The show’s importance in changing the landscape of Black sitcoms cannot be understated.
The beloved series, however, has also beentainted due to Bill Cosby’s involvement.
Which beckons the question, how should we remember “The Cosby Show”?
Should we praise the beloved series, or did his involvement ravage the tone of the show forever?
Ever since its 1984 release, “The Cosby Show” has been successful.
From seizing the No.
He was affectionate, whimsical, thoughtful, and for lack of a better word, over-the-top.
One example of this can be found in Cliff Huxtable’s profession.
Cliff was a doctor (as stated above).
What kind of doctor?
Well, Dr. Huxtable was an expert in female anatomy.
He was an obstetrician-gynecologist who brace yourself ran his practice in an office in the basement of his home.
Throughout the series, pregnant women wouldvisit his office numerous timesbecause they need an “expert’s opinion.”
He’d also spend a good amount of time in the seriesworking late at the hospital delivering babies.
This would fly over our heads due to how loveable both Cliff Huxtable, and Bill Cosby, were.
Throughout the show, Theodore is constantly criticized for hislack of interest in academics.
It’s later revealed that he hasdyslexia, just like Ennis.
Cosby never shied away from incorporating his real family into “The Cosby Show.”
As an adult, you’ve got the option to’t help but feel bad for him.
Nonetheless, each child dealt with their own challenges in finding their passions.
In an episode titled “How Do You Get To Carnegie Hall?”
Vanessa and her friends stumble upon a music contest where the winner gets to audition for a record label.
What started as an innocent rendition ofKylie Minogue’s “Loco-motion"quickly became a provocative dance routine.
“Suppose some fool comes along, sees that, and takes them seriously?”
Her introduction represented someone who was “street-smart” learning a more reputable way of life.
Pam was a vessel through which “The Cosby Show” taught to invoke positive change within the viewers.
An example of their similarities could be found during their very first episodes.
However, this all changed once the series got into its 6th season.
Since Rudy was growing, this role was passed down to Denise’s stepdaughter, Olivia Kendall.
That was until Bonet became pregnant.
There was just energy.
And that throw in of sinister, shadow energy cannot be concealed (viaNet-a-Porter).
Hoping to make nice with Sondra, he stops by the Huxtable residence to give her flowers.
Although we laughed at his brother’s dullness, this is a reality most impressionable young males face.
As adults, we understand the importance of having a positive role model.
Otherwise, we’d develop toxic habits that may take years to break.
By revisiting this, we could only praise Rudy for having the patience to deal with Kenny’s behavior.
Without her, what key in of man would Kenny have grown into?
Even more horrifying, Cosby never tried to hide his obsession with the herbal aphrodisiac.
It was constant material for a lot of his comedic work.
You guessed it; one can be found in “The Cosby Show.”
The3rd episode of the 7th seasonhad us follow the Huxtable’s tumultuous barbeque.
Additionally, the most serious topics in the showappeared through friends and colleagues not the Huxtables themselves.
