Reverend Elmo (Richard Pryor) and Reverend Leroy (Flip Wilson) Flip Wilson Show 18Oct74

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  • Reverend Elmo (Richard Pryor) and Reverend Leroy (Flip Wilson) Flip Wilson Show 18Oct74
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    Link to Reverend Leroy (Flip Wilson) featuring Brother Hayes 17Sept1970 • Reverend Leroy (Flip W...
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    Link to Reverend Leroy (Flip Wilson) Featuring Clara Ward & the Ward Gospel Singers - January 1972
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  • @angelaclark6728
    @angelaclark6728 2 роки тому +684

    Richard Pryor and flip Wilson can't be replace they were the master of comedy

    • @tonyt8805
      @tonyt8805 2 роки тому +9

      🔥 💯 🔥

    • @CreativeBigL
      @CreativeBigL Рік тому +12

      Don't forget Redd Foxx

    • @Chocolategurl61
      @Chocolategurl61 Рік тому +6

      Yes! Indeed 👏🏾👏🏾🙏🏾😇💝😂 they were I still cry laughing watching their videos!😅

    • @unityandfaithministries
      @unityandfaithministries Рік тому +11

      There were good ones back then: Bill Cosby, and Redd Foxx have to be included

    • @ryanjessen9181
      @ryanjessen9181 10 місяців тому +4

      I like Richard pryor

  • @Californiaroadstudios
    @Californiaroadstudios 11 місяців тому +98

    Flip Wilson was the most underrated talent in the 70's. A true King of Comedy who could play any kind of character with wit, spirit and intelligence. They don't make this kind of talent today. Still makes me laugh...❤

  • @kurstina9349
    @kurstina9349 2 роки тому +308

    "Am I telling the truth, Reverend Elmo?" "Far as I know." Absolutely priceless lololol!

    • @michaelmercury1256
      @michaelmercury1256  2 роки тому +17

      Perfect, perfect line, and delivered perfectly.

    • @kurstina9349
      @kurstina9349 2 роки тому +13

      @@michaelmercury1256 Right! One of the best lines in the skit!

    • @elquebi
      @elquebi Рік тому +18

      Those furrowed eyebrows and the look of sincere seriousness as he said the line cracked me up. All through the skit Pryor's mannerisms in the background were golden. He was completely immersed in the role.

    • @robertwhatley9078
      @robertwhatley9078 Рік тому +13

      That line took my breath for a minute cause I was laughing so hard 🤣

    • @kelvendyson1508
      @kelvendyson1508 Рік тому +9

      I know right!!! LMAO!!!

  • @brucetouzel6484
    @brucetouzel6484 2 роки тому +419

    Flip spoke for a long time without a break or cue cards, true artist

    • @michaelmercury1256
      @michaelmercury1256  2 роки тому +14

      Surely a master of oration, even a slight slip would just glide by unnoticed.

    • @bettiejanderson5775
      @bettiejanderson5775 2 роки тому +9

      He did his own comedy ,I use to see him writing ✍🏽 before he go on stage, I was a waitress at the same club in Miami ,50’s, and he closed his eyes while performing☺️, he didn’t want to look at the audience he told me 🤩. Sweet person . I asked Flip why? He wasn’t doing Geraldine then.🙏🏾💕

    • @johnstanley5586
      @johnstanley5586 Рік тому +4

      It was easy for him. That's how he spoke on his earlier comedy albums.

    • @johnstanley5586
      @johnstanley5586 Рік тому +2

      @Elizabeth Brower Me too(I'm in my seventies). And, before his scandals, the Cosby records were good also. Later I saw them on tv.

    • @CoochieMan215
      @CoochieMan215 Рік тому +1

      This clip wasn't funny though

  • @alfrazier8389
    @alfrazier8389 2 роки тому +1785

    I think that Flip Wilson is not remembered as much as Richard Pryor, but he definitely should be. He didn't make it big on the silver screen but as far as television is concerned he is unmatched. Both of these guys are legendary.

    • @michaelmercury1256
      @michaelmercury1256  2 роки тому +93

      I would have liked to have seen, Flip Wilson and Richard Pryor in a buddy movie, they work well together

    • @antoniotaylor391
      @antoniotaylor391 2 роки тому +87

      Flip was as funny as any comedian I’ve ever seen. And a lot funnier than most. He’s in the top five for me. And his show was a jewel. On top of that he was a very nice Dude.

    • @1sthawkfeathers547
      @1sthawkfeathers547 2 роки тому +42

      Yes, Flip was off the cuff right out funny 😆

    • @bremarjay
      @bremarjay 2 роки тому +33

      I loved Flip Wilson and now that I'm looking at him here it reminds me that I believe Martin Lawrence not only looks something like Flip but I believe he modeled his comedy act after Flip

    • @shellybell36
      @shellybell36 2 роки тому +26

      Flip catered to the networks, Richard did not. He stayed true to himself

  • @beandipcartography
    @beandipcartography 2 роки тому +911

    Richard Pryor and Flip Wilson,
    two comedy legends.
    Brilliant !

    • @normaforsyth7950
      @normaforsyth7950 2 роки тому +20

      I still remember watching 10k pyramid or some game show MANY years ago (seems like 30 years ago) and Flip had to come up with a poem about kids on the spot.
      About 30 seconds later he said, "When your kid is not walking or talking, you worry, you fret, and you frown. But when they turn two, its all you can do, to get them to shut up and sit down."
      So impressive that I never forgot it.

