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Guest Host James Lott Jr picks one of his heros to talk about.
Flip Wilson: The Groundbreaking King of 1970s Television Clerow “Flip” Wilson Jr.
Born: December 8, 1933
Died: November 25, 1998
Profession: Comedian, Actor, Writer, Producer
Claim to Fame: First Black TV superstar and highest-paid performer of his era Flip Wilson wasn’t just a comedian — he was a cultural shift. He opened doors, redefined representation, and proved a Black entertainer could dominate primetime television on his own terms.
Flip Wilson: The Groundbreaking King of 1970s Television Clerow “Flip” Wilson Jr.
Born: December 8, 1933
Died: November 25, 1998
Profession: Comedian, Actor, Writer, Producer
Claim to Fame: First Black TV superstar and highest-paid performer of his era Flip Wilson wasn’t just a comedian — he was a cultural shift. He opened doors, redefined representation, and proved a Black entertainer could dominate primetime television on his own terms.