THE FLIP WILSON SHOW Redd Foxx, Joan Rivers, and Helen Reddy

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  • @marilynsnider8183
    @marilynsnider8183 3 роки тому +56

    Rest In Peace, everyone. You're gone, but not forgotten. Thank God for You Tube.

  • @thomastimlin1724
    @thomastimlin1724 4 роки тому +29

    Helen Reddy just passed away Sept. 29 2020. Everyone of these stars in this show are gone. Boy is my generation gettin' old. These TV shows may seem weird to younger people but it is what we grew up with and lived. s snapshot of "life" almost 50 years ago from this date. No one younger has much clue Helen Reddy did an iconic very important song back then "I Am Woman [hear me roar, in numbers too big to ignore]" or that Flip Wilson was the top comedian in the 1st half of 1970's, the first African American to have hos own variety show [I loved that guy, he was so funny back then]. the other two comedians were at the top of their game, Joan Rivers...and Redd Foxx had his own show on the same network NBC, Sandford and Son. Redd was funnier than hell. Here on this show was no racism, yelling and screaming at each other on TV 24/7. It was all inclusive as it could be back then, but we did have an idiot for president covering up the Watergate break in. Oh well....Flip Wilson's TV show and humor made it easier to get through the school or work week back then. I have fond memories of mom and brother and I watching this top rated show almost every week for about 4 years. Thanks Flip, we all miss you man. Total class.

  • @ionthetarget
    @ionthetarget 3 роки тому +26

    The instantly recognizable brilliant voice of Helen Reddy. Thank you for the music.

    • @sharona4567
      @sharona4567 Рік тому +2

      have you seen the movie 'I Am Woman'? That was an awesome movie!! The Helen Reddy Story.

  • @kevinbland
    @kevinbland 3 роки тому +68

    Hard to believe that all four are gone now. Thanks for the laughter and music. Those were the days of childhood innocence for me. Flip made you forget the significant fact that he was one of the few Blacks who had their own show. He was cool and commanded the stage.

    • @christineferrario1700
      @christineferrario1700 3 роки тому +4

      Watch Seinfeld and Eddy Murphy Comdians in Cars interview and they will reminisce as well regarding Black stars of any kind at that time - it was like they only allowed one at a time ( Eddie’s take)

    • @alisonjohnson287
      @alisonjohnson287 3 роки тому +4

      Agreed. Thursday night was the best because Flip was on TV. Then was the Ironside TV show, but Flip was the joint. He always had good stuff.

    • @divergentsenior
      @divergentsenior 2 роки тому +4

      @@christineferrario1700 Flip showcased all the black comedians and entertainers. He coaxed funny performances out of people who were not comedians too.

    • @TPaine1776
      @TPaine1776 2 роки тому +3

      I always looked forward to his show, especially Geraldine.

  • @michellesullivan4584
    @michellesullivan4584 4 роки тому +28

    I'm enjoying watching my dear friend Flip Wilson shows I'm so blessed to have had him for a special friend in my life 20yrs ago I was fortunate enough to go on his last cruise before his death and it was my first cruise Flip will be forever in my heart he was a special soul he taught me so much God knows I appreciate Flip Wilson THANKS for the laughs Flip you will never be forgotten and always loved my friend rest well.

  • @sluggzmcgee7420
    @sluggzmcgee7420 4 роки тому +22

    Rest peacefully Redd Foxx, Flip Wilson, and Joan Rivers.

  • @michaelsmith697
    @michaelsmith697 3 роки тому +17

    Helen God bless her, she has the greatest voice ever! And what a beautiful person as well. Xx love you

  • @freddiemontanez8461
    @freddiemontanez8461 3 роки тому +7

    Love Helen Reddy. Her beautiful ❤️ voice. She's gorgeous. I like her song," Iam woman".

  • @smallstudiodesign
    @smallstudiodesign 3 роки тому +29

    This was my favourite TV show when I was a kid. I adored Flip Wilson ... so multitalented & multitasking ... loved all his monologues & crazy characters.

  • @miss30427
    @miss30427 3 роки тому +49

    This brought back fond memories of watching clean, funny, and uplifting comedy shows with my family. Thanks for sharing this treasure.

  • @pamlacooper3288
    @pamlacooper3288 2 роки тому +8

    Memories and laughter such a gift.

  • @juanitaredmon7902
    @juanitaredmon7902 2 роки тому +6

    Wow! Watching this show just sends me back to Kansas City in the 70s 11yrs old laughing and enjoying watching Flip Wilson's show growing up,clueless as to what would be going on in 2022,Lord how I miss those days.

