Flip Wilson Show - The Church Of What's Happening Now

[@ironear7748]

Back in the day the whole family, no matter the race, gathered to watch Flip. You NEVER missed this show - we even looked forward to the reruns in the summer!

[@Monkofmagnesia]

describes what my (white) family did back then

[@MonicaHelton]

My white family in Alabama never missed Flip Wilson. He was the best!

[@vincentparker8636]

So true! Great times

[@MrAliquippawill1]

At the age of 56, I'm fortunate to be old enough to have watched the "Flip Wilson Show", in all it's glory, when it actually aired. All of his shows were extremely well written, positively hilarious......and PROFANITY FREE. In this day & age, good luck in finding a "prime-time" program that has those same qualities. Flip Wilson....a truly underrated "King Of Comedy".

[@maxwellbricks7202]

MrAliquippawill1 I am over 70 and remember it well too. Magic time in clean comedy

[@randybeeman7823]

Guy's I'm gonna be 60 in a couple of months. Watched all the Sanford & Sn , Rowan & Martins Laugh in .

[@KNSKelster]

Lol are you sure it was profanity free? Literally seconds after reading this comment he starts talking about Rev Pussyfoot. I think our idea of profanity just has just changed since the 70s

[@netnetf9522]

@@randybeeman7823 Happy birthday to you! Enjoy it and be safe!

[@jaycoburn7755]

Flip had a bit of profanity on his comedy 8-tracks, but nothing unexpected for the 70s.

[@TEXTILEMACHINESKKKhosa]

Who is watching this master piece in 2024??????

[@rmr2471]

I am I am! 🤗

[@iamsibusisomnguni]

From South Africa 🤙🏽

[@TEXTILEMACHINESKKKhosa]

@@iamsibusisomnguni YOU ARE THE LUCKIEST PERSON.

[@TEXTILEMACHINESKKKhosa]

@@rmr2471 Be Happy...

[@yunghiro9528]

Grandma said she liked him so I’m checking him out

[@31Alden]

What this crazy, upside down world needs more than ever is Flip Wilson. Giant among giants. Miss you, Flip.

[@MrDFJohnson]

😂😂😂😂😂 Flip was not only hilarious but one of the trailblazers. We, like many black families in the 70s, looked forward with excitement to see him each week. Family man and great talent and and great entertainer

[@sweynforkbeardtraindude]

Did you wonder why your hero wore a dress?

[@ironear7748]

@@sweynforkbeardtraindude No...but I did wonder why you have to be a buzzkill. Go away, troll!

[@sweynforkbeardtraindude]

@@ironear7748 calm down big fella! We watched Flip every week growing up. Denzel has some things to say about male Black actors wearing dresses. You should look it up. Personally, I don’t think it is just a Black actor thing, look at all the white boys who have donned the skirt. Old school, Jack Lemmon, Tony Curtis. Semi old school Robin Williams, Dustin Hoffman. Newer cats, Matt Daemon, the list goes on and on. Denzel never wore one and Ima down with that.

[@ironear7748]

@@sweynforkbeardtraindude Ooohhhh, I owe you an apology. I'm sorry. I broke the cardinal "don't assume" rule!

[@sweynforkbeardtraindude]

@@ironear7748 all good!

[@elisafrye2115]

Our whole family loved this man! His Geraldine made us laugh until we cried. There is no one today who can surpass him. He is SO missed-as is the genius of Richard Pryor. 😥

[@hackman669]

Good old Red Foxx is funny any time.

[@coryhaywood6420]

Yes indeed..

[@glennatkinson9948]

Reverend Elmo And Reverend pussyfoot Johnson a.k.a. Redd Fox👍👏😂🤣👏

[@bernadettebarry3099]

Thank you just what I want to say having fun in heaven

[@elisageorge2261]

Oh Eddie Murphy and Martin right there with them.. And Eddie writes his own movies.. Eddie's all that!

