Show 
Actor (15 credits)
Actor (15 credits)
1999
The Parent 'Hood
(TV Series)
Clancy and Skillet
Clancy and Skillet
- Deserving Honors
(1999)
... Clancy and Skillet
1987
What's Happening Now!
(TV Series)
Lynn / Chip
Lynn / Chip
- Nadine's Wood-Be-Father
(1987)
... Lynn / Chip (voice, as Willie Tyler & Lester)
1980
The White Shadow
(TV Series)
Willie Tyler
Willie Tyler
- If Your Number's Up, Get It Down
(1980)
... Willie Tyler
1972-1973
Laugh-In
(TV Series)
Regular Performer / Freddy the Fabulous
Regular Performer / Freddy the Fabulous
- Ernest Borgnine, Sammy Davis Jr., Robert Goulet, Rip Taylor, Jo Anne Worley
(1973)
... Regular Performer (as Willie Tyler and Lester)
- Dom DeLuise
(1973)
... Regular Performer (as Willie Tyler and Lester)
- Johnny Carson, Sandy Duncan, Arthur Godfrey, Charlie Callas
(1973)
... Regular Performer (as Willie Tyler and Lester)
- David Birney & Meredith Baxter-Birney
(1973)
... Regular Performer (as Willie Tyler and Lester)
- Ernest Borgnine, Arthur Godfrey, Don Rickles, John Wayne, Slappy White
(1973)
... Regular Performer (uncredited)
- Phyllis Diller again
(1973)
... Regular Performer (as Willie Tyler and Lester)
- Angie Dickinson, Totie Fields, Monty Hall, Frank Welker
(1973)
... Regular Performer (as Willie Tyler and Lester)
- Sammy Davis Jr.
(1973)
... Regular Performer (as Willie Tyler and Lester)
- Robert Goulet again
(1973)
... Regular Performer (uncredited)
- Don Rickles
(1973)
... Regular Performer (as Willie Tyler and Lester)
- Howard Cosell, Alex Karras, Vin Scully, Mark Spitz
(1972)
... Regular Performer (as Willie Tyler and Lester)
- Steve Lawrence, Steve Allen, Peter Marshall
(1972)
... Regular Performer (as Willie Tyler and Lester)
- Jack Klugman
(1972)
... Regular Performer (as Willie Tyler and Lester)
- Carol Burnett
(1972)
... Regular Performer (as Willie Tyler and Lester)
- James Caan
(1972)
... Regular Performer (as Willie Tyler and Lester)
- Sally Struthers
(1972)
... Regular Performer (as Willie Tyler and Lester)
- Jack Benny
(1972)
... Regular Performer (as Willie Tyler and Lester)
- Jean Stapleton
(1972)
... Regular Performer (as Willie Tyler and Lester)
- Michael Landon
(1972)
... Regular Performer / Freddy the Fabulous (as Willie Tyler and Lester)
- Lucie Arnaz
(1972)
... Regular Performer (as Willie Tyler and Lester)
- William Conrad
(1972)
... Regular Performer (as Willie Tyler and Lester)
- Dyan Cannon
(1972)
... Regular Performer (as Willie Tyler and Lester)
- John Wayne
(1972)
... Regular Performer (as Willie Tyler and Lester)
Show
Self (59 credits)
Self (59 credits)
2018-2021
The Actor's Choice
(TV Series)
Self
Self
- Willie Tyler and Lester, Achinta S. McDaniel & Shelley Fisher
(2021)
... Self
- Willie Tyler
(2018)
... Self
2018
Gilbert Gottfried's Amazing Colossal Podcast
(Podcast Series documentary)
Self - Guest
Self - Guest
- Willie Tyler and Lester
(2018)
... Self - Guest
2015
Actors Entertainment
(TV Series)
Self
Self
- ActorsE Chat with Willie Tyler and Lester with Ron Brewington
(2015)
... Self
2006
Late Show with David Letterman
(TV Series)
Self
Self
- Episode dated 18 September 2006
(2006)
... Self (as Willie Tyler & Lester)
2006
Jimmy Kimmel Live!
