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The Cosby Show

Play It Again, Russell

  • Episode aired Feb 13, 1986
  • TV-PGTV-PG
  • 30m
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6.6/10
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S2.E17
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  • E17
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Keshia Knight Pulliam, Phylicia Rashad, and Clarice Taylor in The Cosby Show (1984)
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  • Romance
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.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.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.
IMDb RATING
6.6/10
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  • Director
    • Jay Sandrich
  • Writers
    • Ed. Weinberger
    • Michael Leeson
    • Bill Cosby
  • Stars
    • Bill Cosby
    • Phylicia Rashad
    • Lisa Bonet
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  • Director
    • Jay Sandrich
  • Writers
    • Ed. Weinberger
    • Michael Leeson
    • Bill Cosby
  • Stars
    • Bill Cosby
    • Phylicia Rashad
    • Lisa Bonet
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    Bill Cosby
    Bill Cosby
    • Dr. Heathcliff 'Cliff' Huxtableas Dr. Heathcliff 'Cliff' Huxtable
    Phylicia Rashad
    Phylicia Rashad
    • Clair Huxtableas Clair Huxtable
    Lisa Bonet
    Lisa Bonet
    • Denise Huxtableas Denise Huxtable
    Malcolm-Jamal Warner
    Malcolm-Jamal Warner
    • Theo Huxtableas Theo Huxtable
    Tempestt Bledsoe
    Tempestt Bledsoe
    • Vanessa Huxtableas Vanessa Huxtable
    Keshia Knight Pulliam
    Keshia Knight Pulliam
    • Rudy Huxtableas Rudy Huxtable
    Art Blakey
    Art Blakey
    • Drummeras Drummer
    Bootsie Barnes
    • Saxophonistas Saxophonist
    Jimmy Heath
    Jimmy Heath
    • Saxophonistas Saxophonist
    Tommy Flanagan
    • Pianistas Pianist
    • (as Tommy Flannagan)
    Joe Wilder
    Joe Wilder
    • Trumpet Playeras Trumpet Player
    • (as Joseph B. Wilder)
    Percy Heath
    • Bassistas Bassist
    Slide Hampton
    • Russell's Tromboneas Russell's Trombone
    Jimmy Oliver
    • Spencer Cunninghhamas Spencer Cunninghham
    • (as Jimmy 'Badman' Oliver)
    Tito Puente
    Tito Puente
    • Timbal Playeras Timbal Player
    Carlos 'Patato' Valdés
    • Conga Playeras Conga Player
    Eric Gale
    • Guitaristas Guitarist
    Earle Hyman
    Earle Hyman
    • Russell Huxtableas Russell Huxtable
    • Director
      • Jay Sandrich
    • Writers
      • Ed. Weinberger
      • Michael Leeson
      • Bill Cosby
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    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? —happipuppi13
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      • TV-PG
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    • Trivia
      The episode's time refers to "Play it again, Sam," a quote from Casablanca (1942).
    • Quotes

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

    • Connections
      References Casablanca (1942)
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      Kiss Me
      Composed by Stu Gardner and Bill Cosby

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    • Release date
      • February 13, 1986 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Language
      • English
    • Filming locations
      • USA
    • Production company
      • Carsey-Werner Company
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    • Runtime
      30 minutes
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • Stereo
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.33 : 1

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