Bill Cosby
William Henry "Bill" Cosby, Jr. (born July 12, 1937) is an American stand-up comedian, actor, and author. Cosby's start in stand-up comedy began at the hungry i in San Francisco, and was followed by his landing a starring role in the 1960s television show I Spy. During the show's first two seasons, he was also a regular on the children's television series The Electric Company.
Using the Fat Albert character developed during his stand-up routines, Cosby created, produced, and hosted the animated comedy television series Fat Albert and the Cosby Kids, a show that ran from 1972 to 1985, centering on a group of young friends growing up in an urban area. Throughout the 1970s, Cosby starred in a number of films, occasionally returning to film later in his career. After attending Temple University in the 1960s, he received his bachelor's degree there in 1971. In 1973 he received a master's degree from the University of Massachusetts Amherst, and in 1976 he earned his Doctor of Education degree, also from UMass. His dissertation discussed the use of Fat Albert and the Cosby Kids as a teaching tool in elementary schools.
Bill Cosby 77
Bill Cosby 77 is an unreleased 2014 stand-up comedy film featuring Bill Cosby, filmed before a live audience at the San Francisco Jazz Center in California. Cosby chose the venue in honor of his friend Enrico Banducci and his establishment the hungry i. The comedian said his wife Camille Cosby helped with the editing process of the film. At approximately 60 minutes in duration, the film features Cosby pontificating on matters of children, romance, and matrimony. The film was named in honor of the fact that it was taped on Cosby's 77th birthday on July 12, 2014.
Cosby chose Netflix to release the performance because it would be able to be seen by viewers without interruptions for advertisements. On August 14, 2014, Netflix announced that Bill Cosby 77 would be made available to its subscribers on November 28, 2014. Netflix intended for the program to be made available to viewers so they could watch the film the day after Thanksgiving in the United States.
Netflix made public its decision on November 18, 2014 to delay release of the film. The announcement by Netflix came a matter of hours after celebrity Janice Dickinson came forward to publicly add her name to women who alleged that Cosby had sexually assaulted and raped them. Bill Cosby 77 was listed with status of "coming soon" as of November 20, 2014. Netflix released a statement to the press which said: "At this time we are postponing the launch of the new stand up comedy special Bill Cosby 77." Netflix was queried but did not elaborate further on its decision.
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ALBUMS
- Icon released: 2011
- State of Emergency released: 2009
- The Best of Bill Cosby released: 2005
- The Original Jam Sessions: 1969 released: 2004
- At His Best released: 2004
- 20th Century Masters: The Millennium Collection: The Best of Bill Cosby released: 2001
- I Started Out as a Child released: 1998
- Wonderfulness released: 1998
- Bill Cosby Is a Very Funny Fellow Right! released: 1995
- My Appreciation released: 1991
- Disco Bill released: 1977
- Bill Cosby Is Not Himself These Days released: 1976
- Presents Badfoot Brown & The Bunions Bradford Funeral Marching Band released: 1971
- Bill Cosby Sings Hooray for the Salvation Army Band! released: 1968
- Silver Throat: Bill Cosby Sings released: 1967
- Revenge released: 1967
- Why Is There Air? released: 1965
- More of the Best of Bill Cosby released:
- Where You Lay Your Head released:
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by: Bill CosbyA little ole' man was sittin' on a step
And a tear trickled own his cheek.
I said "What's the matter?"
He said "A train just ran over me."
I said "Hmm. How often does this happen?"
He said "Everyday about this time."
I said "Well, why do you just sit out here then?"
He said "Cause I cannot believe that this happened."
I said "Reach out, take my hand, you'll understand."
Baby, everything is alright, uptight, outta sight. Baby, everything is alright, uptight, outta sight.
Little ole' man was sittin' on the step, same ole' man.
And a tear trickled down his cheek.
I said "What's the matter?"
He said "A herd f eephants just stampeded over me."
I said "Hmm" same "Hmm."
I said "How often does this happen?"
He said "Everyday, a half hour after the train runs over me."
I said "Reach out, take my hand, you'll understand."
Baby, everything is alright, uptight, outta sight. Baby, everything is alright, uptight, outta sight.
Little ole' man sittin' on a step, same ole' man.
A tear trickled down his cheek.
I said "Hey, how ya doin' after that train ran over ya?"
He said "WHAT train?"
I said "The train that ran over ya a half hour before the elephants stampeded over ya."
He said "What elephants?"
I said "Hmm" same "Hmm."
He says "You're a young boy."
Says "Ya got a lot to learn."
He says "Reach out, take my hand, you'll understand."
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