    • @wb3381
      @wb3381 2 роки тому +17

      And Red Foxx

    • @paulinemills6684
      @paulinemills6684 2 роки тому +12

      I agree, two COMEDY LEGENDS!!! Just Saying!!!!

    • @pamelalaroda
      @pamelalaroda 2 роки тому +10

      *all 3 Sagittarius🥰*

    • @getpaid38able
      @getpaid38able 2 роки тому +8

      Two outstanding comedians and actors.

  • @radiofacevoiceoverer839
    @radiofacevoiceoverer839 Рік тому +57

    "I met the brother in a pool room, I met the Lord in jail"
    Me too

  • @mango8918
    @mango8918 2 роки тому +321

    Damn...how I miss "real" comedians! Richard and Flip were comedy gold!

    • @michaelmercury1256
      @michaelmercury1256  2 роки тому +2

      Glad to have an opportunity to see their work. Hopefully sketches will be found.

    • @lavernepolk5202
      @lavernepolk5202 2 роки тому +1

      A kid set in front of the TV wIting on Flip to come on in early yrs.if u hadn't done your hm work it was ok because it was Flip and Mom watched also till he flipped into a dress for his act.mom loved Flip not his dress.legends we love memories for sure..they had jokes case closed...

    • @johanmassy5290
      @johanmassy5290 2 роки тому +3

      Amen

    • @saun_7
      @saun_7 Рік тому

      💯

    • @samuelraypalmer9844
      @samuelraypalmer9844 Рік тому

      @@michaelmercury1256 p

  • @morningdove20
    @morningdove20 2 роки тому +507

    I Am forever Grateful that I grew up in that Era, and with All these GREATS. Even if it makes me Old today.

    • @michaelmercury1256
      @michaelmercury1256  2 роки тому +9

      I have never seen, the Flip Wilson Show on TV, I only heard his records played by my father, who loved "Black American Culture".

    • @shaunehenry1464
      @shaunehenry1464 2 роки тому +9

      I agree 💯 % that Richard Pryor & Flip Wilson will continue to be the best comedians of ALL times True Legends. And I miss them but their comedy lives forever. Thank you for this feed.

    • @teresasmith8946
      @teresasmith8946 Рік тому +15

      God yes The Flip Wilson Show! you didn't want to miss it! No taping to watch later!

    • @jeanavery176
      @jeanavery176 Рік тому +10

      You are so right! The greatest of all times

    • @sheliamccullough1472
      @sheliamccullough1472 Рік тому +7

      I agree but we not old just wiser don't get old but clothes and money the money still spends and the clothes coming back in style 😎😉☺😍😄👍🥰🖐👋💯💃🙂🙃

  • @robertleslie2467
    @robertleslie2467 2 роки тому +338

    My family tuned in religiously to watch Flip Wilson's show. Great comedy. Great entertainment. And who can ever forget Geraldine?

    • @michaelmercury1256
      @michaelmercury1256  2 роки тому +6

      Unforgetable, she was.

    • @latashaduckett1923
      @latashaduckett1923 2 роки тому +3

      we used to use our Bigma' and Bigda wigs stocking makeup and old clothes to dress up for Halloween and my older brother loved acting like Geraldine... hilarious memories Glad I came across this

    • @Kevthkid
      @Kevthkid 2 роки тому +3

      Watch out!!

    • @bettiejanderson5775
      @bettiejanderson5775 2 роки тому +5

      I did a good impression of Flip, people would laugh 😂😂😂! I worked in a club where he was performing. He would sit by him self before showtime and write what ever he was going to say, I asked him why did he close his eyes 👀, because he didn’t want to look out at the audience, not to be distracted. Yet he landed a live TVShow. He was working in Miami in the fifties 🎉. Tell Geraldine don’t fight the Feeling 😂😂😂!

    • @satori03
      @satori03 2 роки тому +1

      Chris gonna FIND Ray Charles

  • @wallacewilliams3942
    @wallacewilliams3942 2 роки тому +192

    No cue cards, just pure memory (and ad lib) genius!!

    • @kellyalexander3474
      @kellyalexander3474 2 роки тому +9

      Exactly - pure skills! 👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾

    • @BrotherPatriot
      @BrotherPatriot Рік тому +5

      @@kellyalexander3474 & others...Aye, back when it was Real.

    • @kellyalexander3474
      @kellyalexander3474 Рік тому +3

      @@BrotherPatriot Indeed! 👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾🔥🔥🔥

  • @wandarobinson9072
    @wandarobinson9072 8 місяців тому +56

    2 of the best comedian. Always brought laughter where they were. RIP ❤❤❤

  • @alfredrodriguez7106
    @alfredrodriguez7106 2 роки тому +923

    Salute to both of these Mega legends.... From an era when talent was talent.... !!!

    • @michaelmercury1256
      @michaelmercury1256  2 роки тому +24

      David Chappelle, seems to be the current comic genius, I hope he goes further

    • @JayBelafonte
      @JayBelafonte 2 роки тому +22

      @@michaelmercury1256 Dave is great, but not quite on this level. Richard and Flips creativity was sky high.

    • @michaelmercury1256
      @michaelmercury1256  2 роки тому +11

      @@JayBelafonte Hopefully Dave Chappelle, can make his way.

    • @bettiejanderson5775
      @bettiejanderson5775 2 роки тому +6

      Amen 🙏🏾👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽👍🏽🤩!

    • @julianhoward4745
      @julianhoward4745 2 роки тому +5

      PREACH PREACHER !!!!

