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  2. Flip Wilson - Wikipedia

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    Wilson's characters included Reverend Leroy, the materialistic pastor of the "Church of What’s Happnin' Now", and his most popular character, Geraldine Jones, who frequently referred to her unseen boyfriend, "Killer", and whose lines "The devil made me do it" as well as "What you see is what you get" became national catchphrases.

  3. The Flip Wilson Show - Wikipedia

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    The Flip Wilson Show is an hour-long variety show that originally aired in the US on NBC from September 17, 1970, to June 27, 1974. The show starred American comedian Flip Wilson ; the program was one of the first American television programs starring a black person in the title role to become highly successful with a white audience.

  4. Geraldine Jones (character) - Wikipedia

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    Wilson developed other characters such as Sonny, the White House janitor who seemed better informed than the president; Freddy the Playboy who was never successful in his constant quest for a date; and Wilson's second-most popular character—the larcenous and lecherous Reverend Leroy of the Church of What's Happenin' Now.

  5. List of The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson episodes (1972)

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    Ann-Margret, Flip Wilson, George Carlin, Susan Saint James N/A Mighty Carson Art Players- "Ironfeet" (parody of "Ironside"); Flip Wilson and George Carlin present The Best of the News.

  6. List of guests appearing on The Midnight Special - Wikipedia

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    Jim Croce - Operator, Roller Derby Queen, You Don't Mess With Jim, Speedball Tucker, Big Bad Leroy Brown, Careful Man Little Anthony and the Imperials - Dance To The Music, La La La At The End Savoy Brown - Tell Mama, Coming Down Your Way Bobby Womack - It's All Over Now, Nobody Wants You When You're Down And Out

  7. The Devil Made Me Buy This Dress - Wikipedia

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    The character Geraldine was first introduced by name on Labor Day, September 1, 1969, in a television special put together by Wilson, his manager Kay, and NBC executives. . The show was called The Flip Wilson Special, and its success led to Wilson's variety show called The Flip Wilson Show, first broadcast September 22, 1970

  8. Lainey Wilson's Best Body Positivity Quotes Through the Years

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    Lainey Wilson has made waves both as a country star and for standing up against body-shamers. In December 2022, a video of Wilson performing in a pair of leopard print bell-bottom pants went viral ...

  9. Which Way Is Up? - Wikipedia

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    While he is away, Leroy becomes smitten with Vanetta, a beautiful labor activist. When he returns home, he has to juggle his wife, his new romance with Vanetta, and his new job. Meanwhile, the Reverend Lenox Thomas takes advantage of Leroy's absence to cavort with Annie Mae, leading Leroy to take revenge with the reverend's wife.