(TV Series)
Self
Self
- Episode #4.308
(2006)
... Self (as Willie Tyler & Lester)
1989
Family Feud
(TV Series)
Self - Celebrity Contestant
Self - Celebrity Contestant
- All-Star Special: Funny Women vs. Funny Men 1989: Game 5
(1989)
... Self - Celebrity Contestant (as Willie Tyler & Lester)
- All-Star Special: Funny Women vs. Funny Men 1989: Game 4
(1989)
... Self - Celebrity Contestant (as Willie Tyler & Lester)
1981-1988
An Evening at the Improv
(TV Series)
Self
Self
- Episode #3.9
(1988)
... Self
- Episode dated 12 February 1982
(1982)
... Self (as Willie Tyler and Lester)
- Episode #2.21
(1981)
... Self
- Episode #1.13
(1981)
... Self
1987
The New Hollywood Squares
(TV Series)
Self - Panelist
Self - Panelist
- Episode dated 19 October 1987
(1987)
... Self - Panelist (as Willie Tyler & Lester)
1980-1986
Lou Rawls Parade of Stars
(TV Series)
Self
Self
- Episode dated 27 December 1986
(1986)
... Self
- Episode dated 10 December 1983
(1983)
... Self (as Willie Tyler & Lester)
- Episode #1.1
(1980)
... Self
1985
The Paul Daniels Magic Show
(TV Series)
Self
Self
- Episode #7.4
(1985)
... Self (as Willie Tyler & Lester)
1982-1985
Jerry Lewis MDA Labor Day Telethon
(TV Series)
Self
Self
- The 1985 Jerry Lewis MDA Labor Day Telethon
(1985)
... Self
- The 1982 Jerry Lewis MDA Labor Day Telethon
(1982)
... Self
1981-1984
ABC Weekend Specials
(TV Series)
Self - Host
Self - Host
- Bad Cat
(1984)
... Self - Host
- The Bunjee Venture
(1984)
... Self - Host
- A Different Twist
(1984)
... Self - Host
- The Dog Days of Arthur Cane
(1984)
... Self - Host
- Cougar!
(1984)
... Self - Host
- All the Money in the World
(1983)
... Self - Host
- Horatio Alger Updated: Frank and Fearless
(1983)
... Self - Host
- The Red Room Riddle
(1983)
... Self - Host
- The Haunted Mansion Mystery
(1983)
... Self - Host
- The Joke's on Mr. Little
(1982)
... Self - Host
- Miss Switch to the Rescue
(1982)
... Self - Host
- Bunnicula, the Vampire Rabbit
(1982)
... Self - Host
- The Puppy Saves the Circus
(1981)
... Self - Host
- The Notorious Jumping Frog of Calaveras County
(1981)
... Self - Host
1983
Match Game/Hollywood Squares Hour
(TV Series)
Self - Panelist
Self - Panelist
- Episode dated 16 December 1983
(1983)
... Self - Panelist (as Willie Tyler & Lester)
- Episode dated 15 December 1983
(1983)
... Self - Panelist (as Willie Tyler & Lester)
- Episode dated 14 December 1983
(1983)
... Self - Panelist (as Willie Tyler & Lester)
- Episode dated 13 December 1983
(1983)
... Self - Panelist (as Willie Tyler & Lester)
- Episode dated 12 December 1983
(1983)
... Self - Panelist (as Willie Tyler & Lester)
1982
Kids Are People, Too
(TV Series)
Self
Self
- Episode dated 25 January 1982
(1982)
... Self (as Willie Tyler & Lester)
1980-1981
The Bob Braun Show
(TV Series)
Self - Ventriloquist
Self - Ventriloquist
- Episode dated 2 January 1981
(1981)
... Self - Ventriloquist (as Willie Tyler & Lester)
- Episode dated 19 December 1980
(1980)
... Self - Ventriloquist (as Willie Tyler & Lester)
1968-1980
The Mike Douglas Show
(TV Series)
Self - Ventriloquist / Self / Self - Ventriloquist with Lester
Self - Ventriloquist / Self / Self - Ventriloquist with Lester
- Episode #20.6
(1980)
... Self (as Willie Tyler & Lester)
- Episode #17.147
(1978)
... Self - Ventriloquist
- Episode #13.30
(1973)
... Self - Ventriloquist (as Willie Tyler & Lester)
- Episode #12.78
(1972)
... Self - Ventriloquist (as Willie Tyler & Lester)
- Episode #12.23
(1972)
... Self - Ventriloquist (as Willie Tyler & Lester)
- Episode #11.199
(1972)
... Self - Ventriloquist (as Willie Tyler & Lester)
- Episode #11.150
(1972)
... Self - Ventriloquist (as Willie Tyler & Lester)
- Episode #11.102
(1972)
