Flip Wilson '83 re Leaving Show

The comedian discusses his departure from television in the prime of his career, similar to Dave Chappelle. He also talks about his family, hobbies, and living in Malibu.

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[philip0460]

Now THAT'S a commedian! R.I.P. Flip.

[dmobile2go]

A True Pioneer!!! That man opened a whole lot of doors! A comic genious and very professional to boot. I still have my Flip Wilson/Geraldine Doll. "I Smell A Rat and the Wind is Coming from your Direction!!!". RIP Mr Flip Wilson.

[ramester]

Glad to know that he left on top!

[728Duke]

He was always so joyous on stage. He seemed to love to be there.

[dreamboynyc2]

Flip is the man. Along with Nat King Cole he's one of my media/television role models. 

[americanhero0967]

@harmon12506 porch??  and take your caps off unless you are yelling young sister

[americanhero0967]

whos that opening the sliding glass door at 1:13 ??

[jerseytarzan2]

One of the most naturally funny people you ever saw. Proud to call him one of New Jersey's own (even in Malibu). When I was a kid, I didn't want to be a rock star, I wanted to be as funny as Flip Wilson. RIP

[soulbrotherlegendary]

My hero...

[harmon12506]

FLIP LAID THA BLUE PRINT ON HOW ON TO GET MONEY !!!!!!!! LOOK AT THA CRIB AFTER HE WALK AWAY FROM A SHOW!!!!! WHEN U HAVE A HIGH POURCH DONT SAY IT WOW!!!!!

[CALICOTV301]

@Caryl13 Yes, he interviewed Great like Redd Foxx and Sammy Davis Jr. It's how he started off. He was a legend before his career took flight

[zuluman64]

When they talk about the great comedians of all time they never mention Flip Wilson!! Truly one of the funniest people that has ever lived. He was Richard Pryor,Milton Berle,Bill Cosby,Red Foxx,Jack Benny and Jonathon Winters rolled into one. Yet uniquely his own. Thursday nights were never same. In our house it was spaghetti or something Italian and Flip. Sometime I laugh out loud when I remember some of the things he said. A true Jersey boy who will live in my heart and mind forever. Peace.