A movie should be made of Flip's life. He was a genius.
@lupejmiranda45942 ай бұрын
YES!! I AGREE!!
@josephcostello6953 жыл бұрын
Too bad shows of today don't have the humor and class that Flip Wilson had. And the talent we call the temptations. No pop or R&B group has today. And those who put thumbs down need help. RIP Flip Red and Eddie Dennis Paul and Melvin. Otis keep on keeping on.
@skineyemin42763 жыл бұрын
Well..., all the racists and bigots have escaped from under their rocks and out from their crevices and are following Trump, the very person with the poorest sense of humor and reality who sues anyone who makes any jokes referring to him.
@ricksaunders80743 жыл бұрын
You got that right
@saidufofanah22102 жыл бұрын
Will say the same thing 50 years from about todays music
@garymayfield59952 жыл бұрын
@@saidufofanah2210 I doubt that
@jakemiles1427 Жыл бұрын
I found this skit to be very boring, I see why this show didn't last long. Boring AF
@michaelwade73273 жыл бұрын
Wayne Brady should play Flip in a movie. Flip was so under appreciated... brilliant performer!!
@marvinhagler47213 жыл бұрын
They need to make a Flip Wilson movie PERIOD..Hes remembered AND forgotten..PEACE
@ralphbenites18193 жыл бұрын
Yea.he should ✊🏾
@mamajama573 жыл бұрын
He wasn't underappreciated. His show was #1 for years
@pitbull643 жыл бұрын
I actually thought of Jason Maxwell ( Easy-E in Straight Outta Compton)to play Flip
@marvinhagler47213 жыл бұрын
@@pitbull64 Looks more like him..And takented
@Frnk_33 жыл бұрын
I died laughing when Redd Foxx strolled on up. 6 of my favorite people up on stage together and Flip Wilson who was from my home state.
@falanajerido8753 жыл бұрын
You from jersey ?
@Frnk_33 жыл бұрын
@@falanajerido875 Yup and proud of it
@haroldbrooks42353 жыл бұрын
Redd had me dying too. Didn't see that coming
@phyllissmith7302 жыл бұрын
@@haroldbrooks4235 vv
@aliciamirelleemmanuel89654 ай бұрын
@haroldbrooks4235 same here till Flip say "IS THERE ANOTHER ONE?". I nearly piss on my pants🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣
@pdspears1027673 жыл бұрын
I remember my whole family would sit around the TV to watch the Flip Wilson show . It was a huge task for a black man to have his own variety show back then. My mom and dad would laugh and we had great times together as a family. At this time in my life its a melancholy feeling to watch these types of shows with bittersweet memories. RIH to all that have gone on to glory.
@Yankee263 жыл бұрын
Yes in deed.
@hartwell1463 жыл бұрын
Good memories!
@markrawlison34463 жыл бұрын
Well said pdspears102767. Found memories for me too.
@Lizzy5143 жыл бұрын
God bless. National treasures.
@deborahbrown94283 жыл бұрын
Great Entertainment without vile language & unbecoming behavior. I miss those days.
@gucciysl3 жыл бұрын
Tall, dark and handsome Temptations
@kamscott42013 жыл бұрын
They all look super tall. I hear they was all over 6 feet
@jujuzeeD3 жыл бұрын
@@kamscott4201 Melvin was 6ft 1, Otis was 6ft 3, Paul was 6ft 2, Eddie was listed as 6ft 2 1/2, and Edwards was 6ft 5. David Ruffin 6ft 4 in tall.
@kamscott42013 жыл бұрын
@@jujuzeeD I knew it cause Paul looks taller then blue. Thanks I knew it
@colinhalliley1113 жыл бұрын
We were spoiled ! Had the greatest talents ever to enjoy and vibe with.
@marionv.brittainiii71883 жыл бұрын
Yep, between Redd Foxx, Flip Wilson, Richard Pryor and Bill Cosby, I don't know who was the funniest.🤣🤣🤣. Bill Cosby was the cleanest though.
@lamontbradford46303 жыл бұрын
@@marionv.brittainiii7188 But he was the dirty in real life.