... Self - Ventriloquist (as Willie Tyler & Lester)
- Episode #11.22
(1971)
... Self - Ventriloquist
- Episode #10.192
(1971)
... Self - Ventriloquist (as Willie Tyler & Lester)
- Episode #10.116
(1971)
... Self - Ventriloquist (as Willie Tyler & Lester)
- Episode #10.72
(1970)
... Self - Ventriloquist (as Willie Tyler and Lester)
- Episode #10.10
(1970)
... Self - Ventriloquist with Lester
- Episode #9.238
(1970)
... Self - Ventriloquist (as Willie Tyler and Lester)
- Episode #9.151
(1970)
... Self - Ventriloquist (as Willie Tyler & Lester)
- Episode #9.78
(1969)
... Self - Ventriloquist (as Willie Tyler & Lester)
- Episode #9.47
(1969)
... Self - Ventriloquist (as Willie Tyler & Lester)
- Episode #7.240
(1968)
... Self
1977
The Bobby Vinton Show
(TV Series)
Self
Self
- Barbara Mandrell/Willie Tyler & Lester
(1977)
... Self (as Willie Tyler and Lester)
1972-1973
The Electric Company
(TV Series)
Self / Lester
Self / Lester
- 189
(1973)
... Self / Lester
- 179
(1972)
... Self / Lester
- 173
(1972)
... Self
- 150
(1972)
... Self / Lester
1969-1972
The David Frost Show
(TV Series)
Self
Self
- Episode #4.138
(1972)
... Self
- Episode #3.172
(1971)
... Self
- Episode #3.76
(1971)
... Self
- Episode #2.262
(1970)
... Self
- Episode #2.217
(1970)
... Self
- Episode #2.168
(1970)
... Self
- Episode #1.19
(1969)
... Self
1967-1970
The Merv Griffin Show
(TV Series)
Self / Self - ventriloquist
Self / Self - ventriloquist
- Mel Torme, Edie Adams, Jack Douglas and Reiko, Julie Newmar, Al Capp, Pat Cooper, Willie Tyler, Allan Kass
(1970)
... Self
- Betsy Palmer, Jack E. Leonard, Julie Budd, Bill Fiore, Marisol Malaret, Willie Tyler & Lester, The Richie Brothers
(1970)
... Self - ventriloquist
- Laraine Day, Marki Bey, Selma Diamond, Jackie Vernon, Studs Terkel, Willie Tyler & Lester, Debbie Shelton
(1970)
... Self
- George Jessel, Judy Carne, Buffy Sainte-Marie, Willie Tyler, Ray Ramirez, Mrs. Elliott Roosevelt
(1970)
... Self
- Tammy Grimes, Orson Bean, Madeline Kahn, Peggy Cass, Willie Tyler
(1970)
... Self
- Karen Morrow, Jackie Mason, Alejandro Rey, Dr. Joyce Brothers, Bishop James Pike, Willie Tyler & Lester
(1969)
... Self - ventriloquist
- Rod Perry, Jackie Vernon, Hermione Gingold, Roberta Peters, Viva, Willie Tyler & Lester
(1968)
... Self - ventriloquist
- Taped in Harlem in support of NYC Mayor John Lindsay's "Give a Damn" campaign to help young people in ghettos
(1968)
... Self (as Willie Tyler & Lester)
1969
The Hollywood Palace
(TV Series)
Self - Ventriloquist
Self - Ventriloquist
- Episode #7.2
(1969)
... Self - Ventriloquist (as Willie Tyler & Lester)
1967-1969
The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson
(TV Series)
Self - Guest
Self - Guest
- Episode dated 19 March 1969
(1969)
... Self - Guest
- Episode dated 31 August 1967
(1967)
... Self - Guest
1967
Dream Girl of '67
(TV Series)
Self - Bachelor Judge
Self - Bachelor Judge
- The Dream Girl of 1967 (Show No. 135)
(1967)
... Self - Bachelor Judge (as Willie Tyler & Lester)
- The Dream Girl of 1967 (Show No. 134)
(1967)
... Self - Bachelor Judge (as Willie Tyler & Lester)
- The Dream Girl of 1967 (Show No. 133)
(1967)
... Self - Bachelor Judge (as Willie Tyler & Lester)
- The Dream Girl of 1967 (Show No. 132)
(1967)
... Self - Bachelor Judge (as Willie Tyler & Lester)
- The Dream Girl of 1967 (Show No. 131)
(1967)
... Self - Bachelor Judge (as Willie Tyler & Lester)
1966
Where the Action Is
(TV Series)
Self
Self
- Episode #2.233
(1966)
... Self (as Willie Tyler & Lester)
Show
Archive footage (2 credits)
Archive footage (2 credits)
2021
Summer of Soul (...Or, When the Revolution Could Not Be Televised)
(Documentary)
Self - Ventriloquist
Self - Ventriloquist
