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20 May 1983 (USA) morePlot:
A concert film in which Bill Cosby discusses weekends, raising children, dentists, and many other situations. full summary | add synopsisUser Comments:
The Master at work.... moreCast
(Complete credited cast) | Bill Cosby | ... | Himself |
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Hamilton Place Perfroming Arts Centre, Toronto, Ontario, CanadaFun Stuff
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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." moreQuotes:
Bill Cosby: Eggs! Eggs are in chocolate cake. And milk! Oh, goodie! And wheat! That's nutritious! "What do you want?" "Chocolate cake." "Chocolate cake coming up!" JHEW! Sliced the cake and served it to the child. moreMovie Connections:
Referenced in "Mystery Science Theater 3000: The Dead Talk Back (#7.3)" (1994) moreFAQ
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A couple of years before "The Cosby Show" debuted and rejuvenated his career, Bill Cosby did a filmed concert, reviewing his opinions on drugs, alcohol, dentists, natural childbirth, child rearing and what really makes good parents.
In short, just being the Cos.
"Bill Cosby, Himself" is one of the only films I have laughed at so hard that I had to lie down for minutes afterwards. It's almost like this concert film was just a continuous string of highlights. But it works so well because the Cos sees so much of the truth in families, from both the parent's and the child's points of view. Everything rings true, and therefore, the humor reveals itself naturally.
Aside from the drug and alcohol routines, "Bill Cosby, Himself" is a perfect film for the entire family. Every member can see a little bit of themselves in one routine or another. No wonder Bill Cosby remains the great comedian he is today: he's still a family man.
Ten stars. Perfect.
Thanks, Cos.