The Cosby Show is an American television sitcom starring Bill Cosby, which aired for eight seasons on NBC from 1984 until 1992. Chet helps an expectant mother deliver her baby at home during a driving rainstorm. Because the student is a fast runner, Chet wants him to join up with the school's track team. *Phylicia Rashad was credited as "Phylicia Ayers-Allen" during season one and the first fourteen episodes of season two. Weinberger, Pages with non-numeric formatnum arguments, Articles with dead external links from July 2018, Articles with permanently dead external links, Short description is different from Wikidata, Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike License, Outstanding Writing in a Comedy Series (1985) –, Outstanding Directing in a Comedy Series (1985) –, Outstanding Directing in a Comedy Series (1986) – Jay Sandrich for "Denise's Friend", Outstanding Guest Performer in a Comedy Series (1986) –, Outstanding Editing for a Series – Multi-Camera Production (1986) – Henry Chan for "Full House", Best Performance by an Actor in a TV Series – Comedy – Bill Cosby (1985, 1986) 2 wins, Outstanding Actress in a Comedy Series – Phylicia Rashad (1988, 1989) 2 wins, Outstanding Actor in a Comedy Series – Bill Cosby (1989, 1993) 2 wins, Favorite Male Performer in a New TV Program – Bill Cosby (1985), Favorite Female Performer in a New TV Program – Phylicia Rashad (1985), Favorite TV Comedy Program (1985–89) 5 wins, Favorite Male TV Performer – Bill Cosby (1986–92) 7 wins, Favorite All-Around Male Entertainer – Bill Cosby (1986–88, 1990–91) 5 wins, Favorite Young TV Performer – Keshia Knight Pulliam (1988), Favorite Female TV Performer – Phylicia Rashad (1989), Favorite All-Around Male Star – Bill Cosby (1989), Favorite TV Comedy Series (1990, 1992) 2 wins, Outstanding Technical Direction/Electronic Camerawork/video control for a series – 1985, Outstanding Live and Tape Sound Mixing and Sound Effects for a series – (1985) 2 nominations, Outstanding Writing in a Comedy Series – (1985–86), Outstanding Lead Actress in a Comedy Series – Phylicia Rashad (1985–86) 2 nominations, Outstanding Comedy Series (1986–87) 2 nominations, Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Comedy Series –, Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Comedy Series – Keshia Knight Pulliam (1986), Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Comedy Series –, Outstanding Sound Mixing for a Comedy Series or a Special – (1986–87), Outstanding Editing for a Series (multi camera production) – (1987), Outstanding Directing in a Comedy Series – Jay Sandrich (1987), Outstanding Guest Performer in a Comedy Series –, Outstanding Guest Actor in a Comedy Series –, Best TV Series – Comedy – (1986–1987) – Two nominations, Best Performance by an Actor in a TV Series – Comedy – Bill Cosby (1987), During the series' run, the character of Cliff Huxtable frequently wore an array of knit, This page was last edited on 1 May 2021, at 13:31. Everyone who watched The Cosby Show in its original run from 1984-1992 (via IMDb), and in syndication in the years after, had their favorite member of the Huxtable clan.Each had their own appeal, but a lot of kids related to the second youngest Huxtable, Vanessa. Watch fullscreen. Search. [48], The Cosby Show aired on Thursdays at 8:00 pm for all eight seasons. Dr. Heathcliff Huxtable, gynaecoloog, (Bill Cosby) en z’n vrouw Claire, advocaat, (Phylicia Rashad), zijn gelukkig getrouwd en ze willen hun vijf kinderen grootbrengen in een stimulerende en positieve omgeving. The Carsey-Werner Company handles domestic distribution, while CBS Television Distribution handles international distribution of the series, and has done so since 1997. Part one of a two part episode. Chet eventually breaks through, and Punkin comes around. [19] With advice from his wife Camille Cosby, though, the concept was changed so that the family was well-off financially, with the mother a lawyer and the father a physician. Chet helps out a talented youngster who wants to become an artist. They have subsequently re released all eight seasons on DVD. Chet is asked to tell a few stories about his life for a forthcoming article in the Holmes High School newspaper. However, all subsequent DVD releases (including the complete series set) contain the original, uncut broadcast versions. [49] In its first season, the show was the beginning of a Thursday NBC schedule that was followed by Family Ties, Cheers, Night Court, and Hill Street Blues. [34][35], During the third season of the show, actress Phylicia Rashad was pregnant with her daughter Condola Rashād. De serie gaat over een welgesteld, zwart gezin, de Huxtables. [31], The show's spin off, A Different World, dealt with issues of race more often. Seasons One and Two contain special features, including the ninety minute retrospective documentary entitled The Cosby Show: A Look Back, which aired on NBC in May 2002. In the United States, The Cosby Show began its television syndication run in September 1988 