The Flip Wilson Show
Season 2
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 2
26 Episodes
- Lucille Ball, Ed Sullivan, Osmond BrothersE1
Lucille Ball, Ed Sullivan, Osmond BrothersGuests stars Lucille Ball, The Osmond's and Ed Sullivan. Flip enlists everyone in a Peanuts parody. Ed Sullivan surprises everyone by crooning "Strangers in the Night." Flip's Geraldine is a rival carhop who tangles with Lucille Ball over the affections of Ed. - George Gobel, Joan Rivers, Mahalia JacksonE2
George Gobel, Joan Rivers, Mahalia JacksonGuests stars George Gobel, Mahalia Jackson, Joan Rivers and Michael D. Roberts. Flip starts with a shell game con on George Gobel and Joan Rivers, then Joan is a cabbie with Flip as passenger. Flip and George do a corn pone duet then Mahalia Jackson inspires with a gospel number. - Raymond Burr, Ruth Gordon, Stevie WonderE3
Raymond Burr, Ruth Gordon, Stevie WonderGuests stars Raymond Burr, Ruth Gordon and Stevie Wonder. Flip mentions some of his stories don't make it on air. Stevie Wonder accompanies himself on the piano on several songs. Flip as Freddie crashes a opera attended by highbrow types Raymond Burr and Ruth Gordon. - Pat Boone & Family, George Carlin, Sugar Ray RobinsonE5
Pat Boone & Family, George Carlin, Sugar Ray RobinsonGuests stars Sugar Ray Robinson, George Carlin and Pat Boone & Family. Flip is a ice cream salesman serving the Boone family, George Carlin and legend Sugar Ray Robinson. Flip and George report wacky news items. The guests spoof To Tell The Truth with Pat, Flip and Ray all claim to be the boxing great. - David Frost, The Supremes, Willie Tyler & LesterE6
David Frost, The Supremes, Willie Tyler & LesterGuests stars David Frost, The Supremes and Willie Tyler & Lester. Flip and David Frost discuss interview techniques. The Supremes harmonize on "Stoned Love" and "We've Only Just Begun." Ventriloquist Willie Tyler entertains with his dummy Lester. - The Smothers Brothers, Melba MooreE7
The Smothers Brothers, Melba MooreGuests stars The Smothers Brothers and Melba Moore. Flip tries to warn Melba, an innocent South Carolina girl, about the dangers of visiting the big city. Tom and Dick Smothers do their comedy routine in between songs, accompanying themselves on the banjo and bass fiddle. - The Jackson 5, Lily Tomlin, Dr. David RuebenE8
The Jackson 5, Lily Tomlin, Dr. David RuebenGuests stars The Jackson 5, Lily Tomlin and Dr. David Rueben. Flip interviews Dr. David Reuben on his best selling sex book. Lily is a shopper in a hurry who enters Flip's grocery store where a discussion slows her down. The Jackson Five perform a medley with energetic dancing. - Dom Deluise, Diahann Carroll, The MuppetsE9
Dom Deluise, Diahann Carroll, The MuppetsGuests stars Dom Deluise, Diahann Carroll and The Muppets. Kermit the Frog claims to be Flip, telling Diahann Carroll a kiss will turn him back. Diahann sings "I Feel the Earth Move." Flip and Dom compete for the same work position. Flip and some Muppets perform "I'd Do Anything." - Sid Caesar, Carl Reiner, Lena HorneE11
Sid Caesar, Carl Reiner, Lena HorneGuests stars Sid Caesar, Carl Reiner and Lena Horne. Flip and Carl Reiner get economic advice from Sid Caesar's professor. Flip joins Lena Horne in a duet. Flip overhears Lena rehearsing and thinks she needs rescuing but is confused when a real burglar Sid shows up. - Episode 12E12
Episode 12Guests stars Phyllis Diller, Tony Randall and Billy Eckstein. Flip's guest Phyllis Diller opens with her standup routine. Flip is a pilot about to sent on a dangerous flight by his boss Tony Randall. Classic baritone Billy Eckstine is joined in a medley of classic tunes by Flip, Tony, and Phyllis. - Petula Clark, Roy Clark, Redd FoxxE13
Petula Clark, Roy Clark, Redd FoxxGuests stars Petula Clark, Roy Clark and Redd Foxx. Flip and Redd trade comedy tips in an one upmanship fashion. Flip, Petula, Roy, and Redd join in performing "Let's Fall in Love" in an old English madrigal style with updated lyrics. - Marty Feldman, Melba Moore, Jimmy OsmondE14
