The Cosby Show (1984–1992) 7.3
The goings-on in the life of a successful African American family. |
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The Cosby Show (1984–1992) 7.3
The goings-on in the life of a successful African American family. |
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| Bill Cosby | ... |
Dr. Heathcliff 'Cliff' Huxtable
(199 episodes, 1984-1992)
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| Phylicia Rashad | ... |
Clair Hanks Huxtable
(195 episodes, 1984-1992)
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| Malcolm-Jamal Warner | ... |
Theodore 'Theo' Huxtable
(178 episodes, 1984-1992)
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| Keshia Knight Pulliam | ... |
Rudy Huxtable
(178 episodes, 1984-1992)
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| Tempestt Bledsoe | ... |
Vanessa Huxtable
(158 episodes, 1984-1992)
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| Lisa Bonet | ... |
Denise Huxtable
(118 episodes, 1984-1991)
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Long-running popular comedy television series about the Huxtable family. Doctor Heathcliff Huxtable and Clair Huxtable, a happily married couple, are raising their children (Sondra, Denise, Theodore, Vanessa, and Rudy). The two oldest daughters eventually live successful adult lives and get married (Sondra to Elvin and Denise to Martin). As the children get older, the family gets larger and, to the chagrin of Cliff, keep on coming back home when he wants them to move out and live on their own for good. Written by David Landers <dml@gwis.com>
The first season of the Cosby Show made it one of the finest shows on television. However, I do feel that as the show wore on it became a little bit preachy. However, it still had its moments. I really enjoyed the episodes that dealt with Theo and his struggles with school. I could relate to that because I had troubles with school at times. I also could not get how people could begrudge the show because it showed African Americans that were part of the upper class and as positive images and not the negative stereotypes that were so prevalent. Also, you could see the evolution of the various characters, especially Rudy who went from a precocious five year old to a teenager throughout the course of the show. All in all though, it still was a good show.