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Flip Season 1 Episodes

Season 1 Episode Guide

27 Episodes 1970 - 1971

Episode 1

Episode #1.1

Thu, Sep 17, 197060 mins

Guests - David Frost, James Brown, The Muppets

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Episode 2

Episode #1.2

Thu, Sep 24, 197023 mins

Guests - Roy Clark, Bobby Darin, Stanley Myron, Denise Nicholas

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Episode 3

Episode #1.3

Thu, Oct 1, 197022 mins

Guests - Lily Tomlin, Redd Foxx, The Tempatations, Roger Miller

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Episode 4

Perry Como, Charlie Callas, Lola Falana, Denise Nichols

Thu, Oct 8, 197060 mins

Flip becomes his Freddie character, trying to juggle simultaneous dates with Lola Falana and Denise Nicholas. Then he is Geraldine going to psychiatrist Perry Como, which turns into an extended funny sequence.

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Episode 5

Episode #1.5

Thu, Oct 15, 197023 mins

Raymond Burr joins host Flip as Colonel Chicken in a comedy bit. Then the muppets join Burr in "The Counting and Alphabet Songs." Loretta Long performs "Happy Talk." Sunday's Child sing "Freedom Blues."

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Episode 6

Louis Armstrong, Charlie Callas, Laura Greene, Pat Morita

Thu, Oct 22, 197022 mins

Flip brings out Louis Armstrong and shows his administration for the great trumpeter. Then Flip is Reverend Leroy telling a gambling experience at the horsetrack. Flip and Louis close with a medley.

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Episode 7

Episode #1.7

Thu, Oct 29, 197022 mins

Guests - Bill Cosby, Gina Lolabrigida

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Episode 8

Episode #1.8

Fri, Nov 6, 197021 mins

Dean Martin wanders across the hall to chat with Flip. Robert Goulet and Flip debate whether comedians or singers have more sex appeal. Lola Falana works at an unemployment office trying to find Flip a job.

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Episode 9

Episode #1.9

Fri, Nov 13, 197021 mins

Flip and Marcel chat a bit then do a mime competition. Flip as Geraldine is now a beautician, intent on giving Moms Mabley a new look. Arte Johnson is a nervous bandit trying to get $20 from Flip.

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Episode 10

Episode #1.10

Fri, Nov 20, 197022 mins

Flip is Reverend Leroy preaching against sin when Bobby Darin as the devil gives an opposing viewpoint. Ella Fitzgerald shows off her incredible vocal talents. Flip, Bobby, and Charley perform "Smoke, Smoke, Smoke, (That Cigarette)."

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Episode 11

Episode #1.11

Thu, Dec 3, 197022 mins

Flip and Johnny Brown parodies Holmes and Watson with Connie Stevens and John Byner. Stevie Wonder accompanies himself on the piano. Johnny does his impressions of Billie Holliday and Louis Armstrong.

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Episode 12

Episode #1.12

Thu, Dec 10, 197023 mins

Flip and Tony Randall are prisoners sharing a cell with Flip annoyed by Tony's fastidious ways. Flip becomes Geraldine as a meter maid trying to give Tony a ticket. Lena Horne interpets The Beatles "Rocky Raccoon."

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Episode 13

Episode #1.13

Thu, Dec 17, 197023 mins

Flip welcomes Sid Caesar as a hip saxophonist. Then Sid and Flip are a destitute father and his child in a comedic pantomime. B.B. King is introduced to sing his hit "Sweet Sixteen."

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Episode 14

Episode #1.14

Thu, Dec 24, 197022 mins

Sha-Na-Na opens with a rendition of "Blue Moon." Burl Ives recites Twas the Night Before Christmas while Flip does a silent recreation in the background while wearing footie pajamas.

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Episode 15

Episode #1.15

Thu, Jan 7, 197122 mins

Flip shops for a lady friend's gift at a store staffed by David Steinberg and The Supremes. Flip and Bing duet a comedic medley of cowboy songs. Flip is Geraldine who's the entertainment at a New Year's party where Bing is the only guest.

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Episode 16

Episode #1.16

Thu, Jan 14, 197122 mins

Zero Mostel is a crazed street artist who paints Flip in an interesting fashion. Flip and Steve Lawrence are prospective grooms sharing their experiences. Roberta Flack entertains with one of her hits.

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Episode 17

Episode #1.17

Thu, Jan 21, 197122 mins

Guests - Muhammed Ali, Lilly Tomlin, Bobby Darin

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Episode 18

Episode #1.18

Thu, Jan 28, 197122 mins

Guests - Bill Cosby, Nancy Wilson, Claudine Langet

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Episode 19

Episode #1.19

Thu, Feb 4, 197122 mins

Flip and Johnny Mathis sing about animals while their dogs steal the show. Flip's Geraldine character breaks up Joe Namath as a prospective employee at his gym. George and Flip resurrect their news anchor routine.

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Episode 20

Episode #1.20

Thu, Feb 11, 197123 mins

Guests - Art Carney, Narnara Feldon

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Episode 21

David Frost, Aretha Franklin, Charlie Callas

Thu, Feb 18, 197122 mins

Flip welcomes guest Aretha Franklin who sings "Someday" and "Mixed-up Girl." The comedy David Frost tries to ferret out a spy as head of espionage. Then the Britisher dreams of being a waiter at Charley's Diner.

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Episode 22

Episode #1.22

Thu, Feb 25, 197123 mins

Flip as Freddie is joined by Don Rickles in a Rent a Friend scheme. Geraldine is a member of Ray Charles fan club, dancing as Ray performs. Band leader George does a comedic bit with Leslie and Flip before they duet "Baby It's Cold Outside."

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Episode 23

Episode #1.23

Thu, Mar 4, 197123 mins

Flip and Tim engage in a high stakes poker game, then Flip as Freddie bartender at a society party attended by Diahann and Robert. Diahann sings "Until It's Time for You to Go."

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Episode 24

Episode #1.24

Thu, Mar 11, 197123 mins

Flip sings, then does a Q & A with the audience. Flip and George are hip radio personalities in a sketch. Flip, as Reverend Leroy, visits a nightclub run by Lena Horne engaging in friendly banter.

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Episode 25

Episode #1.25

Thu, Mar 18, 197123 mins

Flip invites all his guests to do a little dance at the beginning of the show. Lily Tomlin does her Ernestine the operator, taking a call from J. Edgar Hoover. Flip fixes up lonely co-workers Hamilton and Lily.

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Episode 26

Episode #1.26

Thu, Mar 25, 197122 mins

Guests - Lilt Tomlin, Hamid Hamilton Camp, Gaylord & Holiday.

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Episode 27

Episode #1.27

Thu, Apr 1, 197123 mins

Guests - Tim Conway, Sandy Duncan, Johnny Brown

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