Life after ‘Mary Hartman’

Tab Hunter was in “Forever Fernwood.” This spinoff, which ran in 1977-78, revolved around Mary’s family and friends. (Al Seib / Los Angeles Times)

Dec. 2, 2013 7 AM PT

‘Mary Hartman, Mary Hartman’ ended in 1976. There were several spinoffs of the satiric soap opera.

Martin Mull was in “Fernwood 2 Night.” Mull and Fred Willard starred in the 1977 talk-show parody. (Michael Ochs Archives / Getty Images)

Fred Willard was in “America 2-Night.” Mull and Willard returned in this 1978 talk-show spoof set in California. (George Rose / Getty Images)