  • @GraceandWisdom
    @GraceandWisdom 2 роки тому +753

    Even though this is played for laughs, it is actually an excellent sermon! I am a Christian and I _love_ Flip Wilson and Richard Pryor!!!

    • @sewingintrifocals-alisonde7778
      @sewingintrifocals-alisonde7778 2 роки тому +52

      “. . .the retirement plan is eternal life.”

    • @studiobencivengamarcusbenc5272
      @studiobencivengamarcusbenc5272 2 роки тому +36

      Actually God has a lot of humor- I experienced this several times - the second preacher is right on 😂👌

    • @michaelmercury1256
      @michaelmercury1256  2 роки тому +24

      Some beautiful responses to your kind comment.

    • @fishcake37
      @fishcake37 2 роки тому +36

      I’m glad I listened to the end. You assessment was spot on! He truly did bring it full circle to the gift that is available to those who believe in His promise.

    • @maureensullivan2346
      @maureensullivan2346 2 роки тому

      @@sewingintrifocals-alisonde7778 b

  • @minomokwa744
    @minomokwa744 8 місяців тому +44

    Richard Pryor unforgotten Master of Comedy; never surpassed. He is being badly missed. God bless you, Richard. R.I.P.

  • @bikefixer
    @bikefixer 2 роки тому +206

    The interesting thing is this is an actual religious sermon, with a message.

    • @tonyt8805
      @tonyt8805 2 роки тому +18

      It was meant to be funny but....
      One hell of a sermon! 💯

    • @djmaur
      @djmaur Рік тому +3

      Wow... that's sad.

    • @TIMCOWBOY1971
      @TIMCOWBOY1971 Рік тому +6

      Great 👍 sermon and message!

    • @ajasoul7823
      @ajasoul7823 Рік тому +3

      that was so good💯💯

    • @MTMF.london
      @MTMF.london Рік тому +1

      No, it wasn't an actual religious sermon. It was part of a comedy sketch.

  • @billymcmurtrysr6927
    @billymcmurtrysr6927 2 роки тому +309

    THESE TWO ARE TRUE ICONS SURELY MISSED.

  • @kishagreen4578
    @kishagreen4578 2 роки тому +494

    Flip preached that sermon better than some of these preachers of today.

    • @michaelmercury1256
      @michaelmercury1256  2 роки тому +19

      That hits the nail on the head. Great stories, so well told..

    • @michelecarter3403
      @michelecarter3403 2 роки тому +7

      Absolutely!

    • @michelecarter3403
      @michelecarter3403 2 роки тому +12

      @Michael Kñight Yeah... Richard Pryor's "Mudbone" character could preach on anything in life. When I see him on UA-cam, I cry bcz I miss him. There are no words to describe Mr. Pryor except hilarious!

    • @michielpatrick4583
      @michielpatrick4583 2 роки тому +8

      Amen

    • @royhollins4232
      @royhollins4232 2 роки тому +12

      .....and more Biblically accurate

  • @marilynjackson5983
    @marilynjackson5983 10 місяців тому +55

    Rev. Leroy sermon is more accurate than today's preachers.

  • @marybarnfield5642
    @marybarnfield5642 Рік тому +32

    These two right here were on another level funny and they are missed dearly. ❤️❤️

  • @ayorocka1950
    @ayorocka1950 2 роки тому +131

    Flip Wilson was one of the first black comedians to have his own show

    • @michaelmercury1256
      @michaelmercury1256  2 роки тому +8

      That is something to behold, manoevuring through the difficulties, that beset him, to still create a great showing..

    • @irisseer2773
      @irisseer2773 2 роки тому +9

      I absolutely loved that show when I was little. Too innocent to know about racism, he just brought me joy.

    • @benyah3390
      @benyah3390 2 роки тому

      Had to wear a dress to get it so it doesn't count.

    • @irisseer2773
      @irisseer2773 2 роки тому +5

      @@benyah3390 You must be young. Maybe today it wouldn't count, but back then. He was a G and everyone knew it. Dress or no dress.

    • @benyah3390
      @benyah3390 2 роки тому +2

      @@irisseer2773 well seeing as I don't acknowledge "g(s)", he may be *your* "g"; but he nor anyone else, is *my* "g"; dress or no dress. You can have it.

  • @vince1638
    @vince1638 2 роки тому +138

    My Gosh this country could use Flip and Richard right now. They would tear it up.

  • @TheChicagoKid81
    @TheChicagoKid81 Рік тому +68

    Flip knows he can play the role of a preacher. I just watched a old school movie “Uptown Saturday Night” and he killed it.

    • @michaelmercury1256
      @michaelmercury1256  Рік тому +5

      Like a duck to water, so natural and one of his best personas, as Reverend Leroy.

    • @lesheath6216
      @lesheath6216 11 місяців тому +5

      One of the greatest movies EVER

  • @ernestkovach3305
    @ernestkovach3305 2 роки тому +56

    Hysterical. Pryor is a champion of humor. Flip and Richard make such a good team.

    • @michaelmercury1256
      @michaelmercury1256  2 роки тому +1

      I have not seen a bad Reverend Leroy sketch by Flip Wilson, in his element and Richard Pryor matches him up very well.

  • @ross2812
    @ross2812 2 роки тому +618

    I use to watch The Flip Wilson Show with my parents. When I was a kid I remember him being one of my favorites. Richard Pryor's lip quivering towards the beginning is a sign of his level of detail into a character. Thanks for posting this!

