What you see is what you get! Flip Wilson stars in two rare 1970s specials! — 10p ET More on the getTV blog: https://buff.ly/2RFe1Ce | getTV

📺 A clip from the 1970 Peabody-winning variety program, “The Flip Wilson Show” with Flip as his drag alter ego “Geraldine Jones” and special guest Ray Charles. #Peabodyawards #FlipWilson | Peabody Awards

In 1970, Flip Wilson introduced The Ed Sullivan Show audience to his famous “Geraldine” character, and her line “The devil made me buy this dress.” 😈👗 This would go on to be one of the comedian's best known routines. Watch the full video: https://EdSullivan.lnk.to/FlipWilsonDevilFP | The Ed Sullivan Show

Flip Wilson, a pioneering Black comedian who transformed television in the 1970s. We discuss how he broke barriers, created iconic characters like Geraldine Jones, and paved the way for future Black entertainers through his revolutionary variety show. | MarkizMarketing