"Cosby" (1996) TV series 1996-2000

User Rating:

6.3/10   

Director:

Tim Ryder

Writer:

Howard Meyers (staff writer)

Seasons:

1 | 2 | 3 | 4

Release Date:

16 September 1996 (USA)

Genre:

Comedy

Plot:

Hilton Lucas was forced by his employer to retire. His wife has trouble with him always being at home and so does he.

Plot Keywords:

African American | Based On British TV Series | Remake

Awards:

Won Primetime Emmy. Another 8 wins & 12 nominations

Cast

Bill Cosby	...	Hilton Lucas (95 episodes, 1996-2000)
T'Keyah Crystal Keymáh	...	Erica Lucas (94 episodes, 1996-2000)
Doug E. Doug	...	Griffin Vesey / ... (93 episodes, 1996-2000)
Phylicia Rashad	...	Ruth Lucas (91 episodes, 1996-2000)
Madeline Kahn	...	Pauline Fox / ... (60 episodes, 1996-1999)

Runtime:

30 min

Country:

USA

Language:

English

Color:

Color

Sound Mix:

Stereo

Filming Locations:

Kaufman Astoria Studios - 3412 36th Street, Astoria, Queens, New York City, New York, USA

Company:

Bill Cosby

Trivia:

Unlike its predecessor, The Cosby Show, Bill Cosby tends to ad-lib dialogue and actions to get a genuine reaction from his co-stars.

Quotes:

Hilton: What did I tell you about slamming the door?
Griffin: Um, you like it?

Movie Connections:

Remake of "One Foot in the Grave" (1990)

quality viewing

This is a great show, really not of it's time. While most modern sitcoms base a large amount of their humor on sex, this comedy is the kind that you could allow your youngest children to watch, and is still hysterical. Bill Cosby has always been a comic genius, and he continues to be just that on Cosby. Doug E. Doug, an underrated performer, is also a great addition to this show, and looks like he is having the time of his life in every scene that he performs with Cosby. Cosby had a solid run, but after 4 seasons, ended too soon. In another time, this dying breed of comedy may have been more appreciated.