The Flip Wilson DVD

The Flip Wilson Show, a variety show that was aired on NBC from September 17, 1970 to June 27, 1974. Flip Wilson starred in this show which became one of the first American television programs starring a black person in the title role to become successful with white audience. It was the first successful network variety series starring an African American. During its first two seasons, its Nielsen ratings made it the nation's second most watched show. Wilson was famous for creating the character Geraldine Jones, a sassy, modern woman who had a boyfriend named Killer. He also created the title role as Reverend Leroy (the minister of the Church of What's Happening Now!). New parishioners were wary of coming to the church as it was hinted that Reverend Leroy was con artist. Flip popularized such catch phrases as "What you see is what you get," and "The devil made me do it!".

Additional to skits, Flip Wilson invite many popular singers to provide entertainment such as The Jackson Five, Aretha Franklin, Lena Horne, Stevie Wonder, Ray Charles, Gladys Knight, The Pointer Sisters, Charley Pride, and Roberta Flack appeared on the show, as well as contemporary white entertainers. While The Flip Wilson Show first shared a studio with other television series, Wilson's popularity allowed him to get his own set of soundstages, starting in the fall 1972 season. As the seasons went on, the show's ratings slipped. With this result Wilson's repeated demands for higher raises in his salary, caused the series to become over-budget, and led to its cancellation.




• The Flip Wilson DVD is a complete collection of The Flip Wilson DVD in a box set as shown above, all 100% in chronological order from the pilot to the finale
• The Flip Wilson DVD collection includes custom artwork and episode guides so you can find your favorite episode of The Flip Wilson DVD at anytime
• The Flip Wilson DVD collection are formatted region free so they will play on any DVD player, DVD-ROM X-Box or PS2 Worldwide
• The Flip Wilson DVD is presented in full screen format - exactly as it was shown on television
• Presented in English
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