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Season 1

The Flip Wilson Show

1970
Episodes: 27

Episodes

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1. Episode 1

September 17, 1970

Guests stars David Frost, James Brown and The Muppets.

Guest Stars: James Brown

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2. Episode 2

September 24, 1970

Guests stars Roy Clark, Bobby Darin, Stanley Myron and Denise Nicholas

Guest Stars: Stanley Myron Handelman, Denise Nicholas, Roy Clark

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3. Episode 3

October 1, 1970

Guests stars Lily Tomlin, Redd Foxx, The Tempatations and Roger Miller

Guest Stars: Roger Miller, Redd Foxx, Lily Tomlin

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4. Episode 4

October 8, 1970

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.

Guest Stars: Lola Falana, Denise Nicholas, Charlie Callas

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5. Episode 5

October 15, 1970

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."

Guest Stars: Stanley Myron Handelman, Raymond Burr, Loretta Long

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6. Episode 6

October 22, 1970

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.

Guest Stars: Louis Armstrong

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7. Episode 7

October 29, 1970

Guests stars Bill Cosby and Gina Lolabrigida.

Guest Stars: Gina Lollobrigida

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8. Episode 8

November 6, 1970

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.

Guest Stars: Lola Falana, Robert Goulet, Dean Martin

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9. Episode 9

November 13, 1970

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.

Guest Stars: Marcel Marceau, Moms Mabley, Doug Kershaw

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10. Episode 10

November 20, 1970

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)."

Guest Stars: Ella Fitzgerald, Charley Pride

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11. Episode 11

December 3, 1970

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.

Guest Stars: Connie Stevens, Johnny Brown, John Byner

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12. Episode 12

December 10, 1970

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."

Guest Stars: Tony Randall, Lena Horne

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13. Episode 13

December 17, 1970

Guests 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."

Guest Stars: Sid Caesar, B.B. King

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14. Episode 14

December 24, 1970

Guests 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.

Guest Stars: Slim Gaillard

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15. Episode 15

January 7, 1971

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.

Guest Stars: David Steinberg

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16. Episode 16

January 17, 1971

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.

Guest Stars: Zero Mostel, Steve Lawrence, Roberta Flack

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17. Episode 17

January 21, 1971

Guests stars Muhammed Ali, Lily Tomlin and Bobby Darin.

Guest Stars: Bobby Darin, Lily Tomlin

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18. Episode 18

January 28, 1971

Guests stars Bill Cosby, Nancy Wilson and Claudine Langet.

Guest Stars: Bill Cosby

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19. Episode 19

February 4, 1971

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.

Guest Stars: George Carlin, Joe Namath, Johnny Mathis

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20. Episode 20

February 11, 1971

Guests stars Art Carney and Barbara Feldon.

Guest Stars: Barbara Feldon, Art Carney

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21. Episode 21

February 18, 1971

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.

Guest Stars: Charlie Callas, Aretha Franklin

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22. Episode 22

February 25, 1971

Guests stars Don Rickles, Leslie Uggams and Ray Charles.

Guest Stars: Leslie Uggams, Ray Charles, Don Rickles

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23. Episode 23

March 4, 1971

Guests 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."

Guest Stars: Diahann Carroll, Tim Conway, Robert Klein

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24. Episode 24

March 11, 1971

Guests 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.

Guest Stars: George Carlin, Lena Horne

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25. Episode 25

March 18, 1971

Guests 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.

Guest Stars: Hamilton Camp, Lily Tomlin

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26. Episode 26

April 1, 1971

Guests stars Tim Conway, Sandy Duncan and Johnny Brown.

Guest Stars: Sandy Duncan, Johnny Brown

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27. Episode 27

April 8, 1971

Guests stars Tim Conway, Sandy Duncan and Johnny Brown.

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