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TV series

The Flip Wilson Show

1970 · 4 seasons · 96 episodes

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Synopsis

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!".

About 48h to watch every episode. An estimate: 96 episodes at the typical episode runtime of 30 minutes.

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Official options in the United States:

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  • The Roku Channel

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Main cast

  • Flip Wilson
    Self - Host
    96 episodes

  • George Carlin
    Self
    6 episodes

  • Tim Conway
    Self
    6 episodes

  • Ruth Buzzi
    Self
    4 episodes

  • Roy Clark
    Self
    4 episodes

  • Dom DeLuise
    Self
    4 episodes

  • Melba Moore
    Self
    4 episodes

  • Lily Tomlin
    Self
    4 episodes

  • Jack Burns
    Self
    3 episodes

  • David Steinberg
    Self
    3 episodes

  • Sandy Duncan
    Self
    3 episodes

  • Joe Namath
    Self
    3 episodes

  • Ray Charles
    Self
    3 episodes

  • Redd Foxx
    Self
    3 episodes

  • Lena Horne
    Self
    3 episodes

  • Raymond Burr
    Self
    3 episodes

  • Bobby Darin
    Self
    3 episodes

  • Avery Schreiber
    Self
    3 episodes

Seasons