The Cosby Show facts for kids

Quick facts for kids The Cosby Show
Created by	Bill Cosby Ed. Weinberger Michael J. Leeson
Starring	Bill Cosby Phylicia Rashad Sabrina Le Beauf (1985-1992) Lisa Bonet (1984-1987), (1989-1991) Malcolm-Jamal Warner Tempestt Bledsoe Keshia Knight Pulliam Geoffrey Owens (1985-1992) Joseph C. Phillips (1989-1991) Raven-Symoné (1989-1992) Erika Alexander (1990-1992)
Opening theme	"Kiss Me" - written by Stu Gardner & Bill Cosby performed by: Bobby McFerrin (Season 4) Oregon Symphony (Season 5) Craig Handy (Seasons 6-7) Lester Bowie (Season 8)
Country of origin	United States
Original language(s)	English
No. of episodes	201
Production
Running time	24 minutes (per episode)
Release
Original network	NBC
Original release	September 20, 1984 – April 30, 1992

The Cosby Show was a popular American television sitcom. It first aired on September 20, 1984, and ran for eight seasons on the NBC network. The final episode was shown on April 30, 1992.

The show was about the Cosby family, an African-American family living in Brooklyn, New York City. It focused on their daily lives, challenges, and funny moments.

What is The Cosby Show About?

The Cosby Show centered on the Huxtable family. They were a loving and funny family living in a nice brownstone house in Brooklyn. The show explored everyday situations that many families face.

• It showed how parents and children learn from each other.
• It often dealt with topics like school, friendships, and growing up.
• The show was known for its humor and warm family feeling.

Meet the Huxtable Family

The main characters of The Cosby Show were the Huxtable family members:

• Cliff Huxtable: Played by Bill Cosby, Cliff was a friendly and funny doctor. He loved to joke around with his kids and often taught them lessons in a humorous way.
• Clair Huxtable: Played by Phylicia Rashad, Clair was Cliff's smart and strong wife. She was a lawyer and often the voice of reason in the family.
• Sondra Huxtable Tibideaux: The oldest daughter, who got married and started her own family during the show.
• Denise Huxtable Kendall: The second daughter, known for her unique style and independent spirit.
• Theo Huxtable: The only son, who often struggled with school but had a good heart.
• Vanessa Huxtable: The second youngest daughter, who was smart and sometimes a bit mischievous.
• Rudy Huxtable: The youngest daughter, who grew up on the show from a small child to a pre-teen.

Other family members and friends also appeared, adding to the show's fun.

Why Was The Cosby Show Important?

The Cosby Show was very popular during its time. It was one of the most-watched shows on television for many years.

• It showed a positive and successful African-American family. This was important for many viewers.
• The show won many awards, including Emmy Awards and Golden Globe Awards.
• It influenced many other family sitcoms that came after it.
• People loved the show because it was relatable and made them laugh.

The show's success proved that stories about everyday family life could be entertaining and meaningful.

Images for kids

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  The brownstone used in The Cosby Show

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  The cast of The Cosby Show in 1989

See also

In Spanish: The Cosby Show para niños