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- Cosby began his career as a stand-up comic at the hungry i in San Francisco during the 1960s. He then landed a starring role in the television show I Spy, followed by his own sitcom The Bill Cosby Show, which ran for two seasons from 1969 to 1971.
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He performed over a period of decades in film, television, and stand-up comedy, with his longest-running live-action role being that of Cliff Huxtable in the sitcom The Cosby Show (1984–1992). He also released several stand-up comedy albums and was a popular spokesperson in advertising for decades.
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Dec 3, 2014 · Based on his stand-up routines, Mr Cosby's portrayal of an educated, affluent doctor - Heathcliff "Cliff" Huxtable - and the trials of raising five young children drew parallels with his own life.
Jan 20, 2022 · Cosby was accepting Emmys and Grammys by the handful. And what most of us didn’t know is that some of his most important work was being done behind the scenes.
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Apr 3, 2014 · His most successful work, The Cosby Show, appeared on NBC from 1984 to 1992 and was the highest-rated sitcom for several consecutive years. Cosby’s legendary status was tarnished when numerous ...
Stand-up comedy While at Temple Cosby took a job as a bartender in a neighborhood café. The bar had hired a comedian who often did not show up for his act. Cosby filled in, entertaining the crowd with jokes and humorous stories. His reputation as a funny bartender spread throughout the city.
Nov 25, 2013 · Comedian Bill Cosby has been in show business for 50 years, and he celebrated on Comedy Central over the weekend with a stand-up special — his first in 30 years — called Far From Finished.
May 22, 2013 · Culture. The 30th Anniversary of _Bill Cosby: Himself _—An All-Star Stand-Up Salute. Comedians reminisce over the greatest stand-up concert movie ever. By Nathaniel Penn. May 22, 2013. From a...