  • @Bearser40
    @Bearser40 4 роки тому +10

    Fabulous ! Simply Fabulous - Helen is a DREAM :-)

  • @michelestinnett2708
    @michelestinnett2708 4 роки тому +16

    RIP, Helen Reddy - you Were Woman! Roar in Heaven..

  • @lindaforsythe2978
    @lindaforsythe2978 2 роки тому +6

    Nobody could be sad good as he was! Geraldine Jones ! Cool best looking guy dressed as a woman ever! Believable$

  • @pompom11
    @pompom11 3 роки тому +12

    When tv 📺 was excellent!

  • @williamlynnroden
    @williamlynnroden 2 роки тому +9

    Helen had a voice that was instantly recognizable. She had some really good songs.

    • @EagleArrow
      @EagleArrow Місяць тому

      Yes, she did. She left Hollywood, went back to Australia and donated her $. Fame & Hollywood scene wasn't for her. She did a few concerts before she passed.

  • @traptown7529
    @traptown7529 4 роки тому +15

    Great show, no twirking and embarassing moments with little kids around

  • @cliffnelson1174
    @cliffnelson1174 2 роки тому +6

    I miss this man...truly underrated and I loved this show as a kid....Geraldine was classic Flip Wilson.

  • @dennisharvey7899
    @dennisharvey7899 2 роки тому +5

    Feel sorry for those who were not around back then but I thank God I was.

  • @mintlp
    @mintlp 4 роки тому +19

    Great show! Thanks for sharing this great video! Helen was the whole package, talent and beauty!

  • @rtzlrh4636
    @rtzlrh4636 5 років тому +42

    Comedy without the nasty language. Don' t make em like this anymore. Loved Flip Wilson show back in the 70's .

    • @theothertroll
      @theothertroll 5 років тому +2

      fucking awesome shit ~

    • @neverjethot
      @neverjethot 3 роки тому

      Today they swear all they want but some would probably take offense to Geraldine or the "A banana for your monkey" joke. They should make people sign a "let it go" contract before they can watch any comedy.

  • @oscardelgado2109
    @oscardelgado2109 4 роки тому +13

    Helen Reddy......always a queen...LOVE you ever....

  • @sharona4567
    @sharona4567 Рік тому +3

    I Miss the 70s, brings back so many lost memories when I was just a kid.

  • @lilhuney33
    @lilhuney33 5 років тому +7

    I need More of Flipp Wilson.......Point me in the right direction........#Thanks

  • @Earl_Richter
    @Earl_Richter 3 роки тому +12

    I used to love this show when I was a kid. I remember there was a stuffed talking Flip Wilson doll that said some of his most popular lines. LOL.

  • @poplifeinctv
    @poplifeinctv 4 роки тому +13

    These are what we call “ THE GREATS “

  • @freddiemontanez8461
    @freddiemontanez8461 4 роки тому +10

    Beautiful lady with a nice voice.
    I liked her song, "IAM woman ,hear Mr roar.

  • @oneandmanyjimmyjames
    @oneandmanyjimmyjames 4 роки тому +13

    Awww Helen Reddy! Such a talented lady. Just watched “I Am Woman” movie..... really good. Rent on UA-cam.

    • @raphaelandrews3617
      @raphaelandrews3617 3 роки тому

      I loved Helen Reddy she had a great voice and I loved her singing..

  • @mimiekona
    @mimiekona 5 років тому +11

    Great show

  • @albertaabner7595
    @albertaabner7595 7 років тому +31

    I LOVE THE FLIP WILSON SHOW, AND FLIP WAS REALLY A CRAZY FUNNY MAN, AND THAT IS WHY I LOVE FLIP WILSON. REST IN PEACE FLIP!!!

  • @theresamca4440
    @theresamca4440 5 років тому +23

    Without flip wilson there never be a funny kevin hart. Flip was one of the greatest unassumed comedians ever.

    • @SteveDeHaven
      @SteveDeHaven 3 роки тому +5

      Wait...you're saying there's a FUNNY version of Kevin Hart?

    • @nonenoneonenonenone
      @nonenoneonenonenone 4 дні тому

      Kevin Hart doesn't come anywhere near close.

  • @doloresfields7302
    @doloresfields7302 3 роки тому +9

    I loved the Flip Wilson show he was so funny

  • @ddmcpaisley6299
    @ddmcpaisley6299 5 років тому +16

    I loved his shows...absolutely couldn't wait each week. He was BRILLIANT.