[@Msjamariabrown]

I'm glad I grew up in this Era, where life was fun, it was happy and it was family orientated with the Love of God🙌🏿💕🙌🏿💕🙌🏿💕

[@emmettk]

The late, great funny men, Flip Wilson and Redd Foxx. Two legends of comedy.

[@ethelstevenslove2957]

***** Yes, very funny men who enjoyed making people laugh.... I had the pleasure of seeing Redd Foxx in person at the Copacabana in New York City years ago.......Great show!

[@Zeldarw104]

Yes!! Love it!😍

[@ethelstevenslove2957]

I agree......

[@alicehouston9795]

Ethel Stevens Love what about ward singers

[@ethelstevenslove2957]

Alice Houston The "Ward" singers has appeared on the Flip Wilson show......

[@wandaworld20]

The Flip Wilson and Carol Burnett shows were the best comedy variety shows on television. Both were fresh, hilarious, and, I agree, profanity free. It's amazing how funny the comics of the 70's and before were without profanity. Sometimes just their facial expressions and body language was hysterical without them ever saying a word.

[@anncain1104]

So true.....so I give you a big, AMEN!

[@wellingtonlewis9040]

True that

[@paulaharris-nellums5640]

Yes Sir!

[@ty7504]

Dear Wandaworld20 ... we too appreciate those two 70s comics who, amongst others, showed how they could make entire family units deeply-belly-laugh without any family members being made to feel uncomfortable because of four-or-five letter vocabulary that only leaves people embarrassed because they are in the presence of various other ... 'age groups' !!! BOTH WERE AND STILL ARE LOVELY COMEDIC TALENTS... IN 2020 AND FOR MANY MORE DECADES, ERAS AND CENTURIES TO COME.

[@rita4missions]

Ah ah ah . Sin in Las Vegas ....yep

[@nutritionalblockbusters7690]

When I was a kid, we would never miss the Flip Wilson Show 👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾

[@confusedbadger6275]

@Greg Moonen most probably talking about what women they've raped

[@charlesmorris9006]

Hee hew

[@weltonvillegal6258]

Same here! My dad loved him! 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻

[@joanietaylor2447]

Truth Being Told

[@UberLummox]

What is this, '70, '72-ish? At 7 or 10 yeras old his character "Geraldine" sticks in my mind to this day.

[@PAPITO_49]

One of the greatest comedians, clean and funny, my family never miss a show. Thanks Flip you have enrich so many lives.

[@angelocastro6283]

I'm 73 years old, I wish that this man was back on TV. I miss laughing 🤣 till I cried. This giant of comedy left this world to soon.

[@need4HIM]

Flashback from the 70's. Thank you.

[@newshounded]

Flip Wilson hands down a TRUE Comic Genius. He stacks up with the rest of the greats: Red Skelton, Jackie Gleason, JacK Benny, etc.

[@need4HIM]

He does.

[@innervisions1828]

Absolutely.

[@ShadowHawk4219]

Right there along with Redd Foxx.

[@cooperjames4736]

Amen! Brothers and Sisters for meditating!

[@frankmartinez3020]

Yeah right.👎

[@Scatapult]

Amazing how much this humor still holds up today

[@jackyflowers3493]

💯💥😎💓🤗

[@theronedawson3236]

Certainly Flip Wilson and his show was a ground breaker in television regarding for black comedians. I was in my early teens when this show was broadcast. Great memories.

[@zulaikagould9230]

I was about 12 years old. We had no TV. We had to go to the neighbors house to watch tv.

[@marshalllsmith2095]

He didn't care what color your were, he performed in front of audiences of all ages and races because he wasn't a racist.

[@dwightpowell6673]

@@zulaikagould9230 Are you for real? So sad...no TV? OMG.

[@robertbellucci7681]

@@marshalllsmith2095 😮😮😮😮uypûpuûûppppppl

[@ninagoodrich5095]

Thank you for posting this timeless piece of genius. Flip opened many doors. Our youngsters have missed a great talent.

