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Flip Wilson. Clerow "Flip" Wilson Jr. (December 8, 1933 – November 25, 1998) was an American comedian and actor best known for his television appearances during the late 1960s and 1970s. From 1970 to 1974, Wilson hosted his own weekly variety series The Flip Wilson Show, and introduced viewers to his recurring character Geraldine.
Flip Wilson was a popular American comedian who hosted The Flip Wilson Show, one of the first TV shows by an African American to be a ratings success. He created memorable characters such as Geraldine, a liberated working-class Black woman, and won a Grammy Award for his comedy album.
Nov 26, 1998 · Flip Wilson was the first successful black host of a TV variety show, known for his characters Geraldine and Rev. Leroy. He died of liver cancer in 1998 after a long career in comedy and entertainment.
Nov 27, 1998 · Flip Wilson, the popular comedian who became the first black entertainer to be the host of a successful weekly variety show on network television, died Wednesday night at his home in Malibu,...
Flip Wilson was a comedian, actor and writer who starred in the TV series Flip and The Reverend. He won two Primetime Emmys and appeared in movies such as Uptown Saturday Night and The Fish That Saved Pittsburgh.
Learn about the life and career of Flip Wilson, a comedian who broke social barriers and won the hearts of countless Americans. From his Air Force days to his iconic role as Geraldine Jones, Wilson was a diverse and influential entertainer who helped tie the strands of a disparate culture.
Flip Wilson was a writer and actor, known for Flip (1970), The Fish That Saved Pittsburgh (1979) and Uptown Saturday Night (1974). He was a stand-up comic and a master of ceremonies at the Apollo Theatre in Harlem.
