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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 Bobby McFerrin
(season 4)
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Bill Cosby never received an EMMY Nomination for his acting on the series. This was at the request of Cosby as he was personally opposed to such competition between performers. See more »Goofs
In the first season, Cliff's name was Clifford. In later seasons, his name is Heathcliff. In the first episode of the final season, however, Clair calls him Heathclifford. See more »Crazy Credits
The credit sequences that varied from season to season all have one thing in common-the last shot in each one is a closeup of Bill Cosby's face, and in all but the first, he is smiling. See more »Soundtracks
"Kiss Me"Composed by Stu Gardner and Bill Cosby
Performed by Bobby McFerrin
(season 4)
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The Cosby Show was actually a breakthrough for African American families portrayed in a positive upper class Brooklyn family of professionals. Cosby used clean proper humor during the years it was on the air. Someone I know referred to him as a natural born storyteller. Yes, he is and one of the smartest intellectuals in the business. Bill Cosby provided a role model for those kids in the ghetto to succeed despite obstacles. Bill Cosby proved that you had to work and follow the rules of society to get ahead. He would be appalled at the rap music today with its lyrics of obscenities and vulgarity with degrading references to women, and others. The Cosby Show was one step forward for African Americans. I am sure that there are many African Americans who went and attend college today because they saw it could be done and was done on the Cosby show. If you aim high enough and work for it, you will succeed too. They showed how important family values really are now in a time of broken dysfunctional families. Bill Cosby, God Bless Him. He made me believe I could go to New York University like Theo. I was accepted but I could not afford it. However, Bill Cosby got me to believe in myself and he is wonderful and thoughtful about children. You can let your children watch Bill Cosby without worrying that they may pick up something bad from it. Bill COsby may be the best babysitter on television today. He tries to stay clean with his humor despite the ever-changing times.