The show is set in the fictional town of Fernwood, Ohio, and parodies real talk shows, featuring a stage band and a local TV program style.
Barth Gimble and Jerry Hubbard host a talk show set in Fernwood, Ohio, featuring parodies of real talk show guests with a twisted small-town mentality. The show is accompanied by music from Happy Kyne and his Mirthmakers, who also run a fast-food restaurant called Bun 'n' Run.
Aired: Jul 4, 1977Barth talks about his unusual day-to-day contract. Howard Palmer, a man in an...
Aired: Jul 5, 1977Barth thanks the viewers for their support that got him renewed for another e...
Aired: Jul 6, 1977Barth introduces his dad. The body language of April McTear -- contortionist....
Aired: Jul 7, 1977Hula hoopist Darius Washington. South Vietnamese gardener Mein Ko Thein (?) p...
Aired: Jul 8, 1977Barth talks with Debbie Dunbar's mother. Since ""last weeks"" on-air spankin...
6. Fernwood Fascinating Females
Aired: Jul 11, 1977Vernon Taylor (AKA ""Uncle Sam, Jr"") reads one of his poems, Candy Lee Hargr...
7. Hearing Ear Dogs for the Deaf
Aired: Jul 12, 1977Pet control center director Connie Bushman on Hearing Ear Dogs for the Deaf. ...
Aired: Jul 13, 1977Aired: Jul 14, 1977Ambassador-at-large Harold Mislap talks about his efforts to bring tourism to...
Aired: Jul 15, 1977Daredevil Virgil Simms; Emanuel Kasinski on his latest findings on ethnic myt...
Aired: Jul 18, 1977Grandmother Lillian Dunbar and presidential namesake James Earl Carter.
Aired: Jul 19, 1977Candy discusses gynacology and the need for female gynacologists. Bart plays...
13. Tony Rolletti and Susan Cloud
Aired: Jul 20, 1977Aired: Jul 21, 1977Barth challenges Jimmy Carter to come on the show and compete with him to pro...
Aired: Jul 22, 1977Professional football consultant Emanual Kasinski on the breeding of large men.
16. Garth Gimble Memorial Tennis Classic
Aired: Jul 25, 1977This episode is tentatively scheduled for air on TV LAND July 20th at midnigh...
Aired: Jul 26, 1977Connie Bushman talks about her dating service for dogs. Radio personality Ter...
Aired: Jul 27, 1977Lou Moffatt on land deals; Bassist Eddie Thomerson. Sylvia Miller also appear...
Aired: Jul 28, 1977Vernon Taylor, better known as Uncle Sam, Jr. is back and as passionate as ever.
Aired: Jul 29, 1977Insurance salesman Elliott J. Tubbs demonstrates his comedy sales techniques....
Aired: Aug 1, 1977Tom Waits. ""Bud"" Prize on using CB radio to bring in tourists.
22. Dumbness measuring machine
Aired: Aug 2, 1977A dumbness measuring machine is demonstrated. Actually, more like a dumbness...
Aired: Aug 3, 1977Next episode, Happy Kyne will introduce the latest innovation from the Olfact...
Aired: Aug 4, 1977Mario Dorsett on his success as a singer; Tony Rolletti; Mrs. Walter Donker, ...
Aired: Aug 5, 1977Gilbert Ulysses Nelson discusses the treatment of criminals.
Aired: Aug 8, 1977Local opera singer Donny Lee Savage; Dr. Hugh Slocum on his latest scientific...
Aired: Aug 9, 1977Singing duo Doug and Diana Mitchell; Fernwood blood drive chairman Larry Guy.
Aired: Aug 10, 1977Singer Laurie Gallagher performs, accompanied by her mother on drums. Also: B...
Aired: Aug 11, 1977Doctor Alexander Beach discusses his findings on marijuana. How the Humdinger...
30. Two Ladies Against Pornography
Aired: Aug 12, 1977Nettie and Barbara Forman on the elderly.
