The Flip Wilson Show - Temptations Play-Act/Let It Be Performance (1970)

[@deborahpacheco2799]

A movie should be made of Flip's life. He was a genius.

[@lupejmiranda4594]

YES!! I AGREE!!

[@josephcostello695]

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.

[@skineyemin4276]

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.

[@ricksaunders8074]

You got that right

[@saidufofanah2210]

Will say the same thing 50 years from about todays music

[@garymayfield5995]

@@saidufofanah2210 I doubt that

[@jakemiles1427]

I found this skit to be very boring, I see why this show didn't last long. Boring AF

[@michaelwade7327]

Wayne Brady should play Flip in a movie. Flip was so under appreciated... brilliant performer!!

[@marvinhagler4721]

They need to make a Flip Wilson movie PERIOD..Hes remembered AND forgotten..PEACE

[@ralphbenites1819]

Yea.he should ✊🏾

[@mamajama57]

He wasn't underappreciated. His show was #1 for years

[@pitbull64]

I actually thought of Jason Maxwell ( Easy-E in Straight Outta Compton)to play Flip

[@marvinhagler4721]

@@pitbull64 Looks more like him..And takented

[@monie2514]

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 💯‼️🥰👌🏼

[@pdspears102767]

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.

[@Yankee26]

Yes in deed.

[@hartwell146]

Good memories!

[@markrawlison3446]

Well said pdspears102767. Found memories for me too.

[@Lizzy514]

God bless. National treasures.

[@deborahbrown9428]

Great Entertainment without vile language & unbecoming behavior. I miss those days.

[@virtualwhispers]

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!

[@senorahemphill7414]

Paul's voice had that flavor! Love the original Temptations!❤🕺🏾🕺🏾🕺🏾🕺🏾🕺🏾❤

[@archangelvvv]

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

[@themotownboy1]

Wow,! We got the very rare instance of Otis singing a couple of lines as lead singer!

[@russdee8331]

Never understood why Otis didn’t sing lead he had a nice voice 🤷🏾‍♂️

[@Testing-py9rn]

That's what I said like damn he sound good. I didn't think he sung any solo parts

[@janicecypress8822]

​@@russdee8331😊q😊😊😊😊😊😊😊😊😊😊😊😊😊😊😊😊😊😊😊😊😊😊😊😊😊😊😊😊😊😊😊😊😊😊😊😊😊😊😊😊😊😊😊😊😊😊😊😊😊😊😊😊😊😊😊😊😊😊😊😊😊😊😊😊😊😊😊😊😊😊😊😊😊😊😊😊😊😊😊😊😊😊😊😊😊

[@theoretex]

Otis had one song to my knowledge where he sang lead and it's Don't Send Me Away.

[@Frnk_3]

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.

[@falanajerido875]

You from jersey ?

[@Frnk_3]

@@falanajerido875 Yup and proud of it

[@haroldbrooks4235]

Redd had me dying too. Didn't see that coming

[@phyllissmith730]

@@haroldbrooks4235 vv

[@aliciamirelleemmanuel8965]

​@haroldbrooks4235 same here till Flip say "IS THERE ANOTHER ONE?". I nearly piss on my pants🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@colinhalliley111]

We were spoiled ! Had the greatest talents ever to enjoy and vibe with.

[@marionv.brittainiii7188]

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.

[@lamontbradford4630]

@@marionv.brittainiii7188 But he was the dirty in real life.

[@zulaikagould9230]

Oh yeah.

[@warrensmith1786]

@@lamontbradford4630 🤔😳😬😵😆🤣💕💓😎

[@carondaniels5428]

In

[@paul_williams_fans]

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]

Will never get over PAUL WILLIAMS😢

[@mercybutler3636]

PAUL. PAUL😢

[@ashley4034]

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 ❤️❤️🙏🏽🙏🏽

[@archangelvvv]

@@mercybutler3636 RIGHT

[@archangelvvv]

@@ashley4034 AMEN

[@gucciysl]

Tall, dark and handsome Temptations

[@kamscott4201]

They all look super tall. I hear they was all over 6 feet

[@jujuzeeD]

@@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.

