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The Flip Wilson Show was 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.
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Flip was a comedy music show that featured skits, guest stars and Flip Wilson in drag as Geraldine Jones. The show ran for four seasons and won two Primetime Emmys.
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The Flip Wilson Show aired through 1974, generating high ratings and popularity among viewers and winning strong critical acclaim, with 11 Emmy Award nominations during its run, winning two. Wilson also won a Golden Globe Award for Best Actor in a Television Series . Wilson in 1970.
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- The Flip Wilson Show
The Flip Wilson Show is an hour long variety show that aired in the U.S. 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.
Apr 26, 2024 · Flip Wilson (born December 8, 1933, Jersey City, New Jersey, U.S.—died November 25, 1998, Malibu, California) was one of the most popular comedians in America, and his comedy variety show, The Flip Wilson Show, was one of the first television shows hosted by an African American to be a ratings success. The show ran from 1970 to 1974, reached ...
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