THE FLIP WILSON SHOW with Richard Pryor and Tim Conway

The Flip Wilson Show episode Tim Conway; Richard Pryor; Roman K. (season 4, episode 8) November 15, 1973

[@collegeman1988]

When I was a little kid in the early 1970s, my mother and I watched The Flip Wilson Show and we loved it. TV just isn’t like this anymore.

[@kathleenmckeithen118]

I loved Flip way back then and I still do. Just looking at him talking makes me smile. He was genuinely talented and hilarious without using any ugly words or swearing. Richard Pryor was so funny with Flip and Tim did a great job, too. Thank you for posting this for us!!

[@madeleinebelle2105]

Thank you Flip, Richard and Tim...clean and clever comedy not easy but with these men consistently good.

[@rjam1974]

To be able to use a chair as the prop for three stories is masterful and to improvise on the spot is amazing

[@Jackdelroy1]

I'm afraid that Flip is forgotten in this day an age and that is a huge shame because he was one of the greatest comedian/entertainers ever!

[@subtropicalpermaculture]

@🎥TV Classics & Gaming Premiers🎮 one thing never changes ..ageism.. as I type this they're talking about stealing an old ladies dress . If you have a problem with the world today just remember you created it. And now they're talking about stealing a car. And the next skit a fight . Hes beating him up for insulting his mother . What is clean about this ? 19 minutes in . This is classy to you ?? Now dancing girls ? This is trash .

[@subtropicalpermaculture]

I have to turn this off at dead grandfather powder ..

[@subtropicalpermaculture]

@🎥TV Classics & Gaming Premiers🎮 this isn't classy and neither are you

[@phriedokra6158]

Not forgotten....

[@rosewilliams4259]

I will never forget the great Flip!!

[@fredachildress3728]

The Flip Wilson Show was so much better than the garbage showing on television now days.

[@lillianmunster4734]

I agree 💯

[@victoriaspencer4602]

Omgosh... Flip was hilarious Miss the old comedy shows... good clean.. funny

[@driloc]

We loved this show back in '70-'71! All three these men gone but not forgotten...

[@lillianmunster4734]

AMEN I will never forget them RIP

[@Mycosyco1]

This was my favorite show at that time. As a lot of people say, it’s sad more people don’t know his work. His story would make a good movie!

[@yvonnesmeltzer4011]

I agree his life would have made a great story for a movie.

[@ToniInSussex]

​@@yvonnesmeltzer4011You're right!

[@jeanheard4615]

Flip and Richard was too of the greatest rip see you guys on the other side Tim Conway he was funny too

[@normazarr3106]

Aagghh, what a wonderful treat. I sure do miss them all. BLAST from the Past, of MEMORIES. GBU.,SM.,NZ. 😐🤔😮🙂😃❤🤗

[@colleenengelmann7896]

Flip Wilson was The Best! 3 Generations in one room, Weekly...All laughing our backsides off! 1970's❤️❤️❤️🤣🤣🤣

[@thopmsonsmith3256]

Hello Collen How are you doing today?

[@rjwh67220]

I miss tuxedos on TV. A man just can’t look bad in a well cut tux.

[@donduck3435]

A little bit of laughter is gone but not the memories thanks a bunch

[@MrKgbronx12]

❤Tim Conway was one of my favorites. Underrated like Flip!!!

[@thopmsonsmith3256]

Hello Dear How are you doing today?

[@Wearingmycrown]

Tim’s intro was a perfect introduction to the 3 of them. What an imagination to have almost half the show surrounded off of 1 single chair….simply amazing ❤❤

[@markd.holloman5187]

Man, I miss this genera of TV. I was just a kid and it was an event to watch Flip and his comedy hour. We would go to school the next day just cracking his jokes. Such a classic time.

