When The Flip Wilson Show debuted in1970, black faces were rare on television, black hosts nonexistent. So how didClerow "Flip" Wilson go from Jersey City grade-school dropout to nationalcelebrity, heralded by Time as "TV's first black superstar"? Flipis a candid, entertaining biography of a consummate comedian who changed theface of American pop culture. It chronicles Flip's meteoric rise through segregatednightclubs to his breakthrough on Johnny Carson's Tonight Show to his hit variety show, on which he created ...
Read More
When The Flip Wilson Show debuted in1970, black faces were rare on television, black hosts nonexistent. So how didClerow "Flip" Wilson go from Jersey City grade-school dropout to nationalcelebrity, heralded by Time as "TV's first black superstar"? Flipis a candid, entertaining biography of a consummate comedian who changed theface of American pop culture. It chronicles Flip's meteoric rise through segregatednightclubs to his breakthrough on Johnny Carson's Tonight Show to his hit variety show, on which he created suchoutrageous and hilarious characters as the sassy Geraldine and flock-fleecingReverend Leroy.
Read Less
Choose your shipping method in Checkout. Costs may vary based on destination.
Seller's Description:
Very good. Connecting readers with great books since 1972! Used books may not include companion materials, and may have some shelf wear or limited writing. We ship orders daily and Customer Service is our top priority!
