Reverend Elmo (Richard Pryor) and Reverend Leroy (Flip Wilson) Flip Wilson Show 18Oct74

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  • Reverend Elmo (Richard Pryor) and Reverend Leroy (Flip Wilson) Flip Wilson Show 18Oct74
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    Link to Reverend Leroy (Flip Wilson) featuring Brother Hayes 17Sept1970 • Reverend Leroy (Flip W...
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    Link to Reverend Leroy (Flip Wilson) Featuring Clara Ward & the Ward Gospel Singers - January 1972
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  • @Californiaroadstudios
    @Californiaroadstudios Před 10 měsíci +94

    Flip Wilson was the most underrated talent in the 70's. A true King of Comedy who could play any kind of character with wit, spirit and intelligence. They don't make this kind of talent today. Still makes me laugh...❤

  • @angelaclark6728
    @angelaclark6728 Před 2 lety +679

    Richard Pryor and flip Wilson can't be replace they were the master of comedy

    • @tonyt8805
      @tonyt8805 Před 2 lety +9

      🔥 💯 🔥

    • @CreativeBigL
      @CreativeBigL Před rokem +12

      Don't forget Redd Foxx

    • @Chocolategurl61
      @Chocolategurl61 Před rokem +6

      Yes! Indeed 👏🏾👏🏾🙏🏾😇💝😂 they were I still cry laughing watching their videos!😅

    • @unityandfaithministries
      @unityandfaithministries Před rokem +11

      There were good ones back then: Bill Cosby, and Redd Foxx have to be included

    • @ryanjessen9181
      @ryanjessen9181 Před 9 měsíci +4

      I like Richard pryor

  • @marilynjackson5983
    @marilynjackson5983 Před 9 měsíci +49

    Rev. Leroy sermon is more accurate than today's preachers.

  • @kurstina9349
    @kurstina9349 Před 2 lety +303

    "Am I telling the truth, Reverend Elmo?" "Far as I know." Absolutely priceless lololol!

    • @michaelmercury1256
      @michaelmercury1256  Před 2 lety +17

      Perfect, perfect line, and delivered perfectly.

    • @kurstina9349
      @kurstina9349 Před 2 lety +13

      @@michaelmercury1256 Right! One of the best lines in the skit!

    • @elquebi
      @elquebi Před rokem +18

      Those furrowed eyebrows and the look of sincere seriousness as he said the line cracked me up. All through the skit Pryor's mannerisms in the background were golden. He was completely immersed in the role.

    • @robertwhatley9078
      @robertwhatley9078 Před rokem +13

      That line took my breath for a minute cause I was laughing so hard 🤣

    • @kelvendyson1508
      @kelvendyson1508 Před rokem +9

      I know right!!! LMAO!!!

  • @morningdove20
    @morningdove20 Před 2 lety +498

    I Am forever Grateful that I grew up in that Era, and with All these GREATS. Even if it makes me Old today.

    • @michaelmercury1256
      @michaelmercury1256  Před 2 lety +9

      I have never seen, the Flip Wilson Show on TV, I only heard his records played by my father, who loved "Black American Culture".

    • @shaunehenry1464
      @shaunehenry1464 Před 2 lety +9

      I agree 💯 % that Richard Pryor & Flip Wilson will continue to be the best comedians of ALL times True Legends. And I miss them but their comedy lives forever. Thank you for this feed.

    • @teresasmith8946
      @teresasmith8946 Před rokem +15

      God yes The Flip Wilson Show! you didn't want to miss it! No taping to watch later!

    • @jeanavery176
      @jeanavery176 Před rokem +10

      You are so right! The greatest of all times

    • @sheliamccullough1472
      @sheliamccullough1472 Před rokem +7

      I agree but we not old just wiser don't get old but clothes and money the money still spends and the clothes coming back in style 😎😉☺😍😄👍🥰🖐👋💯💃🙂🙃

  • @alfrazier8389
    @alfrazier8389 Před 2 lety +1770

    I think that Flip Wilson is not remembered as much as Richard Pryor, but he definitely should be. He didn't make it big on the silver screen but as far as television is concerned he is unmatched. Both of these guys are legendary.

    • @michaelmercury1256
      @michaelmercury1256  Před 2 lety +92

      I would have liked to have seen, Flip Wilson and Richard Pryor in a buddy movie, they work well together

    • @antoniotaylor391
      @antoniotaylor391 Před 2 lety +86

      Flip was as funny as any comedian I’ve ever seen. And a lot funnier than most. He’s in the top five for me. And his show was a jewel. On top of that he was a very nice Dude.

    • @1sthawkfeathers547
      @1sthawkfeathers547 Před 2 lety +41

      Yes, Flip was off the cuff right out funny 😆

    • @bremarjay
      @bremarjay Před 2 lety +33

      I loved Flip Wilson and now that I'm looking at him here it reminds me that I believe Martin Lawrence not only looks something like Flip but I believe he modeled his comedy act after Flip

    • @shellybell36
      @shellybell36 Před 2 lety +26

      Flip catered to the networks, Richard did not. He stayed true to himself

  • @brucetouzel6484
    @brucetouzel6484 Před 2 lety +411

    Flip spoke for a long time without a break or cue cards, true artist

    • @michaelmercury1256
      @michaelmercury1256  Před 2 lety +13

      Surely a master of oration, even a slight slip would just glide by unnoticed.