[@gennardgwinn4607]

Love love Flip Wilson!!! I was told as a child that every joke has some truth to it. This skit has truth and facts of what’s goes on in the Black churches!!

[@garyklein2645]

White churches too!!

[@REMONSTER]

@@garyklein2645 Muy truthio.

[@beyourself2444]

Goodbye, unlike like your white churches where they burn their crosses on other's lawns?

[@jackyflowers3493]

​@@garyklein2645 Agree. Went to church with my family, and watched Flip, too. He was hilarious, and definitely a trail blazer.

[@lazorisbriggs3468]

What’s crazy is that you can turn on and watch or go to an untelevised church and they are just like this…

[@jacksprat3009]

I'd forgotten Flip Wilson, but seeing this shows he was a wonderful blend of satire, timing, physical humor, and the one thing the great's of any art have, insight into the human condition. Thanks for posting. Thanks Flip Wilson!

[@cabalofdemons]

Flip Wilson ahead of his time.

[@Zeldarw104]

Yes! Comedian extraordinaire!!

[@Nipit-po8fl]

It takes me back with my mom and dad brothers and sisters watching this live. Thanks a lot for the Post y'all be good be safe he still funny

[@brucescott4261]

Flip Wilson as Reverend Leroy. TIMELESS!!!

[@michellegreen2994]

Please don't 4get about Rev. Pussyfoot.😁😁😁

[@daviddavidson8050]

Good morning and thank you for posting this piece of funny comedy. Flip Wilson was truly a funny and entertaining man who didn't get near the credit that he deserved for his genius.

[@lovin5labs]

No he didn't. He was hilarious

[@daviddavidson8050]

@@lovin5labs sure was....thank you for commenting. Much love and support.

[@marybetz1775]

NEVER MISSED A SHOW. LOVED HIM HE WAS SO FUNNY 😂😂😂😂♥️♥️

[@MusicandDancing4Ever]

I agree with you. The problem with black comedians today is that they just rely on cursing and filth, Comedians like Flip Wilson and Redd Foxx were versatile comedians, which is something comedians today lack.

[@larrytrejo1882]

Today's black comedy is stupid and immature 6th grade shit.

[@marywilliams9858]

The dictionary is sooo big. We don' t need swearing

[@odellegeorge68]

@@marywilliams9858 plpll

[@renaissanceman165]

@@marywilliams9858 As was Richard Pryor. He did not use profanity as a crutch for lulls in comedy. There is still an art, and timing yo use it effectively. Also, Pryor was just funny, with great physical comedy, and comedic timing. He could trade off with other greats. Think of the great on screen chemistry he shared with Gene Wilder. Check it Out! Ciao!!!

[@phriedokra6158]

Reddit Foxx was known to be XXX rated dear....Dolomite and others comedienne work were sold on lp albums only....

[@josephinethornton3823]

Just the sound of Redd Foxx's voice alone cheers me to no end. What a great comedian.

[@mckinleycason8884]

🤣Rev Pussyfoot Johnson!🤣 perfect!

[@jmason2838]

@@mckinleycason8884 🐾🐾🐾👣👣👣👀🙏👍👍❤️❤️💖💢💢🔎📖🔍🙏🕯️🌹🙏🕯️🌹💪🏻🤳 🗿🗿

[@beverlyledbetter4906]

God forbid if Geraldine, Aunt Esther and Fred Sanford got together. I bet the ratings would have gone through the roof!

[@snowrocket]

At the end you can see the copyright date as 1973. The following year, Flip played almost exactly the same role as a pastor of a church in the all-black comedy, "Uptown Saturday Night". It's a great performance.

[@zulaikagould9230]

I remembered that movie. I'm 62. I saw it all. EVERYBODY ALL THE COMEDIAN IN SEVERAL DECADES. BABY.