  • @jamesodonnell3905
    @jamesodonnell3905 3 роки тому +9

    Good voice Helen

  • @stedye
    @stedye 5 років тому +16

    Loved the theme song, recall watching this when I was about 9 years old with my mom .

  • @michaeltaylor1017
    @michaeltaylor1017 2 роки тому +5

    Oh, how I love Joan Rivers. A gifted, compassionate, generous, and caring woman. Moreover, she ALWAYS lifts my spirits through her humor and through her human spirit. Here's to you Ms. Rivers! I will never forget you and will carry your humorous sensibility forever.

  • @dorothyaguilar5639
    @dorothyaguilar5639 5 років тому +9

    Flip Wilson show was a classic 👌 funny show ever ! RIP Flip Wilson 💔😢

  • @daysturn1971
    @daysturn1971 7 років тому +37

    Thanks for posting this. The Flip Wilson Show is a classic!

  • @evonza4858
    @evonza4858 2 роки тому +2

    Flip has always been black excellence and black history forever to me🥰❤️🖤💚rest in power brotha❤️🖤💚

  • @sheldoncooper1134
    @sheldoncooper1134 7 років тому +54

    -This was the show that Helen was introduced on by Flip Wilson right before she had her own summer replacement show called The Helen Reddy Show. The Helen Reddy Show was in the summer of 1973 before she was made the permanent host of The Midnight Special a couple of years later because of her huge popularity and success!

  • @freddiemontanez8461
    @freddiemontanez8461 4 роки тому +9

    I never saw comedy from Joan Rivers like this one. Only talk shows. She is funny.

  • @albertaabner7595
    @albertaabner7595 7 років тому +12

    I LOVE YOU FLIP WILSON, YOU WERE AN AWESOME MAN, AND I LOVE ALL YOUR GUEST THAT PLAYED ON YOUR SHOW!!!

  • @BONA7902
    @BONA7902 2 роки тому +4

    All these stars are now dead. Used to love this show when I was a kid. ACTUALLY GOT TO MEET FLIP AT THE CENTRAL PARK JAZZ CONCERT.

  • @alleycat9422
    @alleycat9422 6 років тому +40

    helen is gorgeous and what a voice

  • @alisonjohnson287
    @alisonjohnson287 3 роки тому +5

    Joan Rivers was a hoot! I loved her one liners most.

  • @nancyhoward7005
    @nancyhoward7005 3 роки тому +8

    Jive and cool clothes. No cursing.

    • @nancyhoward7005
      @nancyhoward7005 3 роки тому +1

      I went to a church that locked us in with long poles on the door 🚪. Threatened us and made us give. I only had change. All the $ I had. The lady preacher said , , ,if ya just give change you are stealing your chair. Someone with real money could be sitting in your chair. I was praying 🙏 hard to get out the locked doors. Finally they let us out and I never went back. ..I think that preacher lady got the idea from the Flip Wilson show

    • @aarondigby9859
      @aarondigby9859 2 роки тому +1

      @@nancyhoward7005 the Reverend Pussyfoot Johnson, too damn funny.

  • @marcovillareal6473
    @marcovillareal6473 7 років тому +43

    RIP to one of the most funniest men in the history of comedy!

  • @joy...7689
    @joy...7689 3 роки тому +4

    Never knew about this show until I think 1999.I really love watching it. Now I'm going to binge because I think I'll be seeing some for the first time. Thank you.

  • @sexxmode3197
    @sexxmode3197 5 років тому +13

    R.I.P.
    Flip Wilson
    &
    The Dean Of Black Comics
    Mr. Redd Foxx, with the Ali shirt on
    Ms. Joan Rivers
    and Muhammad Ali
    As well

    • @RetroReviewYT
      @RetroReviewYT 4 роки тому

      With Redd in character too! Made me laugh so hard.

  • @TPaine1776
    @TPaine1776 2 роки тому +4

    Ah, the good old days of great comedy.

  • @thedabaraHPL
    @thedabaraHPL 5 років тому +6

    Awesome! Thank you!!!

  • @tonynicholas5539
    @tonynicholas5539 3 роки тому +6

    Best sitcom ever

  • @JavanHamiltonTV
    @JavanHamiltonTV 3 роки тому +9

    R.I.P. Helen Reddy (and everyone else in this episode).

  • @purple-reign1027
    @purple-reign1027 5 років тому +8

    Redd & Flip two of the best to ever do it...and both are Sagittarius's.

  • @lucillebaird7109
    @lucillebaird7109 6 років тому +6

    this duo NAILED IT on men and women - 'Sanford' will always shadow my thoughts ...thanks for sharing

  • @joejoe9435
    @joejoe9435 4 роки тому +11

    wow i didnt realize as a little kid how pretty Ms Reddy was then....