    • @bettiejanderson5775
      @bettiejanderson5775 Před 2 lety +8

      He did his own comedy ,I use to see him writing ✍🏽 before he go on stage, I was a waitress at the same club in Miami ,50’s, and he closed his eyes while performing☺️, he didn’t want to look at the audience he told me 🤩. Sweet person . I asked Flip why? He wasn’t doing Geraldine then.🙏🏾💕

    • @johnstanley5586
      @johnstanley5586 Před rokem +3

      It was easy for him. That's how he spoke on his earlier comedy albums.

    • @johnstanley5586
      @johnstanley5586 Před rokem +1

      @Elizabeth Brower Me too(I'm in my seventies). And, before his scandals, the Cosby records were good also. Later I saw them on tv.

    • @CoochieMan215
      @CoochieMan215 Před rokem +1

      This clip wasn't funny though

  • @wandarobinson9072
    @wandarobinson9072 Před 7 měsíci +54

    2 of the best comedian. Always brought laughter where they were. RIP ❤❤❤

  • @beandipcartography
    @beandipcartography Před 2 lety +907

    Richard Pryor and Flip Wilson,
    two comedy legends.
    Brilliant !

    • @normaforsyth7950
      @normaforsyth7950 Před 2 lety +20

      I still remember watching 10k pyramid or some game show MANY years ago (seems like 30 years ago) and Flip had to come up with a poem about kids on the spot.
      About 30 seconds later he said, "When your kid is not walking or talking, you worry, you fret, and you frown. But when they turn two, its all you can do, to get them to shut up and sit down."
      So impressive that I never forgot it.

    • @wb3381
      @wb3381 Před 2 lety +17

      And Red Foxx

    • @paulinemills6684
      @paulinemills6684 Před 2 lety +12

      I agree, two COMEDY LEGENDS!!! Just Saying!!!!

    • @pamelalaroda
      @pamelalaroda Před 2 lety +10

      *all 3 Sagittarius🥰*

    • @getpaid38able
      @getpaid38able Před 2 lety +8

      Two outstanding comedians and actors.

  • @alfredrodriguez7106
    @alfredrodriguez7106 Před 2 lety +923

    Salute to both of these Mega legends.... From an era when talent was talent.... !!!

    • @michaelmercury1256
      @michaelmercury1256  Před 2 lety +24

      David Chappelle, seems to be the current comic genius, I hope he goes further

    • @JayBelafonte
      @JayBelafonte Před 2 lety +22

      @@michaelmercury1256 Dave is great, but not quite on this level. Richard and Flips creativity was sky high.

    • @michaelmercury1256
      @michaelmercury1256  Před 2 lety +11

      @@JayBelafonte Hopefully Dave Chappelle, can make his way.

    • @bettiejanderson5775
      @bettiejanderson5775 Před 2 lety +6

      Amen 🙏🏾👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽👍🏽🤩!

    • @julianhoward4745
      @julianhoward4745 Před 2 lety +5

      PREACH PREACHER !!!!

  • @mango8918
    @mango8918 Před 2 lety +319

    Damn...how I miss "real" comedians! Richard and Flip were comedy gold!

    • @michaelmercury1256
      @michaelmercury1256  Před 2 lety +2

      Glad to have an opportunity to see their work. Hopefully sketches will be found.

    • @lavernepolk5202
      @lavernepolk5202 Před 2 lety +1

      A kid set in front of the TV wIting on Flip to come on in early yrs.if u hadn't done your hm work it was ok because it was Flip and Mom watched also till he flipped into a dress for his act.mom loved Flip not his dress.legends we love memories for sure..they had jokes case closed...

    • @johanmassy5290
      @johanmassy5290 Před 2 lety +3

      Amen

    • @saun_7
      @saun_7 Před rokem

      💯

    • @samuelraypalmer9844
      @samuelraypalmer9844 Před rokem

      @@michaelmercury1256 p

  • @radiofacevoiceoverer839
    @radiofacevoiceoverer839 Před rokem +53

    "I met the brother in a pool room, I met the Lord in jail"
    Me too

  • @robertleslie2467
    @robertleslie2467 Před 2 lety +336

    My family tuned in religiously to watch Flip Wilson's show. Great comedy. Great entertainment. And who can ever forget Geraldine?

    • @michaelmercury1256
      @michaelmercury1256  Před 2 lety +6

      Unforgetable, she was.

    • @latashaduckett1923
      @latashaduckett1923 Před 2 lety +3

      we used to use our Bigma' and Bigda wigs stocking makeup and old clothes to dress up for Halloween and my older brother loved acting like Geraldine... hilarious memories Glad I came across this

    • @Kevthkid
      @Kevthkid Před 2 lety +3

      Watch out!!

    • @bettiejanderson5775
      @bettiejanderson5775 Před 2 lety +5

      I did a good impression of Flip, people would laugh 😂😂😂! I worked in a club where he was performing. He would sit by him self before showtime and write what ever he was going to say, I asked him why did he close his eyes 👀, because he didn’t want to look out at the audience, not to be distracted. Yet he landed a live TVShow. He was working in Miami in the fifties 🎉. Tell Geraldine don’t fight the Feeling 😂😂😂!

    • @satori03
      @satori03 Před 2 lety +1

      Chris gonna FIND Ray Charles

  • @billymcmurtrysr6927
    @billymcmurtrysr6927 Před 2 lety +309

    THESE TWO ARE TRUE ICONS SURELY MISSED.