@zulaikagould92303 жыл бұрын
Oh yeah.
@warrensmith17863 жыл бұрын
@@lamontbradford4630 🤔😳😬😵😆🤣💕💓😎
@carondaniels54283 жыл бұрын
In
@virtualwhispers9 ай бұрын
OMG, be still, my heart ... I will never stop missing these awesome and talented Temptations - And I also love and miss me some Flip Wilson!
@themotownboy13 жыл бұрын
Wow,! We got the very rare instance of Otis singing a couple of lines as lead singer!
@russdee83313 жыл бұрын
Never understood why Otis didn’t sing lead he had a nice voice 🤷🏾♂️
@Testing-py9rn2 жыл бұрын
That's what I said like damn he sound good. I didn't think he sung any solo parts
Otis had one song to my knowledge where he sang lead and it's Don't Send Me Away.
@cherryedwards33 жыл бұрын
Hard to believe Flip Wilson is dead and gone forever... he was so full of Life!!!
@calvinbealer7264 Жыл бұрын
The Legendary 5 Temptations at their Best PERIOD.
@senorahemphill74143 жыл бұрын
Paul's voice had that flavor! Love the original Temptations!❤🕺🏾🕺🏾🕺🏾🕺🏾🕺🏾❤
@archangelvvv11 ай бұрын
RIGHT! The most under rated singer in the group, but yet he had a unique voice. He died way too young and for all the wrong reasons
@paul_williams_fans3 жыл бұрын
Flip was such a comedic genius! There will never be another show like his or comedian like him. As for the Temps... Man they were just the absolute best! Each one had that certain something. They didn't sing, they SANG! My favorite was always Paul, but it's heartbreaking seeing him go through it. The sickle-cell and drinking really wore him out, but he still gave it his 100%. A true showman.
@mercybutler3636 Жыл бұрын
Will never get over PAUL WILLIAMS😢
@mercybutler3636 Жыл бұрын
PAUL. PAUL😢
@ashley4034 Жыл бұрын
This performance is always a tear jerker for me! Paul look like he was in true pain but push through it. He was sweating profusely and not as energetic or smiling like he was in all the other performances 😔😔 and the look of concern on Otis and Eddie face as they turned when it was Paul turn to sing made it even sadder 🥺. he was such an awesome showman and entertainer. Even through pain he did the best he could. He will Never be forgotten ❤️❤️🙏🏽🙏🏽
@archangelvvv11 ай бұрын
@@mercybutler3636 RIGHT
@archangelvvv11 ай бұрын
@@ashley4034 AMEN
@monie25142 ай бұрын
I love this show I wish it was more shows like it flip had a wonderful walk and the style when he dressed up in that tuxedo I loved it always🎉 rip to a great comedian flip Wilson 💯‼️🥰👌🏼
@markrauson20503 жыл бұрын
The temptations did fantastic on that song let it be everyone took turns with lead
@williebowen1043 Жыл бұрын
Let it Be is Song written by Sir Paul McCartney while was in the Beatles.
@natalee2173 жыл бұрын
I used to watch Flip every week. It was funny as hell. Flip was a trip. A true comedian
@jeffreyconyers87353 жыл бұрын
To the Temps humorous side and smile is legendary.
@Lillie-s9t10 ай бұрын
Can't beat the marvelous harmony Of this group. Exceptional talent.
@letty55152 жыл бұрын
Sing Temptations. Got to hear each individual's voice and what they brought together collectively. Talent.
@kybelian11 ай бұрын
1st time ever hearing and seeing Otis solo on TV.
@theoretex5 ай бұрын
@@kybeliancheck out Don't Send Me Away. He sings lead on that.
@reneegouge9698 Жыл бұрын
I love flip I wish they were shows like this today
@patrickpowell34993 жыл бұрын
Great skit. Eddie can't hold in his laughter. (LOL)
@barbaraann18603 жыл бұрын
The (Greatest Group) of all time today and forever...always will be number one in class performance dance routine looks and all that is.. love the Temptations. I loved Paul the most🤭🤭
@roberttaylor66943 жыл бұрын
Dennis was no joke but David's showmanship couldn't be compared to!
