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Aunt Edity

The show starts off on a somber note when Barth announces that the recently hired sportscaster, Jane Tiffany, was injured and is now in a coma, her prognosis uncertain. They proceed to hold an impromptu tribute to her which was quickly thrown together without hardly any thought or preparation and it shows. The first guest claimed to be Barth's Aunt Edith but is in fact Barth's former "patron" from Miami. This much older woman has tracked him down for the promised "services to be rendered" once she "put mirrors on every ceiling." The next guest claimed to be an accomplished dancer who defected from the Soviet Union but it becomes obvious that Serge Nabokov was kicked out because, as his mother put it, "you stink.

Release Date: Mon, Jul 04, 1977

Country: US
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Runtime: 30
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Fred Willard
Jerry Hubbard
Frank De Vol
Happy Kyne
Martin Mull
Barth Gimble

Season 1:

Talk to a Jew
Episode 1: Talk to a Jew (Jul 04, 1977)
Barth talks about his unusual day-to-day contract. Howard Palmer, a man in an iron lung, plays the piano. ""Talk to a Jew"" -- Morton Rose answers audience questions. (""When is Barbra Streisand's next movie coming out?"")
Leisure Suits Cause Cancer
Episode 2: Leisure Suits Cause Cancer (Jul 05, 1977)
Barth thanks the viewers for their support that got him renewed for another episode. Rocket to Stardom: Baby Irene sings ""I Didn't Know the Gun Was Loaded"". Barth talks to her about gun control. Happy talks about his nostrils. From Fernwood Commmunity College: Doctor Richard Osgood has proof that leisure suits cause cancer. (You see, they dress up the mice in tiny leisure suits... No, really!) Bury the Hatchet: Iris and Joseph Case want their son, a Catholic priest, to come back to them. Howard Palmer plays, while Baby Irene dances.
The Wonderblender
Episode 3: The Wonderblender (Jul 06, 1977)
Barth introduces his dad. The body language of April McTear -- contortionist. Lou Moffatt plugs Blendermatic, the Wonderblender. The owner of the Butterfly Deli, Susan Cloud (""...the body _requires_ burgers""). Barth's father Garth Sr. and his idiot dog perform,
Corporal Punishment I
Episode 4: Corporal Punishment I (Jul 07, 1977)
Hula hoopist Darius Washington. South Vietnamese gardener Mein Ko Thein (?) plugs his book: ""Yankee Doodle Gook"". The Other Side of the News:High School Principal Marshall O. Petty discusses corporal punishment by demonstrating it on Debbie Dunbar. Lastly, Garth Sr. and his dumb dog.
Corporal Punishment II
Episode 5: Corporal Punishment II (Jul 08, 1977)
Barth talks with Debbie Dunbar's mother. Since ""last weeks"" on-air spanking, Debbie has gotten several lucrative modeling jobs. Russ Tuttle, the Fernwood coroner talks about cut rate funeral alternatives; Mrs. Dunbar appears with both of her daughters, shamelessly plugging the phone number for her ""talent agency"". Jerry rambles on about families. Barth sings ""Feelings"" while Debbie does cheerleader stuff. Once again, Garth and Louie.
Fernwood Fascinating Females
Episode 6: Fernwood Fascinating Females (Jul 11, 1977)
Vernon Taylor (AKA ""Uncle Sam, Jr"") reads one of his poems, Candy Lee Hargrove talks about the Fernwood Fascinating Females League.
Hearing Ear Dogs for the Deaf
Episode 7: Hearing Ear Dogs for the Deaf (Jul 12, 1977)
Pet control center director Connie Bushman on Hearing Ear Dogs for the Deaf. Also: dancer Lisa Martin; Garth Gimble, Sr. and his dog.
No-frills Hospitals
Episode 9: No-frills Hospitals (Jul 14, 1977)
Ambassador-at-large Harold Mislap talks about his efforts to bring tourism to Fernwood, Dr. Richard Osgood presents his no-frills hospital plan.
