Flip Wilson
Host
The Flip Wilson Show (1970)
Season 3
The Flip Wilson Show is an hour long variety show that aired in the U.S. on NBC from September 17, 1970 to June 27, 1974. The show starred American comedian Flip Wilson; the program was one of the first American television programs starring a black person in the title role to become highly successful with a white audience. Specifically, it was the first successful network variety series starring an African American. During its first two seasons, its Nielsen ratings made it the nation's second most watched show. The show consisted of many skits over an hour. It also broke new ground in American television by using a 'Theatre-in-the-Round' stage format, with the audience seated on all sides of a circular performance area. Wilson was most famous for creating the role of Geraldine Jones, a sassy, modern woman who had a boyfriend named Killer. Flip also created the role of Reverend Leroy, who was the minister of the Church of What's Happening Now!. New parishioners were wary of coming to the church as it was hinted that Reverend Leroy was a con artist. Wilson popularized such catchphrases as "What you see is what you get", and "The devil made me do it!".
Released Sept. 17, 1970
Episode 45 min
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Production Companies: Bob Henry Productions Inc., Clerow Productions, NBC
Network: NBC
Country: United States
Languages:
English
S3E1 - Pearl Bailey, The Muppets, Jack Benny
Sept. 14, 1972, midnight
S3E2 - The 5th Dimension, Tim Conway
Sept. 21, 1972, midnight
S3E3 - Melba Moore, Don Knotts, Dan Hicks & Hot Licks
Sept. 28, 1972, midnight
S3E4 - Burns & Schreiber, Ruth Buzzi, The Supremes
Oct. 5, 1972, midnight
S3E5 - Stiller & Meara, Bill Russell, Paul McCartney & Wings (video)
Oct. 12, 1972, midnight
S3E6 - Diana Sands, David Steinberg, The Jackson 5
Oct. 26, 1972, midnight
S3E7 - Carol Channing, Ed Asner, Donny Hathaway
Flip 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."
Nov. 2, 1972, midnight
S3E8 - Don Adams, The Staple Singers, Roscoe Lee Brown
Nov. 9, 1972, midnight
S3E9 - Burt Reynolds, Roberta Flack, Tim Conway
Nov. 16, 1972, midnight
S3E10 - Joan Rivers, The Temptations, Frank Gorshin
Flip'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.
Nov. 23, 1972, midnight
S3E11 - Raymond Burr, Dom Deluise, Gladys Knight & The Pips
Nov. 30, 1972, midnight
S3E12 - Dionne Warwick, Tony Randall, Burns & Schreiber
Window 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.
Dec. 7, 1972, midnight
S3E13 - Johnny Cash, June Carter, Jim Brown
Featuring 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
Dec. 14, 1972, midnight
S3E14 - Tim Conway, Slappy White, Rita Coolidge, Kris Kristofferson
Dec. 12, 1972, midnight
S3E15 - Jim Nabors, James Coco, Barbara McNair
Jan. 4, 1973, midnight
S3E16 - Roscoe Lee Brown, Andy Griffith, Curtis Mayfield
Jan. 11, 1973, midnight
S3E17 - Marty Feldman, Taj Mahal, Howard Cosell, Sandy Duncan
Jan. 18, 1973, midnight
S3E18 - Sammy Davis Jr., Marilyn Michaels, Ed Sullivan
Jan. 25, 1973, midnight
S3E19 - Ray Charles, Phyllis Diller, The Committee
Feb. 1, 1973, midnight
S3E20 - Dom Deluise, Helen Reddy, Diana Sands & Kreskin
Flip 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.
Feb. 8, 1973, midnight
S3E21 - Roy Clark, George Carlin, Della Reese
Feb. 15, 1973, midnight
S3E22 - Ed McMahon, Rich Little, Cicely Tyson, Bill Withers
Feb. 22, 1973, midnight
S3E23 - Tim Conway, Joe Namath, Papa John Creach
March 1, 1973, midnight
S3E24 - Don Knotts, Richard Pryor
Flip 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.
March 15, 1973, midnight
S3E25 - Buddy Hackett, Ruth Buzzi, Richard Pryor, William Attmore II
Network: NBC
Episode Runtime: 45 min.
Season Runtime: 45 min.
Released: Sept. 17, 1970
Last Air Date: Feb. 28, 1974, midnight
Status: Ended
Certification: NR
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