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| − | One of the many variety shows of the 1970s, '''''The Flip Wilson Show''''' was hosted by comedian [[Flip Wilson]] and ran from 1970 to 1974 on [[NBC]], as an hour long series (often trimmed to half an hour in syndication). |
+ | One of the many variety shows of the 1970s, '''''The Flip Wilson Show''''' was hosted by comedian [[Flip Wilson]] and ran from 1970 to 1974 on [[NBC]], as an hour long series (often trimmed to half an hour in syndication and for the Rhino DVD releases). |
| − | The Muppets appeared on four episodes. Future ''[[The Muppet Show]]'' writer [[Don Hinkley]] was a staff writer, including work on most of the Muppet appearances. |
+ | The Muppets appeared on four episodes, including three specifically with ''[[Sesame Street]]'' characters or actors. Future ''[[The Muppet Show]]'' writer [[Don Hinkley]] was a staff writer, including work on most of the Muppet appearances. |
==Appearances== |
==Appearances== |
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| − | * Episode #1, September 17, 1970: In the show's premiere, a tie-clad [[Big Bird]] appeared as a guest, stumbling over trash cans before presenting himself. He's encountered an unusually long word, leading to a performance of "[[ABC-DEF-GHI]]" (as superimposed letters appear) and dancing with Flip (who tells him the word can mean anything he wants it to mean). In scenes cut from syndication, Flip also met [[Oscar the Grouch]].<ref>[http://www.worldcat.org/title/flip-wilson-show-1970-09-17/oclc/40924580 Worldcat.org]. Entry for Beta video holding of ''The Flip Wilson Show'', September 17, 1970. Full hour version.</ref> |
+ | * Episode #1, September 17, 1970: In the show's premiere, a tie-clad [[Big Bird]] appeared as a guest, stumbling over trash cans before presenting himself. He's encountered an unusually long word, leading to a performance of "[[ABC-DEF-GHI]]" (as superimposed letters appear) and dancing with Flip (who tells him the word can mean anything he wants it to mean). In scenes cut from syndication, Flip also met [[Oscar the Grouch]].<ref>[http://www.worldcat.org/title/flip-wilson-show-1970-09-17/oclc/40924580 Worldcat.org]. Entry for Beta video holding of ''The Flip Wilson Show'', September 17, 1970. Full hour version.</ref> [[Kermit Love]] was also flown from [[New York City|New York]] to [[Los Angeles]] as the puppet handler, for this and the October 15 episode. In fact, the later episode was actually taped first, followed by the briefer Muppet material for the premiere, within a two week period in August.<ref name="redbook1">[http://www.henson.com/jimsredbook/2012/08/03/82-51970/ Jim Henson's Red Book]. 8/2-5/1970 – ‘To L.A. set up Flip Wilson taping.’</ref> The street set is recognizably the same in both episodes (and the stage itself was painted a different color for these scenes, apparent when compared with the other skits in the premiere). |
| − | * Episode #5: Big Bird, |
+ | * Episode #5, October 15, 1970: Big Bird, Oscar the Grouch, and [[Loretta Long]] all appeared, in an episode actually taped. According to [[Caroll Spinney|Caroll Spinney's]] book ''[[The Wisdom of Big Bird]]'', this was the very first time a green Oscar puppet appeared on TV. In his book, Spinney also describes a rare event connected to this appearance: Big Bird's unexpected on-screen fall during his entry. The premise has Flip and guests [[Raymond Burr]] and [[Stanley Myron Handleman]] trying to find their way to [[Sesame Street (location)|Sesame Street]] (while the refrain from [[Sesame Street Theme|theme song]] is played multiple times). Loretta Long is greeted by Flip as herself, although he notes she plays [[Susan]] and "helps run the place." Long guides them (although Stanley is more interested in finding good deli food), along with singing group Sunday's Child (who croon more of the theme). However, "any street can be Sesame Street" so they just circle the stage and find a few set changes, like the street sign. Big Bird enters, stumbling over trash cans again. |
| − | * Episode #35: [[Bert]] and [[Ernie]] performed "[[Clink, Clank]]." Bert sang, Ernie and Flip did the sound effects. |
+ | * Episode #35, August 4, 1972: [[Bert]] and [[Ernie]] performed "[[Clink, Clank]]." Bert sang, Ernie and Flip did the sound effects. Other skits in this episode (cut from [[TV Land]] syndication) were "Dancing Frogs" and "Ballroom."<ref>[http://www.henson.com/jimsredbook/2011/08/11/87-111972/ Jim Henson's Red Book], 8/7-11/1972 ‘In LA Flip Wilson Show – “Dancing Frogs”, “Ballroom” and “Clink Clank”.’</ref> At the end of the episode, while sharing the stage with guest [[Jack Benny]], Flip invites [[Jim Henson]] to come out in person, which he does briefly and silently. |
| − | * Episode #53 |
+ | * Episode #53, Nov 11, 1971:The Muppets perform [[Java]]. [[Kermit the Frog|Kermit]] pretended to be an enchanted Flip Wilson in order to be kissed. [[Dom Deluise]] and Flip talk to a drunk Muppet called Marcus Welby, performed by [[Frank Oz]]. In the same episode, Flip gave two [[Whatnots]] (performed by Jim Henson and Frank Oz) their faces and sang "[[Consider Yourself]]" with them.<ref name="redbook1" /> |
==Gallery== |
==Gallery== |
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Revision as of 23:04, 25 September 2013
The Flip Wilson Show title cards for Episode #5
Nov 11, 1971. Dom DeLuise, Marcus Welby and Flip
One of the many variety shows of the 1970s, The Flip Wilson Show was hosted by comedian Flip Wilson and ran from 1970 to 1974 on NBC, as an hour long series (often trimmed to half an hour in syndication and for the Rhino DVD releases).
