The Cosby Show follows the every day life of the successful African-American family, the Huxtables, headed by obstetrician Dr. Heathcliff Huxtable and attorney Clair Huxtable.
Broadcast History
Network: NBC
Broadcast: 1984-1992
We don’t have a broadcast history for this show yet.
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Cast
Actor | Character | |
Bill Cosby | … | Dr. Heathcliff "Cliff" Huxtable |
Phylicia Rashad | … | Clair Huxtable |
Keshia Knight Pulliam | … | Rudy Huxtable |
Malcolm-Jamal Warner | … | Theo Huxtable |
Tempestt Bledsoe | … | Vanessa Huxtable |
Lisa Bonet | … | Denise Huxtable / Denise Huxtable Kendall |
Raven-Symoné | … | Olivia Kendall |
Sabrina Le Beauf | … | Sondra Huxtable / Sondra Huxtable Tibideaux |
Regulars & Guest Stars
Actor | Character | |
Geoffrey Owens | … | Elvin Tibideaux |
Earle Hyman | … | Russell Huxtable |
Deon Richmond | … | Kenny |
Joseph C. Phillips | … | Lt. Martin Kendall / Daryl |
Erika Alexander | … | Pam Tucker |
Clarice Taylor | … | Anna Huxtable |
Peter Costa | … | Peter Chiara |
Theme Song / Opening Credits
Episodes
There were 8 seasons and 197 episodes of The Cosby Show. We have not completed an episode guide for The Cosby Show yet.
Trivia
The eldest Huxtable daughter Sondra was an afterthought. Sabrina Le Beauf beat out Whitney Houston for the part based on her theater experience.
Rudy was originally going to be a boy, but a suitable boy actor could not be found. The auditions were then opened up for girls.
ABC rejected the show.
Phylicia Rashad is only 10 years older than her on-screen daughter played by Sabrina LeBeauf.
Quotes
Cliff: Look at me when you lie.
Vanessa Huxtable: Rudy, what are you gonna do in life with a fourth grade education?
Rudy: Teach third grade!
Cliff: Your grandson got his ear pierced.
Russell Huxtable: On purpose?
Websites
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