    • @michaelmercury1256
      @michaelmercury1256  2 роки тому +13

      I am glad to have found it, as I have not seen this sketch on youtube. I hope to find others or cause other people to dig out their own clips...

    • @annalittle577
      @annalittle577 2 роки тому +9

      Indeed! Thank you for posting it!

    • @MAGAMANPATRIOT
      @MAGAMANPATRIOT 2 роки тому +17

      I haven't seen any Flip Wilson videos in a while. I loved his show must've been around 1970 it was hilarious "here come da judge"...lol

    • @teresaf991
      @teresaf991 2 роки тому +11

      Me too. I mention him often. Funniest ever. Other people my age who says they don't remember him- I usually tell them -then their parents must have had no sense of humor. He had all the best quest stars surprising us with their ability at comedy. The original SNL./variety show. And the first ShaNaeNae aka Miss Bernadine.

    • @kennyhooten1844
      @kennyhooten1844 2 роки тому

      q

  • @carnerageno
    @carnerageno 2 роки тому +213

    Favorite Rev Pryor sermon, "I first met God on the south side of Chicago, I was my minding my own business eating a sandwich, and God came up to me and said," May I have a piece of your bread? "I looked at God, I looked at him good, cause I was hungry!"

    • @terraaitken7815
      @terraaitken7815 2 роки тому +8

      😆🙈🙈🙈🙈that tickled me

    • @adventurouspeach9043
      @adventurouspeach9043 2 роки тому +6

      🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

    • @bigtrkdrvr216
      @bigtrkdrvr216 2 роки тому +4

      Comedy at it's best 👌🏾

    • @williamezechel6023
      @williamezechel6023 2 роки тому +14

      However brothers and sisters I did not venture down that dark alleyway for it might not have been the voice of God

    • @RD-Windy43_
      @RD-Windy43_ 2 роки тому +3

      🤣🤣🤣🤣

  • @vincentrobinson3078
    @vincentrobinson3078 2 роки тому +131

    Wow , watching this sure brings back memories !!! I’m going back to 1970 , all of my cousins and I sitting down on my aunt’s bedroom floor watching her tv, cause she had the nicest one in the house . The Flip Wilson Comedy Hour , they sure don’t make ‘em like this anymore !!! RIP Mr. Wilson and Mr. Pryor

  • @SigmaShae
    @SigmaShae 2 роки тому +30

    I wish all sermons were like this! I actually learned something!!😂😂😂😂😂

  • @brucesmith1544
    @brucesmith1544 2 роки тому +238

    "You might have a commitment from the Rams, but the Lions have no place to go"
    This has aged like a fine wine

    • @michaelmercury1256
      @michaelmercury1256  2 роки тому +4

      Very well spotted, that is my favourite part, it is so well built up, sheer mastery at 7:13

    • @henrybrowne7248
      @henrybrowne7248 2 роки тому +6

      🤣 Well said. Poor Lions.

    • @aarondigby9859
      @aarondigby9859 2 роки тому +2

      @@henrybrowne7248 this was right as the AFL/NFL merger,it was big news and a lot of teams built new stadiums: Three Rivers in Pittsburgh, Riverfront in Cincinnati, Superdome in NOLA, Meadowlands in NY NJ, the Lions finally built a new stadium in Pontiac, the Silverdome.

    • @henrybrowne7248
      @henrybrowne7248 2 роки тому +1

      @@aarondigby9859 Ah, I remember it so well. That was right around my indoctrination into NFL football . . The game is tremendous now, but it was great back then too--just not as much parity and a few other differences. I missed the two first Super Bowls but watched in shock as the Jets upset the Colts, a game which bitterly divided my circle of others. I was on the losing side in that one while the Jets fans gloated gleefully.

    • @roadscilz5599
      @roadscilz5599 2 роки тому +2

      Could've been talking about the Rams and Lions Football team. Rams Won the Superbowl and The Lions, well let's just say they still have no place to go..

  • @kingmaafa120
    @kingmaafa120 2 роки тому +110

    Both were genuine and geniuses MISS THIS PERIOD OF OUR HISTORY

    • @michaelmercury1256
      @michaelmercury1256  2 роки тому +2

      I would love to see, a top list of best comedy duo skits for these great comedians.

    • @tenniekomar6683
      @tenniekomar6683 2 роки тому +3

      Yeh. We might be old but we got all the good stuff, good times.

    • @andrewallace9912
      @andrewallace9912 Рік тому

      I'm not going for the next time

  • @janepioneer2781
    @janepioneer2781 2 роки тому +79

    Rest in peace. Flip Wilson and Richard Pryor. Two different legends try to get people to be happy.

    • @janepioneer2781
      @janepioneer2781 2 роки тому +1

      I'm amateur with my cell phone. Unaware who highlighted comment but that's wonderful support

  • @bonscott602
    @bonscott602 2 роки тому +39

    Can you imagine those two as a comedy team?
    Perfect.

    • @michaelmercury1256
      @michaelmercury1256  2 роки тому

      Definitely, would have been a fun trip. Did Flip Wilson ever appear on Richard Pryor TV series?

  • @Mooshnick
    @Mooshnick 2 роки тому +66

    I was a kid in the 70's. Church in the 70's was just like this: PURE COMEDY!!!! 🤣😂

    • @silviaconrad8401
      @silviaconrad8401 2 роки тому +2

      Not true,the Jesus movement, Hal Lindsey. IT was beautiful a real revival.

