The Cosby Show is a childhood pastime for many in the United States.
Growing up in the 80’s, we fantasized about being the honorary member of the Huxtable clan. I dreamed of one day marrying a woman who was on the level of the lovely and intelligent Claire Hanks Huxtable - which I did.
I envisioned living in the plush Brooklyn brownstone and having parents with prestigious careers. The Cosby Show was my escape from a childhood that didn’t afford many amenities available in the Huxtable household. Growing up in the hood, this show along with its spin-off Different World, gave me something big to hope for.
Recently, allegations of William Cosby being a connoisseur of more than forty innocent women have surfaced. The word about Mr. Cosby pails in comparison to the lovable television personality we’ve come to know.
In a 2005 legal deposition Mr. Cosby stated that he gave Quaaludes to several women he wanted to have sex with. In fact, according to the document, Cosby pretty much planned on using the Quaaludes to make the job easier.
When I first heard the news, I defended my childhood hero (months ago before evidence released) with all of my being. There’s no way you could convince me that my “play father” was capable of such activities, but it so happens to be true.
I believe that this may tarnish his image in the eyes of many and although I do no support what he has done by any means, I am thankful for his contribution to positive entertainment.
It’s rare today to find quality shows that can not only entertain but also inform and educate the audience in the process.
Growing up in the 80’s, we fantasized about being the honorary member of the Huxtable clan. I dreamed of one day marrying a woman who was on the level of the lovely and intelligent Claire Hanks Huxtable - which I did.
I envisioned living in the plush Brooklyn brownstone and having parents with prestigious careers. The Cosby Show was my escape from a childhood that didn’t afford many amenities available in the Huxtable household. Growing up in the hood, this show along with its spin-off Different World, gave me something big to hope for.
Recently, allegations of William Cosby being a connoisseur of more than forty innocent women have surfaced. The word about Mr. Cosby pails in comparison to the lovable television personality we’ve come to know.
In a 2005 legal deposition Mr. Cosby stated that he gave Quaaludes to several women he wanted to have sex with. In fact, according to the document, Cosby pretty much planned on using the Quaaludes to make the job easier.
When I first heard the news, I defended my childhood hero (months ago before evidence released) with all of my being. There’s no way you could convince me that my “play father” was capable of such activities, but it so happens to be true.
I believe that this may tarnish his image in the eyes of many and although I do no support what he has done by any means, I am thankful for his contribution to positive entertainment.
It’s rare today to find quality shows that can not only entertain but also inform and educate the audience in the process.
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