@marionv.brittainiii71883 жыл бұрын
My parents had put me to bed early at that time. I couldn't watch it. I was only one year old in 1970.🤣🤣🤣. Why can't we have television like that today??
@marybethleib82863 жыл бұрын
I forgot how wonderful he was!!!! What a talent!!!!
@williebowen10433 жыл бұрын
This Is the last time we see Eddie Kendricks and Paul Williams as TEMPTATIONS.
@aria88053 жыл бұрын
Actually Paul and Eddie’s very last performance as Temptations was on the Ed Sullivan show in 1971. where they performed “Just My Imagination (Running Away With Me)”. But this is one of their last 🙂
@jamesalford8773 жыл бұрын
@@aria8805 this is correct; this Flip Wilson clip is from 1970. What's rare is to see the Temps in a uniform that they also wore on Ed Sullivan that same year.
@natalee2173 жыл бұрын
Love me some Eddie
@kamscott42013 жыл бұрын
Not true. Eddie left before Paul. Paul was still a temptation late 1971 early 1972. Its pics to prove it. They replaced Eddie wit someone who lasted like a couple of months before Damion came in. & cool fact Paul helped choreograph papa was a rolling stone dance moves
@tyliekinc.3 жыл бұрын
@@kamscott4201 yes! Though Paul left the group he was still their advisor, and choreographer and fun Fact Paul did the choreography on the famous Step in the name of love routine for the Supremes back in 1965
@IamTaliaIsrael4 жыл бұрын
😂🤣😂🤣😂🤣i love this episode😂 classic!! I sure miss those days how I wish I could go back like you wouldn't believe!!
@natalee2173 жыл бұрын
Those were the days.
@IamTaliaIsrael3 жыл бұрын
@@natalee217 yes they were how I wish I could go back
@susanrowland71882 ай бұрын
Those days were the best!
@IamTaliaIsrael2 ай бұрын
@@susanrowland7188 yes!!!
@j.brown703 жыл бұрын
That bass on Let It Be at the end was fly!
@roberttaylor66943 жыл бұрын
Melvin (Blue) Franklin one of the baddest base in the land check him out on "Old Man River"!
@williebowen1043 Жыл бұрын
@@roberttaylor6694 Bass
@jackwalls71703 жыл бұрын
I saw the Temptations in Chicago at the Regal Theater in 1966 when I was 9 years old, it was a Motown Revue I'm 64 now, it still seems like yesterday.
@veronicadabney14663 жыл бұрын
I saw them several times at the Howard in Washington, D.C., as well as at Constitution Hall. The Howard used to have Motown Revues as well, where you'd see the Supremes, Smokey and the Miracles, Stevie Wonder, Marvin Gaye (D.C. was his hometown), Martha and the Vandellas, etc. Great Times!!
@garymayfield59952 жыл бұрын
It was lol
@jeffkatt4 жыл бұрын
Wow, how did I ever miss this when it was first televised! Thank God for KZbin!
@silviaagee57323 жыл бұрын
Paul and Eddie are there!!! Yesss!
@kamscott42013 жыл бұрын
Paul my favorite
@montanacrone8984 Жыл бұрын
Flip was brilliant
@TruthBTold2483 жыл бұрын
"I think you need a Transmission"......"I'm working on it Brother!"...lol
@MrCarltonjsmith3 жыл бұрын
"...now back off!!!..." - Eddie Kendricks was cracking up!
@calvinbealer7264 Жыл бұрын
Bringing back Memories from 1970 on NBC. When Television 📺📺 Matter.
@nickyruso278611 ай бұрын
The tempting temptations killed this song, hot dam, y’all was the greatest to ever do it… smooth af!
@tyroneprice66423 жыл бұрын
This was a great show Flip Wilson.
@roslynwilliams49173 жыл бұрын
This video is priceless! One of the greatest comedians and greatest groups. Otis is is the last survivor of the group. TEMPTATIONS FOREVER!