[@datatwo7405]

Me too. It's a terrible shame that for much of today's viewers, this type of television, and variety shows is thought as not being sophisticated enough. If this is actually true, it is a very sad commentary about the state of affairs of the contemporary mind. I stopped watching TV having tossed the thing in the rubbish in 2004. I've not looked back, I've never regretted it, and I've learned more about the nature and direction of television programming without it, than I ever did with it. In those rare times I was in a situation where television couldn't be avoided, I could see just how dramatically programming had not only downgraded, but became increasingly perverted and crass. Some might consider this as "being real", but I don't. Curiously, when I bring this up to people who've never gone without TV, they can't seem to see it. I chalk that up to my having had the luxury of a perspective drawn from not having it for very long periods of times. It makes it that much easier to notice the changes.

[@lisashiplett7659]

@@datatwo7405 I haven't had TV for 15yrs (almost 60yrs old)...no regrets. I learned to appreciate reading when our family TV broke in 1979 during a Quincy, MD episode. I, too, remember Flip Wilson, Rowan & Martin, Mutual Homes, Wild Kingdom, & even Lawrence Welk. Oh...The "good old days", how I miss them. Life seemed so much more richer, calmer, more family oriented. 🫤

[@johnturcotte2645]

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[@tedleavell9322]

Me too

[@oveidashackelford5136]

I loved his show. I was in Los Angeles once and he passed us on the freeway. His licences plate said Flip . I was so excited to actually see him even though it was the back of his head. He was driving alone. My favorite skits were of the church of what's happening now.

[@yvonnesmeltzer4011]

My favorite too.

[@caseyowens5386]

Tim Conway I love this man because he was not prejudiced I know they are having a ball in heaven

[@lgndnhswnmnd]

Thanks for this post! Grateful for KZbin!

[@christienelson1437]

Flip playing the Saucy Geraldine is one of the best characters of all time. She could dress, she could move and she knew her man!🙏💕♥️♥️❤️

[@patandemy]

I liked All his Characters, Geraldine, the reverend Leroy of the what’s happening now church Lol ‘Heah comes da Judge’. A wonderful comedian that made us laugh who came from such sad beginnings.

[@paulinacarlisle7389]

I watched Flip as a kid ... CLASSIC .... they do not make them like this any more ...

[@donnacsuti4980]

They are all so good at adliblng

[@chimrichalds2119]

When I was a kid I had a Flip Wilson doll he was on one side and Geraldine on the other side.

[@vivianross1002]

I loved loved loved Flip Wilson! Miss him so much!

[@BlackStorm555]

Flip Wilson, Richard Pryor, Tim Conway all Sagittarius ♐️ We Rock🎉

[@beverlyastorga6825]

We do

[@sluggzmcgee6272]

3 comedy giants! Irreplaceable. CLEROW "Flip" WILSON (1933-1998), THOMAS "Tim" CONWAY (1933-2019), and RICHARD PRYOR (1940-2005)

[@JaneDoe-ci3gj]

aww there all gone, didn't know that. At least we can still enjoy their comedy! Three comedy giants indeed!

[@lindarose980]

Absolutely totally righteous.

[@lindarose980]

@@JaneDoe-ci3gj I want watch all 3 of now. They will always be in my happy memories. TV now is nothing compared to real enjoyment that filled us with pure joy & entertainment.

[@buffalopatriot]

I almost want to cry to see how far we've fallen. But I can't stop laughing!!

[@brian156]

🙃 see

[@johnmal801]

All time Classics.

[@khadijahdoumbia7914]

Wow these are icons!!!!!

[@tomhodge2565]

Precious memories I remember My dad used to watch this show faithfully.

[@phriedokra6158]

My.brother in law had severe bronchitis and.it hurt him to breathe....we were all watching Flip as Geraldine and I looked at my BIL he was in tears from trying not to laugh. ..great childhood memories

[@shelialockett1070]

The flip Wilson show was a family time at my house Mama and Daddy sit together and we could sit in the floor in front of them laughing and having a good time with flip Wilson

[@JaneDoe-ci3gj]

what a lovely memory!😊🌷

[@BlackStorm555]

Yes!!!😊🥤🍿

[@dwartfarquart9590]

Watched with my dad. Flip was the only show he never missed. He worked all night almost every other night except Sunday. He still says it was the best show on tv and only Lawrence Welk was even close.

