Biography
Cast in the mold of Bill Cosby, Flip Wilson was one of the most popular comics in the late '60s and early '70s, propelled by frequent appearances on #The Ed Sullivan Show and talk shows. His star rose to the top with the very successful #Flip Wilson Show, which often featured the comedian in the guise of Geraldine, a hip, sassy Black woman. "The devil made me do it" became a major catchphrase at the time. His records highlight Wilson during the early years as well as when his show was popular, with Flip; the Flip Wilson Show and Geraldine; Don't Fight the Feeling, featuring actual skits and guests from the show. ~ Larry Lapka, Rovi



 
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The Jackson 5 on The Flip Wilson Show November 4, 1971 (NEW HQ DVD Source)
The Devil Made Him Do It: The Tragic Vanishing of Flip Wilson (June 27th 1974)
Flip Wilson as Geraldine - more Gen X Youth intro to Trans - 1973
Flip Wilson Show - The Church Of What's Happening Now
Flip Wilson Monologue - Saturday Night Live
Hilarious Skit! : When Flip Wilson wanted to Join The Jackson 5
A Young Fan Broke Into Flip Wilson’s Home, What He Found Left Him Speechless
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