Flip Wilson has gone down in history as one of the best Ed Sullivan Show comedians. His act went beyond joke-telling. Flip told stories, created recurring characters, and established classic lines like "The devil made me do it" as seen in this 1970 routine! #BlackHistoryMonth https://EdSullivan.lnk.to/FlipWilson70FP | The Ed Sullivan Show

50 years ago on “The Cher Show” in 1975, Cher, Bette Midler, Elton John and Flip Wilson took a glimpse into 2025 to see what their future lives would be like. Since it’s 2025, it’s the best time to revisit this gem! | Bette Midler: Still Divine

Flip Wilson: The Black Star TV Tried to Forget Before there was Oprah, before there was Arsenio Hall, before Black excellence dominated television, there was Flip Wilson. In 1970, he made history as the first African American to host a successful network variety show, shattering every barrier the industry had built. Born Clerow Wilson Jr. in Jersey City in 1933, he survived poverty, foster homes, and reform school to become one of the biggest stars in America. After lying about his age to join t