It marked bill cosbys first solo foray in television, after his co. Before the sitcom king, there was the great standup comic. I happen to stumble across it on amazon when looking for another show. It took me over twenty years to learn how closely connected bill cosby himself was to the creation and duration of the cosby show especially the pilot episode. The series was an immediate success, debuting near the top of the ratings and staying there for most of its long run. Cosby debating whether drunks really are having a good time must see. Licensed to youtube by umg on behalf of motown, and 2 music rights societies. Cosby talking about serving chocolate cake to his kids for breakfast, and hearing a chorus of appreciation. I thought this show was very good as well, and cant wait to order the final season of the bill cosby show and see how chet is and what else he gets into. Published on jan 2, 2011 this is the original 1980s vhs cbs fox video release that used it was a good idea at the time instead of the original theatrical song just the slew of us. The series was an immediate success, debuting near the top of the ratings and staying there for most of its eight season run. Bill cosby, himself is the kind of absorbing viewing experience that reminds audiences that good comedy once grew out of great storytelling, not a constant flow of oneliners or two to threeminute riffs. Since i wasnt around then when the bill cosby show was aired.
Bill cosby pop culture wiki fandom powered by wikia. Bill cosby is not himself these days rat own, rat own, rat. Much of the material from the pilot and first season of the cosby show was taken from his then popular video bill cosby. Bill cosby provides hilarious commentary on every day things that we all experience, and he does so without a single curse word during the entire routine. Himself 1983 starring bill cosby on dvd and bluray. Every member can see a little bit of themselves in one routine or another. The stories are based on bill cosby s little bill book series illustrated by varnette p. A 1983 standup comedy film featuring the comedy of bill cosby.
The following year came the first season of the cosby show. Bill cosby just the slew of us himself 1983 film youtube. Cosby s rubberfaced physical comedy, combined with his familyoriented observational humor, makes for one of the funniest performances ever recorded. Our new desktop experience was built to be your music destination. The last laugh memories of the cosby show april 30, 1992.
On may 20, 1983, bill cosby delivered himself, and this film captures the excellent sitdown act well. In accordance with the directives of government and health authorities, we have temporarily suspended operations. The cosby show the cosby show 19841992 season 1 intro. Cosby gives his comedic views on people who drink too much and take drugs, going to the dentist, marriage and parenthood. Autoplay when autoplay is enabled, a suggested video will. It marked bill cosby s first solo foray in television, after his co. Cant get sick of this standup comedy bill cosby is one of the most funniest comedians of all time he can make you laugh all the time. Himself is a 1983 standup comedy film featuring bill cosby. Filmed before a live audience at the firstontario concert hall, in hamilton, ontario, cosby gives the audience his views ranging from marriage to parenthood. Kathie lee, tom hanks, sean connery, burt reynolds snl duration.
Beyond that, it laid the groundwork for the cultural institution that was the cosby show. It was developed through research and in consultation with a panel of educational. Recorded in toronto in 1981, cosby stays seated while offering up. Bill cosby s stand up comedy show himself was released on dvd, by 20th century fox, on august 10, 2004, almost 20 years later, which gives you an insight of the material still being fresh after all that time. No wonder bill cosby remains the great comedian he is today. A retrospective of the phenomenally popular 19841992 situation comedy, the cosby show, complete with memorable clips, bloopers and comments from series stars, producers and bill cosby himself. When the gang is unable to watch the brown hornet when the tv breaks down, they rendezvous with bill cosby himself, who entertains the guys with the tall tale o. Comedian bill cosby brings down the house to an audience in ontario, canada in a twohour show where he pontificates on several subjects, such as drugs, drunkeness, and the follies of dentists.
In 1983, bill cosby put out the standup film bill cosby. Much of the material from the pilot and first season of the cosby show was taken from his video bill cosby. Bill cosby s stand up comedy show himself was filmed in 1983, at the hamilton place theatre, in hamilton, ontario, before a live audience. The film also showcases cosbys trademark conversational style of. It is not, however, included in the season 6 dvd set released by first look studios and millennium entertainment, but is included in the season 6 dvd set released by mill creek entertainment. Bill cosby is not himself these days rat own, rat own.
Bill cosby is one of the worlds most wellknown entertainers and comedians. Recorded in toronto in 1981, cosby stays seated while offering up hilarious commentary on everything from drugs to childbirth. Find low everyday prices and buy online for delivery or instore pickup. Nov 10, 2017 comedian bill cosby brings down the house to an audience in ontario, canada in a twohour show where he pontificates on several subjects, such as drugs, drunkeness, and the follies of dentists. If you havent seen it, the whole thing is on youtube below. But for many years, bill cosbys attempt to oneup richard pryor in the standup concert movie arena. Comedian bill cosby brings down the house to an audience in ontario, canada in a twohour show where he pontificates on several subjects, such as drugs. Hbos watchmen is poised to be a giant hit, but that doesnt mean season 2 is coming. Bill cosby himself original vhs intro it was a good. This is such a refreshing change from so many of todays comedians who think that they must use the f word every other word in order to be funny. An instant classic that somehow feels completely fresh and relevant 30 years later. The series was an immediate success, debuting near the top of the ratings and staying there for most of its eightseason run.
The film is regarded by some as the greatest standup concert movie ever. Bill cosbys stand up comedy show himself was filmed in 1983, at the hamilton place theatre, in hamilton, ontario, before a live audience. Aside from the drug and alcohol routines, bill cosby, himself is a perfect film for the entire family. Filmed before a live audience at the hamilton place theatre, in hamilton, ontario. Bill cosbys stand up comedy show himself was released on dvd, by 20th century fox, on august 10, 2004, almost 20 years later, which gives you an insight of the material still being fresh after all that time. Himself shows what i mean it was a brilliant show he was great at that show his stories about drunks, dentist, and his family is nonstop laughs i give this a 10 out of 10. Honeywood, set in philadelphia, and feature bill jr.
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