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The Flip Wilson Show

Season 1 1970 - 1971

  • 1970-09-17T04:00:00Z on NBC
  • 45m
  • 9h 41m (26 episodes)
  • United States
  • English
  • Comedy
A mix of skits, musical acts and famous guests. Flip also dresses up as: Geraldine Jones - a sassy, modern woman who had a boyfriend named Killer (who, when not in prison, was at the pool hall) - and Reverend Leroy, the minister of the Church of What's Happening Now!

26 episodes

Series Premiere

1970-09-17T04:00:00Z

1x01 David Frost, James Brown, The Muppets

Series Premiere

1x01 David Frost, James Brown, The Muppets

  • 1970-09-17T04:00:00Z45m

Guests stars David Frost, James Brown and The Muppets.

Guests stars Roy Clark, Bobby Darin, Stanley Myron and Denise Nicholas

Guests stars Lily Tomlin, Redd Foxx, The Tempatations and Roger Miller

Guests stars Perry Como, Charlie Callas, Denise Nicholas and Lola Falana. Flip becomes his Freddie character, trying to juggle simultaneous dates with Lola Falana and Denise Nicholas. Then he is Geraldine going to psychiatrist Perry Como, which turns into an extended funny sequence.

Guests stars Raymond Burr, Stanley Myron, The Muppets, Loretta Long and Sunday's Child. Raymond Burr joins host Flip as Colonel Chicken in a comedy bit. Then the muppets join Burr in "The Counting and Alphabet Songs." Loretta Long performs "Happy Talk." Sunday's Child sing "Freedom Blues."

1970-10-22T04:00:00Z

1x06 Louis Armstrong

1x06 Louis Armstrong

  • 1970-10-22T04:00:00Z22m

Guests stars Louis Armstrong, Charlie Callas, Laura Greene, Pat Morita. Flip brings out Louis Armstrong and shows his administration for the great trumpeter. Then Flip is Reverend Leroy telling a gambling experience at the horse track. Flip and Louis close with a medley.

1x07 Bill Cosby, Gina Lolabrigida

  • 1970-10-29T05:00:00Z21m

Guests stars Bill Cosby and Gina Lolabrigida.

Guests stars Robert Goulet, Lola Falana, Robert Klein and Dean Martin. Dean Martin wanders across the hall to chat with Flip. Robert Goulet and Flip debate whether comedians or singers have more sex appeal. Lola Falana works at an unemployment office trying to find Flip a job.

Guests stars Moms Mabley, Marcel Marceau, Arte Johnson and Doug Kershaw. Flip and Marcel chat a bit then do a mime competition. Flip as Geraldine is now a beautician, intent on giving Moms Mabley a new look. Arte Johnson is a nervous bandit trying to get $20 from Flip.

Guests stars Bobby Darin, Charlie Pride and Ella Fitzgerald. Flip is Reverend Leroy preaching against sin when Bobby Darin as the devil gives an opposing viewpoint. Ella Fitzgerald shows off her incredible vocal talents. Flip, Bobby, and Charley perform "Smoke, Smoke, Smoke, (That Cigarette)."

Flip & Johnny are British Detectives trying to solve the case of the missing heirloom of the family. Stevie Wonder sings ""If you Really Love Me"" and ""Heaven Help Us All"" and Flip teases Stevie about his personal and professional life and career.

1970-12-10T05:00:00Z

1x12 Lena Horne, Tony Randall

1x12 Lena Horne, Tony Randall

  • 1970-12-10T05:00:00Z21m

Guests stars Lena Horne and Tony Randall. Flip and Tony Randall are prisoners sharing a cell with Flip annoyed by Tony's fastidious ways. Flip becomes Geraldine as a meter maid trying to give Tony a ticket. Lena Horne interpets The Beatles "Rocky Raccoon."

Guests stars Sid Caesar, Bobby Darin and B.B. King. Flip welcomes Sid Caesar as a hip saxophonist. Then Sid and Flip are a destitute father and his child in a comedic pantomime. B.B. King is introduced to sing his hit "Sweet Sixteen."

Guests stars Burl Ives, Slim Gaillard and Sha-Na-Na. Sha-Na-Na opens with a rendition of "Blue Moon." Burl Ives recites Twas the Night Before Christmas while Flip does a silent recreation in the background while wearing footie pajamas.

Guests stars Bing Crosby, The Supremes and David Steinberg. Flip shops for a lady friend's gift at a store staffed by David Steinberg and The Supremes. Flip and Bing duet a comedic medley of cowboy songs. Flip is Geraldine who's the entertainment at a New Year's party where Bing is the only guest.

Guests stars Steve Lawrence, Zero Mostel and Roberta Flack. Zero Mostel is a crazed street artist who paints Flip in an interesting fashion. Flip and Steve Lawrence are prospective grooms sharing their experiences. Roberta Flack entertains with one of her hits.

Guests stars Muhammed Ali, Lily Tomlin and Bobby Darin.

1971-01-28T05:00:00Z

1x18 Bill Cosby

1x18 Bill Cosby

  • 1971-01-28T05:00:00Z21m

Guests stars Bill Cosby, Nancy Wilson and Claudine Langet.

Guests stars Joe Namath, George Carlin and Johnny Mathis. Flip and Johnny Mathis sing about animals while their dogs steal the show. Flip's Geraldine character breaks up Joe Namath as a prospective employee at his gym. George and Flip resurrect their news anchor routine.

1x20 Art Carney, Barbara Feldon

  • 1971-02-11T05:00:00Z21m

Guests stars Art Carney and Barbara Feldon.

Guests stars Aretha Franklin, David Frostand and Charlie Callas. Flip welcomes guest Aretha Franklin who sings "Someday" and "Mixed-up Girl." The comedy David Frost tries to ferret out a spy as head of espionage. Then the Britisher dreams of being a waiter at Charley's Diner.

Guests stars Don Rickles, Leslie Uggams and Ray Charles.

Guests stars Diahann Carroll, Tim Conway and Robert Klein. Flip and Tim engage in a high stakes poker game, then Flip as Freddie bartender at a society party attended by Diahann and Robert. Diahann sings "Until It's Time for You to Go."

1971-03-11T05:00:00Z

1x24 Lena Horne, George Carlin

1x24 Lena Horne, George Carlin

  • 1971-03-11T05:00:00Z22m

Guests stars Lena Horne and George Carlin. Flip sings, then does a Q & A with the audience. Flip and George are hip radio personalities in a sketch. Flip, as Reverend Leroy, visits a nightclub run by Lena Horne engaging in friendly banter.

Guests stars Lily Tomlin, Hamid Hamilton Camp and Gaylord & Holiday. Flip invites all his guests to do a little dance at the beginning of the show. Lily Tomlin does her Ernestine the operator, taking a call from J. Edgar Hoover. Flip fixes up lonely co-workers Hamilton and Lily.

Guests stars Tim Conway, Sandy Duncan and Johnny Brown.

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