  • @wallacewilliams3942
    @wallacewilliams3942 Před 2 lety +192

    No cue cards, just pure memory (and ad lib) genius!!

    • @kellyalexander3474
      @kellyalexander3474 Před rokem +9

      Exactly - pure skills! 👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾

    • @BrotherPatriot
      @BrotherPatriot Před rokem +5

      @@kellyalexander3474 & others...Aye, back when it was Real.

    • @kellyalexander3474
      @kellyalexander3474 Před rokem +3

      @@BrotherPatriot Indeed! 👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾🔥🔥🔥

  • @minomokwa744
    @minomokwa744 Před 8 měsíci +44

    Richard Pryor unforgotten Master of Comedy; never surpassed. He is being badly missed. God bless you, Richard. R.I.P.

  • @kishagreen4578
    @kishagreen4578 Před 2 lety +492

    Flip preached that sermon better than some of these preachers of today.

    • @michaelmercury1256
      @michaelmercury1256  Před 2 lety +19

      That hits the nail on the head. Great stories, so well told..

    • @michelecarter3403
      @michelecarter3403 Před 2 lety +7

      Absolutely!

    • @michelecarter3403
      @michelecarter3403 Před 2 lety +12

      @Michael Kñight Yeah... Richard Pryor's "Mudbone" character could preach on anything in life. When I see him on CZcams, I cry bcz I miss him. There are no words to describe Mr. Pryor except hilarious!

    • @michielpatrick4583
      @michielpatrick4583 Před 2 lety +8

      Amen

    • @royhollins4232
      @royhollins4232 Před 2 lety +12

      .....and more Biblically accurate

  • @vince1638
    @vince1638 Před 2 lety +137

    My Gosh this country could use Flip and Richard right now. They would tear it up.

  • @marybarnfield5642
    @marybarnfield5642 Před rokem +32

    These two right here were on another level funny and they are missed dearly. ❤️❤️

  • @MeecheeMontana2122
    @MeecheeMontana2122 Před rokem +68

    Flip knows he can play the role of a preacher. I just watched a old school movie “Uptown Saturday Night” and he killed it.

    • @michaelmercury1256
      @michaelmercury1256  Před rokem +5

      Like a duck to water, so natural and one of his best personas, as Reverend Leroy.

    • @lesheath6216
      @lesheath6216 Před 11 měsíci +5

      One of the greatest movies EVER

  • @ayorocka1950
    @ayorocka1950 Před 2 lety +129

    Flip Wilson was one of the first black comedians to have his own show

    • @michaelmercury1256
      @michaelmercury1256  Před 2 lety +8

      That is something to behold, manoevuring through the difficulties, that beset him, to still create a great showing..

    • @irisseer2773
      @irisseer2773 Před 2 lety +9

      I absolutely loved that show when I was little. Too innocent to know about racism, he just brought me joy.

    • @benyah3390
      @benyah3390 Před 2 lety

      Had to wear a dress to get it so it doesn't count.

    • @irisseer2773
      @irisseer2773 Před 2 lety +5

      @@benyah3390 You must be young. Maybe today it wouldn't count, but back then. He was a G and everyone knew it. Dress or no dress.

    • @benyah3390
      @benyah3390 Před 2 lety +2

      @@irisseer2773 well seeing as I don't acknowledge "g(s)", he may be *your* "g"; but he nor anyone else, is *my* "g"; dress or no dress. You can have it.

  • @GraceandWisdom
    @GraceandWisdom Před 2 lety +752

    Even though this is played for laughs, it is actually an excellent sermon! I am a Christian and I _love_ Flip Wilson and Richard Pryor!!!

    • @sewingintrifocals-alisonde7778
      @sewingintrifocals-alisonde7778 Před 2 lety +52

      “. . .the retirement plan is eternal life.”

    • @studiobencivengamarcusbenc5272
      @studiobencivengamarcusbenc5272 Před 2 lety +36

      Actually God has a lot of humor- I experienced this several times - the second preacher is right on 😂👌

    • @michaelmercury1256
      @michaelmercury1256  Před 2 lety +24

      Some beautiful responses to your kind comment.

    • @fishcake37
      @fishcake37 Před 2 lety +36

      I’m glad I listened to the end. You assessment was spot on! He truly did bring it full circle to the gift that is available to those who believe in His promise.

    • @maureensullivan2346
      @maureensullivan2346 Před 2 lety

      @@sewingintrifocals-alisonde7778 b

  • @bikefixer
    @bikefixer Před 2 lety +206

    The interesting thing is this is an actual religious sermon, with a message.

    • @tonyt8805
      @tonyt8805 Před 2 lety +18

      It was meant to be funny but....
      One hell of a sermon! 💯

    • @djmaur
      @djmaur Před rokem +3

      Wow... that's sad.

    • @TIMCOWBOY1971
      @TIMCOWBOY1971 Před rokem +6

      Great 👍 sermon and message!

    • @ajasoul7823
      @ajasoul7823 Před rokem +3

      that was so good💯💯

    • @MTMF.london
      @MTMF.london Před rokem +1

      No, it wasn't an actual religious sermon. It was part of a comedy sketch.

  • @ernestkovach3305
    @ernestkovach3305 Před 2 lety +56

    Hysterical. Pryor is a champion of humor. Flip and Richard make such a good team.