Marty Feldman, Melba Moore, Jimmy OsmondGuests stars Marty Feldman, Melba Moore and Jimmy Osmond. Flip is a bookstore owner who deals with oddball customer Marty Feldman. Flip joins Jimmy Osmond is an old English song "Pitch a Penny." Marty sets up diner owner Flip on a date with Melba Moore. - Carol Channing, David Steinberg, Modern Jazz QuartetE15
Carol Channing, David Steinberg, Modern Jazz QuartetGuests stars Carol Channing, David Steinberg and The Modern Jazz Quartet. Flip explains how TV works with Carol and David's help. Carol sings "The One Who Done Me Wrong." Flip, Carol, and David are Cold War Spies. The Modern Jazz Quartet sets a mood with a hip number. - Ray Charles, Dan Blocker, Clara WardE16
Ray Charles, Dan Blocker, Clara WardGuests stars Ray Charles, Dan Blocker and Clara Ward. Flip is a returning astronaut who needs sex explained to him by Dan Blocker. Flip, as Reverend Leroy, clarifies contest rules to his congregational ladies. Ray Charles has a unique interpretation of "Look What They've Done to My Song." - Tim Conway, Bobby Darrin, Redd FoxxE17
Tim Conway, Bobby Darrin, Redd FoxxGuests stars Tim Conway, Bobby Darrin and Redd Foxx. Flip opens with a funny story about prison phone calls. Flip is then a stand up comedian and Redd Foxx a heckler. Tim Conway teaches a class on caring for babies to Flip and Bobby Darin. - George Carlin, Aretha Franklin, Dom DeluiseE18
George Carlin, Aretha Franklin, Dom DeluiseGuests stars George Carlin, Aretha Franklin and Dom Deluise. Flip cracks up Dom DeLuise selling him ice cream, George Carlin and Aretha Franklin are also customers. Aretha sings "Rock Steady" with her backup singers. Unconventional reporters Flip and George relay unusual news. - Jim Brown, Johnny Cash, June CarterE19
Jim Brown, Johnny Cash, June CarterGuests stars Jim Brown, Johnny Cash and June Carter. Flip is Marvin looking forward to a romantic evening when Jim Brown shows up as an overprotective brother. Jim also meets Geraldine when she delivers his chicken bucket. Johnny Cash sings "Me and Bobby McGee." - Barbara Feldon, B.B. King, Phil SilversE20
Barbara Feldon, B.B. King, Phil SilversGuests stars Barbara Feldon, B.B. King and Phil Silvers. Flip interferes with his friend Phil Silver's seduction of Barbara Feldon. Flip attempts to direct temperamental star Barbara in a soup commercial. B.B. King does the tune "Ain't Nobody Home" in his unique style. - Sandy Duncan. Jim Nabors, Slappy WhiteE21
Sandy Duncan. Jim Nabors, Slappy WhiteGuests stars Sandy Duncan. Jim Nabors and Slappy White. Flip and Sandy Duncan play with Flip's invisible dog. Flip starts a song but Slappy takes over. Sandy solos "Inchworm" then Jim Nabors joins the rest for "Anything Goes." Flip shares a funny ghost story about his friend Deke. - Roy Clark, Barbara McNair, Stiller & MearaE22
Roy Clark, Barbara McNair, Stiller & MearaGuests stars Roy Clark, Barbara McNair and Stiller & Meara. Flip pays tribute to cows and milk then is joined by Roy Clark in "Walking the Floor Over You." Anne Meara is a nice Irish girl meeting a suitable Jerry Stiller, who's Jewish. Barbara McNair joins Flip, Anne, and Jerry in singing "It's De-Lovely." - Joe Namath, George Carlin
E23Joe Namath, George CarlinGuests stars Joe Namath and George Carlin. Flip unites with George Carlin to create their newscasters presenting unique news. Flip is taught a new card game by George and Joe Namath. George and Joe host a fashion show with Flip's Geraldine as one of the contestants. - Tim Conway, Melba Moore, Bing CrosbyE26
Tim Conway, Melba Moore, Bing CrosbyGuests stars Tim Conway, Melba Moore and Bing Crosby. In the recurring skit about Charley's Diner Flip greets truck driver Bing Crosby and plumber Tim Conway. Flip is incarcerated, visited by wife Melba Moore. Bing croons "Personality. " Miss Moore sings "Games People Play."
