Author Kevin Cook talks about his three year journey of researching and chronicling the life of Flip Wilson, the unsung "first black superstar" in America. Cook's book "Flip: The Inside Story of America's First Black Superstar" is the first definitive biography of the comedy legend.  Written with the assistance and blessing of Flip Wilson's son Kevin Wilson, Cook creates a fascinating portrait of a complicated man and a true genius in show business history.

<p>Author Kevin Cook talks about his three year journey of researching and chronicling the life of Flip Wilson, the unsung "first black superstar" in America. Cook's book "Flip: The Inside Story of America's First Black Superstar" is the first definitive biography of the comedy legend.&nbsp; Written with the assistance and blessing of Flip Wilson's son Kevin Wilson, Cook creates a fascinating portrait of a complicated man and a true genius in show business history.</p>

Music and Arts Podcast Network from New York City.  4 Channels : Over 22 original podcast series.  Deep Talk. Deep Sounds.

<p>Music and Arts Podcast Network from New York City.&nbsp; 4 Channels : Over 22 original podcast series.&nbsp; Deep Talk. Deep Sounds.</p>

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