Flip

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).

Genre: Comedy, Music

Cast:Flip Wilson , Tim Conway , George Carlin , Roy Clark , Redd Foxx , Bobby Darin , Melba Moore , Sandy Duncan , Richard Pryor , Dom DeLuise , Lily Tomlin , Tony Randall , Lena Horne , Charlie Callas , Raymond Burr , Ruth Buzzi , Avery Schreiber , Jack Burns

1Season 1

S1.E1 ∙ Episode #1.1

Thu, Sep 17, 1970

Guests - David Frost, James Brown, The Muppets

2Season 1

S1.E2 ∙ Episode #1.2

Thu, Sep 24, 1970

Guests - Roy Clark, Bobby Darin, Stanley Myron, Denise Nicholas

3Season 1

S1.E3 ∙ Episode #1.3

Thu, Oct 1, 1970

Guests - Lily Tomlin, Redd Foxx, The Tempatations, Roger Miller

4Season 1

S1.E4 ∙ Perry Como, Charlie Callas, Lola Falana, Denise Nichols

Thu, Oct 8, 1970

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.

5Season 1

S1.E5 ∙ Episode #1.5

Thu, Oct 15, 1970

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."

6Season 1

S1.E6 ∙ Louis Armstrong, Charlie Callas, Laura Greene, Pat Morita

Thu, Oct 22, 1970

Flip brings out Louis Armstrong and shows his administration for the great trumpeter. Then Flip is Reverend Leroy telling a gambling experience at the horsetrack. Flip and Louis close with a medley.

7Season 1

S1.E7 ∙ Episode #1.7

Thu, Oct 29, 1970

Guests - Bill Cosby, Gina Lolabrigida

8Season 1

S1.E8 ∙ Episode #1.8

Fri, Nov 6, 1970

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.

9Season 1

S1.E9 ∙ Episode #1.9

Fri, Nov 13, 1970

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.

10Season 1

S1.E10 ∙ Episode #1.10

Fri, Nov 20, 1970

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)."

11Season 1

S1.E11 ∙ Episode #1.11

Thu, Dec 3, 1970

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.

12Season 1

S1.E12 ∙ Episode #1.12

Thu, Dec 10, 1970

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."

13Season 1

S1.E13 ∙ Episode #1.13

Thu, Dec 17, 1970

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."

14Season 1

S1.E14 ∙ Episode #1.14

Thu, Dec 24, 1970

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.

15Season 1

S1.E15 ∙ Episode #1.15

Thu, Jan 7, 1971

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.

16Season 1

S1.E16 ∙ Episode #1.16

Thu, Jan 14, 1971

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.

17Season 1

S1.E17 ∙ Episode #1.17

Thu, Jan 21, 1971

Guests - Muhammed Ali, Lilly Tomlin, Bobby Darin

18Season 1

S1.E18 ∙ Episode #1.18

Thu, Jan 28, 1971

Guests - Bill Cosby, Nancy Wilson, Claudine Langet

19Season 1

S1.E19 ∙ Episode #1.19

Thu, Feb 4, 1971

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.

20Season 1

S1.E20 ∙ Episode #1.20

Thu, Feb 11, 1971

Guests - Art Carney, Narnara Feldon

21Season 1

S1.E21 ∙ David Frost, Aretha Franklin, Charlie Callas

Thu, Feb 18, 1971

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.

22Season 1

S1.E22 ∙ Episode #1.22

Thu, Feb 25, 1971

Guests - Don Rickles, Leslie Uggams, Ray Charles

23Season 1

S1.E23 ∙ Episode #1.23

Thu, Mar 4, 1971

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."

24Season 1

S1.E24 ∙ Episode #1.24

Thu, Mar 11, 1971

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.

25Season 1

S1.E25 ∙ Episode #1.25

Thu, Mar 18, 1971

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.

