
Wed, Jul 27, 1977 30 mins
Consumer advocate Lou Moffett (Lou Felder) offers advice on land deals. Other guests include bassist Eddie Thomerson (Eddie Robertson). Host Barth Gimble: Martin Mull. Co-host Jerry Hubbard: Fred Willard.
Episode 19
Thu, Jul 28, 1977 30 mins
Guests: poet Vernon Taylor (Vern Rowe); and Candy Lee Hargrove (Geraldine Papel), president of the Fernwood Fascinating Females League. Host Barth Gimble: Martin Mull. Co-host Jerry Hubbard: Fred Willard. Happy Kyne (Frank DeVol) and the Mirth-Makers.
Episode 20
Fri, Jul 29, 1977 30 mins
Local insurance salesman Elliot J. Tubbs (E.J. Schuster) describes his comedic selling techniques. Also: Happy Kyne (Frank DeVol) voices his concern for shut-ins. Host Barth Gimble: Martin Mull. Co-host Jerry Hubbard: Fred Willard.
Episode 21
Mon, Aug 1, 1977 30 mins
Guests: singer Tom Waits (as himself); and ambassador-at-large Bud Prize (Kenneth Mars), who suggests that CB-radio advertising could bring tourists to Fernwood. Host Barth Gimble: Martin Mull. Co-host Jerry Hubbard: Fred Willard.
Episode 22
Tue, Aug 2, 1977 30 mins
A test that measures dumbness is demonstrated. Host Barth Gimble: Martin Mull. Co-host Jerry Hubbard: Fred Willard. Happy Kyne (Frank DeVol) and the Mirth-Makers.
Episode 23
Wed, Aug 3, 1977 30 mins
Guests: Happy Kyne (Frank DeVol) talks about a new advertising gimmick for his restaurant; health food enthusiast Susan Cloud (Susan Elliot) talks about meditation. Host Barth Gimble: Martin Mull. Jerry Hubbard: Fred Willard.
Episode 24
Thu, Aug 4, 1977 30 mins
Mario Dorsett (Val Gould) talks about his success as a singer. Other guests include aspiring entertainer Tony Roletti (Bill Kirchenbauer); and Mrs. Walter Donker (Peggy Pope), whose husband is a car dealer. Host Barth Gimble: Martin Mull. Co-host Jerry Hubbard: Fred Willard.
Episode 25
Fri, Aug 5, 1977 30 mins
Guest Gilbert Ulysses Nelson (Frank Link) discusses treatment of criminals. Host Barth Gimble: Martin Mull. Co-host Jerry Hubbard: Fred Willard. Happy Kyne (Frank DeVol) and the Mirth-Makers.
Episode 26
Mon, Aug 8, 1977 30 mins
Local opera singer Donny Lou Savage (Tina La Commare) performs, accompanied by Happy Kyne (Frank DeVol). Other guests include Dr. Hugh Slocum (Mickey Deems), who announces his latest scientific discovery; and amateur photographer Marianne Cox (Lavina Dawson). Host Barth Gimble: Martin Mull.
Episode 27
Tue, Aug 9, 1977 30 mins
Guests: singing duo Doug and Diana Mitchell (Craig Meyer, Linda Shelton), and Fernwood Blood Drive chairman Larry Guy (Terry McGovern). Host Barth Gimble: Martin Mull. Co-host Jerry Hubbard: Fred Willard. Happy Kyne (Frank DeVol) and the Mirth-Makers.
Episode 28
Wed, Aug 10, 1977 30 mins
Singer Laurie Gallagher (Laurie Ann Genelin) performs, accompanied by her mother (Joe Ellen Genelin) on drums. Also on the show: Fernwoodians Bud Prize (Kenneth Mars) and Sylvia Miller (Fannie Flagg). Host Barth Gimble: Martin Mull.
Episode 29
Thu, Aug 11, 1977 30 mins
Dr. Alexander Beach (Fred Grandy) discusses his findings about marijuana. Also on the show: how the Humdinger Barbershop Quartet became a trio. Host Barth Gimble: Martin Mull. Co-host Jerry Hubbard: Fred Willard. Happy Kyne (Frank DeVol) and the Mirth-Makers.
Episode 30
Fri, Aug 12, 1977 30 mins
Guests include Nettie and Barbie Forman (Mary George, Nedra Volz), who discuss the elderly. Host Barth Gimble: Martin Mull. Co-host Jerry Hubbard: Fred Willard. Happy Kyne (Frank DeVol) and the Mirth-Makers.
