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The Flip Wilson Show (1970)
Starring: Flip Wilson, John Harlan
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For four years in the
early 1970s, comedian Flip Wilson presided over one of the most popular
variety shows on television. The show featured weekly guest stars as
well as Wilson's own characters, the most noteworthy of whom were
"Reverend Leroy," the genially bombastic pastor of the "Church of What's
Happening Now," and "Geraldine Jones," a thoroughly sassy and proud
African American woman played by Wilson in a miniskirt. Featuring
highlights from five episodes of the program, this collection includes
the show's very first appearance on September 17, 1970. Wilson cavorts
shamelessly and hysterically as Geraldine during an interview with David
Frost and in a skit that features TV legend Ed Sullivan, acting (well,
sort of) as a lounge lizard in garish '70s garb (including purple pants
and a leather vest). Bill Cosby appears in several skits, and other
guest stars include Lucille Ball, Don Rickles, Bobby Darin, Tim Conway,
Red Foxx, Ray Charles, the Osmonds (singing and dancing in signature
rhinestone jumpsuits), and Big Bird of Sesame Street.
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Smothered - The Censorship Struggles of the Smothers Brothers Comedy Hour |
Smothers Brothers Comedy Hour, The"
(1967) started out as a typical comedy/variety program. When the
show began (and continued) to use humor/satire to criticize
America's involvement in the Vietnam War, CBS network censors and
executives were, to say the least, nervous. This Bravo cable channel
documentary tells what happened behind the scenes at the network and
how the people involved were affected and why the show was
ultimately cancelled. Many of those who were involved directly with
the show are interviewed, including performers, writers, and former
CBS executives.
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That's Amoré
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Dean Martin is the "ultimate" performer! The commentary by the producer/director of the "Dean Martin Show" will touch your heart when he talks about Dean. |
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50 Movie Pack: Drive-In Movie Classics
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Time to get the popcorn and lean back the recliner for 50 drive-in classics that will take you back to a golden era of over-acting and cheesy special effects. Find the best and worst of undiscovered Drive-in cinema featuring box office legends and complete unknowns. |