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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.
The character of Geraldine was intended by Wilson to "relate to women" without putting them down. [1] Wilson said he wanted Geraldine to be strong, proud, and honest in her dedication to her man; a woman who felt free to act spontaneously. [10] In contrast to other comedians who belittled women, Wilson wanted Geraldine to be "the heroine of the ...
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.
1. Flip Wilson ‘The Flip Wilson Show’ In the 1970s, Wilson made TV history as the first black performer to headline a hit variety show. With a quick flip of the wig and a flick of the hand ...
Charlie Richmond (Flip Wilson) is a black middle-class employee of the Division of Highways, who juggles his work and home life with his wife, Diana, a schoolteacher played by Gladys Knight. The couple has three children: sixteen-year-old "Junior" ( Kristoff St. John ), fifteen-year-old Lauren (Fran Robinson), and nine-year-old Robert ( Jaleel ...
On delivery of the punchline, he would strike the defendant with an inflated bladder balloon tied to the sleeve of his robe. Guest stars Flip Wilson or Sammy Davis Jr. would introduce the sketch saying "Here come da judge!", which was a venerable catchphrase by nightclub comedian Pigmeat Markham. Surprised that his trademark had been ...
No. in series No. in season Guest appearance(s), alphabetical order Original air date 1 1 Pamela Austin, Leo G. Carroll, Barbara Feldon, Lorne Greene, Buddy Hackett, Sheldon Leonard, The Strawberry Alarm Clock, Tiny Tim, Flip Wilson
English: Designer Bob Mackie with Bette Midler, Elton John, Cher and Flip Wilson during the taping of The Cher Show special at the CBS Television City Studio 3A.