Episode 31
Mon, Aug 15, 1977 30 mins
Guests include Billy Jenkins (Blake Hodgetts), the founder of the Church of the Divine Lemonade; and George and Sally Krepps (George McDaniel, Marcie Barkin), who discuss the La Fromage method of childbirth. Host Barth Gimble: Martin Mull. Co-host Jerry Hubbard: Fred Willard.
Episode 32
Tue, Aug 16, 1977 30 mins
Poet Martin Worth (Roger Steffens) recites one of his own works, accompanied musically by Happy Kyne (Frank DeVol). Other guests include organic-food enthusiast Susan Cloud (Susan Elliot) and chauffeur Earl Simmons (Paul Barselou). Host Barth Gimble: Martin Mull. Co-host Jerry Hubbard: Fred Willard.
Episode 33
Wed, Aug 17, 1977 30 mins
Mayor Merle Jeeter (Dabney Coleman) honors champion Girl Scout cookie seller Wendy Price (Carol Harrison). Other guests: contortionist Mike Timmins (Hap Lawrence) and Mary Lou Bridgewater (Miss Tiny Brooks). Host Barth Gimble: Martin Mull.
Episode 34
Thu, Aug 18, 1977 30 mins
Alberta Cornwall (K Callan) tells how colored clothing affects moods. Other guests include poet Vern Taylor (Vern Rowe). Host Barth Gimble: Martin Mull. Co-host Jerry Hubbard: Fred Willard. Happy Kyne (Frank DeVol) and the Mirth-Makers.
Episode 35
Fri, Aug 19, 1977 30 mins
Hair stylist Sal Maglione (Luke Andreas) and Presidential namesake James Earl Carter (Ron Gist). Host Barth Gimble: Martin Mull. Co-host Jerry Hubbard: Fred Willard. Happy Kyne (Frank DeVol) and the Mirth-Makers.
Episode 36
Mon, Aug 22, 1977 30 mins
Sportscaster Jane Tiffany (Troas Hayes) and local entrepreneur Bud Prize (Kenneth Mars). Host Barth Gimble: Martin Mull. Co-host Jerry Hubbard: Fred Willard. Happy Kyne (Frank DeVol) and the Mirth-Makers.
Episode 37
Tue, Aug 23, 1977 30 mins
Aspiring entertainer Tony Roletti (Bill Kirchenbauer) promotes his autobiography; the Mirth-Makers perform "Rock Around the Clock." Host Barth Gimble: Martin Mull. Co-host Jerry Hubbard: Fred Willard.
Episode 38
Wed, Aug 24, 1977 30 mins
Mechanic Virgil Simm (Jim Varney) tells how to get the most out of a new-car warranty. Other guests include local beauty Jane Tiffany (Troas Hayes). Host Barth Gimble: Martin Mull. Co-host Jerry Hubbard: Fred Willard.
Episode 39
Thu, Aug 25, 1977 30 mins
Linda Barry (Barrie Youngfellow), owner of the Fernwood Nudist Colony; toy manufacturer George Ellsworth (Bruce Atkins); and child singer-dancer Baby Irene (Georgi Irene). Host Barth Gimble: Martin Mull. Co-host Jerry Hubbard: Fred Willard. Happy Kyne (Frank DeVol) and the Mirth-Makers.
Episode 40
Fri, Aug 26, 1977 30 mins
Guests include local beauty Jane Tiffany (Troas Hayes), Sylvia Miller (Fannie Flagg), wrestler Rock Mondo (Rock Riddle) and his assistant (Jeanette Neumann). Host Barth Gimble: Martin Mull. Co-host Jerry Hubbard: Fred Willard. Happy Kyne (Frank DeVol) and the Mirth-Makers.
Episode 41
Sat, Aug 27, 1977 30 mins
Guests: aspiring entertainer Tony Roletti (Bill Kirchenbauer) and his nephew Chance (Chance Taylor), and Fernwood's ambassador-at-large Bud Prize (Kenneth Mars). Host Barth Gimble: Martin Mull. Co-host Jerry Hubbard: Fred Willard.
