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Flip Wilson
Wednesday Open Thread: African American Television Pioneers
Born on December 8, 1933, in Jersey City, New Jersey, comedian Flip Wilson grew up in foster homes. He served in the air force from 1950 to 1954. After leaving the air force, he worked as a bellhop and did stand-up acts at nightclubs. During the 1960s, Wilson became a regular at the Apollo Theater in Harlem and was a favorite guest on The Tonight Show, Laugh-In, and The Ed … [Read more...] about Wednesday Open Thread: African American Television Pioneers