@justpde Жыл бұрын
It's really sad to read comments mocking Paul on his obvious illness. The best male group as stated here, and some feel it childishly necessary to demean any member. I am grateful to Otis...who can sing....for keeping the group successful for over 60 years. Sorry for you Ruffin lovers (no offense to Ruffin) that he let ego get in the way of lasting success. Don't let it eat you alive. It was only a movie, folks!!! I appreciate all the members' contributions and I thank God I can still enjoy the music and the views. Grow up....like they did !!
@michellecollins4301 Жыл бұрын
This so beautiful...still classy male group...God's Angels 😇 😇😇😇😇
@queenslyric8003 жыл бұрын
The part about angels crack me up every time🤣🤦🏾♀️ especially the cloud peaking 😭
@cdjblue523 жыл бұрын
I enjoyed every single second of this!
@peytoncooke13343 жыл бұрын
This was only 3 years before Paul’s death. He doesn’t look to good but at least he’s trying his best, it almost puts tears to my eyes to see my favorite Temptation like that. Love you Paul, forever and always 🖤
@allenbrantley86613 жыл бұрын
yeah you can see how he was sweating that he was having problems
@mozfonky3 жыл бұрын
Great singer but he's not in form here.
@judiko1423 жыл бұрын
Williams suffered from sickle-cell anemia, which frequently brought havoc on his physical health. ... His health had deteriorated to the point that he would sometimes be unable to perform, suffering from combinations of exhaustion and pain which he combated with heavy drinking. From Wikipedia...
@sktoh44693 жыл бұрын
Which one is Paul?
@mozfonky3 жыл бұрын
@@sktoh4469 one in the middle during Let It Be, he was a fine singer, I like his Stevie wonder cover, you can tell he's a huge Nat King Cole fan: kzbin.info/www/bejne/a3WxZHmIirV_npI
@stevenbaer5999 Жыл бұрын
The Temptations actually played in one episode of Rowan and Martin Laugh In as they dress up as French foreign legion in the desert. Arte Johnson who plays as Wolfgang, a German soldier who gave them a hard time as they were actually singing and dancing. They actually sang Get Ready Here I Come.
@viviandean26563 жыл бұрын
He died way too soon. Never missed his show
@deborahherriage7912 жыл бұрын
So much fun seeing this show again. Belly laughs! The talent - swoon.
@marytorres48433 жыл бұрын
I had this dream once that I was in this club having a drink 🍸 with the temptations at the bar. That was the best dream I've ever had! ❤ 😉😊
@hartwell1463 жыл бұрын
Cool!
@briandetweiler28643 жыл бұрын
Bring back the Soul! This is what the world needs "NOW"! Think I was five years old and always loved Flip! One of the Temps parents lived across the street in My. Airy, Philly!!!
@brent1969able3 жыл бұрын
David Ruffin had been solo about 2 years by the time they filmed this! My favorite Temp!
@jaye95053 жыл бұрын
Yes Mr. David Ruffin 👏
@charityshoptreasures2569 Жыл бұрын
I'm brought up in England I never saw the temptations anime shows like this thank you so much ❤️ for to us
@traceyrankin9363 жыл бұрын
Flip Wilson was hilarious!
@rubengreenberg22537 ай бұрын
The Temptations were pure magic.
@Tom53Tech3 жыл бұрын
I was a Senior In High school in those days. Loved Flip Wilson...And the great Redd Foxx
@michaelmitchell50984 жыл бұрын
I can hear Melvin in the background!!!
@millkee21804 жыл бұрын
This is original golden entertainment, that all other entertainers follow. Thank u very much!👍👏
@psmaureen3 жыл бұрын
A rare talent. My husband and I always enjoyed. Once I asked my so 2 yr old son, “Sean, why did you say that?” And he answered me, “I don’t know. the devil made me do it .” He was only 2!
@weotalks28102 жыл бұрын
Funnnny LEGEND, AND THE TEMPTATIONS HARMONY IS 2ND TO NONE...
