3.5K views · 58 reactions |  A clip from the 1970 Peabody-winning variety program, “The Flip Wilson Show” with Flip as his drag alter ego “Geraldine Jones” and special guest Ray Charles. #Peabodyawards #FlipWilson | Peabody Awards | Facebook

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

2.9K views · 227 reactions | 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 | Facebook