The Merlin Gene Show made its television debut on RFD-TV on January 18, 2020. Merlin Gene, the show host, saw a need for a program showcasing classic country music with a Bakersfield edge. The thirty-minute series includes comedy skits scattered throughout, reminiscent of the long-running television series Hee Haw. A gospel song is also present in every show. Past guests include Aaron Tippin, Rhonda Vincent, David Frizzell, Leona Williams, Barbara Fairchild, Larry Cordle, and Ronnie McDowell. In its short tenure with RFD, The Merlin Gene Show is now one of the highest-rated entertainment series on the RFD Network.