The Cosby Show

TV Series
1984–1992
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30m

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Sitcom Comedy Family Romance

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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IMDb RATING

7.4/10

37K

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Won 6 Primetime Emmys
- 57 wins & 59 nominations total

Episodes197

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Bill Cosby

Dr. Heathcliff 'Cliff' Huxtable

Phylicia Rashad

Clair Huxtable

Malcolm-Jamal Warner

Theo Huxtable

Tempestt Bledsoe

Vanessa Huxtable

Keshia Knight Pulliam

Rudy Huxtable

Sabrina Le Beauf

Sondra Huxtable Tibideaux…

Lisa Bonet

Denise Huxtable…

Geoffrey Owens

Elvin Tibideaux

Raven-Symoné

Olivia Kendall

Joseph C. Phillips

Lt. Martin Kendall…

Erika Alexander

Pam Tucker

Earle Hyman

Russell Huxtable…

Deon Richmond

Kenny

Clarice Taylor

Anna Huxtable

Peter Costa

Peter Chiara

Karen Malina White

Charmaine Brown

Carl Anthony Payne II

Walter 'Cockroach' Bradley

Troy Winbush

Denny

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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)

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.