[@believer2037]

Yes we did to couldn't wait for his show to start.

[@Case668]

Flip Wilson was a great comedian

[@patrickleehamilton5192]

All these giants are gone😞 They’d be disgusted at what television executives have allowed to air these days. Flip Tim Richard.

[@leondremurree1542]

Just to one day.arrive back to sing or record the same over again.to repeat yourself.

[@leighfennell7890]

And Netflix and the others show a lot of crap too.

[@ebonyfaith8064]

@@leondremurree1542 Did you personally know any of them? I only knew one of Flip's brothers, whom I became friends with back in 2006.

[@PepsiCola298]

@@ebonyfaith8064 Oh Wow! That's pretty cool.

[@susantuttle1160]

I remember watching a few of Flip's shows w my dad; we'd laugh a lot esp. during his great monologue stories. So original!! Adding to the classy show was RP & TC! Thanks for the flashback!

[@javierbarrientes7235]

RIP TIM CONWAY!!!!!

[@edgargant6604]

Man! Flip, Richard, and Tim. That's a load of laughs right there! Three of the greats!

[@thegrandcanyonisegypt2489]

i agree, some of the old timers in front were soo dry & humorless i wish i could have those seats, i would have been jn diapers but so what😂

[@willajenkins5427]

Tim is insanely funny. What a gifted actor and comic he is! I love your memories. Thanks for sharing❤!

[@stephenriggs8177]

I've been a Tim Conway fan forever, but I had no idea what a great storyteller he was. This was a very eye-opening video, for me.

[@divergentsenior]

Just as funny as I remember. It was always a thinking person’s show. What strikes me is the length of the sketches. They would never be allowed to be played out in today’s short attention span world. Time Life has 20 of his shows available on disc. A commercial made me look for this. I was struck by the fact only Lily Tomlinson and Cher are still alive of all the guests shown on the ad. Flip left us too soon at age 64. Glad we have this to remember what a great talent he was. RIP and thanks for giving us one of the greatest characters ever: Geraldine.

[@WilliamHBaird-eq2hp]

I loved that show as a kid!

[@isibealbidelia5457]

I watched flip all the way from oz when I was a kid way back then loved him to bits , the world was such a better place back then

[@terri_beth0773]

I remember saying when I was young, “Chris goin fine Ray Charles!” Oh how I loved that guys humor! He was just hilarious!

[@sandrarthornton]

Tim Conway is the best! ❤

[@simbad909]

Loved the Flip Wilson show in the 70s as a kid. His Idi Amin skit was killer. And of course his Geraldine thang was funny stuff.

[@susanspatz9501]

Wow, clean comedy. Sure miss him.

[@slidhome]

Rea)y hilarious Loved the boxing skit.

[@tracycc123]

They do not make TV shows like this any more. The good classic clean comedy is missing now a days.

[@ivorytower3495]

i miss these guys so much. richard and flip!

[@scottstewart2831]

Geraldine was so funny ! flip was so versatile and a true comedic genius .The same can be said of all three of these heavy hitters,

[@nancycurtis488]

Flip Wilson was ABSOLUTELY one of the funniest entertainers I ever remember seeing on TV…..I loved his show…of course, our host, Tim Conway, and Harvey Korman were one of the funniest comedy teams ever and were one of the reasons I never missed The Carol Burnet Show….and then, of course, that takes you right on to Mama’s Family with Carol, Vicki Lawrence, Harvey Korman, Rue McClanhan and Betty White which leads us non other than, “The Golden Girls”…I miss them all so much…just like for our mothers…they were so wonderful….then that takes me right on to another one of my favorites…Designing Women with 4 of the most hysterical women and a super funny, sweet black man……but In amongst them all we can’t forget Richard Pryor who was in a class by himself as was the sweet, kind, caring Red Skelton who lost his only son to blood cancer when he was only 10 years old in, I think, 1957. Most children did not survive it back then like they do today thanks to the research that has taken place at St. Jude’s Children’s Hospital thanks to a wonderful man who started St. Jude’s who was more of an all around entertainer rather than only a comedian….the amazing Danny Thomas…and his smart, talented, caring daughter whom I have always admired, Ms. Marlo Thomas aka Mrs. Phil Donahue. There are many more talented comedians but these are some of the BEST that have ever been….Thanks to you ALL….you are all so appreciated and loved.