Episode 42
Sun, Aug 28, 1977 30 mins
Representative Chambers (Crane Jackson) maintains that icebergs may solve water shortages; Lucy and Ed Campbell (Anne Mathias, Bob McClorg) tell how they display affection. Also on the program: Happy Kyne (Frank DeVol) sings "There's No Business like Show Business." Host Barth Gimble: Martin Mull. Co-host Jerry Hubbard: Fred Willard.
Episode 43
Mon, Aug 29, 1977 30 mins
Guests: poet Vern Taylor (Vernon Rowe) and sex-therapy clinic founder Matthew Johnson (Tim Reid). Also: Happy Kyne (Frank DeVol) sings a song about tooth decay. Host Barth Gimble: Martin Mull. Co-host Jerry Hubbard: Fred Willard.
Episode 44
Tue, Aug 30, 1977 30 mins
Guests: comic Buddy Brown (Steve White) and author Dottie Ann Lee (Dottie Archibald). Also: Mirth-Maker Eddie Thomerson (Eddie Robertson) offers some tips on real estate. Host Barth Gimble: Martin Mull. Co-host Jerry Hubbard: Fred Willard.
Episode 45
Mon, Sep 5, 1977 30 mins
Guests: Las Vegas entertainer Debbie Dunbar (Kathy McCullen) and former mobile home daredevil Virgil Simms (Jim Varney). Host Barth Gimble: Martin Mull. Co-host Jerry Hubbard: Fred Willard. Happy Kyne (Frank DeVol) and the Mirth-Makers.
Episode 46
Tue, Sep 6, 1977 30 mins
Guests: ambassador-at-large Bud Prize (Kenneth Mars); and the Rev. Chung Hee (Ramone Sison), who tells how he received "holy" money. Host Barth Gimble: Martin Mull. Co-host Jerry Hubbard: Fred Willard.
Episode 47
Wed, Sep 7, 1977 30 mins
Local impressionist Reggie Morrison (Ricky Segal) makes his TV debut. Other guests include high-school principal Marshall Petty (Dave Cameron) and health-food enthusiast Susan Cloud (Susan Elliot). Host Barth Gimble: Martin Mull.
Episode 48
Thu, Sep 8, 1977 30 mins
Connie Bushman (Devera Marcus) describes her Computer Pet-Mating service, and Sherry McCormick (Darian Mathias) and her chickens perform "I Like Dreamin'." Also: Birchfield, Ohio, mayor Herbert Jansen (Jim Antonio) tells how he spent 90 days in jail. Co-host Jerry Hubbard: Fred Willard.
Episode 49
Fri, Sep 9, 1977 30 mins
Historian Harrison Edwards (John Miranda), aspiring entertainer Tony Roletti (Bill Kirchenbauer), and local beauty Jane Tiffany (Troas Hayes). Host Barth Gimble: Martin Mull. Co-host Jerry Hubbard: Fred Willard. Happy Kyne (Frank DeVol) and the Mirth-Makers.
Episode 50
Mon, Sep 12, 1977 30 mins
Author Duane Goff (Richard P. Beebe) relates some anecdotes from his book "Behind Hollywood." Also: Happy Kyne (Frank DeVol) and the Mirth-Makers perform "Fifteen and Free." Host Barth Gimble: Martin Mull. Co-host Jerry Hubbard: Fred Willard.
Episode 51
Tue, Sep 13, 1977 30 mins
Guests: etiquette authority Meg Endicott (Judy Kahan) and Col. Morris Chandler (Sean Fallon Walsh). Host Barth Gimble: Martin Mull. Co-host Jerry Hubbard: Fred Willard.
Episode 52
Wed, Sep 14, 1977 30 mins
Barth's Aunt Edity (Irma Seigel) makes an unexpected appearance. Also: a performance by ballet dancer Serge Nabokov (Mitchell N. Kreindel). Host Barth Gimble: Martin Mull. Co-host Jerry Hubbard: Fred Willard. Happy Kyne (Frank DeVol) and the Mirth-Makers.
Episode 53
Thu, Sep 15, 1977 30 mins
Former daredevil Virgil Simms (Jim Varney) talks about his career as an auto-mechanics instructor at Fernwood Community College. Other guests include a National Liquor Lobby representative (E.J. Schuster). Host Barth Gimble: Martin Mull. Co-host Jerry Hubbard: Fred Willard.