    • @michaelmercury1256
      @michaelmercury1256  Před 2 lety +1

      I have not seen a bad Reverend Leroy sketch by Flip Wilson, in his element and Richard Pryor matches him up very well.

  • @kingmaafa120
    @kingmaafa120 Před 2 lety +110

    Both were genuine and geniuses MISS THIS PERIOD OF OUR HISTORY

    • @michaelmercury1256
      @michaelmercury1256  Před 2 lety +2

      I would love to see, a top list of best comedy duo skits for these great comedians.

    • @tenniekomar6683
      @tenniekomar6683 Před 2 lety +3

      Yeh. We might be old but we got all the good stuff, good times.

    • @andrewallace9912
      @andrewallace9912 Před rokem

      I'm not going for the next time

  • @ross2812
    @ross2812 Před 2 lety +617

    I use to watch The Flip Wilson Show with my parents. When I was a kid I remember him being one of my favorites. Richard Pryor's lip quivering towards the beginning is a sign of his level of detail into a character. Thanks for posting this!

    • @michaelmercury1256
      @michaelmercury1256  Před 2 lety +13

      I am glad to have found it, as I have not seen this sketch on youtube. I hope to find others or cause other people to dig out their own clips...

    • @annalittle577
      @annalittle577 Před 2 lety +9

      Indeed! Thank you for posting it!

    • @MAGAMANPATRIOT
      @MAGAMANPATRIOT Před 2 lety +17

      I haven't seen any Flip Wilson videos in a while. I loved his show must've been around 1970 it was hilarious "here come da judge"...lol

    • @teresaf991
      @teresaf991 Před 2 lety +11

      Me too. I mention him often. Funniest ever. Other people my age who says they don't remember him- I usually tell them -then their parents must have had no sense of humor. He had all the best quest stars surprising us with their ability at comedy. The original SNL./variety show. And the first ShaNaeNae aka Miss Bernadine.

    • @kennyhooten1844
      @kennyhooten1844 Před 2 lety

      q

  • @vincentrobinson3078
    @vincentrobinson3078 Před 2 lety +131

    Wow , watching this sure brings back memories !!! I’m going back to 1970 , all of my cousins and I sitting down on my aunt’s bedroom floor watching her tv, cause she had the nicest one in the house . The Flip Wilson Comedy Hour , they sure don’t make ‘em like this anymore !!! RIP Mr. Wilson and Mr. Pryor

  • @LizG-zx2xp
    @LizG-zx2xp Před rokem +56

    Brilliantly performed by a truly gifted artist and story teller! This has got to be one of the funniest and best sketches that I have ever seen anywhere, and without any vulgarity! Excellent and thanks for sharing!

  • @gregorymorris8343
    @gregorymorris8343 Před 2 lety +133

    I’m 53 years old never got to see Richard Pryor and flip Wilson work together. At one point I thought they were feuding. Great to see these two legends

    • @michaelmercury1256
      @michaelmercury1256  Před 2 lety +3

      Sorry to hear of their feuding, it aint easy at the top.

    • @kaleahcollins4567
      @kaleahcollins4567 Před 2 lety +14

      @@michaelmercury1256 they was never feuding he loved Richard Pryor and was proud he was the second one to get his own t.v. show . They just did things a little differently.

    • @michaelmercury1256
      @michaelmercury1256  Před 2 lety +8

      @@kaleahcollins4567 I love a happy story, many thanks for keeping that.

    • @ernestjbennett
      @ernestjbennett Před 2 lety +15

      Television in the 1970’s was the best. Good Times, Richard Pryor show, Sanford and Son, Soul Train, The Jefferson’s, All in the Family… plus all the super great music groups made everything super great….sorry you missed it

    • @dominiquejones3805
      @dominiquejones3805 Před 2 lety

      @@kaleahcollins4567 I think Richard called Flip a Tom or Coon while on his show. Nothing crazy

  • @Mooshnick
    @Mooshnick Před 2 lety +66

    I was a kid in the 70's. Church in the 70's was just like this: PURE COMEDY!!!! 🤣😂

    • @silviaconrad8401
      @silviaconrad8401 Před 2 lety +2

      Not true,the Jesus movement, Hal Lindsey. IT was beautiful a real revival.

  • @janepioneer2781
    @janepioneer2781 Před 2 lety +79

    Rest in peace. Flip Wilson and Richard Pryor. Two different legends try to get people to be happy.

    • @janepioneer2781
      @janepioneer2781 Před 2 lety +1

      I'm amateur with my cell phone. Unaware who highlighted comment but that's wonderful support

  • @SigmaShae
    @SigmaShae Před 2 lety +30

    I wish all sermons were like this! I actually learned something!!😂😂😂😂😂

  • @brucesmith1544
    @brucesmith1544 Před 2 lety +238

    "You might have a commitment from the Rams, but the Lions have no place to go"
    This has aged like a fine wine

    • @michaelmercury1256
      @michaelmercury1256  Před 2 lety +4

      Very well spotted, that is my favourite part, it is so well built up, sheer mastery at 7:13

    • @henrybrowne7248
      @henrybrowne7248 Před 2 lety +6

      🤣 Well said. Poor Lions.

    • @aarondigby9859
      @aarondigby9859 Před 2 lety +2

      @@henrybrowne7248 this was right as the AFL/NFL merger,it was big news and a lot of teams built new stadiums: Three Rivers in Pittsburgh, Riverfront in Cincinnati, Superdome in NOLA, Meadowlands in NY NJ, the Lions finally built a new stadium in Pontiac, the Silverdome.