Ethnic Myths
Episode 10: Ethnic Myths (Jul 15, 1977)
Daredevil Virgil Simms; Emanuel Kasinski on his latest findings on ethnic myths and prejudice.
Lillian Dunbar
Episode 11: Lillian Dunbar (Jul 18, 1977)
Grandmother Lillian Dunbar and presidential namesake James Earl Carter.
Uncle Sam, Jr (I)
Episode 12: Uncle Sam, Jr (I) (Jul 19, 1977)
Candy discusses gynacology and the need for female gynacologists. Bart plays the guitar while Happy and Vernon accompany him.
Breeding Athletes
Episode 14: Breeding Athletes (Jul 21, 1977)
Barth challenges Jimmy Carter to come on the show and compete with him to prove just who is a star. Lou Moffet offers tips on home music ripoffs and the presents the American Guitar Studios home study course offered by Gimblco Enterprises. Happy & band member Tommy Maranucci sit and chat.
Animal Sexuality
Episode 15: Animal Sexuality (Jul 22, 1977)
Professional football consultant Emanual Kasinski on the breeding of large men.
Garth Gimble Memorial Tennis Classic
Episode 16: Garth Gimble Memorial Tennis Classic (Jul 25, 1977)
This episode is tentatively scheduled for air on TV LAND July 20th at midnight. Original production number: 127 Barth promotes the planned Garth Gimbel Memorial Tennis Classic. W.D. ""Bud"" Prize (Kenneth Mars) returns, and bows to public demands that he reveal the secret of his chinadonture treatment. In a rebuttal to Dr. Van Moot (aka Dr. Osgood), Phil Maltby (Morgan Upton) of Phil's Fashion Funwear and Medical Research Lab explains that leisure suits, far from causing cancer, actually can help cure disease. ""Bud"" Prize is so stimulated by this revelation that he falls asleep.
Dating Service for Dogs
Episode 17: Dating Service for Dogs (Jul 26, 1977)
Connie Bushman talks about her dating service for dogs. Radio personality Terry Guy plugs his disc jockey correspondence course.
Lou Moffatt on Land Deals
Episode 18: Lou Moffatt on Land Deals (Jul 27, 1977)
Lou Moffatt on land deals; Bassist Eddie Thomerson. Sylvia Miller also appears and discusses how a martian violated her with a beam of blue light.
Uncle Sam Jr. II
Episode 19: Uncle Sam Jr. II (Jul 28, 1977)
Vernon Taylor, better known as Uncle Sam, Jr. is back and as passionate as ever.
Comedy Sales Techniques
Episode 20: Comedy Sales Techniques (Jul 29, 1977)
Insurance salesman Elliott J. Tubbs demonstrates his comedy sales techniques. Happy Kyne on shut-ins.
Tom Waits
Episode 21: Tom Waits (Aug 01, 1977)
Tom Waits. ""Bud"" Prize on using CB radio to bring in tourists.
Dumbness measuring machine
Episode 22: Dumbness measuring machine (Aug 02, 1977)
A dumbness measuring machine is demonstrated. Actually, more like a dumbness alarm. Say a dumb thing, and the alarm goes off. Like every time that Jerry opens his mouth.
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Episode 23: no info (Aug 03, 1977)
Happy Kyne shares the latest gizmo developed by the Olfactory Center of Toledo; the nose aid.
Singers and salesmen
Episode 24: Singers and salesmen (Aug 04, 1977)
Mario Dorsett on his success as a singer; Tony Rolletti; Mrs. Walter Donker, whose husband sells cars.
Criminal Justice
Episode 25: Criminal Justice (Aug 05, 1977)
Gilbert Ulysses Nelson discusses the treatment of criminals.
Still a Dream
Episode 26: Still a Dream (Aug 08, 1977)
Local opera singer Donny Lee Savage; Dr. Hugh Slocum on his latest scientific discovery; Amateur photographer Marianne Cox.
Fernwood Blood Drive
Episode 27: Fernwood Blood Drive (Aug 09, 1977)
Singing duo Doug and Diana Mitchell; Fernwood blood drive chairman Larry Guy.