  • @gregorymorris8343
    @gregorymorris8343 2 роки тому +133

    I’m 53 years old never got to see Richard Pryor and flip Wilson work together. At one point I thought they were feuding. Great to see these two legends

    • @michaelmercury1256
      @michaelmercury1256  2 роки тому +3

      Sorry to hear of their feuding, it aint easy at the top.

    • @kaleahcollins4567
      @kaleahcollins4567 2 роки тому +14

      @@michaelmercury1256 they was never feuding he loved Richard Pryor and was proud he was the second one to get his own t.v. show . They just did things a little differently.

    • @michaelmercury1256
      @michaelmercury1256  2 роки тому +8

      @@kaleahcollins4567 I love a happy story, many thanks for keeping that.

    • @ernestjbennett
      @ernestjbennett 2 роки тому +15

      Television in the 1970’s was the best. Good Times, Richard Pryor show, Sanford and Son, Soul Train, The Jefferson’s, All in the Family… plus all the super great music groups made everything super great….sorry you missed it

    • @dominiquejones3805
      @dominiquejones3805 2 роки тому

      @@kaleahcollins4567 I think Richard called Flip a Tom or Coon while on his show. Nothing crazy

  • @jamesanderson348
    @jamesanderson348 2 роки тому +15

    Lawd! Praise Jesus for these two comedy geniuses. I love the spats on Flip. LOL!!!!

    • @michaelmercury1256
      @michaelmercury1256  2 роки тому

      Truly, the spats, help show off Flip Wilson's moves around the pulpit, more so in early Reverend Leroy sketches

    • @marlenalinne7958
      @marlenalinne7958 2 роки тому

      I love the spats, too. And Flip dancing at the end.

  • @c.a.g.3130
    @c.a.g.3130 2 роки тому +44

    All in all, it was actually a pretty decent sermon: the LORD's got you covered. Amen.

  • @mylesmcpherson8380
    @mylesmcpherson8380 2 роки тому +208

    Simply a true classic! Comedy at his best!!!

    • @michaelmercury1256
      @michaelmercury1256  2 роки тому +7

      I do hope, that more interviews and sketches are found, I come to love them, more for their joy.

    • @sandraatkins2539
      @sandraatkins2539 2 роки тому +1

      I never recall either of these gentleman being on a vendetta to embarass another man's wife. Still, they were as funny as could be.

  • @normanbrown9225
    @normanbrown9225 2 роки тому +78

    Even today they are still Funny but always with a great Message.

  • @LizG-zx2xp
    @LizG-zx2xp Рік тому +57

    Brilliantly performed by a truly gifted artist and story teller! This has got to be one of the funniest and best sketches that I have ever seen anywhere, and without any vulgarity! Excellent and thanks for sharing!

  • @DennardC_27
    @DennardC_27 2 роки тому +65

    They were clowning, but Flip's sermon was real 😂

    • @valeriekelly4501
      @valeriekelly4501 2 роки тому

      Say so👏🏾👏🏾

    • @gailmazzotta6187
      @gailmazzotta6187 2 роки тому +2

      Please read Daniel.

    • @DallasSports-vk6wt
      @DallasSports-vk6wt 2 роки тому +1

      Amen 🌺 🙏, A great message spoken by Reverend Leroy and Reverend Elimo,
      Jesus Christ got us covered 🙏 with love and joyous peace and grace.
      God got us covered "! 🙏
      Amen 🌺
      Brother's and Sister's

    • @kellyalexander3474
      @kellyalexander3474 2 роки тому +2

      Hilarious! 😂😂

    • @nobullwarrior
      @nobullwarrior Рік тому

      Real and on point

  • @upsidedownworld5060
    @upsidedownworld5060 2 роки тому +131

    Comedy at the most highest intellectual level - and that Mr Pryor for ya!

    • @michaelmercury1256
      @michaelmercury1256  2 роки тому +8

      Thank you for hitting the nail, squarely on the head, on many levels.

    • @upsidedownworld5060
      @upsidedownworld5060 2 роки тому +6

      @@michaelmercury1256
      Absolutely, and that goes for Flip Wilson too - forget to mention him!!

    • @joannaedwards6325
      @joannaedwards6325 2 роки тому +6

      In the 70's when Richard Pryor was putting out hot hot hot comedy albums my girlfriend and I wore T-shirts with this printed on them.....
      IS IT SOMETHING I SAID?
      We wore them to the comedy club and the only reaction we got was ppl yelling at us to SIT DOWN! oh well.
      I miss Richard very very much.

  • @AngryAl66
    @AngryAl66 2 роки тому +74

    Not much has changed, the message is universal.

  • @samfunk5192
    @samfunk5192 2 роки тому +36

    I was lucky enough to see Flip Wilson in person at his show. He was hilarious, and versatile.

  • @girthaleescouller9128
    @girthaleescouller9128 Рік тому +17

    Memories brought back to life in this time of my life, I miss Richard Pryor and Flip Wilson type of humor, it seems to be a lost art form, both made me laught until my stomach hurt, and I truly miss them. Glad I grew up during that time. Thank you for the post.

  • @jeffreywells3884
    @jeffreywells3884 2 роки тому +198

    The incomparable Richard Pryor, Flip Wilson wearing spats, and go-go dancers all in a church setting. What's not to like?

