Play It Again, Russell 

After an example of not so great trombone playing at a Jazz club gig, Russell needs to get it together quick because the next time is his career finale.

Director:

Jay Sandrich

Writers:

Ed. Weinberger (created by), Michael Leeson (created by)

Stars:

Bill Cosby, Phylicia Rashad, Lisa Bonet

Cast

Episode cast overview, first billed only:
Bill Cosby	...	Dr. Heathcliff 'Cliff' Huxtable
Phylicia Rashad	...	Clair Huxtable
Lisa Bonet	...	Denise Huxtable
Malcolm-Jamal Warner	...	Theo Huxtable
Tempestt Bledsoe	...	Vanessa Huxtable
Keshia Knight Pulliam	...	Rudy Huxtable
Art Blakey	...	Drummer
Bootsie Barnes	...	Saxophonist
Jimmy Heath	...	Saxophonist
Tommy Flanagan	...	Pianist (as Tommy Flannagan)
Joe Wilder	...	Trumpet Player (as Joseph B. Wilder)
Percy Heath	...	Bassist
Slide Hampton	...	Russell's Trombone
Jimmy Oliver	...	Spencer Cunninghham (as Jimmy 'Badman' Oliver)
Tito Puente	...	Timbal Player

Storyline

Russell Huxtable (Cliff's Dad) has an off night on stage at the Jazz club. His usual flair for the trombone eluded him and his playing was less than he can accept. He's due to play one more time and then retire from performing. With help from his wife Anna, he keeps in practice for the big night. Will Russell blow up a storm or blow his big finale?

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Genres:

Comedy | Family | Romance

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Certificate:

TV-PG

Details

Country:

USA

Language:

English

Release Date:

13 February 1986 (USA)

Filming Locations:

USA

Company Credits

Production Co:

Carsey-Werner Company

Technical Specs

Runtime:

30 min

Sound Mix:

Stereo

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

1.33 : 1

Did You Know?

Trivia

The episode's title is a reference to "Play it again, Sam", a quote from Casablanca (1942)

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Quotes

Dr. Heathcliff 'Cliff' Huxtable: I'm not stubborn.

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Connections

References Casablanca (1942)

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Soundtracks

Kiss Me
Composed by Stu Gardner and Bill Cosby

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