in broadcast syndication, shortly before the show's fifth-season premiere, and was at the time distributed by Viacom; many stations that carried the series were Big Three television networks affiliates. Most of the story in the pilot presentation is taken from Bill Cosby's 1983 comedy film Bill Cosby: Himself. Guest Stars: Alan Oppenheimer; Chet helps a down on his luck old timer capture the spirit of Christmas. The Bill Cosby Show was a ratings hit, finishing eleventh in its first season. The series also marked the first time an African American starred in their own eponymous comedy series. Chet and the students have a difficult time arriving at the answer for one particular problem involving candy being sold at varying amounts per pound. Cosby was lauded for using some infrequently seen classic African American performers, such as Lillian Randolph (as Kincaid's mother) and Rex Ingram. Chet is asked and agrees to substitute for his nephew in the morning paper route. Chet is in charge of a group of youngsters and is supposed to take them on an overnight camping trip. Those of You with or Without Children, You'll Understand. Na I Spy speelde hij met wisselend succes in diverse series, onder meer Fat Albert and the Cosby Kids. The Cosby Show pilot episode uses the same title sequence as the rest of the first season, and is widely regarded as the first episode. Chet has a large television antenna installed so he can watch the big Rams/Packers football game. It marked Bill Cosby's first solo foray in television, after his co starring role with Robert Culp in I Spy. Two albums were produced that included various theme and background music from the show. The Bill Cosby Show is a terrific part of Bill Cosby's legendary career, and if you love Bill Cosby this is an essential. Guest star: Chet is home with a cold, and is unable to rest because all his relatives come over offering their cure alls and remedies. In July 2015, both networks ceased airing the series following allegations of sexual assaults made against Cosby. Rather than write this pregnancy into the character of Clair Huxtable, the producers simply greatly reduced Rashad's scenes or filmed in such a way that her pregnancy was not noticeable. In an interesting twist, a case of mistaken identity in which Chet is involved brings this episode to a close. [9], American sitcom television series, 1969-1971, "Congratulations to all of the Composers…", "Race a subtle issue in sitcom, Cosby says", "The Bill Cosby Show - Disc-By-Disc Contents For The Bill Cosby Show - Season 1", "The Bill Cosby Show - Shout! Chet visits the local barber shop for a haircut. As a result, Chet ends up getting involved in a dispute between an auto mechanic and his wife. Chet helps out as the woman prepares to have her baby at home. In 2011, Millennium quietly released season one uncut in Region 1, which featured the special features from The Complete Series set. Ze wonen in New York. It's the day of the big game, Chet and the team pin their hopes on the little guy and his hook shot to win the game. A short, but talented youngster with an unusual hook shot is determined to make the Holmes High School basketball team, where Chet is coach. "The Cosby Show" centers on the lives of the Huxtables: obstetrician Cliff and his lawyer wife Claire, their daughters Sondra, Denise, Vanessa and Rudy, and son Theo. Many teachers from the high school come over to see the game, but Chet's television set goes out. [78] It is currently the only American network to offer the series. While out jogging, Chet hears the telephone ringing inside a phone booth. Students at the high school organize a lockout of the teachers cafeteria, requesting that they have input over what foods go on the student menu. 2:14. [76][77] TV One began airing reruns of the show in May 2017. Chet's car is not available, so he ends up borrowing his brother's garbage truck to drive his date to the dance. Whitney Houston was also considered for the role of Sondra Huxtable, but was unable to commit to the full-time television production schedule in the NBC contract, as she intended to become a full-time music recording artist.[14][15]. ", "TV Guide's '50 Greatest TV Dads of All Time' |", "Bill Cosby on 50 Years of Comedy: Forum – KQED Public Media for Northern CA", "The Cosby House: Brownstones in Pop Culture", "Last 'Cosby' show finishes production, to air in April", "Rodney King Riots: Rodney King Riots in Los Angeles Began on this Day in 1992", "Lisa Bonet: The Cosby Show Kid Who Got Away", "Bill Cosby has stopped using a mural designed for the opening credits of, "TV's Black World Turns—But Stays Unreal", "Cosby On Trial: How Sexual Assault Allegations Have Cost Him A Fortune", "Great Moments in Sitcom History: A Eulogy (Part 1 of 5)", "It's humor vs. The Cosby Show and All in the Family are the only sitcoms in the history of the Nielsen ratings to be the number-one show for five seasons. Levensloop. [17], Cosby originally proposed that the couple should both have blue-collar worker jobs, with the father a limousine driver,[18] who owned his own car, and the mother an electrician. Veteran actors. A driving rainstorm is pounding the Los Angeles area. Chet's brother Brian moves in with Chet after having an argument with his wife. The Cosby Show was een Amerikaanse sitcom die liep van 1984 tot 1992. 