  • @personperson3326
    @personperson3326 2 роки тому +32

    This is like listening to my dad talking to me when I was a little kid.💯💯💯💯🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣👍👍👍👍

  • @sooz9433
    @sooz9433 Рік тому +23

    I grew up watching these two and they always brought laughter with them everywhere they went. Thank you for the reminder. ❤️

  • @kandr21400
    @kandr21400 2 роки тому +22

    Oh man.......watching this takes me back when it first aired. It's even more hilarious now. They were both hilarious in "Uptown Saturday Night"

  • @MeneerHerculePoirot
    @MeneerHerculePoirot 2 роки тому +184

    "Am I tellin' the truth Reverend Elmo?"
    "As far as I know."
    Legendary ad lib. RP was supposed to say emphatically, "Yes, YES Reverend Leroy you're tellin' the truth!" RP's line was funnier. lol
    EDIT: Flip Wilson was gone too soon and not remembered enough as one of the all-time greats.

    • @johnbanks4761
      @johnbanks4761 2 роки тому +6

      nice anecdote..i did not know that, thanks..hilarious

    • @Ghanaquankel2776
      @Ghanaquankel2776 2 роки тому +5

      😃
      Those black pastors in the Baptist church usually say "yes sir yes sir" but Richard Pryor flipped that shit and made it sound funny as hell.

    • @MeneerHerculePoirot
      @MeneerHerculePoirot 2 роки тому +6

      @@johnbanks4761
      The cool thing was Flip just went right on as if that was RP's line. Flip was awesome. He did a Geraldine skit with Bing Crosby that is funny af. Bing was the perfect foil for Flip's character.

    • @johnbanks4761
      @johnbanks4761 2 роки тому +6

      @@MeneerHerculePoirot yeah they could adlib back in the day ..and run with it

    • @mercedesbenzs600bash
      @mercedesbenzs600bash 2 роки тому +4

      HILARIOUS 😂😂😂😂😂😂

  • @5rangs5rangs23
    @5rangs5rangs23 2 роки тому +66

    🤣👏🏿✊🏿RIP TO BOTH OF THESE BRILLIANT BROTHERS 🙏🏿

  • @verseliaakamsveebrown3892
    @verseliaakamsveebrown3892 2 роки тому +18

    Rest in Power Kings of Comedy!! I miss them both so much 😢 💞
    Thank you for posting 🙏🏿👍🏿

  • @trublgrl
    @trublgrl 2 роки тому +20

    Wow. I am blown away. Flip Wilson put a legit sermon on his TV show. I don't know when the last time was I saw a real Godly message of faith on TV, even with the jokes, nothing about this was insulting or blasphemous, and honestly, I bet a lot of people who never went to church heard this message that day.
    Well done, good and faithful servant.

  • @kathrynlayfield9599
    @kathrynlayfield9599 2 роки тому +127

    I adored Richard Pryor, a Supremely Funny Man! Flip Wilson another brilliant Funny Man, he never fails to have everyone Rollin in the aisles! Comedy is not the same anymore! This was when a comidian could say anything and it was good.

    • @michaelmercury1256
      @michaelmercury1256  2 роки тому +4

      What a beautiful and joyful comment. Many thanks for the lovely words, for these amazing comedians.

    • @robertcarter6887
      @robertcarter6887 2 роки тому +1

      @@michaelmercury1256 rrrrrtrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrtttt

  • @somethingyousaid5059
    @somethingyousaid5059 2 роки тому +24

    I grew up in the 1970s. Times were simpler. For me anyway.

    • @michaelmercury1256
      @michaelmercury1256  2 роки тому +1

      Great memories for me, my father loved Flip Wilson and played his records.

  • @joypatrick6802
    @joypatrick6802 2 роки тому +20

    I saw the movie with Richard Pryor, 'Which way is up', when I was young, and I'm still laughing today.

    • @michaelmercury1256
      @michaelmercury1256  2 роки тому +1

      Thanks, I will check that out.

    • @kingsports1113
      @kingsports1113 2 роки тому +1

      This the skit to the movie Paul mooney n richard pryor wrote this skit

    • @kj9031
      @kj9031 2 роки тому +1

      Which way is up was hilarious lol

  • @alphabravo8703
    @alphabravo8703 2 роки тому +5

    This is a perfect social commentary for everyone in the last five decades.

  • @luluseals2767
    @luluseals2767 2 роки тому +98

    Legends at their finest!!

    • @darnelltheartist
      @darnelltheartist 2 роки тому

      welll....I don't now about "at their finest" but def a couple of "Legends"

    • @luluseals2767
      @luluseals2767 2 роки тому +2

      @@darnelltheartist Referencing their skills as comedians.

    • @darnelltheartist
      @darnelltheartist 2 роки тому

      @@luluseals2767 I know. Just saying this is not even close to either one's best.

  • @gtlendarivera5634
    @gtlendarivera5634 2 роки тому +23

    You can see Richard was laughing 🤣 Love Them The Cream of the Cream

  • @buzzkill2739
    @buzzkill2739 2 роки тому +9

    I remember watching Flip and Richard as a child...we would all gather around the TV and laugh our ass off

  • @tibbar1000
    @tibbar1000 2 роки тому +20

    They really did a pretty good job with the sermon.

  • @joannaedwards6325
    @joannaedwards6325 2 роки тому +11

    MICHAEL MERCURY
    Thank for this. Please.....
    MORE RICHARD PRYOR!!!!

    • @michaelmercury1256
      @michaelmercury1256  2 роки тому +1

      I am glad Richard Pryor is so prolific and has a range of work to seek out.

    • @joannaedwards6325
      @joannaedwards6325 2 роки тому

      @@michaelmercury1256
      My fav albums: THAT NIGGA'S CRAZY and IS IT SOMEYHING I SAID. Man those were the days when free range comedy wasn't subjected to Overly Sensitive Censors.