Episode 54
Fri, Sep 16, 1977 30 mins
Guests include Edward Bailey (Edward Jackman), who juggles hamburger buns; Baby Irene (Georgie Irene), who sings and dances to the tune "Animal Crackers"; and Prof. Harlen Washburn (Mel Bryant), who describes his alternative to busing. Host Barth Gimble: Martin Mull. Co-host Jerry Hubbard: Fred Willard.
Episode 55
Mon, Sep 19, 1977 30 mins
Father George Reese (Fred Franklyn) describes his theological correspondence course, and accordionist Frankie "Kid" Carbone (Frank Marocco) performs. Host Barth Gimble: Martin Mull. Jerry Hubbard: Fred Willard. Happy Kyne (Frank DeVol) and the Mirth-Makers.
Episode 56
Tue, Sep 20, 1977 30 mins
The guests include Chuck Jackson (James Greenleaf), proprietor of the Singles Mingles Club, and Margaret Woodbury (Sue Ann Gilfillian), who displays artifacts from Fernwood's National Art Museum. Also: The Salvation Army Singers perform "Da Doo Ron Ron." Host Barth Gimble: Martin Mull. Co-host Jerry Hubbard: Fred Willard.
Episode 57
Wed, Sep 21, 1977 30 mins
Man-about-town Larry Guy (Terry McGovern) fields audience questions. The Mirth-Makers perform "Skateboard Angel." Host Barth Gimble: Martin Mull.
Episode 58
Wed, Sep 21, 1977 30 mins
Guests: Six-year-old trombonist Kevin McCormick (Kevin Brando), and Mrs. Lillian Lattimore (Carol Arthur), who describes her new diet program. Host Barth Gimble: Martin Mull. Co-host Jerry Hubbard: Fred Willard. Happy Kyne (Frank DeVol) and the Mirth-Makers provide the music.
Episode 59
Thu, Sep 22, 1977 30 mins
Guests include: Daredevil-turned-auto mechanic Virgil Simms (Jim Varney) who introduces his new battery-operated car, and anthropologist Emanuel Kazinski (Zale Kessler) who discusses gay liberation. Host Barth Gimble: Martin Mull. Co-host Jerry Hubbard: Fred Willard. Happy Kyne (Frank DeVol) and the Mirth-Makers.
Episode 60
Fri, Sep 23, 1977 30 mins
Guest Harry Shearer (as himself) discusses his work in TV news. Host Barth Gimble: Martin Mull. Co-host Jerry Hubbard: Fred Willard. Happy Kyne: Frank DeVol.
Episode 61
Mon, Sep 26, 1977 30 mins
Bob and Joanne Herlick (Frank Coppola, Sondra Lowell) recite Shakespeare, and Nelson Phipps (Robert Easton) of the Amusement and Healing Parks explains how having fun can be a "holy" experience. Host Barth Gimble: Martin Mull. Co-host Jerry Hubbard: Fred Willard. Happy Kyne (Frank DeVol) and the Mirth-Makers.
Episode 62
Tue, Sep 27, 1977 30 mins
Guests: Indian princess Shosen Rising Star (Shari Watson) and psychologist Stanley Turnbull (Richard Kline). Host Barth Gimble: Martin Mull. Co-host Jerry Hubbard: Fred Willard. Happy Kyne: Frank DeVol.
Episode 63
Wed, Sep 28, 1977 30 mins
Barth Gimble Fan Club president Mercedes Blyweiss (Wendy E. Cutler) presents an award to Barth (Martin Mull). Also: Jerry Hubbard (Fred Willard) discusses his new book about sex, and consumer-affairs adviser Lou Moffett (Lou Felder) offers tips on buying dance lessons. Happy Kyne (Frank DeVol) and the Mirth-Makers.
Episode 64
Thu, Sep 29, 1977 30 mins
Barth (Martin Mull) interviews three incognito guests, and Bud Prize (Kenneth Mars) explains his latest experiments in genetics. Co-host Jerry Hubbard: Fred Willard. Happy Kyne (Frank DeVol) and the Mirth-Makers.
Episode 65
Fri, Sep 30, 1977 30 mins
On the last "Fernwood 2 Night" program, hosts Barth Gimble and Jerry Hubbard (Martin Mull, Fred Willard) conduct a telethon to raise funds to resume production. Guests include poet Vern Taylor (Vern Rowe) and Candy Lee Hargrove (Geraldine Papel). Happy Kyne (Frank DeVol) and the Mirth-Makers.