30:31. Brian spoils Chet's plans for the evening, then hilarity ensues when they attempt to sleep in the same bed together. Watch The Cosby Show S02e07 - The Cosby Show on Dailymotion. Even before his assault charges came to life, Bill Cosby reportedly gave off a foreboding energy / Wikipedia. Chet is having problems with a proud father who insists that his son make the high school football team. I also recommend purchasing the terrific CD The Original Jam Sessions 1969 which features the theme for the Bill Cosby Show "Hikky Burr" and many more funky tracks. In December 2010, First Look Studios filed bankruptcy, and all its assets were subsequently acquired by Millennium Entertainment, who also took over distribution of The Cosby Show DVD releases. The series was also available to stream on Hulu. The Cosby Show The Cosby Outtakes Show. The show's portrayal of a successful, stable black family was praised by some for breaking racial stereotypes and showing another part of the African-American experience. The Cosby Show. Goldfish).[27][28]. [50], The Cosby Show is one of three television programs (All in the Family and American Idol being the others) that were number one in the Nielsen ratings for five consecutive seasons.[51][52][53]. Despite its comedic tone, the show sometimes involves serious subjects, like Theo's experiences dealing with dyslexia,[8] inspired by Cosby's dyslexic son, Ennis. Cosby's character is called "Clifford" in the early episodes of the first season, but his name was later switched to "Heathcliff". [23], The earliest episodes of the series were videotaped at NBC's Brooklyn studios (subsequently JC Studios). [3] In addition, Cliff Huxtable was named as the "Greatest Television Dad".[4]. Log in. In the early 1980s, Marcy Carsey and Tom Werner, two former executives at ABC, left the network to start their own production company. 'The Bill Cosby Show' is one of Coz's less distinguished credits, but it deserves to be better known: this series is a brave attempt at doing something different. [37], The show's theme music, "Kiss Me", was composed by Stu Gardner and Bill Cosby. Weinberger, 1960s American high school television series, 1970s American high school television series, Short description is different from Wikidata, Articles with unsourced statements from June 2019, Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike License. In the pilot, the Huxtables have only four children. He defeats his semi final opponent, using psychological tactics. While a few comedy-dramas already aired without laugh tracks, few sitcoms went without,[6] and those that did had studio audiences. [3] A new version of the theme was recorded for the second season. The Cosby Show. In the final match however, Chet has the tables turned on him and loses the match while being psyched out by his opponent. The character was created when Bill Cosby wanted the show to express the accomplishment of successfully raising a child who had graduated from college. Chet Kincaid, gym teacher at an inner-city Los Angeles high school, deals with students, principal Mr. Langford, and counselor Marsha Peterson. There were 52 episodes made in the series. TOPLESS Bill Cosby Protester Used To Be On Cosby Show! [46], The Cosby Show had generated $2.5 billion in television revenue, including $1 billion from television advertisement,[47] and $1.5 billion from syndication. Chet goes to great lengths to obtain a valve needle which he needs in order to inflate basketballs for his gym class. Fellow superstation WGN America began carrying the series shortly thereafter, and continued to until September 2010. King, Stevie Wonder, Sammy Davis Jr., Lena Horne, Duke Ellington, Dizzy Gillespie, and Miriam Makeba. Bill Cosby was de eerste Afro-Amerikaanse acteur die een hoofdrol speelde in een televisieserie (als duopartner van Robert Culp in I Spy midden jaren zestig) en de raciale grenzen doorbrak als stand-upkomiek in de jaren zestig en zeventig. The Cosby Show is an American television sitcom co-created by and starring Bill Cosby, which aired Thursday nights for eight seasons on NBC between September 20, 1984, until April 30, 1992. The Bill Cosby Show is an American sitcom television series, that aired for two seasons on NBC's Sunday night schedule from 1969 until 1971, under the sponsorship of Procter & Gamble. Cosby Surprise Ball & Cosby Surprise Eggs Toys. This time they have their sights set on Bill Cosby, a world renowned, comedian, author, actor and recently accused serial rapist o... Family Guy is at it again. The albums were presented by longtime Cosby collaborator Stu Gardner. 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