    • @henrybrowne7248
      @henrybrowne7248 Před 2 lety +1

      @@aarondigby9859 Ah, I remember it so well. That was right around my indoctrination into NFL football . . The game is tremendous now, but it was great back then too--just not as much parity and a few other differences. I missed the two first Super Bowls but watched in shock as the Jets upset the Colts, a game which bitterly divided my circle of others. I was on the losing side in that one while the Jets fans gloated gleefully.

    • @roadscilz5599
      @roadscilz5599 Před 2 lety +2

      Could've been talking about the Rams and Lions Football team. Rams Won the Superbowl and The Lions, well let's just say they still have no place to go..

  • @mylesmcpherson8380
    @mylesmcpherson8380 Před 2 lety +208

    Simply a true classic! Comedy at his best!!!

    • @michaelmercury1256
      @michaelmercury1256  Před 2 lety +7

      I do hope, that more interviews and sketches are found, I come to love them, more for their joy.

    • @sandraatkins2539
      @sandraatkins2539 Před 2 lety +1

      I never recall either of these gentleman being on a vendetta to embarass another man's wife. Still, they were as funny as could be.

  • @jamesanderson348
    @jamesanderson348 Před 2 lety +15

    Lawd! Praise Jesus for these two comedy geniuses. I love the spats on Flip. LOL!!!!

    • @michaelmercury1256
      @michaelmercury1256  Před 2 lety

      Truly, the spats, help show off Flip Wilson's moves around the pulpit, more so in early Reverend Leroy sketches

    • @marlenalinne7958
      @marlenalinne7958 Před 2 lety

      I love the spats, too. And Flip dancing at the end.

  • @girthaleescouller9128
    @girthaleescouller9128 Před rokem +17

    Memories brought back to life in this time of my life, I miss Richard Pryor and Flip Wilson type of humor, it seems to be a lost art form, both made me laught until my stomach hurt, and I truly miss them. Glad I grew up during that time. Thank you for the post.

  • @carnerageno
    @carnerageno Před 2 lety +213

    Favorite Rev Pryor sermon, "I first met God on the south side of Chicago, I was my minding my own business eating a sandwich, and God came up to me and said," May I have a piece of your bread? "I looked at God, I looked at him good, cause I was hungry!"

  • @upsidedownworld5060
    @upsidedownworld5060 Před 2 lety +131

    Comedy at the most highest intellectual level - and that Mr Pryor for ya!

    • @michaelmercury1256
      @michaelmercury1256  Před 2 lety +8

      Thank you for hitting the nail, squarely on the head, on many levels.

    • @upsidedownworld5060
      @upsidedownworld5060 Před 2 lety +6

      @@michaelmercury1256
      Absolutely, and that goes for Flip Wilson too - forget to mention him!!

    • @joannaedwards6325
      @joannaedwards6325 Před 2 lety +6

      In the 70's when Richard Pryor was putting out hot hot hot comedy albums my girlfriend and I wore T-shirts with this printed on them.....
      IS IT SOMETHING I SAID?
      We wore them to the comedy club and the only reaction we got was ppl yelling at us to SIT DOWN! oh well.
      I miss Richard very very much.

  • @bonscott602
    @bonscott602 Před 2 lety +39

    Can you imagine those two as a comedy team?
    Perfect.

    • @michaelmercury1256
      @michaelmercury1256  Před 2 lety

      Definitely, would have been a fun trip. Did Flip Wilson ever appear on Richard Pryor TV series?

  • @c.a.g.3130
    @c.a.g.3130 Před 2 lety +44

    All in all, it was actually a pretty decent sermon: the LORD's got you covered. Amen.

  • @AngryAl66
    @AngryAl66 Před 2 lety +74

    Not much has changed, the message is universal.

  • @joannaedwards6325
    @joannaedwards6325 Před 2 lety +11

    MICHAEL MERCURY
    Thank for this. Please.....
    MORE RICHARD PRYOR!!!!

    • @michaelmercury1256
      @michaelmercury1256  Před 2 lety +1

      I am glad Richard Pryor is so prolific and has a range of work to seek out.

    • @joannaedwards6325
      @joannaedwards6325 Před 2 lety

      @@michaelmercury1256
      My fav albums: THAT NIGGA'S CRAZY and IS IT SOMEYHING I SAID. Man those were the days when free range comedy wasn't subjected to Overly Sensitive Censors.

  • @sooz9433
    @sooz9433 Před rokem +23

    I grew up watching these two and they always brought laughter with them everywhere they went. Thank you for the reminder. ❤️

  • @samfunk5192
    @samfunk5192 Před 2 lety +36

    I was lucky enough to see Flip Wilson in person at his show. He was hilarious, and versatile.

  • @americannative4122
    @americannative4122 Před 2 lety +5

    Richard you are a mentor for over 40 famous black comedians. TODAY u have lit the light and shined the way for black hip hop comedy today. Hip hop hip hop hooray.

  • @jeffreywells3884
    @jeffreywells3884 Před 2 lety +198

    The incomparable Richard Pryor, Flip Wilson wearing spats, and go-go dancers all in a church setting. What's not to like?