@astrobear53535 жыл бұрын
The Temptations
@jeanheard46153 жыл бұрын
Love that show that is when tv was worth watching not like today
@johnedwardjones9993 жыл бұрын
Love Flip. So miss his great comedy. Best of the best. What a great mind. Skit=😁😅🤣 Thank you for years of laughter and fun, Flip.🌠
@markrauson20503 жыл бұрын
Paul Williams looked like he wasn't feeling well he still put his all into true heart of the temptations along with blue
@jamesalford8773 жыл бұрын
This was the height of his alcohol dependency, and being under those stage lights, he's 20 degrees hotter than the rest.
@johnbgriffinjr1163 жыл бұрын
You could tell he was struggling but good Lord did he nail his solo… the most truly soulful of the Temptations in my humble opinion..
@1talldaddy3 жыл бұрын
@@jamesalford877 you tell that by the way he's sweating.
@soulbrotha123452 жыл бұрын
Paul Williams was suffering from Sickle cell and drinking alcohol numbed the pain. Alot of times during performances he was in constant pain.
@chariotwofilthy83743 жыл бұрын
Hi edagdwg thanks You Tube for sharing these real storys of what it was like when you were young and in love with someone special enjoy your life God is always around pray changes everything and people linda j.peace flip was a real trip of comdy
@williamfeilhauer2667 Жыл бұрын
Talent at its best 👌 entertainers today haven't a clue of what this kind of Talent is. Incredible.
@allisonpayne33594 жыл бұрын
I KUST HEARD "LET IT BE"FOR THE FIRST TIME! PAUL MCCARTNEY WOULD LOVE THIS. THE TEMPS MAKE IT THEIR OWN! JUST GORGEOUS!
@byronbenguche3 жыл бұрын
Funny you should mention that Paul McCartney actual said he loved the Temptations version of Let It Be and Ray Charles version of Eleanor Rigby is his all time favorite cover versions of the Beatles songs
@jamesalford8773 жыл бұрын
I think it is the Psychedelic Shack album that has their cover of Let It Be on it.
@jenhall61843 жыл бұрын
This show brings back memories from the 70's we don't have comedians like Flip Wilson Redd Fox. They were funny without nasty language.
@marinecorpswarrior9152 жыл бұрын
Sept 2022, Red Foxx, Flip Wilson and all the Tempting Temptations are gone (except Otis). Great memories of what laugher and talent once was.
@jujuzeeD4 жыл бұрын
Wow, who said that Otis can't sing? He can blow!
@fostermac71703 жыл бұрын
Otis showed his smooth mid-upper range.
@djms.cookie64323 жыл бұрын
Otis led the song, i want a love i can see....One of the best temptation songs EVER
@freejdc13 жыл бұрын
@@djms.cookie6432 that was Paul Williams
@MsTexas733 жыл бұрын
Those rumors come from folks who believe everything in the movie was real.
@falanajerido8753 жыл бұрын
He can't
@PC4USE1Ай бұрын
Flip Wilson was great,always loved his show and any appearances he made. The Temptations,the greatest Motown group sing a song written by The Beatles. About as close to total entertainment as one can get.
@princessyoung87913 жыл бұрын
Love the temptation lol love Flip Wilson 😂😂😂😂❤❤❤❤😂😂😂😂 I watch every show .
@pwatson57662 жыл бұрын
I'm 62. I remember my grandfather calling my grandmather, "Look honey, there's a Colored man on TV!"
@JoseHerrera-wb6cq2 жыл бұрын
Simply the best! Excellence … Thank you Flip! We miss you!
@falanajerido8753 жыл бұрын
Beautiful i miss this when i was a kid i enjoyed this flip wilson had the greatest variety show ever no one tops him he be miss like the temptation be miss only 1 standing
@lestinecramer35342 жыл бұрын
The Temptations most Talented Guy's Ever.
@IamTaliaIsrael10 күн бұрын
This is one of my favorite episodes 😂😂🤣😂🤣I love this one 😂
@shekelafarmer83063 жыл бұрын
Flip Wilson,The Temptations and Red Fox all showing out close in 🎥 video show towards one another.↗😘 Love peace & respect to them all for sharing beautiful talent of theirs that I having enjoyed to benefit by also to choose to 👀 see and or 👂 hear now-a-days, from time to time, for Ole times sakes memories of enjoying while were a youngster. 😘
@akbar84773 жыл бұрын
Redd Foxx! What a surprise.