  • @robintuner7954
    @robintuner7954 2 роки тому +34

    2022 theses are legends in their own craft such talent

    • @michaelmercury1256
      @michaelmercury1256  2 роки тому +1

      Well talented doing great work, love the crowd call and response.

    • @9thborn
      @9thborn 2 роки тому

      Nothing wrong with getting old
      Means you're alive

  • @janetownley
    @janetownley Рік тому +4

    Haha, he made the “Abednego” joke. Nobody can resist it.

  • @Raquib_in2002
    @Raquib_in2002 2 роки тому +8

    Funny as hell. I loved Richard Pryor and Flip Wilson

  • @margaretthatcher6828
    @margaretthatcher6828 2 роки тому +14

    This was when comedy was funny. Thanks for this!

  • @neicielove
    @neicielove 2 роки тому +12

    I loved these two!! Especially when Flip played Geraldine!!!

    • @michaelmercury1256
      @michaelmercury1256  2 роки тому

      I am glad the best of Flip Wilson's Geraldine character is out there, always looking for a new clip of that lady.

  • @frederickdixon8528
    @frederickdixon8528 2 роки тому +13

    That was a really good sermon

  • @pattithiel7342
    @pattithiel7342 Рік тому +12

    Flip, Richard at the top of their game! Loved Flip’s show it should stayed on TV a lot longer. Richard a champion comedian as well. I’m glad we got to see their talent! God bless both of them! RIP for eternity! We loved you both!😂

  • @americannative4122
    @americannative4122 2 роки тому +5

    Richard you are a mentor for over 40 famous black comedians. TODAY u have lit the light and shined the way for black hip hop comedy today. Hip hop hip hop hooray.

  • @junewatson1638
    @junewatson1638 2 роки тому +23

    Awwww Man!👏👏👏👏👏❤❤❤❤
    This is "Ventage!" When Comedy
    Had "Class" & Integrity and Was Still
    "Bust-A-Gut"😆, Crocodile Tears 🤣
    Hilarious! Now Flip & Richard are
    The 2 "OGs" Kings of Comedy! And
    We can "Google That" for Data.Yep.🥇🏆

  • @janetownley
    @janetownley Рік тому +8

    ‘Some trouble drops out of the sky and you ask, “Why is this happening to me?!” Well, that’s YOUR problem.” That made me laugh hard, because that’s exactly the day I’m having

  • @jerulew3547
    @jerulew3547 2 роки тому +5

    This never gets old, The Golden age of comedy! The church of What's Happenin Now😉

    • @michaelmercury1256
      @michaelmercury1256  2 роки тому +1

      Cleverly pitched the The Church of Whats' Happenin Now, calculated not to offend.

  • @gutenbird
    @gutenbird 2 роки тому +47

    Flip Wilson is one of those guys that seems forgotten but he was a great joke teller.

    • @michaelmercury1256
      @michaelmercury1256  2 роки тому +1

      Definitely, he hit the spot more, than missed. I cannot find a bad or weak Reverend Leroy sketch, at the pulpit. The pulpit is a great prop.

    • @koshersalaami
      @koshersalaami 2 роки тому +2

      To this day I use Flip Wilson in a theological lesson, but it’s not Flip Wilson as a preacher but Flip Wilson as Geraldine. Responsibility for what you do is not the Devil’s, it’s yours. The Devil did not make you buy that dress. He did a great job of teaching that.

  • @damonmilline9227
    @damonmilline9227 2 роки тому +32

    Two Masters! Two Legends!

  • @discerningtruth6848
    @discerningtruth6848 Рік тому +11

    The both of them were two of biggest comedy acts of our time. They're certainly missed...but their legacies will continue to live on...with movies and videos like this....

  • @RogerCharlesCourtney
    @RogerCharlesCourtney Рік тому +10

    There will never be talent like this again. I am happy I witnessed them live and on TV.

  • @samfrito
    @samfrito 2 роки тому +38

    I still have an old Flip record from those days. And I still get a laugh from his delivery of the stories he got you caught up in. Amazing comedian.

    • @michaelmercury1256
      @michaelmercury1256  2 роки тому +2

      I do enjoy melody of his voice and his phrases, which are very pleasing to me

  • @jermanepatterson1665
    @jermanepatterson1665 2 роки тому +15

    Flip preached. Actually better than some preachers today.

  • @cmcull987
    @cmcull987 4 місяці тому +1

    The Flip Wilson Show. I watched this as a kid. He was so funny. I love his comedy as a grownup. Thank you for sharing.

  • @monawilliams9912
    @monawilliams9912 Рік тому +2

    I grow up with these two it was a wonderful time in life..😊

  • @edjames2388
    @edjames2388 2 роки тому +20

    Totally unexpected. Exceptional talent, artistry and creativity out of Flip.

  • @joshmasden515
    @joshmasden515 2 роки тому +28

    Undisputed Comedians Legends:
    Richard Pryor
    Flip Wilson
    Redd Foxx
    Dick Gregory
    Paul Mooney
    Bill Cosby - Yes, I am aware

    • @michaelmercury1256
      @michaelmercury1256  2 роки тому +1

      Seems like a life's journey, following the great work of these comedic legends. Hopefully more jewels, will be found for us to enjoy.

