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A variety show from the 1970s hosted by Flip Wilson that showcased skits, music and =appearances by "Geraldine Jones".

A weekly variety show hosted by the husband and wife recording duo The Captain and Tennille.

Follows the Richmond family, headed by dad Charlie, a blue-collar worker, and his wife Diana.

Mac Davis welcomes primarily musical guests but also does comedic skits. A popular segment involves taking title suggestions from his audience and creating a song on the spot.

The Golddiggers are a band of younger girls in a troupe and as a spin-off of The Dean Martin Show (1965) and Dean Martin Presents the Golddiggers (1968). The 1971-1972 Variety Show presents Regulars, Guest Stars, Rock Stars and Others. All the Golddiggers can dance and sing a number of tunes, as they play in sketches, that ranged from "Gone With the Wind" to "Let's Make A Deal" and the show lasted for 2 seasons.

Musical comedy special hosted by Andy Williams.

The Captain and Tennille celebrate Christmas with songs and comedy sketches with their special guests Don Knotts, Tom Bosley, The Pointer Sisters and the Tennille Sisters.

Guests - David Frost, James Brown, The Muppets

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

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

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.

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."

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.

Guests - Bill Cosby, Gina Lolabrigida

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.

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.

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)."

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.

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."

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."

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.