    • @laz0rama
      @laz0rama 3 роки тому +1

      yep, i had a big crush on her when i was 10, 11 years old.

    • @aarondigby9859
      @aarondigby9859 2 роки тому

      @@laz0rama Helen, Joan Baez, Carli Simon, just to name a few cuties and hotties, also Bobby Joe Gentry....IJS

  • @anamiriamrodriguezcruz3824
    @anamiriamrodriguezcruz3824 2 роки тому +4

    RIP to the best performers who made the 🌎 laugh and sang their hits with true meaning of the times.

  • @nancyhoward7005
    @nancyhoward7005 3 роки тому +4

    RIP 🙏 🙏 🙏 🙏 🌹 🌹 🌹 🌹

  • @bigd6971
    @bigd6971 4 роки тому +9

    RIP to them comedy legends

  • @Zman1963
    @Zman1963 4 роки тому +10

    RIP Helen Reddy

  • @carlaaustin6054
    @carlaaustin6054 3 роки тому +3

    Helen Reddy has a great voice. Joan Rivers does have some good one liners.

  • @nancyhoward7005
    @nancyhoward7005 3 роки тому +4

    Joan Rivers pretty in pink 💗 pink 🎀

    • @aarondigby9859
      @aarondigby9859 2 роки тому

      Joan and her signature boa, that was one of her props, pink, black, white, everytime i see a boa I think of Joan and her comedic genius.

  • @toddjay5215
    @toddjay5215 4 роки тому +8

    Where did you find a complete, unedited one hour Flip Wilson Show? I keep hoping someone will release the entire series on dvd. I'd love the episode from 1972 with Sammy Davis Jr, Lily Tomlin and Ed McMahon.

    • @JavanHamiltonTV
      @JavanHamiltonTV 3 роки тому +2

      This is one of a handful of episodes from the “Flip Wilson Show” best-of DVDs. They’re still around on eBay and Amazon. I would love to see the whole entire series, unedited, on DVD or streaming.

  • @StoicMonk666
    @StoicMonk666 4 роки тому +27

    Females during that time period actually had respect for themselves.

    • @samueleversley3956
      @samueleversley3956 4 роки тому +5

      Nice clean white women no tattoos, pearcing, and butt-plugs, ect

    • @christineferrario1700
      @christineferrario1700 3 роки тому +3

      Hang on... that’s a pretty broad brush you’re painting with.
      Labeling an entire generation is a slippery slope and time often heals old wounds. 60’s and 70’s kids were struggling from the Vietnam war and finding their way.
      All that said, you should watch the Helen Ready biopic on Netflix. Helen was amazing and had respect for herself and got taken by her husband to the cleaners. Some packages look all wrapped nicely but what’s inside is sad, scarred and damaged.,Careful judging books by their covers, but you knew that already.

    • @christineferrario1700
      @christineferrario1700 3 роки тому

      “Norman’s Tabernacle Choir” - Redd

    • @jessiem276
      @jessiem276 Рік тому

      ​@@christineferrario1700What are you carrying on about??

  • @SirDiamondRod
    @SirDiamondRod 5 років тому +10

    Helen Reddy was a cutie

  • @angelshark64
    @angelshark64 4 роки тому +3

    I use to watch this with my Grandmother Jones 😁

  • @andredupuis5461
    @andredupuis5461 5 років тому +4

    "Do you object to a black cat passing in front of you?" 👌

  • @ezedikeohamadike9003
    @ezedikeohamadike9003 2 роки тому +3

    I liked the comedy of that time and before. Henry Youngman. Bob Hope, Rodney Dangerfeild

  • @stephanielekas583
    @stephanielekas583 2 роки тому +1

    That is a wonderful statement ,so true !!!

  • @EagleArrow
    @EagleArrow Місяць тому

    Helen had a unique, genuine quality to her voice and she made it look so easy to sing. A natural talent. When music was happy, about love or about a lost love.

  • @daniellafleur1750
    @daniellafleur1750 6 років тому +14

    They bringing them clothes back flip was sharp

  • @MichaelPratt-rz9eg
    @MichaelPratt-rz9eg Рік тому +2

    Great show!!!

  • @daves4320
    @daves4320 5 років тому +6

    Helen Reddy's brief acting career😀

  • @alldog222
    @alldog222 2 роки тому +2

    ty for posting, need some laughs

  • @kamigordon489
    @kamigordon489 29 днів тому

    JOAN Rivers, you legend! Such a way at looking at situations. Unique

  • @patrickryan1515
    @patrickryan1515 5 років тому +7

    Great Lineup! 6/2019

  • @jamesroberts5776
    @jamesroberts5776 4 роки тому +4

    Elvis’s favorite at the mic.

