Flip Wilson Show, The
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history of television in the U.S.
- In Television in the United States: The new cultural landscape
…Show (1969–71), Julia (1968–71), and The Flip Wilson Show (1970–74) were among the first programs to feature African Americans in starring roles since the stereotyped presentations of Amos ’n’ Andy and Beulah (ABC, 1950–53). Rowan and Martin’s Laugh-In was proving, as had The Smothers Brothers Comedy Hour (CBS, 1967–69) a…Read More
role of Wilson
- In Flip Wilson
…fame with his own program, The Flip Wilson Show. Wilson’s show was unique in that he used a theatre-in-the-round studio and minimal sets, which emphasized the talents of the performers. He fashioned a comedic style that attempted to deal honestly with social issues and perceptions, though he drew some criticism…Read More