[@snowrocket]

@@zulaikagould9230 It's a good movie, but has largely been overlooked by most people and most critics. It's a shame, because it stands the test of time, and all of the performances are good. I thought the title song "Uptown Saturday Night" by Dobie Gray was/is one of the best title songs I've ever heard for a movie. It would make my top 20 easily.

[@hughjazz743]

@@snowrocket and Bill Cosby having a starring role has done nothing to help it's cause. It's still my all time favorite movie though

[@snowrocket]

@@hughjazz743 When looking at Bill Cosby, I personally can separate his comedy and acting career from his criminal actions. I still think that he is one of the funniest people from the last 60 years. Just don't let him near women I love.

[@cecilyvids]

One of THE best movies, especially from that era.

[@ronlloyd5198]

If a belly laugh is good for you, this is good medicine! When TV shows were truly funny!

[@DoUWanna007]

Such a nice show. I watched it when I was a kid and it never seemed long enough...miss shows like this. Kids today have no idea. All these shows are about murders, unsolved killings, horrible. No wonder no one can sleep -- even the news makes you have nightmares. I don't watch any of it, I just read.

[@MultiHondaa]

I just watch the oldies.

[@famuyiwaolukayode8]

I think we are all been programmed into having low vibration, by unknown ppl using the media, into fear and anger.

[@darrylbogier4013]

I used to love watching The Flip Wilson Show back in the day every Thursday.

[@EarthWindandFirepower0990]

IF I CAN'T STOP IT,AT LEAST I'M GONNA SLOW IT DOWN.NOW DATS WAS FUNNY AS HELL.

[@bh1422]

And if I can't slow it down, I will keep up!!!! 😂😂😂😂😂😂

[@Gablesman888]

Flip Wilson was not only a great comedian, his show did much to bring the black and white communities together at a time when such reconciliation was needed most . His show appealed to everyone. Plus he was so damn funny.

[@cheryljgrady]

MrAliquippawill1, you are absolutely right! Flip Wilson was and still is a true "King of Comedy". I loved that as a child I could watch this program with my family and even listen to his albums, unlike all of the other comedians who had albums back then! It is such a shame that there are no longer any "prime-time" programs showing now that I would feel comfortable to sit down with my 20 month old grandson to watch!

[@princessyoung8791]

They don't make shows like this today.😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂 I love Flip & Redd 😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂

[@Tina-iz3px]

. ❤

[@Tina-iz3px]

🎉❤❤🎉😢

[@georgewallace1467]

It's so nice to sit back and rejoice watching the men that paved a way for me. I love Flip and you know I love Redd. Thanks for the laffs.

[@ironear7748]

Mr. Wallace, in today's world of punk-@$$, cancel culture, you owe me, you can't show me a damned thing, failure to launch millenials - your comment is a heartwarming breath of fresh air! THANK YOU! Your respect & gratitude HONOR those who went before you. In my eyes, your stock just went through the roof!!! God bless

[@thorpestanford5359]

I'm old i looked forward to this show

[@rogercook58]

The only one who is still with us is Helen Reddy. The rest of them have gone on to glory. As a child, I looked forward to seeing the Flip Wilson Show each and every week. Oh yeah

[@dapdne4916]

Me too and lots of others. Ahead of his time for black celebrities.

[@ROGER2095]

And Helen Reddy completely dropped out of show business.

[@jamessimpson9350]

So did I that made you laugh out loud

[@kevinbennett7615]

Sad to say she has now left us.

[@jackyflowers3493]

Been thinking about Flip lately, 🤔and had to look him up. Glad I did. 😄 3/2023. Timely, always.

[@tyrone4u559]

A comedic genius. Never got enough credit for his craft. That was a great family show. Thanks for the memories!

[@SmoothnSavvy]

So nice when people can both be great (comedians) & work together, no jealousy (sp). They complement each other. Can you imagine the fun they had at rehersal? Or hanging out afterwards...