26Season 1

S1.E26 ∙ Episode #1.26

Thu, Mar 25, 1971

Guests - Lilt Tomlin, Hamid Hamilton Camp, Gaylord & Holiday.

27Season 1

S1.E27 ∙ Episode #1.27

Thu, Apr 1, 1971

Guests - Tim Conway, Sandy Duncan, Johnny Brown

1Season 2

S2.E1 ∙ Episode #2.1

Thu, Sep 16, 1971

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.

2Season 2

S2.E2 ∙ Episode #2.2

Thu, Sep 23, 1971

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.

3Season 2

S2.E3 ∙ Episode #2.3

Thu, Sep 30, 1971

Flip mentions some of his stories don't make it on air. Stevid Wonder accompanies himself on the piano on several songs. Flip as Freddie crashes a opera attended by highbrow types Raymond Burr and Ruth Gordon.

4Season 2

S2.E4 ∙ Episode #2.4

Thu, Oct 7, 1971

Flips gives advice to a confused Tim in a sketch. Then as Geraldine, Flip is the new secretary in Tim's office, upsetting an uptight Ruth Buzzi.

5Season 2

S2.E5 ∙ Sugar Ray Robinson, George Carlin, Pat Boone & Family

Thu, Oct 14, 1971

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.

6Season 2

S2.E6 ∙ Episode #2.6

Thu, Oct 21, 1971

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.

7Season 2

S2.E7 ∙ Episode #2.7

Thu, Oct 28, 1971

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.

8Season 2

S2.E8 ∙ Episode #2.8

Thu, Nov 4, 1971

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.

9Season 2

S2.E9 ∙ Episode #2.9

Thu, Nov 11, 1971

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."

10Season 2

S2.E10 ∙ Episode #2.10

Thu, Nov 18, 1971

Flip and Andy Griffith are firefighters who can't prevent the burning of Tim Conway's possessions. Clara Ward and her singers perform a medley of Gospel hymns. Tim attempts to sell Flip a very pricey car.

11Season 2

S2.E11 ∙ Episode #2.11

Thu, Nov 25, 1971

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.

12Season 2

S2.E12 ∙ Episode #2.12

Thu, Dec 9, 1971

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.

13Season 2

S2.E13 ∙ Episode #2.13

Thu, Dec 16, 1971

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.

14Season 2

S2.E14 ∙ Episode #2.14

Thu, Dec 23, 1971

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.

15Season 2

S2.E15 ∙ Episode #2.15

Thu, Dec 30, 1971

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.

16Season 2

S2.E16 ∙ Episode #2.16

Thu, Jan 6, 1972

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."

17Season 2

S2.E17 ∙ Episode #2.17

Thu, Jan 13, 1972

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.

18Season 2

S2.E18 ∙ Episode #2.18

Thu, Jan 20, 1972

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.

19Season 2

S2.E19 ∙ Episode #2.19

Thu, Jan 27, 1972

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."

20Season 2

S2.E20 ∙ Episode #2.20

Thu, Feb 3, 1972

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.

21Season 2

S2.E21 ∙ Episode #2.21

Thu, Feb 10, 1972

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.

22Season 2

S2.E22 ∙ Episode #2.22

Thu, Feb 17, 1972

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."

23Season 2

S2.E23 ∙ Episode #2.23

Thu, Feb 24, 1972

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.

24Season 2

S2.E24 ∙ Episode #2.24

Thu, Mar 2, 1972

Flip becomes Marvin who joins with Sammy Davis Jr. to run their own car rental business. Sammy sings and dances Mr. Bojangles. Ed McMahon tries to fix things between Flip and Sammy, a former entertainment duo.

25Season 2

S2.E25 ∙ Episode #2.25

Thu, Mar 9, 1972

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26Season 2

S2.E26 ∙ Episode #2.26

Thu, Mar 16, 1972

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."

