The Flip Wilson Show is a comedy sketch show hosted by Flip Wilson that features a variety of memorable characters and hilarious skits. With a mix of comedy and music, the show became a hit and launched Wilson's career as one of the most influential African-American comedians of his time.
Charlie & Co. is an American sitcom that originally aired on CBS from September 18, 1985 to May 16, 1986. Created by Allan Katz, the series stars Flip Wilson and Gladys Knight. Charlie & Co. is regarded as CBS's answer to The Cosby Show, which was a ratings success for NBC at the time. Unlike The Cosby Show, which ran for eight seasons, Charlie & Co. lasted for only one.
Uptown Saturday Night is a comedic crime film set in an urban setting. It follows two friends who become embroiled in a series of misadventures after their winning lottery ticket is stolen. They navigate the criminal underworld and encounter various colorful characters while trying to reclaim their stolen ticket.
Skatetown U.S.A. is a comedy film set in the 1970s roller-skating craze. It follows the story of a male protagonist and his friends who compete in roller-skating contests while encountering various disco-themed challenges. The plot takes a twist when a disturbed war veteran disrupts the roller-skating community. With a backdrop of disco music and campy humor, the film captures the essence of the roller-skating era in the 1970s.
This musical adaptation of Pinocchio from 1976 features the incomparable talents of Danny Kaye, Sandy Duncan, Flip Wilson, and Clive Revill. Framed by the story of a young theater girl's desire to study and work apart from her father, the story of Pinocchio is presented as a subplay with the young girl as Pinocchio (Sandy Duncan) and her father as Geppetto (Danny Kaye). The famous Carlo Collodi story of a lonely woodcutter whose marionette comes to life is presented faithfully and engagingly.
From those early days of black and white with Ed Ames' memorable Tomahawk toss, to Tiny Tim's Technicolor wedding, to Letterman and Leno's stand-up debuts; the first decade of The Tonight Show was filled with once-in-a-lifetime classic TV moments. This volume includes: Pearl Baily, Buddy Hackett, Steve Martin, George Carlin, Flip Wilson, Don Rickles, Dolly Parton and more!
The Mad, Mad, Mad Comedians is a 1970 American animated television special produced by Rankin/Bass Productions. After the Christmas special Frosty the Snowman (1969), it was Rankin/Bass' second hand-drawn animated work to be outsourced to Osamu Tezuka's Mushi Production in Tokyo, Japan. The show aired on ABC on April 7, 1970 before the airing of that year's Oscars. It was a tribute to early vaudeville, and featured animated reworkings of various famous comedians' acts.
Entertainment variety special with Bing and special guests Dean Martin, Bernadette Peters, and Flip Wilson.
Teen idol Leif Garrett headlines this variety music, dance and comedy sketch special with guest stars Bob Hope, Marie Osmond, Brooke Shields and Japanese pop duo Pink Lady.
Clerow Wilson and his friends attempt to put on a play to raise money for their band uniforms.
Flip Wilson's stand-up special.
Clerow is taken away from his sister's home by a social worker and placed into servitude with an evil foster family “where they put water in the milk and milk in the water.” Clerow eventually escapes from this family and is reunited with his sister in a new housing project.
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