Bill Cosby: Himself (1983)

A concert film in which Bill Cosby discusses weekends, raising children, dentists, and many other situations.

Director:

Bill Cosby

Writer:

Bill Cosby

Stars:

Bill Cosby

Cast

Complete credited cast:
Bill Cosby	...	Himself

Storyline

"Himself" is one of Mr. Cosbys standup routines with parts about the weekends children going to the dentist and many other normal situations.

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Plot Keywords:

dentist | weekend | football | comedian | childbirth | 

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Genres:

Documentary | Comedy

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Certificate:

PG

Details

Country:

USA

Language:

English

Release Date:

20 May 1983 (USA)

Also Known As:

Bill Cosby, Himself

Filming Locations:

Hamilton Place Performing Arts Centre, Toronto, Ontario, Canada

Company Credits

Production Co:

Bill Cosby, Jemmin Inc.

Technical Specs

Runtime:

105 min

Sound Mix:

Mono

Color:

Color (Medallion Film Lab)

Aspect Ratio:

1.85 : 1

Did You Know?

Trivia

Much of the material from this performance, including the "Come here" bit and the mother speaking to no one in particular, were used in the pilot episode of "The Cosby Show."

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Quotes

Bill Cosby: [referring to the dentist fixing his teeth] I found out something about myself while the dentist was doing that. I found out that if I was ever paralyzed from the knee down, I'd be able to walk with my behind. Because the whole time I kept doing that, I just kept...
[slides down on his chair with his rear]
Bill Cosby: "Can you sit up?"
[sits back up]
Bill Cosby: "I'm sorry. I beg your pardon."
[slides down again]
Bill Cosby: "Sit up."
[sits back up again]
Bill Cosby: "I'm sorry." Now the dentist pulls out a needle. This is to deaden the pain.

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Crazy Credits

During the end credits, one of Bill Cosby's daughters is heard asking, "Daddy, can we go to the school dance?" To which Bill replies, "What? Well, what did you mother say? Well, tell her to don't bother me with that. Now take your sister's clothes off and don't wear 'em anymore. Yes, I know. What? Now what do you want? Where's your mother? Well, don't come to me with that 'cause I'm busy doing things. And get the dog out of here. The dog does not belong... Who took my socks? Did you take my soc... I don't care what they're wearing these days, take the socks off. And you take off my shirt, too. I've never seen a seven-year-old boy wear a size 13 shoe. Oh..."

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Connections

Featured in De wereld draait door: Episode dated 5 April 2013 (2013)

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Soundtracks

"Just the Slew of Us"
Performed by Bill Cosby (as Himself)

User Reviews

If this doesn't make you laugh, you are dead...

This is a wonderful and timeless film that shows Bill Cosby doing what he does best--his wonderful stand-up routine (though, oddly, he's sitting during the presentation). I saw it back when it first came out and years later saw it again and the film STILL made me laugh hysterically. The only difference is that now I am joined by my family who also laughs along with it.

Unlike some of Cosby's early routines, he doesn't do the characters he's famous for (such as his routine with his brother, Russell, or Fat Albert or the like). Instead, Cosby just talks...talks about life...fatherhood...kids...or whatever seems to be on his mind. Amazingly, he does this all so effortlessly and without using filthy language or humor that you can't let the kids hear. Of this kind of humor, it just doesn't get any better.

Oh, and since watching this film, I have learned that the best breakfast for my kids IS chocolate cake and have served it to them many times. So there.