[@LynnRedwine800]

I MISS YOU BOTH SO VERY MUCH. REST IN PEACE FLIP & RED.

[@TEXTILEMACHINESKKKhosa]

Both Legends....

[@spudbono5747]

Oh how I loved this show! Dang it, now I'll be up all night looking up Geraldine videos. "What you see is what you get"!

[@allusiveatheist9760]

I remember this episode had Redd Foxx (obviously), Helen Reddy and Joan Rivers. Much love for Flip. I just about wore out my 8-track of "The Devil Made Me Buy This Dress."

[@carrieferguson1493]

I watched him all the time & Geraldine, he passed to young!

[@auntroachkiller6086]

Too young

[@1zymn1]

This is comedy brilliance!

[@debbiehampton5815]

I remember this show love...............flip Wilson he had great performer on his show, he was a great comedian, he did not need to bleep words out because he did clean comedy, Osmond brother Jackson five every big performer been on his show, you do not find shows like flip Wilson carol Burnett shows these days, he got along and invited white performers on his show, when I would go to school the next day my class mates who are white would say to me boy is flip Wilson great, lot of unknown comedians started out from flip Wilson show and became bigger than him, I never hear him complain about that he was nice kind and appreciative about his show, it was a family show think God for you tube thank you for this segment I am strolling for more shows..

[@onlyme114]

What memories ! I never missed Flip. When I heard he passed away I had to cry. He was popular and loved but he never got the credit and respect as an entertainer he deserved .

[@zulaikagould9230]

Because Flip Wilson left his show to raise his children. I was so sad when he left tv.

[@ToniM10]

Black Comedians of 2day...owe Flip Wilson MORE than just R E S P E C T ✌😎❤🇺🇸

[@EmorySimsDrEmoryCarlSims]

This show brings tears to my eyes because I can remember growing up when things for black people were looking up. T.V. was golden during those years. Everything on TV was wholesome. There no rap and hip-hop. Every message was positive on the radio and television. Life was simple. There were no drugs or people addicted to drugs like today. The black where I grew up in Jacksonville, Florida was very safe. Everybody was nice and friendly.

[@khaleedabdul-azeezedwards9523]

You are eiether purposely exaggerating a great deal, or you lived in a fantasy world in your mind. All these shows, if you pay close attention to them, were just leading up to the madness we are faced with today. Pre-cursers if you will. Remember the devil is very patient.

[@JSmedic1]

Dr. Emory Carl Sims, you are delusional. Not everything was positive, and dope addicts and dope existed back then. We just lied and covered it up.

[@CodyCole80]

There was a lot of commandment breaking in all these shows. Flip playing Geraldine (drag), playing on false doctrine of tithing, and gambling. Look beyond the jokes and open your eyes.

[@gregoryburton1241]

This younger generation can only watch and wonder what it would be like to have unadulterated fun, while not offending all sorts of folks. That generation of entertainers were Solid Gold.

[@jimanderson555]

Fell like I've been to Creflo dollars church LOL . ❤️ Flip Wilson

[@dragonfly492]

Or Joel Osteen

[@adriancozad8308]

Lol,haha...Lordy-lordy!...geez;they out there Alright! Lol,haha..( Excellent)

[@reginamoss4150]

Paula White, TD Jakes and a few more of you New Jack Preachers ..this is y’all 4 sho !.

[@rbeasley2049]

I watched this show with my parents! Loved it! Oh, such wonderful humor!

[@thereal001]

OMG!!!! I was nuts over this show as a kid!!!! Even had a Flip Wilson coloring book!!! Thank you so much for uploading this!!! The kid in me is busting!!!! I still don't understand why this show was cancelled it had high ratings! RIP Flip!! The funniest non cursing comedian ever!!

[@joytuc58]

Thanks for uploading this! a large part of my childhood, the Flip Wilson show!