[@kamscott4201]

@@jujuzeeD I knew it cause Paul looks taller then blue. Thanks I knew it

[@cherryedwards3]

Hard to believe Flip Wilson is dead and gone forever... he was so full of Life!!!

[@natalee217]

I used to watch Flip every week. It was funny as hell. Flip was a trip. A true comedian

[@williebowen1043]

This Is the last time we see Eddie Kendricks and Paul Williams as TEMPTATIONS.

[@aria8805]

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 🙂

[@jamesalford877]

@@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.

[@natalee217]

Love me some Eddie

[@kamscott4201]

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.]

@@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

[@calvinbealer7264]

The Legendary 5 Temptations at their Best PERIOD.

[@markrauson2050]

The temptations did fantastic on that song let it be everyone took turns with lead

[@williebowen1043]

Let it Be is Song written by Sir Paul McCartney while was in the Beatles.

[@letty5515]

Sing Temptations. Got to hear each individual's voice and what they brought together collectively. Talent.

[@kybelian]

1st time ever hearing and seeing Otis solo on TV.

[@theoretex]

​@@kybeliancheck out Don't Send Me Away. He sings lead on that.

[@barbaraann1860]

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🤭🤭

[@roberttaylor6694]

Dennis was no joke but David's showmanship couldn't be compared to!

[@marionv.brittainiii7188]

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??

[@Lillie-s9t]

Can't beat the marvelous harmony Of this group. Exceptional talent.

[@IamTaliaIsrael]

😂🤣😂🤣😂🤣i love this episode😂 classic!! I sure miss those days how I wish I could go back like you wouldn't believe!!

[@natalee217]

Those were the days.

[@IamTaliaIsrael]

@@natalee217 yes they were how I wish I could go back

[@susanrowland7188]

Those days were the best!

[@IamTaliaIsrael]

@@susanrowland7188 yes!!!

[@patrickpowell3499]

Great skit. Eddie can't hold in his laughter. (LOL)

[@TruthBTold248]

"I think you need a Transmission"......"I'm working on it Brother!"...lol

[@MrCarltonjsmith]

"...now back off!!!..." - Eddie Kendricks was cracking up!

[@jackwalls7170]

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.

[@veronicadabney1466]

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!!

[@garymayfield5995]

It was lol

[@marybethleib8286]

I forgot how wonderful he was!!!! What a talent!!!!

[@j.brown70]

That bass on Let It Be at the end was fly!

[@roberttaylor6694]

Melvin (Blue) Franklin one of the baddest base in the land check him out on "Old Man River"!

[@williebowen1043]

@@roberttaylor6694 Bass

[@reneegouge9698]

I love flip I wish they were shows like this today

[@jeffkatt]

Wow, how did I ever miss this when it was first televised! Thank God for KZbin!

[@jeffreyconyers8735]

To the Temps humorous side and smile is legendary.

[@jujuzeeD]

Wow, who said that Otis can't sing? He can blow!

[@fostermac7170]

Otis showed his smooth mid-upper range.

[@djms.cookie6432]

Otis led the song, i want a love i can see....One of the best temptation songs EVER

[@freejdc1]

@@djms.cookie6432 that was Paul Williams

[@MsTexas73]

Those rumors come from folks who believe everything in the movie was real.

[@falanajerido875]

He can't

[@peytoncooke1334]

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 🖤

[@allenbrantley8661]

yeah you can see how he was sweating that he was having problems

[@mozfonky]

Great singer but he's not in form here.

[@judiko142]

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...

[@sktoh4469]

Which one is Paul?

[@mozfonky]

@@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

[@michellecollins4301]

This so beautiful...still classy male group...God's Angels 😇 😇😇😇😇

[@roslynwilliams4917]

This video is priceless! One of the greatest comedians and greatest groups. Otis is is the last survivor of the group. TEMPTATIONS FOREVER!

