The Flip Wilson Show
Season 1
TV-G
One of the many variety shows available in the 1970s (along with Sonny and Cher, Captain and Tennille, Donny and Marie, etc). Hosted by African American comic actor Flip Wilson, this show featured skits, music and frequent appearances by "Geraldine Jones" (really Flip Wilson in drag).
Where to Watch Season 1
27 Episodes
- Perry Como, Charlie Callas, Denise Nicholas, Lola FalanaE4
Episode 4Perry Como, Charlie Callas, Denise Nicholas, Lola FalanaGuests 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. - Raymond Burr, Stanley Myron, The Muppets, Loretta Long, Sunday's ChildE5
Episode 5Raymond Burr, Stanley Myron, The Muppets, Loretta Long, Sunday's ChildGuests 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." - Louis ArmstrongE6
Episode 6Louis ArmstrongGuests 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. - Robert Goulet, Lola Falana, Robert Klein, Dean MartinE8
Episode 8Robert Goulet, Lola Falana, Robert Klein, Dean MartinGuests 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. - Moms Mabley, Marcel Marceau, Arte Johnson, Doug KershawE9
Episode 9Moms Mabley, Marcel Marceau, Arte Johnson, Doug KershawGuests 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. - Bobby Darin, Charlie Pride, Ella Fitzgerald
E10Episode 10Bobby Darin, Charlie Pride, Ella FitzgeraldGuests 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)." - Stevie Wonder, Connie Stevens, John Byner, Johnny BrownE11
Episode 11Stevie Wonder, Connie Stevens, John Byner, Johnny BrownGuests stars Stevie Wonder, Connie Stevens, John Byner and Johnny Brown. Flip and Johnny Brown parodies Holmes and Watson with Connie Stevens and John Byner. Stevie Wonder accompanies himself on the piano. Johnny does his impressions of Billie Holliday and Louis Armstrong. - Lena Horne, Tony RandallE12
Episode 12Lena Horne, Tony RandallGuests 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." - Sid Caesar, Bobby Darin, B.B. King
E13Episode 13Sid Caesar, Bobby Darin, B.B. KingGuests 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." - Burl Ives, Slim Gaillard, Sha-Na-NaE14
Episode 14Burl Ives, Slim Gaillard, Sha-Na-NaGuests 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. - Bing Crosby, The Supremes, David SteinbergE15
Episode 15Bing Crosby, The Supremes, David SteinbergGuests 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. - Steve Lawrence, Zero Mostel, Roberta FlackE16
Episode 16Steve Lawrence, Zero Mostel, Roberta FlackGuests 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. - Joe Namath, George Carlin, Johnny Mathis
E19Episode 19Joe Namath, George Carlin, Johnny MathisGuests 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. - Aretha Franklin, David Frost, Charlie CallasE21
Episode 21Aretha Franklin, David Frost, Charlie CallasGuests 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. - Diahann Carroll, Tim Conway, Robert KleinE23
Episode 23Diahann Carroll, Tim Conway, Robert KleinGuests 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." - Lena Horne, George CarlinE24
Episode 24Lena Horne, George CarlinGuests 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. - Lily Tomlin, Hamid Hamilton Camp, Gaylord & HolidayE25
Episode 25Lily Tomlin, Hamid Hamilton Camp, Gaylord & HolidayGuests 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.