@brendathompson23789 ай бұрын
Let It Be TEMPTATIONS ❤FOREVER🙏🏽
@ghanasoul3 жыл бұрын
Eddie Kendrick’s solo LP was already complete by the time he did this. “All By Myself” was the title. It was only supposed to be a side project while still with the group. We all know what happened after that. 🙂
@DVPerry2202 жыл бұрын
After Paul left the group, Eddie left, too. They were best friends. RIP to them both. 🙏🏾👊🏾
@kamscott4201 Жыл бұрын
@@DVPerry220 not true Eddie left first. Paul stayed. If you look up all directions album cover Paul was there . He had pics with them and all. He left after Eddie. Eddie left before Paul the movie lied about that.
@DVPerry220 Жыл бұрын
@@kamscott4201 That's Richard Street on the album cover. He's standing far left. Eddie was gone by then too.
@kamscott4201 Жыл бұрын
@@DVPerry220 no it's a pic I promise I know how Streets look . He was there . Paul left after Eddie . Paul isn't on the cover but he was there because on the internet it is a pic
@kamscott4201 Жыл бұрын
Look up all directions unseen pics . Paul is literally there no lie
@scottrhodes81603 жыл бұрын
Flip was a genius.
@v6monza53511 ай бұрын
That harmony is something special
@lexdee5235 ай бұрын
If only they would do a documentary on Flip Wilson. This dude is hilarious yet so Underrated as a comedian of that era. I enjoyed watching him as a kid. He would always have my whole family laughing their hearts out.
@nancyhoward70053 жыл бұрын
Best. Flip Wilson is the BEST!!!!
@jadezee63163 жыл бұрын
the Temptations were the epitome of street group harmony....
@jadezee63163 жыл бұрын
btw.....all..the jackets are a different color
@wyonneholland8763 жыл бұрын
This was very well done. And much enjoyed. Thank You. The storm is passing over was well done. Thank You. Bless God and Praise the Lord. Thank You!!
@shakkamusa23663 жыл бұрын
Those guys could sing anything and make it sound like you have never heard it before. Now that's greatness.
@katherenewedic80763 жыл бұрын
Beautiful voices
@lovelysosweet83863 жыл бұрын
I remember this show! I was only 6
@falanajerido8753 жыл бұрын
I miss this show don't know why
@melissadyche83253 жыл бұрын
I remember watching his shows
@kechellbynum26563 жыл бұрын
Paul didn’t see it funny when flip said who have change for a dollar. Lol
@kechellbynum26563 жыл бұрын
Loved the skit.
@nikmariealex3 жыл бұрын
This literally has me crying 😂 Also, Ms. Aretha, we get why you were daydreaming ma'am bc just look at Dennis. Shout-out to my fave Paul for not breaking character lol
@AlaskaSnowQueen2 ай бұрын
OMG, I never get tired of hearing Melvin Franklin. God that man had a voice.
@kathygaither57463 жыл бұрын
Paul❣
@justpde Жыл бұрын
Me too, and judging by some comments here, he was a threatening figure. The man was just awesome!!!
@Iroq-lt9go Жыл бұрын
He was very playful but didn't play about performances. Love me some Paul ❤❤❤
@aaronstansberry25453 жыл бұрын
That looks like the suit Fred bought from Phil's fashion barn on sandford and son...lol
@garymayfield59952 жыл бұрын
That was 50yrs ago style have changed you probably didn't know any better that probably why you said such a stupid thing
@quelyq3 жыл бұрын
Dennis Edward's with that lock jaw
@kingdoc32625 ай бұрын
Never saw this 😢Was in Medical School. They're singing songs of My childhood before that time. Eternal 🎉Lots of the 'original' or slightly after.... All rest in Peace not with us. Thank you All. Seen Dennis Edwards and Paul?Williams personally 🎉