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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.
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.
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.
Clerow Wilson and the Miracle of P.S. 14: NBC: Clerow Wilson Stars comedian Flip Wilson. Many of his characters appear in the special, including Geraldine Jones and Reverend Leroy. January 6, 1973 Luvcast U.S.A. ABC: One-shot episode of The ABC Saturday Superstar Movie: February 7, 1973 The Incredible, Indelible, Magical, Physical Mystery Trip
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
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.
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No. Original air date Guest(s) Musical/entertainment guest(s) 1597: January 1, 1969 (): Godfrey Cambridge, Pat McCormick, Alejandro Rey: N/A: 1598: January 2, 1969 (): Flip Wilson, David Susskind, Parker Fennelly