8.3
Viewer Rating
Combines user and critic ratings from four sources
America 2-Night (1978)
Bias Rating
Analyzing...
Leans Traditional
Viewer Rating
Rating: 8.3
Overview
America 2-Night is the continuation of the talk-show parody series Fernwood 2 Night. It ran from April to July 1978. As in Fernwood, Barth Gimble was the host and Jerry Hubbard was his co-host. Happy Kyne and the Mirth-Makers was the band.
Starring Cast
Bias Dimensions
Political: Center
Diversity: Low
Christianity: Negative
Overview
America 2-Night is the continuation of the talk-show parody series Fernwood 2 Night. It ran from April to July 1978. As in Fernwood, Barth Gimble was the host and Jerry Hubbard was his co-host. Happy Kyne and the Mirth-Makers was the band.
Starring Cast
Detailed Bias Analysis
Analyzing...
Leans Traditional
Primary
America 2-Night provides a broad satirical critique of media sensationalism and celebrity culture, exposing societal absurdities without explicitly promoting a specific political ideology or offering a partisan solution, thus maintaining a neutral stance.
This 1978 satirical talk show features a cast that is traditional for its era, with no apparent intentional diversity-driven casting choices. The narrative, while satirical of American culture and media, does not explicitly critique traditional identities or center on themes of diversity, equity, and inclusion.
Secondary
America 2-Night frequently satirizes figures associated with Christianity, particularly televangelists or overly zealous individuals, portraying them as hypocritical, foolish, or exploitative. The show's narrative uses these depictions for comedic effect, reinforcing a critical view of the commercialization and superficiality of certain religious expressions without offering counterbalancing positive portrayals.
Based on available information, 'America 2-Night' does not feature identifiable LGBTQ+ characters or themes. The satirical talk show primarily focused on parodying the late-night format and various aspects of American culture through its guests and segments, without specific engagement with queer identity.
The movie does not contain any action or adventure elements.
America 2-Night is an original satirical talk show featuring characters created for its predecessor, Fernwood 2 Night. There are no instances of characters from pre-existing source material, history, or prior distinct installments being portrayed with a different gender.
America 2-Night is a satirical talk show and a spin-off, not an adaptation of a work with pre-established characters or a biopic. Its main characters continued with their original actors, and new characters do not qualify as race swaps.
Viewer Rating Breakdown
User Ratings
8.5
8.2
Critic Ratings
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