Ahead of a sold-out weekend of shows at City Winery Atlanta, legendary comedian and actor George Wallace dropped by the Wake Up With Dee Morning Show for an unforgettable, hilarity-filled segment with host Dr. Dee Dawkins-Haigler.
Born and raised in Atlanta's own Lynwood community, the comedy icon returned to his hometown roots to promote his "Saints and the Aints" show featuring J. Anthony Brown, Special K, Willie Brown Jr., Darlene McCoy, and Amari J.
Highlights from the Interview
- Atlanta Roots & Lynwood Pride: Wallace proudly repped his DeKalb County roots, wearing a custom "Straight Out of Lynwood" shirt and sharing history about the historic Black community.
- 50 Years in Comedy: Reflecting on five decades in show business, Wallace shared stories about his early influences—from Redd Foxx to Moms Mabley—and his philosophy on staying young by laughing every single day.
- The Great Cracker Barrel Debate: The conversation took a hilarious detour into breakfast preferences, with Wallace and Dr. Dee bonding over tea habits, honey sticks, and the secret to getting Cracker Barrel pancakes extra crispy ("so crisp you can throw 'em like a frisbee!").
- TV & Film Projects: Wallace touched on his recent projects, including starring alongside Laverne Cox in Clean Slate, as well as his recurring work on television.
Connect with George Wallace
Keep up with George Wallace's touring schedule, comedy clips, and daily observations on social media:
- Facebook: Comedian George Wallace
- Instagram: @therealgeorgewallace
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Legendary comedian George Wallace joins Dr. Dee Dawkins-Haigler for a morning of non-stop laughs, Atlanta memories, and Cracker Barrel talk.
Legendary comedian George Wallace joins Dr. Dee Dawkins-Haigler for a morning of non-stop laughs, Atlanta memories, and Cracker Barrel talk.
