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Overview
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Release Date:
20 September 1984 (USA) moreTagline:
In a house filled with love . . . there's always room for more.Plot:
The goings-on in the life of a successful African American family. full summaryPlot Keywords:
African American
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Husband Wife Relationship
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Brooklyn New York
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Brother Sister Relationship
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Awards:
Won 3 Golden Globes. Another 48 wins & 47 nominations moreNewsDesk:
(58 articles)
Bill Cosby gets Twain Prize for humor: What's your fave Cosby moment? (From EW.com - PopWatch. 27 October 2009, 8:59 AM, PDT)
Cosby Honoured With Humour Prize
(From WENN. 27 October 2009, 5:11 AM, PDT)
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`The Cosby Show' is one of the best reruns out there catch it when you can. more (83 total)US TV Schedule:
| Sun. Nov. 8 | 7:00 PM | WGNAMER | Jitterbug Break | #1.16 | |
| Sun. Nov. 8 | 7:30 PM | WGNAMER | Theo and the Joint | #1.17 | more |
Cast
(Series Cast Summary - 6 of 134)| Bill Cosby | ... | Dr. Heathcliff 'Cliff' Huxtable / ... (200 episodes, 1984-1992) | |
| Phylicia Rashad | ... | Clair Hanks Huxtable / ... (195 episodes, 1984-1992) | |
| Malcolm-Jamal Warner | ... | Theodore 'Theo' Huxtable / ... (178 episodes, 1984-1992) | |
| Keshia Knight Pulliam | ... | Rudy Huxtable (177 episodes, 1984-1992) | |
| Tempestt Bledsoe | ... | Vanessa Huxtable (156 episodes, 1984-1992) | |
| Lisa Bonet | ... | Denise Huxtable Kendall / ... (115 episodes, 1984-1991) |
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Runtime:
30 min (201 episodes)Country:
USALanguage:
EnglishColour:
ColourAspect Ratio:
1.33 : 1 moreSound Mix:
StereoCertification:
Canada:G (Manitoba/Nova Scotia/Ontario/Quebec) (DVD rating) | USA:TV-G | Australia:PG (some episodes) | Argentina:Atp | Singapore:PG | Australia:GFun Stuff
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Joseph C. Phillips, who played Denise's husband, appeared in an earlier episode as one of Sondra's boyfriends. moreGoofs:
Continuity: In the first season, Cliff's name was Clifford. In later seasons, his name is Heathcliff. In the first episode of the final season Clair calls him "Heathclifford". moreQuotes:
Theo: You two are the most obnoxious people that I ever met.Rudy: Thank you, your grumpiness.
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Monk's Hat moreFAQ
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`The Cosby Show,' along with `Family Ties,' redefined television in the eighties. It centered entirely on a successful African American family that was something rare back then. And the thing that was good about the show was that unlike some television programs, `The Cosby Show' did not try to be anything special; it didn't try to shout out. It didn't say, `Hey, we're a show all about a black family!' It treated itself just like any other show on television, and that is what is so good about it.
Bill Cosby is, of course, the main character in this show, taking the role of a husband and father while adding comic relief to the show.
Cosby was one of the best comedians of the eighties it's too bad he isn't in the movies anymore, because he is a funny guy. He's not over the top and outrageous like, say, Chris Rock or Eddie Murphy, etc., both of whom are loudmouthed black comedians that are stereotypical of African American comics; they try to get in the limelight by shouting and yelling and not REALLY being funny. I think many black comedians had resorted to this because (a) they thought it was the only way they could get famous back then and (b) it became expected of them (that would explain Rock).
But Bill Cosby is calm yet funny. I think he's one of the best REAL comedians out there (in other words, one of the best stage performers/comedians).
`The Cosby Show' is one of the best reruns out there catch it when you can.