The Muppets appeared on four episodes, including three specifically with Sesame Street characters or actors. Future The Muppet Show writer Don Hinkley was a staff writer, including work on most of the Muppet appearances.
Appearances
- Episode #1, September 17, 1970: In the show's premiere, a tie-clad Big Bird appeared as a guest, stumbling over trash cans before presenting himself. He's encountered an unusually long word, leading to a performance of "ABC-DEF-GHI" (as superimposed letters appear) and dancing with Flip (who tells him the word can mean anything he wants it to mean). In scenes cut from syndication, Flip also met Oscar the Grouch.[1] Kermit Love was also flown from New York to Los Angeles as the puppet handler, for this and the October 15 episode. In fact, the later episode was actually taped first, followed by the briefer Muppet material for the premiere, within a two week period in August.[2] The street set is recognizably the same in both episodes (and the stage itself was painted a different color for these scenes, apparent when compared with the other skits in the premiere).
- Episode #5, October 15, 1970: Big Bird, Oscar the Grouch, and Loretta Long all appeared, in an episode actually taped. According to Caroll Spinney's book The Wisdom of Big Bird, this was the very first time a green Oscar puppet appeared on TV. In his book, Spinney also describes a rare event connected to this appearance: Big Bird's unexpected on-screen fall during his entry. The premise has Flip and guests Raymond Burr and Stanley Myron Handleman trying to find their way to Sesame Street (while the refrain from theme song is played multiple times). Loretta Long is greeted by Flip as herself, although he notes she plays Susan and "helps run the place." Long guides them (although Stanley is more interested in finding good deli food), along with singing group Sunday's Child (who croon more of the theme). However, "any street can be Sesame Street" so they just circle the stage and find a few set changes, like the street sign. Big Bird enters, stumbling over trash cans again.
- Episode #35, August 4, 1972: Bert and Ernie performed "Clink, Clank." Bert sang, Ernie and Flip did the sound effects. Other skits in this episode (cut from TV Land syndication) were "Dancing Frogs" and "Ballroom."[3] At the end of the episode, while sharing the stage with guest Jack Benny, Flip invites Jim Henson to come out in person, which he does briefly and silently.
- Episode #53, Nov 11, 1971:The Muppets perform Java. Kermit pretended to be an enchanted Flip Wilson in order to be kissed. Dom Deluise and Flip talk to a drunk Muppet called Marcus Welby, performed by Frank Oz. In the same episode, Flip gave two Whatnots (performed by Jim Henson and Frank Oz) their faces and sang "Consider Yourself" with them.[2]
Gallery
Big Bird talks with Flip in the first episode.
Big Bird's unexpected fall as he enters the stage in Episode #5
All four Episode #5 skits that Big Bird appears in
The very first green Oscar, as he appeared in Episode #5
Big Bird -- still googly eyed like Cookie Monster in Episode #5
Bert and Ernie appear in Episode #35
Kermit begs for a kiss from Diahann Carroll in episode #53
Flip makes some Muppets in episode #53
Kermit and a Whatnot appear at the end of #53
Sources
- ↑ Worldcat.org. Entry for Beta video holding of The Flip Wilson Show, September 17, 1970. Full hour version.
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 Jim Henson's Red Book. 8/2-5/1970 – ‘To L.A. set up Flip Wilson taping.’
- ↑ Jim Henson's Red Book, 8/7-11/1972 ‘In LA Flip Wilson Show – “Dancing Frogs”, “Ballroom” and “Clink Clank”.’