31. Church of the Devine Lemonade
Aired: Aug 15, 1977The founder of the Church of the Devine Lemonade, Billy Jenkins. George and S...
Aired: Aug 16, 1977Marin Worth reads one of his poems. Also: Susan Cloud and chauffeur Earl Simm...
Aired: Aug 17, 1977Fernwood mayor Merle Jeeter honors champion Girl scout cookie seller Wendy Pr...
Aired: Aug 18, 1977Alberta Cornwall on how colored clothing affects moods; poet Vernon Taylor.
Aired: Aug 19, 1977Hair stylist Sal Magglione and Presidential namesake James Earl Carter.
Aired: Aug 22, 1977Sportscaster Jane Tiffany and W. D. ""Bud"" Prize.
37. Tony Rolletti's autobiography
Aired: Aug 23, 1977Tony Rolletti plugs his autobiography. The Mirth-Makers perform ""Rock Around...
38. Getting the most from your warranty
Aired: Aug 24, 1977Virgil Simms tells how to get the most out of your new-car waranty. Basicall...
Aired: Aug 25, 1977Linda Barry, owner of the Fernwood Nudist Colony. Toy maker George Ellsworth.
Aired: Aug 26, 1977The next episode of "Rise to Fame" promises an electrifying showdown as wrest...
Aired: Aug 27, 1977Aired: Aug 28, 1977In the next episode, Representative Chambers shares innovative ideas for addr...
Aired: Aug 29, 1977Vern Taylor; Sex therapy clinic founder Matthew Johnson; Happy sings about to...
Aired: Aug 30, 1977In the next episode, viewers can expect a hilarious appearance by comedian Bu...
Aired: Sep 2, 1977Larry Guy takes questions from the audience; The Mirth-Makers play ""Skateboa...
Aired: Sep 5, 1977Las Vegas entertainer Debbie Dunbar; Mobile home daredevil Virgil Simms.
Aired: Sep 6, 1977Aired: Sep 7, 1977Reggie Morrison, an impressionist painter, Principal Marshall Petty, and Susa...
Aired: Sep 8, 1977The next episode features Connie Bushman's unique computer pet mating service...
Aired: Sep 9, 1977Historian Harrison Edwards. Also: Tony Rolletti and Jane Tiffany.
Aired: Sep 12, 1977Next episode, Duane Goff promotes his book "Behind Hollywood" and the Mirth-m...
Aired: Sep 13, 1977In the next episode, Barth kicks off with a visually engaging presentation of...
Aired: Sep 14, 1977The show starts off on a somber note when Barth announces that the recently h...
Aired: Sep 15, 1977Barth says a prayer on the show before introducing former daredevil now auto ...
Aired: Sep 16, 1977The show begins with Barth and Jerry reacting to some comments made by Tom Sn...
56. Theological Correspondence Course
Aired: Sep 19, 1977The next episode features Father George Reese promoting his theological corre...
Aired: Sep 20, 1977Aired: Sep 21, 1977Next week's episode features a talented young musician, Kevin McCormick, who ...
Aired: Sep 22, 1977Virgil Simms introduces his battery powered car. Emanual Kasinski on Gay Libe...
Aired: Sep 23, 1977Harry Shearer discusses his work in TV news.
61. Amusement and Healing Parks
Aired: Sep 26, 1977Bob and Joanne Herlick recite Shakespeare. Nelson Phipps of the Amusement an...
Aired: Sep 27, 1977On the show tonight: Indian princess Shosen Rising Star and psychologist Stan...
Aired: Sep 28, 1977The president of the Barth Gimble fan club, Mercedes Blyweiss, honors Barth w...
Aired: Sep 29, 1977Happy Kyne talks about where songwriters get their inspiration. Happy and the...
65. Save "Fernwood 2Night" Telethon
Aired: Sep 30, 1977Barth and Jerry stage a telethon to save the show. Final episode of the serie...