1Season 3

S3.E1 ∙ Episode #3.1

Thu, Sep 14, 1972

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2Season 3

S3.E2 ∙ Episode #3.2

Thu, Sep 21, 1972

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3Season 3

S3.E3 ∙ Episode #3.3

Thu, Sep 28, 1972

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4Season 3

S3.E4 ∙ Episode #3.4

Thu, Oct 5, 1972

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5Season 3

S3.E5 ∙ Episode #3.5

Thu, Oct 12, 1972

Flip's guests include comedy duo Jerry Stiller and Anne Meara, basketball legend Bill Russell and musician Kenny Rankin. Paul and Linda McCartney appear on a pre-recorded segment accompanied by their band Wings.

6Season 3

S3.E6 ∙ Episode #3.6

Thu, Oct 26, 1972

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7Season 3

S3.E7 ∙ Episode #3.7

Thu, Nov 2, 1972

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."

8Season 3

S3.E8 ∙ Episode #3.8

Thu, Nov 9, 1972

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9Season 3

S3.E9 ∙ Episode #3.9

Thu, Nov 16, 1972

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10Season 3

S3.E10 ∙ Episode #3.10

Thu, Nov 23, 1972

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.

11Season 3

S3.E11 ∙ Episode #3.11

Thu, Nov 30, 1972

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12Season 3

S3.E12 ∙ Episode #3.12

Thu, Dec 7, 1972

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.

13Season 3

S3.E13 ∙ Episode #3.13

Thu, Dec 14, 1972

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14Season 3

S3.E14 ∙ Episode #3.14

Thu, Dec 21, 1972

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15Season 3

S3.E15 ∙ Episode #3.15

Thu, Jan 4, 1973

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16Season 3

S3.E16 ∙ Episode #3.16

Thu, Jan 11, 1973

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17Season 3

S3.E17 ∙ Episode #3.17

Thu, Jan 18, 1973

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18Season 3

S3.E18 ∙ Episode #3.18

Thu, Jan 25, 1973

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19Season 3

S3.E19 ∙ Episode #3.19

Thu, Feb 1, 1973

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20Season 3

S3.E20 ∙ Helen Reddy, Dom DeLuise, Diana Sands, The Amazing Kreskin

Thu, Feb 8, 1973

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.

21Season 3

S3.E21 ∙ Episode #3.21

Thu, Feb 15, 1973

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22Season 3

S3.E22 ∙ Episode #3.22

Thu, Feb 22, 1973

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23Season 3

S3.E23 ∙ Episode #3.23

Thu, Mar 1, 1973

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24Season 3

S3.E24 ∙ Episode #3.24

Thu, Mar 15, 1973

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.

1Season 4

S4.E1 ∙ Episode #4.1

Thu, Sep 20, 1973

Flip tells about Leroy the Terrible and gives his guests a long intro. Child musician William Attmore does several routines with Flip. Flip shares a hospital room with Buddy Hackett with Richard as an agent, Ruth the nurse.

2Season 4

S4.E2 ∙ Episode #4.2

Thu, Sep 27, 1973

Flip and the Pointer Sisters reminisce with the siblings singing about the good old days. Monty serves up Let's Make A Deal with Windom as announcer and Geraldine a contestant. The Pointers return for a rousing scat number.

3Season 4

S4.E3 ∙ Episode #4.3

Thu, Oct 4, 1973

Flip tries to impress a lady with outrageous tales but Pryor, as his friend Calvin, starts telling even more outlandish stories. Ralph Edwards hosts a This is Your Life with Flip as Geraldine being the show's focus.

4Season 4

S4.E4 ∙ Episode #4.4

Thu, Oct 11, 1973

Joan Rivers acts as a superstitious gambler who wants Flip's seat at the blackjack table which he's reluctant to give up. Then Flip becomes a street painter trying to make it big with Redd as his subject. Helen sings.

