The Flip Wilson Show - Season 1
Season 1
Network
DatesSept. 17, 1970 - Feb. 25, 1971
Episodes
Season 1Episode 160 min
David Frost, James Brown, The Muppets
Guests stars David Frost, James Brown and The Muppets.
Sept. 17, 1970
Season 1Episode 260 min
Roy Clark, Bobby Darin, Stanley Myron, Denise Nicholas
Guests stars Roy Clark, Bobby Darin, Stanley Myron and Denise Nicholas
Sept. 24, 1970
Season 1Episode 360 min
Lily Tomlin, Redd Foxx, The Tempatations, Roger Miller
Guests stars Lily Tomlin, Redd Foxx, The Tempatations and Roger Miller
Okt. 1, 1970
Season 1Episode 460 min
Perry Como, Charlie Callas, Denise Nicholas, Lola Falana
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.
Okt. 8, 1970
Season 1Episode 560 min
Raymond Burr, Stanley Myron, The Muppets, Loretta Long, Sunday's Child
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."
Okt. 15, 1970
Season 1Episode 660 min
Louis Armstrong
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.
Okt. 22, 1970
Season 1Episode 760 min
Bill Cosby, Gina Lolabrigida
Guests stars Bill Cosby and Gina Lolabrigida.
Okt. 29, 1970
Season 1Episode 860 min
Robert Goulet, Lola Falana, Robert Klein, Dean Martin
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.
Nov. 6, 1970
Season 1Episode 960 min
Moms Mabley, Marcel Marceau, Arte Johnson, Doug Kershaw
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.
Nov. 13, 1970
Season 1Episode 1060 min
Bobby Darin, Charlie Pride, Ella Fitzgerald
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)."
Nov. 20, 1970
Season 1Episode 1160 min
Stevie Wonder, Connie Stevens, John Byner, Johnny Brown
Guests 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.
Dez. 3, 1970
Season 1Episode 1260 min
Lena Horne, Tony Randall
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."
Dez. 10, 1970
Season 1Episode 1560 min
Bing Crosby, The Supremes, David Steinberg
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.
Jan. 7, 1971
Season 1Episode 1660 min
Steve Lawrence, Zero Mostel, Roberta Flack
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.
Jan. 17, 1971
Season 1Episode 1760 min
Muhammed Ali, Lily Tomlin, Bobby Darin
Guests stars Muhammed Ali, Lily Tomlin and Bobby Darin.
Jan. 21, 1971
Season 1Episode 1860 min
Bill Cosby
Guests stars Bill Cosby, Nancy Wilson and Claudine Langet.
Jan. 28, 1971
Season 1Episode 1960 min
Joe Namath, George Carlin, Johnny Mathis
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.
Feb. 4, 1971
Season 1Episode 2060 min
Art Carney, Barbara Feldon
Guests stars Art Carney and Barbara Feldon.
Feb. 11, 1971
Season 1Episode 2160 min
Aretha Franklin, David Frost, Charlie Callas
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.
Feb. 18, 1971
Season 1Episode 2260 min
Don Rickles, Leslie Uggams, Ray Charles
Guests stars Don Rickles, Leslie Uggams and Ray Charles.
Feb. 25, 1971
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