Wilson portrayed Geraldine many times in the early 1970s on his variety series The Flip Wilson Show, though not on every episode. He made comedy albums featuring Geraldine, notably The Devil Made Me Buy This Dress, and he appeared as Geraldine on other programs such as Saturday Night Live.

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.

2011年11月23日 · Geraldine Jones delivers her best lines! Hilarious comedy classic.This album, along with more than 46,000 other records, can be found on the Internet at Thur...

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2024年2月20日 · Geraldine’s genesis and Flip Wilson’s rise to fame: Geraldine was not born out of thin air but was crafted from the spindles of Flip’s observations and experiences with powerful women around him, including his own grandmother. From obscurity, Wilson rose to be the first African American to host a successful TV variety show.

Wilson was most famous for creating the role of Geraldine Jones, a sassy, modern woman who had a boyfriend named Killer (who, when not in prison, was at the pool hall). Flip also created the role of Reverend Leroy, who was the minister of the Church of What's Happening Now!

2025年1月24日 · Through his show, Wilson introduced numerous catchphrases into the national lexicon and created unforgettable characters—in particular the outrageous and inimitable “Geraldine.” Wilson was one of many children in a destitute household in Jersey City, New Jersey.

Flip's Geraldine is a rival carhop who tangles with Lucille Ball over the affections of Ed. Flip interviews Dr. David Reuben on his best selling sex book. Lily is a shopper in a hurry who enters Flip's grocery store where a discussion slows her down. The Jackson Five perform a medley with energetic dancing. Self …

Through Geraldine, Flip Wilson addressed social issues with wit and candor, making people laugh while also encouraging them to think critically about the world around them. In this article, we will delve into the life and career of Flip Wilson, exploring his journey from humble beginnings to becoming a trailblazing comedian and the creative ...

2013年5月5日 · In the six-minute cold opening, which contained echoes of his own early history, he played Geraldine as the estranged mother of Eddie Murphy’s gay hairdresser, Dion. (“I hadn’t even dropped out...