[@thopmsonsmith3256]

Hello Nancy How are you doing today?

[@ClarityDetermination]

❤❤❤❤❤

[@jonnycoathanger8399]

I remember watching Flip. Awesome funny. You can't do that today. Bummer

[@dianelipson5420]

What a rare treasure you have posted. Thank you, 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻❤️

[@cynthiacarter514]

I loved the Flip Wilson Show!

[@caseyowens5386]

It was people like you that open doors for my people Asiatic black people I thank you very much the world misses you all I know I do and I wasn't around to see this first air on TV

[@GerardHammond]

this was wonderful. I love KZbin

[@rcjr.7725]

Tim Conway always love that guy that was a great era for comedy George Carlin Richard Pryor to this day two of my favorites

[@rhondasisco-cleveland2665]

Flip Wilson is the FIRST male comedian I can remember loving. I can’t remember why, (as I was REALLY LITTLE) but I loved his show. It was fun to see this.

[@JaneDoe-ci3gj]

cool, sounds like good memories!😊👍

[@vincentabner2489]

Thus brings back some delightful chikdhood memories watching the Flip Wilson Show with my baby brother and Parents!

[@RedIce989]

Such a funny awesome trio..Shame that kind of humor is not around theses days..

[@justtrust426]

I enjoyed watching The Flip Wilson Show growing up. I miss those days. I remember watching an interview with Mr. Wilson he said he left his show to raise his family. At the time his show was pulling top ratings. RIP to all three comedy legends.

[@Biboche23]

We need a proper flip wilson documentary he was ahead of his tome and started a lot of things like own shows etc for the time ❤❤

[@lenevee4925]

The Tuxedos definitely adds a touch of class to the show. Flip was ahead of the game. Love the improvisation.

[@tedleavell9322]

I just want to weigh in here to be a part of this. I grew up watching them. Flip, Richard and Tim were some of my very favorites. Thanks for sharing this.

[@Ivehadenuff]

Flip Wilson was hilarious! Always watched his show.

[@cmcull987]

Richard Pryor: "Your two bucks have been regivinated." I'm cracking up at that.

[@GreenEyes-gv6zj]

I just love him always wonderful comedian and Entertainer!

[@codym8897]

The 8th episode of the 4th and final season (1973-1974) of The Flip Wilson Show, which aired on NBC on November 15, 1973. Flip's guests were Tim Conway, Richard Pryor, and Roman K. This episode featured a spoken introduction by Tim Conway at the beginning.

[@nyy1960]

Flip Pryor and Tim.. a holy Trinity of endless comedy

[@roggiedale]

I miss all of them.

[@bartstewart1807]

The good old days

[@mauvafreckleton6840]

I only know him because of my dad. He liked him a lot told me he was Jamaican and for us at that time the 70s we didn't have many people on TV that we can identify with.

[@MariaGarcia-eg4wk]

I remember flip Wilson he became one of my favorite comedian,l always enjoyed,he's shows,hope they may show some of those comedy,

[@kasim0wens685]

It's September 10th 2019 and I know being around Richard Pryor and Flip Wilson Bill Cosby was the funniest days imagine

[@henryhomes2664]

Nov 6 /19 here! same thoughts!

[@jessicamatei2116]

Loved, loved Flip Wilson! One of the greatest! Miss him so much!😍

[@Jameslopez5682]

Hello Jessica how are you doing hope you’re having a great time with your family may God bless you and your family

[@michaelsway2.0]

The flip Wilson Tim Conway Richard Pryor gang rest in peace you are truly missed 🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥❤️

[@Liggie55821]

One of the best theme songs of all time.

[@cmcull987]

Thank you so much for sharing this. I loved Flip Wilson as a kid and he still impresses.