  • @verseliaakamsveebrown3892
    @verseliaakamsveebrown3892 Před 2 lety +18

    Rest in Power Kings of Comedy!! I miss them both so much 😢 💞
    Thank you for posting 🙏🏿👍🏿

  • @cmcull987
    @cmcull987 Před 4 měsíci +1

    The Flip Wilson Show. I watched this as a kid. He was so funny. I love his comedy as a grownup. Thank you for sharing.

  • @luluseals2767
    @luluseals2767 Před 2 lety +98

    Legends at their finest!!

    • @darnelltheartist
      @darnelltheartist Před 2 lety

      welll....I don't now about "at their finest" but def a couple of "Legends"

    • @luluseals2767
      @luluseals2767 Před 2 lety +2

      @@darnelltheartist Referencing their skills as comedians.

    • @darnelltheartist
      @darnelltheartist Před 2 lety

      @@luluseals2767 I know. Just saying this is not even close to either one's best.

  • @somethingyousaid5059
    @somethingyousaid5059 Před 2 lety +24

    I grew up in the 1970s. Times were simpler. For me anyway.

    • @michaelmercury1256
      @michaelmercury1256  Před 2 lety +1

      Great memories for me, my father loved Flip Wilson and played his records.

  • @trublgrl
    @trublgrl Před 2 lety +20

    Wow. I am blown away. Flip Wilson put a legit sermon on his TV show. I don't know when the last time was I saw a real Godly message of faith on TV, even with the jokes, nothing about this was insulting or blasphemous, and honestly, I bet a lot of people who never went to church heard this message that day.
    Well done, good and faithful servant.

  • @pattyayers
    @pattyayers Před rokem +4

    Haha, he made the “Abednego” joke. Nobody can resist it.

  • @normanbrown9225
    @normanbrown9225 Před 2 lety +78

    Even today they are still Funny but always with a great Message.

  • @robintuner7954
    @robintuner7954 Před 2 lety +34

    2022 theses are legends in their own craft such talent

  • @ronniek471
    @ronniek471 Před rokem +2

    "AMEN!"... When You Working for the Lord...He Got You Covered...It Pays to Serve Jesus!...

  • @rbelf001
    @rbelf001 Před rokem +3

    I saw Flip in person in Hawaii, not as a performer but as someone who came in and shook the hands of all the comedians in the club, a genuinely nice guy.. Flip made his money and got out. The guy was one of a kind..He didn't wait to be long past his prime, hanging from some door nob..He knew what Hollywood was really like.. He skipped in and he skipped out.

  • @personperson3326
    @personperson3326 Před 2 lety +32

    This is like listening to my dad talking to me when I was a little kid.💯💯💯💯🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣👍👍👍👍

  • @kathrynlayfield9599
    @kathrynlayfield9599 Před 2 lety +127

    I adored Richard Pryor, a Supremely Funny Man! Flip Wilson another brilliant Funny Man, he never fails to have everyone Rollin in the aisles! Comedy is not the same anymore! This was when a comidian could say anything and it was good.

    • @michaelmercury1256
      @michaelmercury1256  Před 2 lety +4

      What a beautiful and joyful comment. Many thanks for the lovely words, for these amazing comedians.

    • @robertcarter6887
      @robertcarter6887 Před 2 lety +1

      @@michaelmercury1256 rrrrrtrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrtttt

  • @monawilliams9912
    @monawilliams9912 Před rokem +2

    I grow up with these two it was a wonderful time in life..😊

  • @carlmanning6738
    @carlmanning6738 Před 4 měsíci +1

    Two of the greats Flip's Reverend Leroy was a hit his and Richard's comedy was unmatched. It was ashamed Richard's show was cut short It was so cool seeing the variety of Flip's characters esp Leroy and Geraldine

  • @5rangs5rangs23
    @5rangs5rangs23 Před 2 lety +66

    🤣👏🏿✊🏿RIP TO BOTH OF THESE BRILLIANT BROTHERS 🙏🏿

  • @gtlendarivera5634
    @gtlendarivera5634 Před 2 lety +23

    You can see Richard was laughing 🤣 Love Them The Cream of the Cream

  • @joypatrick6802
    @joypatrick6802 Před 2 lety +20

    I saw the movie with Richard Pryor, 'Which way is up', when I was young, and I'm still laughing today.

    • @michaelmercury1256
      @michaelmercury1256  Před 2 lety +1

      Thanks, I will check that out.

    • @kingsports1113
      @kingsports1113 Před 2 lety +1

      This the skit to the movie Paul mooney n richard pryor wrote this skit

    • @kj9031
      @kj9031 Před 2 lety +1

      Which way is up was hilarious lol

  • @apsornkissamitakis8204
    @apsornkissamitakis8204 Před 6 měsíci +1

    Two of our great comedians.

  • @margaretthatcher6828
    @margaretthatcher6828 Před 2 lety +14

    This was when comedy was funny. Thanks for this!

  • @neicielove
    @neicielove Před 2 lety +12

    I loved these two!! Especially when Flip played Geraldine!!!

    • @michaelmercury1256
      @michaelmercury1256  Před 2 lety

      I am glad the best of Flip Wilson's Geraldine character is out there, always looking for a new clip of that lady.

