The Bill Cosby Show
Series Overview
The Bill Cosby Show is an American situation comedy that aired for two seasons on NBC's Sunday night schedule from 1969 until 1971, under the sponsorship of Procter & Gamble. There were 52 episodes made in the series. It marked Bill Cosby's first solo foray in television, after his co-starring role with Robert Culp in I Spy. The series also marked the first time an African American starred in his or her own eponymous comedy series.
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2 Seasons • 52 Episodes
30 min per episode
1969 – 1971
Premiered: Sun, Sep 14, 1969
Bill CosbyLatest Aired Episode
Season 2, Episode 26: “The Saturday Game”
A young Jewish boy joins Chet's little league baseball team. Saturday is the day of the big game, and the boy is forced to decide between playing in the game, or sitting out due to his religious beliefs, Saturday being the Jewish sabbath.
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Cast & Creators
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Bill Cosby, Ed. Weinberger
Ed. Weinberger, Marvin Miller, Bill Cosby
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Ed. Weinberger
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Marvin Miller
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What is The Bill Cosby Show about?
The Bill Cosby Show is an American situation comedy that aired for two seasons on NBC's Sunday night schedule from 1969 until 1971, under the sponsorship of Procter & Gamble. There were 52 episodes made in the series. It marked Bill Cosby's first solo foray in television, after his co-starring role with Robert Culp in I Spy. The series also marked the first time an African American starred in his or her own eponymous comedy series.
How many seasons does The Bill Cosby Show have?
The Bill Cosby Show comprises 2 seasons available to explore.
Who stars in The Bill Cosby Show?
Key cast members in The Bill Cosby Show include Bill Cosby.
Who created or directed The Bill Cosby Show?
The Bill Cosby Show was developed and directed by Bill Cosby, Ed. Weinberger.