    • @marquitamarina1486
      @marquitamarina1486 2 роки тому +4

      George Carlin
      Eddie Murphy
      Bernie Mac
      Robin Williams
      Jonathan Winters
      Lucille Ball
      Carol Burnett
      Steve Martin
      Phyllis Diller
      Moms Mabley
      Fanny Brice
      Jerry Lewis
      Jim Carrey
      Gilda Radner
      Betty White
      Tim Conway
      Lily Tomlin

    • @kaleahcollins4567
      @kaleahcollins4567 2 роки тому

      Thank you keep it real

    • @BryKer1804
      @BryKer1804 2 роки тому

      Cosby never wore the dress

    • @aarondigby9859
      @aarondigby9859 2 роки тому +1

      @@marquitamarina1486 if you're too listen/watch all the aforementioned comic geniuses you'd laugh yourself totally insane. That's too much, too much. FRFR

  • @rbelf001
    @rbelf001 Рік тому +3

    I saw Flip in person in Hawaii, not as a performer but as someone who came in and shook the hands of all the comedians in the club, a genuinely nice guy.. Flip made his money and got out. The guy was one of a kind..He didn't wait to be long past his prime, hanging from some door nob..He knew what Hollywood was really like.. He skipped in and he skipped out.

  • @dianeM8229
    @dianeM8229 4 місяці тому +3

    Richard Pryor and Flip Wilson - class act for sure! They were too funny back in the day.

  • @munyaradzimunodawafa7745
    @munyaradzimunodawafa7745 2 роки тому +60

    Great sermon!!

    • @michaelmercury1256
      @michaelmercury1256  2 роки тому +3

      I love a sermon and this is one of the best, so skilfully worked.

    • @Mozart2Muse
      @Mozart2Muse 11 місяців тому

      And longer than many today!

  • @Chutney1luv
    @Chutney1luv 2 роки тому +23

    This is "Classic Gold" Richard and Flip Wilson took us to Church! We needed this comedy now! Loved it!Thanks Michael! 🤣🤣😇🤣🤣

    • @michaelmercury1256
      @michaelmercury1256  2 роки тому +1

      I do like this Reverend Leroy sketch, it seems to have more of a message.

    • @Chutney1luv
      @Chutney1luv 2 роки тому

      @@michaelmercury1256 It sure does!! 😇

  • @virginiaswafford7078
    @virginiaswafford7078 2 роки тому +10

    Watched Flip Wilson every week.two of the best.i remember watching this when it aired on tv funny then and funny know but also inspiring,the world needs more of Flip and Richard's thanks for posting this i forget how to laugh i wish we had more like these two would make for a better world. 😀 laughter is good for the soul.

  • @monicagomez4616
    @monicagomez4616 2 роки тому +13

    Flip Wilson. My FAVORITE comedian hands down. What a man. I wished I had met him to say how much I love and appreciate his comedic style, intelligence and delivery especially when he tells Bible stories. What a man and a legend that Flip Wilson. I love Geraldine too.☺️❤️👏
    PS. Kudos to those dancers.

    • @michaelmercury1256
      @michaelmercury1256  2 роки тому +1

      I love his work and have loved to see him in other projects

  • @karendorsey4780
    @karendorsey4780 2 роки тому +10

    Two Comedy Legends! Love it!

  • @smae61
    @smae61 2 роки тому +7

    I just ran across this..I'm bout to fall off the bed laughing.. Richard Pryor was the GOAT..😂😂😂😂🔥🔥♥️

  • @karl6852
    @karl6852 2 роки тому +9

    Now I understand how Pryor was able to play Reverend Thomas so well in Which Way Is Up.

    • @michaelmercury1256
      @michaelmercury1256  2 роки тому +1

      A gifted and multi talented person. I enjoy the fact that his later interviews are calm, with no pressure to be a jester, just for us to enjoy his thoughts.

  • @dglorious1269
    @dglorious1269 2 роки тому +10

    Two of the greats 🤣💯 ! Saw Richard in person live at the comedy show. I miss that man! ☺️

  • @stephencorbitt2752
    @stephencorbitt2752 2 роки тому +21

    Two of the best of all time. Both play preachers so we'll.

    • @michaelmercury1256
      @michaelmercury1256  2 роки тому +3

      They worked so well, together. I do like a pool game they played for money, where Richard Pryor, came out on top.

    • @julianhoward4745
      @julianhoward4745 2 роки тому +1

      TOO WELL !!!!

  • @denisejawando6096
    @denisejawando6096 2 роки тому +20

    Love them both! 💕 true comedians

  • @danieldowcoldchillin
    @danieldowcoldchillin 2 роки тому +3

    When I was growing up my dad loved Richard Pryor & Flip Wilson we never missed either show !! 😎

  • @jeanheard4615
    @jeanheard4615 2 роки тому +8

    Everyone loved flip he made it big and even bigger with his show rip flip and Richard see y’all on the other side

  • @Pinky-kb2hd
    @Pinky-kb2hd 2 роки тому +10

    Hilarious!!!🤣 Comedy at it's best 👌🏽this is a classic.

  • @alanwomack5055
    @alanwomack5055 2 роки тому +21

    Two of the best ever…I wish they were still with us….

  • @YourFunkLord
    @YourFunkLord 2 роки тому +7

    Wish we got some comedic buddy films with these two.

  • @tonycortina4624
    @tonycortina4624 Рік тому +3

    Flip Wilson is an Icon. He was and is to me the Classic Comedian and TV showman. I have all the Flip Wilson shows. Grew up with Flip. My Mothers name was Geraldine 🇮🇱❤️