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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.
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Title: Play It Again, Russell (13 Feb 1986)
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Cast
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| 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 | |
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Bootsie Barnes | ... | Saxophonist |
| Jimmy Heath | ... | Saxophonist | |
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Tommy Flanagan | ... | Pianist (as Tommy Flannagan) |
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Joe Wilder | ... | Trumpet Player (as Joseph B. Wilder) |
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Percy Heath | ... | Bassist |
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Slide Hampton | ... | Russell's Trombone |
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Jimmy Oliver | ... | Spencer Cunninghham (as Jimmy 'Badman' Oliver) |
| Tito Puente | ... | Timbal Player | |
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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? Written by happipuppi13
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