TheFlip Wilson Showwas an instant smash when it premiered on NBC in September 1970 becoming the highest-rated variety program on television. In a bold departure from the standard fare of the time TheFlip Wilson Showdid without large production numbers house band regular cast or elaborate sets. From a round stage in front of a studio audience gifted comedian Flip Wilson entertained the country with nothing but his hilarious monologues a stellar array of guest stars and great sketch comedy. This first-ever collection of full-length episodes from TheFlip Wilson Show features guest performances by Ray Charles Richard Pryor George Carlin Albert Brooks Redd Foxx Joe Namath Johnny Cash Joan Rivers Phyllis Diller and many more. Flip s signature characters are here too from Rev. Leroy of the Church Of What s Happenin Now to that sexy sassy force of nature-the legendary Geraldine Jones. These treasured shows will have you laughing from beginning to end but it won t be the Devil who made you do it. It ll be Flip Wilson. EpisodesDisc One Airdate: February 24 1972 Guests: George Carlin Joe Namath Airdate: December 14 1972 Guests: Johnny Cash & June Carter Albert Brooks Bill Russell Disc Two Airdate: February 1 1973 Guests: Ray Charles Diller The ommittee Airdate: October 11 1973 Guests: Redd Foxx Helen Reddy Joan Rivers Disc Three Airdate: November 29 1973 Guests: Richard Pryor Tim Conway Airdate: March 7 1974 Guests: Lena Horne Tony Randall Bob & Ray Format: DVD MOVIE Genre: TELEVISION/SERIES & SEQUELS UPC: 603497271122 Manufacturer No: 972711