  • @brianpearis1478
    @brianpearis1478 5 років тому +3

    Great show. Flip called "Gladys K Night and the Pips".

  • @cowboymcknight3104
    @cowboymcknight3104 2 роки тому +1

    I watched as a kid under duress ... I have no recollection .. those were noT so good of times for me growing up in Alabama

  • @JennyWinters
    @JennyWinters 4 роки тому +6

    If I could tell Joan now.. I'd say never get plastic surgery as it will kill you. Listen to me.

    • @aarondigby9859
      @aarondigby9859 2 роки тому

      She was definitely cute, thin face, high cheek bones, some of those jokes she told her entire career and they were always funny, her comedic timing and delivery was superb, on my Mt Rushmore of greatest female comedians.

  • @charleswashington9552
    @charleswashington9552 4 роки тому +10

    Is it just me, or isn't Helen Redy mesmerizing.

    • @katmccurdy1524
      @katmccurdy1524 3 роки тому +1

      She absolutely is!

    • @sheldoncooper146
      @sheldoncooper146 3 роки тому +1

      Yes she is. I was fortunate to see her in concert 23 times. Her vocals were amazing.

  • @eddancer6469
    @eddancer6469 7 років тому +6

    Flip Wilson TV show was the best
    Ed

  • @jnadle1
    @jnadle1 5 років тому +4

    That drummer in George Wyle's band sounded like John Guerin.

  • @eddancer6469
    @eddancer6469 7 років тому +5

    WOW I just remembered I went to grade school with Henry Reddy anyway I loved Helen Reddy
    Ed

  • @chrisperrien7055
    @chrisperrien7055 3 роки тому +4

    waiting on 'Geraldine"

  • @nonenoneonenonenone
    @nonenoneonenonenone 4 дні тому

    Exactly what SNL can never do: write a well-rounded sketch that has a real ending!

  • @nonenoneonenonenone
    @nonenoneonenonenone 4 дні тому

    Seeing shows like this made me want to grow up and have a variety show.

  • @davidlynn3631
    @davidlynn3631 22 дні тому

    Karen Carpenter and Helen Reddy both had amazing soothing voices.

  • @samgriffin8003
    @samgriffin8003 5 років тому +5

    This was the final season of the flip Wilson show

    • @aarondigby9859
      @aarondigby9859 2 роки тому

      The Rev. Pussyfoot Johnson, too damn funny, Pussyfoot OMG.

  • @ElimanGibba
    @ElimanGibba Рік тому

    In this tough times ( Jacksonville Massacre ) this is soulfully medicinal . Don’t give up : VOTE.

  • @freddiemontanez8461
    @freddiemontanez8461 4 роки тому +4

    No wonder Joan Rivers had so many plastic surgeries in here she looks older .. I watch the this show cus Helen Reddy. (February 7, 2020

    • @aarondigby9859
      @aarondigby9859 2 роки тому +1

      I thought Joan was naturally beautiful: thin face, high cheekbones, lots of natural hair ...IMHO

  • @marksauck8481
    @marksauck8481 2 роки тому +3

    Generations long ago were so much better at being funny. Today that talent is mostly gone. They just aren't good at it anymore.

  • @jonlee72
    @jonlee72 2 роки тому +3

    Flip was hip!

  • @betty-jocarlo5980
    @betty-jocarlo5980 Рік тому

    I miss good comedy shows. I understand the adult jokes now, but I used to laugh at the physical pratfalls. Intelligent jokes relatable to life, without filth.

  • @lovelybutterfly32
    @lovelybutterfly32 4 роки тому +6

    Aaah, when TV was good and not overly PC.

  • @ckeilah
    @ckeilah 5 років тому +3

    41:52 WTF!? He’s shaking hands! :-o

  • @MalcomMarshall-i7h
    @MalcomMarshall-i7h 6 місяців тому

    I would have loved to see Joan Rivers imitate Judge Judy 😊

  • @AEDC49
    @AEDC49 6 років тому +5

    Nice, but I prefer the first 2 seasons of Flip does it for me! they had the Laugh-In like dancers More lively etc. Of course Geraldine etc!

    • @sexymama1966
      @sexymama1966 6 років тому

      and the fashions were groovy!

  • @EdithJohnson-s3m
    @EdithJohnson-s3m 5 місяців тому

    No bad, flip isn't with us anymore, he and Robin Williams would have been a great classic 😁