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Fat Albert and the Cosby Kids

1972-1985
8 seasons
Comedy
TVPG

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Hey! Hey ! Hey! This award-winning cartoon was based on Bill Cosby's boyhood adventures in Philadelphia, much like his stand-up comedy. The characters first appeared in a prime-time special on NBC in 1969, and the resulting series was a Saturday staple for many years, winning praise for its educational and entertainment values.

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Bill Cosby

Bill/Fat Albert/Mushmouth/Leroy Mudfoot/The Brown Hornet

Jan Crawford

Bucky/Russell

Lou Scheimer

Dumb Donald/Stinger

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How Bill Cosby's Tarnished Legacy Impacts His Business

A year ago, Bill Cosby, armed with a pitch for a new TV show, began taking meetings with network executives. The idea was simple: Re-create the magic of The Cosby Show with a sitcom built for a new generation. "There is a viewership out there that wants to see comedy, and warmth, and love, and...

Mon, Dec 1, 2014

How Bill Cosby's Tarnished Legacy Impacts His Business

Report: Bill Cosby Finalizes Deal for NBC Comedy

Bill Cosby will soon be returning to TV. The comedian has finalized a deal with NBC to bring a new half-hour family comedy to the network, according to Deadline.

Thu, Aug 7, 2014

Report: Bill Cosby Finalizes Deal for NBC Comedy

Bill Cosby Developing New Family Comedy

Nostalgia is all the rage these days, so it comes as no surprise that Bill Cosby is hoping to return to prime time. The comedian  told Yahoo TV that he's re-teamed with one of The Cosby Show producers Tom Werner to develop a family comedy that "would [satisfy] the people who have come to me in public places and said, 'Can't you put something on that I can watch?'"

Sat, Nov 9, 2013

He-Man, Fat Albert Producer Lou Scheimer Dies

Lou Scheimer, who founded the cartoon studio that produced Saturdaymorning staples like Fat Albert, The Archie Show and He-Man and the Masters of the Universe, died Thursday, The Associated Press reports. He was 84.

Mon, Oct 21, 2013