5Season 4

S4.E5 ∙ Ed McMahon, Charlie Callas, Leonard Nimoy

Thu, Oct 18, 1973

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6Season 4

S4.E6 ∙ Episode #4.6

Thu, Oct 25, 1973

Flip is a street tie salesman and enlists Harry Belafonte to bring in customers. Harry then performs a soulful ballad. Flip becomes Geraldine, going on a Caribbean vacation where she engages with Burns and Schreiber.

7Season 4

S4.E7 ∙ Episode #4.7

Thu, Nov 1, 1973

Flip does corny vaudeville routines with guests Slappy and Robert then Carol Lawrence does an old time burlesque dance. Carol recreates with Flip, her husband Robert and audience members a Hollywood production number.

8Season 4

S4.E8 ∙ Episode #4.8

Thu, Nov 15, 1973

Flip explains baseball to Hank Aaron then he directs Lee Grant, a supposedly ordinary housewife, in a TV ad. Hank appears at a BBQ joint run by Flip and Gladys. Gladys and her Pips groove to "Midnight Train to Georgia."

9Season 4

S4.E9 ∙ Episode #4.9

Thu, Nov 29, 1973

Flip tells of a man trying to get his mother-in-law to leave. Mental illusionist Romark performs with audience participation. Flip, Tim Conway, and Richard Pryor do improve with one chair as a prop.

10Season 4

S4.E10 ∙ Episode #4.10

Thu, Dec 13, 1973

Flip opens with a Reverend Freddie story, then deals with Tim as a beserk fast food clown. Jerry Stiller is a dentist with Anne Meara his reluctant patient. Aretha Franklin soulfully croons "Mr. Pain."

11Season 4

S4.E11 ∙ Episode #4.11

Thu, Dec 20, 1973

Flip, in his Reverend Leroy persona, visits old friends Burns and Schreiber who are now monks. Flip tries to include himself in a Fifth Dimension number but they perform "Flashback " without him.

12Season 4

S4.E12 ∙ Episode #4.12

Thu, Dec 27, 1973

Flip, Anthony, and Roscoe Lee do a bit about mistaken identity at a restaurant. Later Flip is a horse trainer that needs to substitute one horse for another with Roscoe Lee's help.

13Season 4

S4.E13 ∙ Episode #4.13

Thu, Jan 3, 1974

Chuck Norris and a young boy Philip Paley put on a martial arts demonstration involving Flip. A pompous Ted Knight tries to order smart cuisine from a dodgy street cafe. Flip and Ted are humorous newscasters.

14Season 4

S4.E14 ∙ Episode #4.14

Thu, Jan 10, 1974

Roy is a customer at Flip's greasy spoon diner. Then Roy sings two songs including "Rolling in my Sweet Baby's Arms" with the Clark Family Band. Flip tries to romance Melba in a record store then she belts out "Don't Rain On My Parade."

15Season 4

S4.E15 ∙ Episode #4.15

Thu, Jan 17, 1974

Flip opens and closes with a heart felt speech. Flip appears Geraldine at a Las Vegas wedding chapel run by Dennis Weaver. OJ is TJ substituting for Killer as the groom.

16Season 4

S4.E16 ∙ Episode #4.16

Thu, Feb 7, 1974

Flip does a risque routine about ancient Rome and a special berry. Flip helps best friend Richard with relationship problems when he shows up at 3 in the morning. Steve Lawrence joins Flip's carpool because of the energy crisis.

17Season 4

S4.E17 ∙ Episode #4.17

Thu, Feb 21, 1974

Don Adams depicts a compulsive gambler who asks Flip to hold $2,000 for him and not return it no matter how much he begs. Redd does his stand up then Flip joins him for a Q&A with the audience.

18Season 4

S4.E18 ∙ Episode #4.18

Thu, Feb 28, 1974

Don Adams depicts a compulsive gambler who asks Flip to hold $2,000 for him and not return it no matter how much he begs. Redd does his stand up then Flip joins him for a Q&A with the audience.