  • @pattyayers
    @pattyayers Před rokem +8

    ‘Some trouble drops out of the sky and you ask, “Why is this happening to me?!” Well, that’s YOUR problem.” That made me laugh hard, because that’s exactly the day I’m having

  • @kandr21400
    @kandr21400 Před 2 lety +22

    Oh man.......watching this takes me back when it first aired. It's even more hilarious now. They were both hilarious in "Uptown Saturday Night"

  • @samfrito
    @samfrito Před 2 lety +38

    I still have an old Flip record from those days. And I still get a laugh from his delivery of the stories he got you caught up in. Amazing comedian.

    • @michaelmercury1256
      @michaelmercury1256  Před 2 lety +2

      I do enjoy melody of his voice and his phrases, which are very pleasing to me

  • @joshmasden515
    @joshmasden515 Před 2 lety +28

    Undisputed Comedians Legends:
    Richard Pryor
    Flip Wilson
    Redd Foxx
    Dick Gregory
    Paul Mooney
    Bill Cosby - Yes, I am aware

    • @michaelmercury1256
      @michaelmercury1256  Před 2 lety +1

      Seems like a life's journey, following the great work of these comedic legends. Hopefully more jewels, will be found for us to enjoy.

    • @marquitamarina1486
      @marquitamarina1486 Před 2 lety +4

      George Carlin
      Eddie Murphy
      Bernie Mac
      Robin Williams
      Jonathan Winters
      Lucille Ball
      Carol Burnett
      Steve Martin
      Phyllis Diller
      Moms Mabley
      Fanny Brice
      Jerry Lewis
      Jim Carrey
      Gilda Radner
      Betty White
      Tim Conway
      Lily Tomlin

    • @kaleahcollins4567
      @kaleahcollins4567 Před 2 lety

      Thank you keep it real

    • @BryKer1804
      @BryKer1804 Před 2 lety

      Cosby never wore the dress

    • @aarondigby9859
      @aarondigby9859 Před 2 lety +1

      @@marquitamarina1486 if you're too listen/watch all the aforementioned comic geniuses you'd laugh yourself totally insane. That's too much, too much. FRFR

  • @alphabravo8703
    @alphabravo8703 Před 2 lety +5

    This is a perfect social commentary for everyone in the last five decades.

  • @freakstarrguy
    @freakstarrguy Před rokem +3

    This is just as much a sermon as it is a comedy sketch. I loved it!

  • @damonmilline9227
    @damonmilline9227 Před 2 lety +32

    Two Masters! Two Legends!

  • @edjames2388
    @edjames2388 Před 2 lety +20

    Totally unexpected. Exceptional talent, artistry and creativity out of Flip.

  • @dianeM8229
    @dianeM8229 Před 3 měsíci +2

    Richard Pryor and Flip Wilson - class act for sure! They were too funny back in the day.

  • @buzzkill2739
    @buzzkill2739 Před 2 lety +9

    I remember watching Flip and Richard as a child...we would all gather around the TV and laugh our ass off

  • @jermanepatterson1665
    @jermanepatterson1665 Před 2 lety +15

    Flip preached. Actually better than some preachers today.

  • @BallisticBevo
    @BallisticBevo Před 2 lety +8

    Thank you for this. This made my Friday. I too use to watch the Flip Wilson Show with my father and Mother.

    • @michaelmercury1256
      @michaelmercury1256  Před 2 lety

      You are lucky. We only heard Filp Wilson on records in the UK. My Dad loved American Black Culture.

  • @stevieanderson7281
    @stevieanderson7281 Před rokem +3

    It felt so good to laugh again. Nowadays it's very rare.

  • @carrieferguson1493
    @carrieferguson1493 Před rokem +1

    I'm 60 now & 'The Flip Wilson Show' was a favorite of mine! Flip died too young, just like Benny Hill! I'm Canadian, no matter, I loved Flip!

  • @munyaradzimunodawafa7745
    @munyaradzimunodawafa7745 Před 2 lety +60

    Great sermon!!

    • @michaelmercury1256
      @michaelmercury1256  Před 2 lety +3

      I love a sermon and this is one of the best, so skilfully worked.

    • @Mozart2Muse
      @Mozart2Muse Před 11 měsíci

      And longer than many today!

  • @Chutney1luv
    @Chutney1luv Před 2 lety +23

    This is "Classic Gold" Richard and Flip Wilson took us to Church! We needed this comedy now! Loved it!Thanks Michael! 🤣🤣😇🤣🤣

    • @michaelmercury1256
      @michaelmercury1256  Před 2 lety +1

      I do like this Reverend Leroy sketch, it seems to have more of a message.

    • @Chutney1luv
      @Chutney1luv Před 2 lety

      @@michaelmercury1256 It sure does!! 😇

  • @frederickdixon8528
    @frederickdixon8528 Před 2 lety +13

    That was a really good sermon

  • @RogerCharlesCourtney
    @RogerCharlesCourtney Před rokem +10

    There will never be talent like this again. I am happy I witnessed them live and on TV.

  • @junewatson1638
    @junewatson1638 Před 2 lety +23

    Awwww Man!👏👏👏👏👏❤❤❤❤
    This is "Ventage!" When Comedy
    Had "Class" & Integrity and Was Still
    "Bust-A-Gut"😆, Crocodile Tears 🤣
    Hilarious! Now Flip & Richard are
    The 2 "OGs" Kings of Comedy! And
    We can "Google That" for Data.Yep.🥇🏆

  • @gutenbird
    @gutenbird Před 2 lety +47

    Flip Wilson is one of those guys that seems forgotten but he was a great joke teller.