Ratings Week
Episode 28: Ratings Week (Aug 10, 1977)
Singer Laurie Gallagher performs, accompanied by her mother on drums. Also: Bud Prize and Sylvia Miller.
Barbershop Trio
Episode 29: Barbershop Trio (Aug 11, 1977)
Doctor Alexander Beach discusses his findings on marijuana. How the Humdinger Barbershop Quartet became a trio.
Two Ladies Against Pornography
Episode 30: Two Ladies Against Pornography (Aug 12, 1977)
Nettie and Barbara Forman on the elderly.
Church of the Devine Lemonade
Episode 31: Church of the Devine Lemonade (Aug 15, 1977)
The founder of the Church of the Devine Lemonade, Billy Jenkins. George and Sally Krepps discuss the La Fromage method of childbirth.
Roger Bellman
Episode 32: Roger Bellman (Aug 16, 1977)
Marin Worth reads one of his poems. Also: Susan Cloud and chauffeur Earl Simmons.
The Fitness Twins
Episode 33: The Fitness Twins (Aug 17, 1977)
Fernwood mayor Merle Jeeter honors champion Girl scout cookie seller Wendy Price. Also: contortionist Mike Timmins and Mary Lou Bridgewater.
You Are You
Episode 34: You Are You (Aug 18, 1977)
Alberta Cornwall on how colored clothing affects moods; poet Vernon Taylor.
The Barber
Episode 35: The Barber (Aug 19, 1977)
Hair stylist Sal Magglione and Presidential namesake James Earl Carter.
X-Rated Shopping Mall
Episode 36: X-Rated Shopping Mall (Aug 22, 1977)
Sportscaster Jane Tiffany and W. D. ""Bud"" Prize.
Tony Rolletti's autobiography
Episode 37: Tony Rolletti's autobiography (Aug 23, 1977)
Tony Rolletti plugs his autobiography. The Mirth-Makers perform ""Rock Around the Clock"".
Getting the most from your warranty
Episode 38: Getting the most from your warranty (Aug 24, 1977)
Virgil Simms tells how to get the most out of your new-car waranty. Basically, you make sure that it goes into the shop just before that waranty expires.
Nudists
Episode 39: Nudists (Aug 25, 1977)
Linda Barry, owner of the Fernwood Nudist Colony. Toy maker George Ellsworth.
Wrestling
Episode 40: Wrestling (Aug 26, 1977)
Jane Tiffany; Sylvia Miller; Wrestler Rock Mondo and his assisstant.
Solving Water Shortages
Episode 42: Solving Water Shortages (Aug 28, 1977)
Representative Chambers on solving water shortages with icebergs. Lucy and Ed Campbell show how they display affection.
Sex Therapy
Episode 43: Sex Therapy (Aug 29, 1977)
Vern Taylor; Sex therapy clinic founder Matthew Johnson; Happy sings about tooth decay.
Real Estate Tips
Episode 44: Real Estate Tips (Aug 30, 1977)
Comic Buddy Brown; Author Dottie Ann Lee; Eddie Thomerson's real estate tips.
Skateboard Angel
Episode 45: Skateboard Angel (Sep 02, 1977)
Larry Guy takes questions from the audience; The Mirth-Makers play ""Skateboard Angel"".
Mobile Home Daredevil
Episode 46: Mobile Home Daredevil (Sep 05, 1977)
Las Vegas entertainer Debbie Dunbar; Mobile home daredevil Virgil Simms.
Pot Sniffing
Episode 48: Pot Sniffing (Sep 07, 1977)
Impressionist Reggie Morrison; Principal Marshall Petty; Susan Cloud.
Pet Mating Service
Episode 49: Pet Mating Service (Sep 08, 1977)
Connie Bushman on her computer pet mating service; Sherry McCormick performs "" I Like Dreamin'""; The Birchfield, Ohio mayor tells how he spent 90 days in jail.
Harrison Edwards' Moon
Episode 50: Harrison Edwards' Moon (Sep 09, 1977)
Historian Harrison Edwards. Also: Tony Rolletti and Jane Tiffany.
