The Flip Wilson Show was 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, The Flip Wilson Show did 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 The Flip 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.