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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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Cast
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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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Storyline
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>
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african american | married couple | doctor | home | married with children |Taglines:
In a house filled with love . . . there's always room for more.Parents Guide:
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Country:
USALanguage:
EnglishRelease Date:
20 September 1984 (USA) See more »Also Known As:
El show de Bill Cosby See more »Filming Locations:
10 Leroy Street, Greenwich Village, Manhattan, New York City, New York, USA See more »Company Credits
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Runtime:
| (201 episodes)Sound Mix:
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1.33 : 1
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Composed by Stu Gardner and Bill Cosby
Performed by The Oregon Symphony
Arranged by James DePreist and Bill Cosby
(season 5)
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Did You Know?
Trivia
The first episodes of the show's next-to-last season had an opening in front of a Mother Hale mural. However, when there was a disagreement over what compensation would be paid to the kids who painted the original mural, the show switched back to its previous season's Apollo Theater-themed opening with an added graphic for Erika Alexander, who became a regular on the show. Some episodes began with Bill Cosby and 'Raven (VII)' telling the viewers that it was not a repeat. The final season used a slightly modified version of the Mother Hale opening. See more »Goofs
When Cliff and Clair leave Theo alone in the house while they go on a ski trip, Cliff is carrying some skis out. He drops a ski and it knocks everything off Clair's desk. In the next scene, the objects are on the desk again. See more »Crazy Credits
The season after Lisa Bonet left the series, Bill Cosby can be seen holding a photo of Bonet during the opening credits. See more »Soundtracks
"Kiss Me"Composed by Stu Gardner and Bill Cosby
Performed by The Oregon Symphony
Arranged by James DePreist and Bill Cosby
(season 5)
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Even though it ended its first network run nearly eight years ago, The Cosby Show continues to make us laugh through reruns on many local stations and cable networks. That is what its legacy really is. It certainly was important, since it rescued the sitcom from oblivion and showed us that African-American families can be just as "normal" as anyone else's. But more than that, it never stopped being funny, has not stopped being funny, and never will stop being funny. It was one of the best sitcoms of its day, and now is one of the best of any day. Bill Cosby was a great comedian, Phylicia Rashad and the kids on the show were all great actors, particularly Malcolm-Jamal Warner, and they all had great chemistry that never diminished in eight years together. Though it did slip a little bit toward the end, the writing and the show itslef never truly did lose their quality. Do you think this show will keep us entertained for years to come? As Theo might say, "No problem!"