Clerow "Flip" Wilson Jr. was an American comedian and actor best known for his television appearances during the late 1960s and the 1970s. From 1970 to 1974, Wilson hosted his own weekly variety series, The Flip Wilson Show, and introduced viewers to his recurring character Geraldine. The series earned Wilson a Golden Globe and two Emmy Awards, and at one point was the second highest rated show on network television. Wilson was the first African American to host a successful TV variety show. In January 1972, Time magazine featured Wilson's image on its cover and named him "TV's first black superstar".
Flip Wilson
Active - 1970 - 1991 |
Birth - Dec 8, 1933 |
Death - Nov 25, 1998 |
Genres - Comedy, Music, Action-Adventure, Biography, Crime
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Subgenres - Basketball, Blaxploitation Film, Buddy Film, Musical, Parody Film
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