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

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

TV's First Black Superstar—And We Forgot Him 1970, Flip Wilson became the first African American to host a successful variety show on network television, breaking barriers that had kept Black entertainers in supporting roles for decades. The Flip Wilson Show debuted on NBC and within two seasons became the nation's second-highest rated show, winning two Emmy Awards and a Golden Globe. Time magazine featured Wilson on their January 1972 cover, declaring him "TV's first black superstar." Born Cler