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The Cosby Show

  • TV Series
  • 1984–19921984–1992
  • TV-GTV-G
  • 30m
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Lisa Bonet, Bill Cosby, Tempestt Bledsoe, Keshia Knight Pulliam, Phylicia Rashad, and Malcolm-Jamal Warner in The Cosby Show (1984)
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The goings-on in the life of a successful African-American family.The goings-on in the life of a successful African-American family.The goings-on in the life of a successful African-American family.
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    • Michael Leeson
  • Stars
    • Bill Cosby
    • Phylicia Rashad
    • Malcolm-Jamal Warner
    • Michael Leeson
  • Stars
    • Bill Cosby
    • Phylicia Rashad
    • Malcolm-Jamal Warner
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    • 106User reviews
    • 19Critic reviews
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    • Won 6 Primetime Emmys

    Episodes197

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    Bill Cosby, Keshia Knight Pulliam, and Phylicia Rashad in The Cosby Show (1984)
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    Bill Cosby
    Bill Cosby
    • Dr. Heathcliff 'Cliff' Huxtable
    Phylicia Rashad
    Phylicia Rashad
    • Clair Huxtable
    Malcolm-Jamal Warner
    Malcolm-Jamal Warner
    • Theo Huxtable
    Keshia Knight Pulliam
    Keshia Knight Pulliam
    • Rudy Huxtable
    Tempestt Bledsoe
    Tempestt Bledsoe
    • Vanessa Huxtable
    Lisa Bonet
    Lisa Bonet
    • Denise Huxtable…
    Sabrina Le Beauf
    Sabrina Le Beauf
    • Sondra Huxtable Tibideaux…
    Raven-Symoné
    Raven-Symoné
    • Olivia Kendall…
    Geoffrey Owens
    Geoffrey Owens
    • Elvin Tibideaux
    Earle Hyman
    Earle Hyman
    • Russell Huxtable…
    Deon Richmond
    Deon Richmond
    • Kenny
    Joseph C. Phillips
    Joseph C. Phillips
    • Lt. Martin Kendall…
    Erika Alexander
    Erika Alexander
    • Pam Tucker
    Clarice Taylor
    Clarice Taylor
    • Anna Huxtable
    Peter Costa
    • Peter Chiara
    Karen Malina White
    Karen Malina White
    • Charmaine Brown
    Carl Anthony Payne II
    Carl Anthony Payne II
    • Walter 'Cockroach' Bradley
    Troy Winbush
    Troy Winbush
    • Denny
      • Michael Leeson
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    • Trivia
      At the beginning of the pilot, Sondra, the Huxtables' eldest daughter, was added as an afterthought. However, when Clair Huxtable mentions the couple's four children, they decide to add another child to represent the results of a good upbringing. The casting came down to 26-year-old Sabrina Le Beauf and 21-year-old Whitney Houston. LeBeauf was too old for the role, only ten years younger than Phylicia Rashad. However, Houston refused to sign a contract committing her to the show as she wanted to pursue her singing career. This forced the producer's hand, and LeBeauf was given the role of Sondra.
    • Goofs
      In the first season, Cliff's name was Clifford. In later seasons, his name was Heathcliff. In the first episode of the final season, Clair calls him Heathclifford.
    • Quotes

      Clair Huxtable: Cliff, why did we have four children?

      Cliff: Because we did not want five.

    • Crazy credits
      The season after Lisa Bonet left the series, Bill Cosby can be seen holding a photo of Bonet during the opening credits.
    • Alternate versions
      The season 1 DVD set was made up of edited, syndication-length episodes missing about 2 minutes per episode from their original broadcast. It was only because of the consumer outcry that season 2 and beyond were released unedited. The "Complete Series" set includes all 8 seasons, including the first one, in the original uncut network versions.
    • Connections
      Featured in The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson: George Carlin/Keshia Knight Pulliam (1984)
    • Soundtracks
      Kiss Me
      Composed by Stu Gardner and Bill Cosby

      Performed by Bobby McFerrin

      (season 4)

    User reviews106

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    I always looked up to Bill Cosby as a father figure and role model.
    Back in the 80's "The, Cosby Show" was the number one show in America. Some felt the show went a little to far as showing a black family being to successful. The heads of the house were both rich and successful "Cliff" a doctor and Clair a lawyer. I enjoyed this show for the funny moments it brought. The adventures of the Huxtable kids always found entertaining never a dull moment was found with Sondra, Denise, Theo, and little Rudy. Most important the character of Bill Cosby that being Dr. Heathcliff "Cliff" Huxtable was the one to watch. I always looked at Bill and even his character as a role model for the good advice that was given. "Cliff" and even Bill Cosby always did listen and give great advice to a person. Both made great father figures, no wonder "The, Cosby Show" was such a hit and made Bill Cosby so popular and wealthy in the entertainment business. You can still watch the reruns of this hit series on TBS so watch your friend many times again that being Bill Cosby and Dr. Heathcliff.
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    • May 29, 2001

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    • Release date
      • September 20, 1984 (United States)
      • United States
      • English
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    • Filming locations
      • 10 Leroy Street, Greenwich Village, Manhattan, New York City, New York, USA
    • Production companies
      • Bill Cosby
      • Carsey-Werner Company
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