[@lynettepalecek3141]

This episode was a lot of fun to watch!

[@ladyjane6877]

I LOOOVE TIM CONWAY ! ( gave me a moment of happiness in my childhood 💓 💖 ❤)

[@RaceIsOpen]

loved the improve with the seat!

[@alldog222]

Oh for the good ole days of comedy

[@EuleneWages4644]

One of the greatest shows. 3 of the funniest comedians ever..

[@watchmen4005]

Enjoyed all of them ......///

[@shirlenerea6377]

Loved, loved Flip Wilson! One of my favorites.

[@Maranatha1777]

Oh no I forgot that show. I seen it too crazy show. Had no idea what to think. Tim is hilarious 🤣

[@FlipandTheBlueMule]

One of the best

[@lynarajohnson4175]

I love Clerow "Flip" Wilson Jr. He’s a talented comedian & delightful person. One of his notable accomplishments was the 4-yr running Flip Wilson Show was the second highest-rated show on network television. Flip’s show generated high ratings and popularity among viewers and won strong critical acclaim, with 11 Emmy Award nominations winning two. Wilson also won a Golden Globe Award for Best Actor in a Television Series. "Flip’s" Geraldine character was brilliant. Accomplishments worthy of being etched in the minds of Americans I feel his body of work has been suppressed. I welcome comments/replies as food4 thought or a springboard4 friendly discussion.

[@VinluvAntonHandesbukia]

I love Flip Wilson!

[@theitineranthistorian2024]

i got to meet tim at the topanga plaza mall ice skating rink in ‘65, ‘66. mccales navy, the movie was a first and hilarious.

[@reneefairley3765]

Thank you Tim , you are a fantastic as well.

[@jodyreeves4869]

Flip being on the laugh in show the best of the best.

[@dennisreed876]

They were great!!!💕💕💕

[@ebonyfaith8064]

♥️ *True* *Story:* ♥️ Hello there! My name is Alisa & I'm from Indianapolis. Anyways, I am a singer/songwriter. Back in 2006, I was singing at a lounge/steak house. Flip Wilson's brother, who was a talent scout, had started showing up at these events. We started talking more & more & he would starting asking me to slow dance w/him. Then, one night, while we joined all the slow dancing couples, he asked me out. Although I was very honored he thought that highly of me, I did politely tell him I wasn't romantically interested in him. The biggest reason was b/c our age difference is nearly 60 years. However, he was simply one of the kindest people I've ever met. I often wonder if he is still living. If not, may he always RIP, along w/Flip. ♥️

[@ebonyfaith8064]

I forgot to mention Flip's brother's name. It is Ty. Ty Wilson. 😊

[@susanwest8239]

He was one of the best!

[@johnbailey4128]

My sister and I had enough time between flights for a couple of drinks and lo and behold Flip Wilson and a lady companion came in a few minutes after us and immediately I recognized him and for 15 to 20 minutes he had the bar tender and maybe 5 patrons rolling on the floor. All's I had to do was say "hey there's Geraldine" and the show was on 😂😅. I miss him.

[@beverlyturner4965]

Classic Show 😂🤣😂🤣I'm stl cracking up.

[@JaneDoe-ci3gj]

Thanks so much for uploading! Love it!😂👍 Three legends!👑👑👑 Those chorus girls outfits though!🤦‍♀️

[@tonynicholas5539]

Great show

[@rosewilliams4259]

Geraldine!! My favorite doll every Christmas

[@shawnyoung8752]

I remember 1 show with Jim Brown in a geraldine skit. Brown seemed to ambushed. She was he was trying to but could never get Briwn to bust out laughing. I think heknew right away he was. Being had .

[@kasim0wens685]

Richard Pryor Flip Wilson Redd Foxx Don Conway are the true Kings of Comedy

[@melliemel32]

Did you mean Don Rickles?

[@sluggzmcgee6272]

Who's Don Conway??

[@darrylharris4030]

@@sluggzmcgee6272 Maybe he means Tim Conway.