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Cosby

  • TV Series
  • 1996–20001996–2000
  • TV-PGTV-PG
  • 30m
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6.2/10
2.5K
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Bill Cosby, Madeline Kahn, Doug E. Doug, T'Keyah Crystal Keymáh, and Phylicia Rashad in Cosby (1996)
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Hilton Lucas was forced by his employer to retire. His wife has trouble with him always being at home and so does he.Hilton Lucas was forced by his employer to retire. His wife has trouble with him always being at home and so does he.Hilton Lucas was forced by his employer to retire. His wife has trouble with him always being at home and so does he.
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2.5K
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POPULARITY
4,709
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    • Creator
      • Dennis Klein
    • Stars
      • Bill Cosby
      • Phylicia Rashad
      • Doug E. Doug
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    • Creator
      • Dennis Klein
    • Stars
      • Bill Cosby
      • Phylicia Rashad
      • Doug E. Doug
  • See production, box office & company info
    • 17User reviews
    • 3Critic reviews
    • Won 1 Primetime Emmy
      • 10 wins & 14 nominations total

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    Hilton, Ruth and Erica
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    Bill Cosby in Cosby (1996)
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    Bill Cosby and Doug E. Doug in Cosby (1996)
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    Madeline Kahn and Phylicia Rashad in Cosby (1996)
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    Bill Cosby
    Bill Cosby
    • Hilton Lucas
    95 episodes95 eps • 1996–2000
    Phylicia Rashad
    Phylicia Rashad
    • Ruth Lucas
    95 episodes95 eps • 1996–2000
    Doug E. Doug
    Doug E. Doug
    • Griffin Vesey
    95 episodes95 eps • 1996–2000
    T'Keyah Crystal Keymáh
    T'Keyah Crystal Keymáh
    • Erica Lucas
    95 episodes95 eps • 1996–2000
    Madeline Kahn
    Madeline Kahn
    • Pauline Fox
    83 episodes83 eps • 1996–1999
    Darien Sills-Evans
    Darien Sills-Evans
    • Darien
    33 episodes33 eps • 1998–2000
    Jurnee Smollett
    Jurnee Smollett
    • Jurnee
    24 episodes24 eps • 1998–1999
    Angelo Massagli
    Angelo Massagli
    • Angelo
    7 episodes7 eps • 1997–1998
    Ranjit Chowdhry
    Ranjit Chowdhry
    • Singh
    7 episodes7 eps • 1996–1998
    Kevin Rahsaan Grant
    • Jamal
    5 episodes5 eps • 1998–1999
    Mary Alice
    Mary Alice
    • Loretta
    4 episodes4 eps • 1999
    Damian Young
    Damian Young
    • Howard
    4 episodes4 eps • 1999
    Keisha Trim
    • Keisha
    4 episodes4 eps • 1999
    Philippe Hartmann
    Philippe Hartmann
    • Airport Passenger…
    4 episodes4 eps • 1997–1999
    Jade Scott Yorker
    Jade Scott Yorker
    • Kevin
    4 episodes4 eps • 1998–1999
    Darryl M. Bell
    Darryl M. Bell
    • Julius
    3 episodes3 eps • 1997
    Sinbad
    Sinbad
    • Del
    3 episodes3 eps • 1998–1999
    Ingrid Rogers
    Ingrid Rogers
    • Stephanie
    3 episodes3 eps • 1998
    • Creator
      • Dennis Klein
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    • Trivia
      Originally Telma Hopkins was cast as Ruth, but Bill Cosby gave the role to Phylicia Rashad. Some believe it was in hopes of recapturing the magic The Cosby Show (1984) had, but it was because Hopkins didn't react well to Cosby's tendency to ad-lib.
    • Quotes

      Hilton: What do you want me to do?

      Ruth: Kiss me, you fool!

    • Connections
      Referenced in The Larry Sanders Show: Ellen, or Isn't She? (1996)

    User reviews17

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    One of the best shows I've seen in a while.
    I loved this show, and I happen to believe it was BETTER than its' predecessor. Several elements have lead me to this conclusion. The show's dialogue leads you to believe that the show is scripted, but improvised as well. Take a look at some of the conversations between Hilton & Griffin. Especially my favorite on the airline freebies & "Tiny Wine". I also loved the asides Cosby's "Hilton" took to the audience on set & at home. It helped you get your bearings into the upcoming scene. These blend into a believeable atmosphere. The Late Madeline Kahn was great as Pauline in her rambling, eccentric role. I'm just grateful this show is back on in syndication in Houston on UPN 20 for 1 Hour, and on TBS at 11:30E/10:30C
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    • Release date
      • September 16, 1996 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • Kozbi
    • Filming locations
      • Kaufman Astoria Studios - 3412 36th Street, Astoria, Queens, New York City, New York, USA
    • Production companies
      • Bill Cosby
      • Carsey-Werner Company
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    • Runtime
      30 minutes
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • Stereo
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.33 : 1

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