[@shakkamusa2366]

Those guys could sing anything and make it sound like you have never heard it before. Now that's greatness.

[@stevenbaer5999]

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.

[@justpde]

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 !!

[@tyroneprice6642]

This was a great show Flip Wilson.

[@markrauson2050]

Paul Williams looked like he wasn't feeling well he still put his all into true heart of the temptations along with blue

[@jamesalford877]

This was the height of his alcohol dependency, and being under those stage lights, he's 20 degrees hotter than the rest.

[@johnbgriffinjr116]

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..

[@1talldaddy]

@@jamesalford877 you tell that by the way he's sweating.

[@soulbrotha12345]

Paul Williams was suffering from Sickle cell and drinking alcohol numbed the pain. Alot of times during performances he was in constant pain.

[@briandetweiler2864]

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!!!

[@marytorres4843]

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! ❤ 😉😊

[@hartwell146]

Cool!

[@nickyruso2786]

The tempting temptations killed this song, hot dam, y’all was the greatest to ever do it… smooth af!

[@kechellbynum2656]

Paul didn’t see it funny when flip said who have change for a dollar. Lol

[@calvinbealer7264]

Bringing back Memories from 1970 on NBC. When Television 📺📺 Matter.

[@viviandean2656]

He died way too soon. Never missed his show

[@brent1969able]

David Ruffin had been solo about 2 years by the time they filmed this! My favorite Temp!

[@jaye9505]

Yes Mr. David Ruffin 👏

[@silviaagee5732]

Paul and Eddie are there!!! Yesss!

[@kamscott4201]

Paul my favorite

[@cdjblue52]

I enjoyed every single second of this!

[@johnedwardjones999]

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.🌠

[@millkee2180]

This is original golden entertainment, that all other entertainers follow. Thank u very much!👍👏

[@queenslyric800]

The part about angels crack me up every time🤣🤦🏾‍♀️ especially the cloud peaking 😭

[@Tom53Tech]

I was a Senior In High school in those days. Loved Flip Wilson...And the great Redd Foxx

[@charityshoptreasures2569]

I'm brought up in England I never saw the temptations anime shows like this thank you so much ❤️ for to us

[@michaelmitchell5098]

I can hear Melvin in the background!!!

[@montanacrone8984]

Flip was brilliant

[@ghanasoul]

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. 🙂

[@DVPerry220]

After Paul left the group, Eddie left, too. They were best friends. RIP to them both. 🙏🏾👊🏾

[@kamscott4201]

@@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]

@@kamscott4201 That's Richard Street on the album cover. He's standing far left. Eddie was gone by then too.

[@kamscott4201]

@@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]

Look up all directions unseen pics . Paul is literally there no lie

[@jenhall6184]

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.

[@marinecorpswarrior915]

Sept 2022, Red Foxx, Flip Wilson and all the Tempting Temptations are gone (except Otis). Great memories of what laugher and talent once was.

[@chariotwofilthy8374]

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

[@deborahherriage791]

So much fun seeing this show again. Belly laughs! The talent - swoon.

[@williamfeilhauer2667]

Talent at its best 👌 entertainers today haven't a clue of what this kind of Talent is. Incredible.

[@psmaureen]

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!

[@shekelafarmer8306]

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. 😘

[@jadezee6316]

the Temptations were the epitome of street group harmony....

[@jadezee6316]

btw.....all..the jackets are a different color

[@allisonpayne3359]

I KUST HEARD "LET IT BE"FOR THE FIRST TIME! PAUL MCCARTNEY WOULD LOVE THIS. THE TEMPS MAKE IT THEIR OWN! JUST GORGEOUS!

[@byronbenguche]

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

[@jamesalford877]

I think it is the Psychedelic Shack album that has their cover of Let It Be on it.

[@jeanheard4615]

Love that show that is when tv was worth watching not like today

[@princessyoung8791]

Love the temptation lol love Flip Wilson 😂😂😂😂❤❤❤❤😂😂😂😂 I watch every show .

[@JoseHerrera-wb6cq]

Simply the best! Excellence … Thank you Flip! We miss you!