[@MartyKeegan]

I loved this show as a kid. "The Church Of What's Happening Now!" So funny and entertaining.

[@Moonsfire62]

Just love reading in between the lines. It's what makes this skit so dang funny. :)

[@reneefairley3765]

I watch it every time like it's the first time! Truly wonderful 😂😂😂😂

[@loneyhearts]

I loved watching this show when I was in high school. He never used improper language and treated everyone with respect. He was fun to watch. I use his handshake today! More fun than any handshake out there. 🙃

[@JazzMaestra]

I loved this man and do so miss him!

[@serpentinecreature]

Fantastic! Thank you for this memory,dear to my heart and good for my anxiety. I am serious.Most comedy these days don't give you nothing!

[@zeequeen3]

My favorite lines: "The devil made me do it.", ”“When you're hot, you're hot; when you're not, you're not. Flip Wilson (Geraldine) was hilarious, LOL!

[@TheTsar1918]

Tanya Aprill J. Walker “Hello, Killer.”

[@MrBigrobmjca3]

Wonder if him and the Ol’ Snowman (Jerry Reed) ever hung out together at the Uptown Poker Club?

[@MrCcoolg]

OMG I love this. Rev. LeRoy and The Church of What's Happening Now was my favorite skit. RIP Flip

[@danielstewart7163]

For some reason every time I see Flip Wilson i hear "here come da judge"

[@grandcatsmama3421]

daniel stewart wasn't that on Rowan and Martin? I remember that. Watched all of those shows when I was a teen.

[@phydeauxddog]

That came from Pigmeat Markham. The judge.

[@JohnLobert]

That was Sammy Davis, Jr., who did that on the show (many times), not Flip Wilson.

[@curtismoff]

@Mike Urashevich I'm hearing don't you touch me you dont know me

[@johnmalaeolevavau7042]

FIRST Time seeing this and it rocked my soul to the core...Flip Wilson...never heard of him, I guess growing up with no TV. But I'm going to sit down and go through all the shows but this one must be the best...

[@herbertchew3157]

Flip Wilson like Barack Obama, see you later alligator, after while crocodile.

[@jussihursti4981]

“When comedy was still funny...”

[@ty7504]

So true, dear Jussi-of-Hursti.

[@sassysizzle]

No cursing... just plain ole fun! I was allowed to watch this as a child and we were in stitches with laughter.... He as an intelligent gentleman.

[@jimgag2]

Flip Wilson and Red Foxx. Comedy doesn’t get any better.Thanks for posting .

[@joanietaylor2447]

Amazing Still.. Loving this one Right here Now Glory

[@johnmalaeolevavau7042]

In Las Vegas there's a lot of fallen women....And I'm gonna pick them up...that's too good, first time seeing this and I cried from laughing, the soulful delivery was classic

[@theredroadeast723]

This brings back many memories from childhood!

[@mosestyson3217]

No cursing....clean comedy. Bring Bk memories of so many now deceased loved ones...bless all who lost their loved ones as well

[@pat0004]

This is the most apocalyptic skit I've ever seen. Even the credit card part is true in today's churches😂

[@hackman669]

Merica... the best country... he'll yeah....(sensored for light hearted).

[@rogerallen6644]

You are right on the truth!!!

[@JavierGonzalez-oe1qq]

One of America's great live comedy performers...Thank God for Flip

[@SmoothnSavvy]

When you're good (a good comedan), you can be clean. And Flip was good!.

[@cynthiadye1679]

I always watch flip Wilson he was so funny. I wish there was a channel that would just show the reruns from the show..

[@j.brown70]

😆😆😆 This brings back memories watching The Flip Wilson show with my family as a kid. ☺️ Anytime you mention any church to my aunt she still calls them “The church of what’s happening now.” 😁

[@phriedokra6158]

My brother in law had pleurisy one winter as we watched this show...he literally was in tears of pain from laughing so hard with each full inspiration taking in a breath of air!!!