    • @michaelmercury1256
      @michaelmercury1256  Před 2 lety +1

      Definitely, he hit the spot more, than missed. I cannot find a bad or weak Reverend Leroy sketch, at the pulpit. The pulpit is a great prop.

    • @koshersalaami
      @koshersalaami Před 2 lety +2

      To this day I use Flip Wilson in a theological lesson, but it’s not Flip Wilson as a preacher but Flip Wilson as Geraldine. Responsibility for what you do is not the Devil’s, it’s yours. The Devil did not make you buy that dress. He did a great job of teaching that.

  • @pattithiel7342
    @pattithiel7342 Před rokem +12

    Flip, Richard at the top of their game! Loved Flip’s show it should stayed on TV a lot longer. Richard a champion comedian as well. I’m glad we got to see their talent! God bless both of them! RIP for eternity! We loved you both!😂

  • @tonycortina4624
    @tonycortina4624 Před rokem +3

    Flip Wilson is an Icon. He was and is to me the Classic Comedian and TV showman. I have all the Flip Wilson shows. Grew up with Flip. My Mothers name was Geraldine 🇮🇱❤️

  • @stephencorbitt2752
    @stephencorbitt2752 Před 2 lety +21

    Two of the best of all time. Both play preachers so we'll.

    • @michaelmercury1256
      @michaelmercury1256  Před 2 lety +3

      They worked so well, together. I do like a pool game they played for money, where Richard Pryor, came out on top.

    • @julianhoward4745
      @julianhoward4745 Před 2 lety +1

      TOO WELL !!!!

  • @alanwomack5055
    @alanwomack5055 Před 2 lety +21

    Two of the best ever…I wish they were still with us….

  • @DennardC_27
    @DennardC_27 Před 2 lety +65

    They were clowning, but Flip's sermon was real 😂

    • @valeriekelly4501
      @valeriekelly4501 Před 2 lety

      Say so👏🏾👏🏾

    • @gailmazzotta6187
      @gailmazzotta6187 Před 2 lety +2

      Please read Daniel.

    • @DallasSports-vk6wt
      @DallasSports-vk6wt Před 2 lety +1

      Amen 🌺 🙏, A great message spoken by Reverend Leroy and Reverend Elimo,
      Jesus Christ got us covered 🙏 with love and joyous peace and grace.
      God got us covered "! 🙏
      Amen 🌺
      Brother's and Sister's

    • @kellyalexander3474
      @kellyalexander3474 Před rokem +2

      Hilarious! 😂😂

    • @nobullwarrior
      @nobullwarrior Před rokem

      Real and on point

  • @jeanheard4615
    @jeanheard4615 Před 2 lety +8

    Everyone loved flip he made it big and even bigger with his show rip flip and Richard see y’all on the other side

  • @MeneerHerculePoirot
    @MeneerHerculePoirot Před 2 lety +184

    "Am I tellin' the truth Reverend Elmo?"
    "As far as I know."
    Legendary ad lib. RP was supposed to say emphatically, "Yes, YES Reverend Leroy you're tellin' the truth!" RP's line was funnier. lol
    EDIT: Flip Wilson was gone too soon and not remembered enough as one of the all-time greats.

    • @johnbanks4761
      @johnbanks4761 Před 2 lety +6

      nice anecdote..i did not know that, thanks..hilarious

    • @Ghanaquankel2776
      @Ghanaquankel2776 Před 2 lety +5

      😃
      Those black pastors in the Baptist church usually say "yes sir yes sir" but Richard Pryor flipped that shit and made it sound funny as hell.

    • @MeneerHerculePoirot
      @MeneerHerculePoirot Před 2 lety +6

      @@johnbanks4761
      The cool thing was Flip just went right on as if that was RP's line. Flip was awesome. He did a Geraldine skit with Bing Crosby that is funny af. Bing was the perfect foil for Flip's character.

    • @johnbanks4761
      @johnbanks4761 Před 2 lety +6

      @@MeneerHerculePoirot yeah they could adlib back in the day ..and run with it

    • @mercedesbenzs600bash
      @mercedesbenzs600bash Před 2 lety +4

      HILARIOUS 😂😂😂😂😂😂

  • @karendorsey4780
    @karendorsey4780 Před 2 lety +10

    Two Comedy Legends! Love it!

  • @monicagomez4616
    @monicagomez4616 Před 2 lety +13

    Flip Wilson. My FAVORITE comedian hands down. What a man. I wished I had met him to say how much I love and appreciate his comedic style, intelligence and delivery especially when he tells Bible stories. What a man and a legend that Flip Wilson. I love Geraldine too.☺️❤️👏
    PS. Kudos to those dancers.

  • @tibbar1000
    @tibbar1000 Před 2 lety +20

    They really did a pretty good job with the sermon.

  • @denisejawando6096
    @denisejawando6096 Před 2 lety +20

    Love them both! 💕 true comedians

  • @jeffreyconyers8735
    @jeffreyconyers8735 Před 2 lety +12

    Two greats!

    • @michaelmercury1256
      @michaelmercury1256  Před 2 lety

      I very much enjoy, their work and would have like to know about their interaction between each other.

  • @Raquib_in2002
    @Raquib_in2002 Před 2 lety +8

    Funny as hell. I loved Richard Pryor and Flip Wilson

  • @billyhillk5726
    @billyhillk5726 Před 2 lety +5

    I miss Flip and all those great comedians......... Good times 👍🇺🇸