One of the biggest shows of 1980’s is The Cosby Show. It is one of the first stand up comedy series ever witnesses by American television. This sitcom enjoys being number one in the Nielsen Ratings for five consecutive seasons. The important thing to notice here is that there are only 3 serials which have achieved this, including The Cosby Show. Another noticeable achievement for this soap is that it is the third longest running US Comedy with a predominantly African American cast.
One of the most popular American comedy series, this one enjoys being liked by the viewers. The show is based on the Huxtable family, an upper middle class family of African American family. The family lives in Brooklyn Heights, New York. Unique feature of the series lies in the way it is aired. Apart from comedy, the show also concentrates on some serious subjects. Cosby’s son suffers from Dyslexia and teenage pregnancy. This show can be considered as a show with educational background as well.
The Cosby Show also concentrates on African-American Themes like civil rights march etc. Apart from this the show also promotes African Culture. The show has won many awards and nominated for numerous awards. Apart from awards, The Cosby Show also got many honours by getting decent ranks in Entertainment Weekly, TV Guide, Time Magazine and USA Today’s website. The Cosby Show is not just a show anymore, it is a phenomenon.
For some people, the show might be too positive. But then, with hectic lives and busy schedule, audience wants to see comedy and light hearted drama television shows. So, for all people who want to watch something light hearted, The Cosby Show is there. Another attraction of the show is the theme song “Kiss Me” composed by Stu Gardener and Bill Cosby. Interesting part is that the theme song for The Cosby Show has been recorded in seven versions. These seven versions were aired when the show was running earlier. In fact, it was after The Cosby Show, that same theme song in different versions became common on American Television.
This sitcom is a must watch if one wants light entertainment. The show concentrates on social issues and is a good learning experience for youngsters. The amazing part of this series is more about real life and experience. One can easily relate to the characters and family issues shown in this show. Though people say that the characters at times are very hard to believe and not near to reality as they are too perfect. However, no one can deny that everyone wants a perfect family and life. Everyone wants to go away from daily tensions and fast life. This show is an open window to a normal upper middle class family. A lot of people can relate to it. So, what are you guys waiting for? If you want to be near a reality in form of a comedy show, go and grab your DVD of The Cosby Show. Yes, the show is now on DVD.