[@hamishmcdog48]

Flip was the man.....

[@colleenhenry8022]

Missing you, Flip Wilson, loved watching his show!!

[@silviaagee5732]

Omg, loved this show as a child. Even funnier now! Thanks for posting it!

[@debshegog5511]

Flip Wilson was one of the funniest comedians of our day?

[@dondixon4206]

No Question

[@fge00]

If you have to ask this question, you weren't watching

[@Cerl84]

did he say Rev. Pussyfoot Johnson? Hilarious.

[@rogercook58]

Yes he did. Lol

[@spartansrace4293]

Only thing missing is Lawanda Page doing a cameo

[@tyronebrezell2035]

If i did not know any better this look like church 2019 lol

[@marty64thornton]

Yep the mega churches and TV evangelist.

[@MethodistPreacher]

Hmmm, I'd better start watching and learning.

[@joanbowden7634]

Let the church say AMEN! 🙏

[@ladylydia762]

Flip Wilson and read Foxx made us proud ❤

[@dudleygarramone]

My uncle directed the Flip Wilson show

[@joanietaylor2447]

Amazing Blessings Flowing through

[@lavellebrooks2706]

who's your uncle that you said directed the flip wilson show?

[@sschw68]

I loved that show!!!

[@GunnarMiller]

en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bill_Foster_(director)

[@reneefairley3765]

I look at these when I need some heavy duty laughter 😂😂😂😂! Truly wonderful!!! Lol I wish they would remake these.

[@LindaOliver-e8q]

I was at a church in Jackson, MS, when the pastor had the doors locked and would not let people leave. Brother Cleophus Robinson and Sister Josephine James were the guest singers. The reverend said they needed train fare back to California, and nobody was leaving until they got the money. My friends were members at this church and they invited me. The pastor had already called for four collections when he decided there wasn't enough money for the church and the guest singers. I know it's hard to believe but were were actually held hostage. They had deacons blocking the doors. I never visited that church agin.

[@alisonjohnson287]

This show was so important to watch that my mother had me & my sister STOP DOING THE DISHES and come downstairs and watch Flip Wilson. Why? My mom (one cool lady, God bless her soul) came at us from a historical tip; She said because this is a black man with a variety show that was an absolute hit. And everybody watched his show, black people, white people, everybody. I’ll never forget what she said..❤️

[@melpark9689]

Loved this show!!

[@teaisafoodgroup]

I miss him and his comedy....

[@David-wm4ox]

I remember 👀 the show when I was a young, he also played the preacher in the movie up town Saturday night

[@jeffreyanderson7465]

I love this show over this past weekend and fun to watch what u see what u get

[@carlanthony5678]

"Y'all take them basket back out there"..Lol

[@ronaldwatson1951]

Brought back a lot of memories.

[@beverlyharris9859]

SENSATIONAL AWESOME!!

[@hiawathaclemons]

You said “The poor were welcome” and I hear they been showin up BAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA!!!!!!!!!

[@frannyleyden7988]

Flip Wilson was the best! Loved watching his show. There is not the quality today in comedy today as there was then.

[@dannyroybal7394]

Another Favorite Of Mine From The Early Seventies

[@rolandmiller5456]

I grew up in the South and we had black preachers just like this

[@ruthavery8245]

All black preachers are not the same.

[@hassanabdullah5023]

Preacher pimps same game different name

[@Man_Solo3.14]

And, the North! My father for one.... lol

[@sachabois1744]

Preachers like this are a dime a dozen

[@DUBEE43]

Oh man, Me and My MOM loved this show!!!!!! OOOOH, THE MEMORIES!!

[@patmischel6883]

I just love Flip. I watched every week.

[@pyrodoll2422]

One of the funniest things I've ever seen. Real comedy genius.

[@69lixdix]

gotta love Flip I miss this man he was great