[@astrobear5353]

The Temptations

[@falanajerido875]

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

[@pwatson5766]

I'm 62. I remember my grandfather calling my grandmather, "Look honey, there's a Colored man on TV!"

[@torriebrown9607]

My favorite temptation is Eddie Kendricks.❤❤❤

[@marylonon2179]

Mine too

[@rubengreenberg2253]

The Temptations were pure magic.

[@lexdee523]

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.

[@wyonneholland876]

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!!

[@traceyrankin936]

Flip Wilson was hilarious!

[@kingdoc3262]

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 🎉

[@akbar8477]

Redd Foxx! What a surprise.

[@lestinecramer3534]

The Temptations most Talented Guy's Ever.

[@weotalks2810]

Funnnny LEGEND, AND THE TEMPTATIONS HARMONY IS 2ND TO NONE...

[@Roestradd]

It looked like that this particular lineup of The Temptations had a height requirement!

[@falanajerido875]

Funny

[@cheryldee9240]

This was the first, the original (sans David Ruffin) and they all just came like that! 😁

[@veronicadabney1466]

That's why back in the day they were always introduced as the "Tall, Tan, Tempting Temptations". David Ruffin was just as tall, maybe even taller than a couple of them.

[@mwiluokolo9559]

According to Berry Gordy, they had to be at least 6ft

[@williebowen1043]

@Veronica Dabney Dennis Edwards and Ollie Woodson were tallest Temptations

[@aaronstansberry2545]

That looks like the suit Fred bought from Phil's fashion barn on sandford and son...lol

[@garymayfield5995]

That was 50yrs ago style have changed you probably didn't know any better that probably why you said such a stupid thing

[@lovelysosweet8386]

I remember this show! I was only 6

[@falanajerido875]

I miss this show don't know why

[@v6monza535]

That harmony is something special

[@scottrhodes8160]

Flip was a genius.

[@brendathompson2378]

Let It Be TEMPTATIONS ❤FOREVER🙏🏽

[@HaywardEntertainment]

This was probably one of the last performances with Eddie and Paul

[@GarwinWayne]

Actually the last television performance with Eddie & Paul was Ed Sullivan show. air date January 31, 1971

[@darrolldevanesavage7423]

Yes you could tell he wasnt 100 percent

[@kechellbynum2656]

In 1972 they performed together with David Ruffin at the club kabana

[@Miss_Loving]

Jesus Christ our Lord and our Savior, is The WAY, The TRUTH, and The LIFE! Dear friend, confess with your mouth and believe in your heart that Jesus Christ is Lord of your life. Believe in His death, burial and resurrection for the sins of all human-kind and you will be saved. May Father God, our Creator bless you in the Glorious name of Jesus Christ our Lord and Savior!! 😊❤️❤️

[@AlaskaSnowQueen]

OMG, I never get tired of hearing Melvin Franklin. God that man had a voice.

[@quelyq]

Dennis Edward's with that lock jaw

[@chariotwofilthy8374]

This story makes me cry with joy God at work giving never stop loving someone with true love from God peace this world need times Linda that again pay attention to what you want for your life Linda j.☮️❤️☮️☮️☮️🙏🙏🙏 Changes everything and people ❤️❤️❤️❤️💯💯💯💯

[@katherenewedic8076]

Beautiful voices

[@nikmariealex]

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

[@melissadyche8325]

I remember watching his shows

[@dericmitchell46]

Thursday evening at 7 we all watch Flip Wilson

[@kechellbynum2656]

Loved the skit.

[@nancyhoward7005]

Best. Flip Wilson is the BEST!!!!

[@hartwell146]

My goodness,I was 12 years old, now I'm 63 , by the way Dennis Edward was so find!

[@groundhog713]

The Temptations did a great rendition of the fab four tune...

[@jujuzeeD]

I believe the Temptations version was way better.

[@justpde]

@@jujuzeeD Usually is !!!

[@rosajohnson5212]

The Temptations are always SHARP!!!