Behind Hollywood
Episode 51: Behind Hollywood (Sep 12, 1977)
Author Duane Goff plugs his book, ""Behind Hollywood"". The Mirth-makers perform ""Fifteen and Free"".
Etiquette Guidelines
Episode 52: Etiquette Guidelines (Sep 13, 1977)
Barth starts the show with a slide show of his travels around Hollywood. Guests for this episode are etiquette authority Meg Endicott and her new book, Etiquette Guidelines for the Future and U.S. Defense Department representative, Col. Morris Chandler, announcing the newly formed War Deprogramming Center, a facility that helps war veterans ease back into the civilian life by first returning them to the war.
Aunt Edity
Episode 53: Aunt Edity (Sep 14, 1977)
The show starts off on a somber note when Barth announces that the recently hired sportscaster, Jane Tiffany, was injured and is now in a coma, her prognosis uncertain. They proceed to hold an impromptu tribute to her which was quickly thrown together without hardly any thought or preparation and it shows. The first guest claimed to be Barth's Aunt Edith but is in fact Barth's former "patron" from Miami. This much older woman has tracked him down for the promised "services to be rendered" once she "put mirrors on every ceiling." The next guest claimed to be an accomplished dancer who defected from the Soviet Union but it becomes obvious that Serge Nabokov was kicked out because, as his mother put it, "you stink.
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Episode 54: no info (Sep 15, 1977)
Barth says a prayer on the show before introducing former daredevil now auto mechanics instructor Virgil Simms. He talks about being an auto-mechanics instructor at the Fernwood Community College. Also appearing is Elliot J Tubbs, the newly appointed National Liquor Lobby representative furthering the alcohol industry's cause. Barth ends the show with a song about truckers and fruit.
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Episode 55: no info (Sep 16, 1977)
The show begins with Barth and Jerry reacting to some comments made by Tom Snyder. With the band's strike over, things return to normal. Tonight's guests include Edward Bailey, a hamburger bun juggler from the Bun-N-Run, Dr. Harlen Washburn, who describes his vision of integrated education and returning guest Baby Irene performing Animal Crackers.
Theological Correspondence Course
Episode 56: Theological Correspondence Course (Sep 19, 1977)
Father George Reese plugs his theological correspondence course, and accordianist Frankie ""Kid"" Carbone.
Lattimore Diet Program
Episode 58: Lattimore Diet Program (Sep 21, 1977)
Six-year-old trombonist Kevin McCormick. Mrs. Lillian Lattimore describes her diet program.
Battery Powered Car
Episode 59: Battery Powered Car (Sep 22, 1977)
Virgil Simms introduces his battery powered car. Emanual Kasinski on Gay Liberation.
Harry Shearer
Episode 60: Harry Shearer (Sep 23, 1977)
Harry Shearer discusses his work in TV news.
Amusement and Healing Parks
Episode 61: Amusement and Healing Parks (Sep 26, 1977)
Bob and Joanne Herlick recite Shakespeare. Nelson Phipps of the Amusement and Healing Parks.
Indian Princess
Episode 62: Indian Princess (Sep 27, 1977)
On the show tonight: Indian princess Shosen Rising Star and psychologist Stanley Turnbull.
Fan Club President
Episode 63: Fan Club President (Sep 28, 1977)
Barth Gimble fan club president Mercedes Blyweiss presents an award to Barth.
The Ransom
Episode 64: The Ransom (Sep 29, 1977)
Happy Kyne talks about where songwriters get their inspiration. Happy and the Mirth-Makers sing ""Ice Cream Baby"". Barth interviews three heavily-disguised criminals. Barth explains to Jerry how cartoons work. Bud Prize talks about the ransom note. Somebody has his chow-chow! Barth gets a singing telegram -- actually a summons from Miami.
Save
Episode 65: Save "Fernwood 2Night" Telethon (Sep 30, 1977)
Barth and Jerry stage a telethon to save the show. Final episode of the series. Continues the next summer as ""America 2Night"".


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