The Flip Wilson Show

Season 3

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).

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25 Episodes

  • Pearl Bailey, The Muppets, Jack Benny
    E1
    Pearl Bailey, The Muppets, Jack Benny
  • The 5th Dimension, Tim Conway
    E2
    The 5th Dimension, Tim Conway
  • Melba Moore, Don Knotts, Dan Hicks & Hot Licks
    E3
    Melba Moore, Don Knotts, Dan Hicks & Hot Licks
  • Burns & Schreiber, Ruth Buzzi, The Supremes
    E4
    Burns & Schreiber, Ruth Buzzi, The Supremes
  • Stiller & Meara, Bill Russell, Paul McCartney & Wings (video)
    E5
    Stiller & Meara, Bill Russell, Paul McCartney & Wings (video)
  • Diana Sands, David Steinberg, The Jackson 5
    E6
    Diana Sands, David Steinberg, The Jackson 5
  • Carol Channing, Ed Asner, Donny Hathaway
    E7
    Carol Channing, Ed Asner, Donny HathawayFlip is a stowaway on a ship with Edward Asner and Carol Channing on board. Miss Channing sings "Calypso Pete." Donny Hathaway performs "For All We Know" and "Put Your Hand in the Hand."
  • Don Adams, The Staple Singers, Roscoe Lee Brown
    E8
    Don Adams, The Staple Singers, Roscoe Lee Brown
  • Burt Reynolds, Roberta Flack, Tim Conway
    E9
    Burt Reynolds, Roberta Flack, Tim Conway
  • Joan Rivers, The Temptations, Frank Gorshin
    E10
    Joan Rivers, The Temptations, Frank GorshinFlip's guest Frank Gorshin first impersonates Marlon Brando as The Godfather, then Peter Falk as Columbo. Joan Rivers discusses how terrible it is to be female. Flip becomes Reverend Leroy who speaks about the evils of sin.
  • Raymond Burr, Dom Deluise, Gladys Knight & The Pips
    E11
    Raymond Burr, Dom Deluise, Gladys Knight & The Pips
  • Dionne Warwick, Tony Randall, Burns & Schreiber
    E12
    Dionne Warwick, Tony Randall, Burns & SchreiberWindow washer Flip joins a meeting of big businessmen portrayed by Randall, Burns, and Schreiber. Dionne Warwick sings "Anyone Who Has a Heart." Burns and Schreiber plays a psychiatrist and a patient who thinks he's a balloon.
  • Johnny Cash, June Carter, Jim Brown
    E13
    Johnny Cash, June Carter, Jim BrownFeaturing Albert Brooks, Bill Russell, Johnny Cash & June Carter Opening Doze Off Commercial "Any Ole Wind That Blows" Dave & Danny "Ballad Of Moby Dick" Chess "The Loving Gift" National Anthem Square Dance
  • Tim Conway, Slappy White, Rita Coolidge, Kris Kristofferson
    E14
    Tim Conway, Slappy White, Rita Coolidge, Kris Kristofferson
  • Jim Nabors, James Coco, Barbara McNair
    E15
    Jim Nabors, James Coco, Barbara McNair
  • Roscoe Lee Brown, Andy Griffith, Curtis Mayfield
    E16
    Roscoe Lee Brown, Andy Griffith, Curtis Mayfield
  • Marty Feldman, Taj Mahal, Howard Cosell, Sandy Duncan
    E17
    Marty Feldman, Taj Mahal, Howard Cosell, Sandy Duncan
  • Sammy Davis Jr., Marilyn Michaels, Ed Sullivan
    E18
    Sammy Davis Jr., Marilyn Michaels, Ed Sullivan
  • Ray Charles, Phyllis Diller, The Committee
    E19
    Ray Charles, Phyllis Diller, The Committee
  • Dom Deluise, Helen Reddy, Diana Sands & Kreskin
    E20
    Dom Deluise, Helen Reddy, Diana Sands & KreskinFlip portrays Geraldine as she works at a supermarket checkout. Diana Sands bring psychic Kreskin with her so she can know what her date really thinks. Dom DeLuise is Diana's bodyguard when she eats at a diner.
  • Roy Clark, George Carlin, Della Reese
    E21
    Roy Clark, George Carlin, Della Reese
  • Ed McMahon, Rich Little, Cicely Tyson, Bill Withers
    E22
    Ed McMahon, Rich Little, Cicely Tyson, Bill Withers
  • Tim Conway, Joe Namath, Papa John Creach
    E23
    Tim Conway, Joe Namath, Papa John Creach
  • Don Knotts, Richard Pryor
    E24
    Don Knotts, Richard PryorFlip and guests are in a silent movie sketch. Oscar Brown Jr. and wife Jane sing "The Snake," "Dat Dere," and "Afro Blues." Flip and Richard Pryor are producers thought to be planning a murder by eavesdropping waiter Don Knotts.
  • Buddy Hackett, Ruth Buzzi, Richard Pryor, William Attmore II
    E25
    Buddy Hackett, Ruth Buzzi, Richard Pryor, William Attmore II

Cast of Season 3

  • Flip WilsonSelf - Host / Writer
  • Norman SteinbergWriter
  • Dick HillsWriter
  • Sid GreenWriter
  • Stan BurnsWriter
  • Peter GallayWriter
  • Paul McCauleyWriter
  • Hal GoodmanWriter
  • Mike MarmerWriter
  • Larry KleinWriter
  • Bob HenryProducer

 

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