Program Of The Week

Eagle Eye · 02-01-2005, 04:13 PM

Welcome to a topic I decided to start called "Program of the Week", in which I pick a program currently airing and recomend it.

This month being BHM, I must have the next couple devoted to black sitcoms/shows etc.

This week (February 1st through the 4th) is:

The Cosby Show

The Cosby Show was for the late '80s what Dallas was for the early eighties. Dallas was the number one show during most of the early eighties; but then situation comedies bumped all prime-time soaps down. The Cosby Show proved to be fierce competition, becoming the number one show from 1985-1990. In fact, in 8 years it never dropped below the top 20.

Dr. Heathcliff "Cliff" Huxtable was an OBGYN (obstetrician/gynecologist), and his wife Clair was a successful attorney. They had five children: Sondra, Denise, Theo, Vanessa and Rudy. Sondra was rarely seen during the first season because she was away at Princeton. She became a regular character in the second season, and was usually seen with her on-again off-again beau, Elvin. They eventually married and had twins; but not before stunning their families by announcing the fact that Elvin was dropping out of medical school to open a camping store, and Sondra was dropping out of law school to help her husband in his endeavor.

Denise was the "unique" child, the black sheep of the family. She had her own way of doing things, right down to the style of clothing she wore. After graduating high school, she left for Hillman College in 1986 (a year later, this would become the setting for the spin-off A Different World), but returned two years later with news that she was dropping out. She eventually decided to become a photographer's assistant, and left for Africa for a year. When she returned, she had yet another bombshell: she had become a wife and mother while over in Africa. She married a navy man, Martin; who had a child, Olivia, from a previous marriage. During the final season, Denise travelled with Martin as he was stationed in Asia. Olivia stayed behind with Cliff and Clair.

Theo, Vanessa and Rudy were probably the most popular of the five kids, due to the fact that they were seen more often then Sondra and Denise. Most of the stories revolved around the three youngest children.

Stories dealt mainly with dating and school life, as well as Cliff's never-ending fear that his children would never leave home. In the final episode, Theo graduated from college.

Watch The Cosby Show on TBS. Weekdays at 1pm & 1:30pm

Watch The Cosby Show on Nick at Nite. Nightly at 10:30pm/9:30c & 3:30am/2:30c

Watch The Cosby Show on WGN. Weekdays at 5PM Eastern, Saturdays at 6:30 PM Eastern and Sundays at 10:30 AM Eastern.

CAST:

Erika Alexander - Pam Tucker (seasons 7 - 8)

Tempestt Bledsoe - Vanessa Huxtable

Lisa Bonet - Denise Huxtable Kendall (seasons 1 - 3, 6 - 7, recurring seasons 4 - 5)

Bill Cosby - Dr. Heathcliff "Cliff" Huxtable

Earle Hyman - Russell Huxtable

Sabrina Le Beauf - Sondra Huxtable Tibideaux (seasons 2 - 8, recurring previously)

Geoffrey Owens - Elvin Tibideaux (seasons 4 - 8, recurring previously)

Joseph C. Phillips - Lt. Martin Kendall (seasons 6 - 7, recurring otherwise)

Keshia Knight Pulliam - Rudith Lillian "Rudy" Huxtable

Phylicia Rashad - Clair Olivia Hanks Huxtable

Raven-Symone - Olivia Kendall (seasons 6 - 8)

Malcolm-Jamal Warner - Theodore Aloysius "Theo" Huxtable

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Theo and Olivia were always my favorites

[sage] · 02-01-2005, 04:22 PM

Never got into the cosby show. *Shrug*

ocarinagirl · 02-01-2005, 04:36 PM

I so remember watching that show a lot, but I was too young to remember any of the key moments.

...

And I thought Theo was hawt. [img]redface.gif[/img]

[ February 01, 2005, 04:38 PM: Message edited by: Bad Andi ]

Brandon2390 · 02-01-2005, 05:19 PM

I never really watched Cosby show while younger, I really wasn't old enough to catch it. However I always catch the old episodes now, I love the show. And like Andre, my favorites are Theo and Olivia.

***Booyakasha*** · 02-01-2005, 10:24 PM

I remember watching 'The Cosby Show' on occasion when I was younger. Apparently, I never caught the later episodes; when they started showing 'Cosby' on Nick at Nite, I had to have someone explain who the grating, evil little girl in the clown outfit was.

***CaptHayfever*** · 02-02-2005, 01:22 AM

"I brought you into this world; I'll take you out!" [img]smile.gif[/img]

Dude, this show is/was hilarious.

And remember, "I'm-a Luigi, number one!"

Eagle Eye · 02-21-2005, 05:55 PM

This Week:
SHIRT TALES

Based on a popular line of greeting cards, The Shirt Tales were a group of adorable animals whose shirts would randomly proclaim things such as "Hug me" or "Let's go!," usually hinting at the current mood of the various "Tales."

The group consisted of leader Tyg the tiger, Rick the raccoon, a girl panda named Pammy, Digger the mole, and a monkey called Bogey, so named because he called everyone "shweetheart" a la Humphrey Bogart. In the second season, another female character was added, young Kip the kangaroo.

The group lived in an oak tree in the middle of a public park, under the watchful eye of Superintendent Dinkle. Hardly a group of loiterers, the Shirt Tails helped park visitors through acts of goodwill and their uncanny ability to solve mysteries.

While sleuthing, the gang used the Shirt Tales' Super-Sonic Transporter (STSST), which not only helped them get around quickly, but also sported a laserlike beam that functioned as a lasso or a ladder. The Tales also owned wristwatches that allowed them to communicate with one another, sometimes holographically. With such an impressive array of expensive equipment, it's no wonder the group couldn't afford to buy pants.

After two years on NBC, the show moved to CBS for its final Saturday morning season, which consisted entirely of repeats.

Show Information

Also known as: The Shirt Tales
First Aired: September 1982
Last Aired: September 1984
Status: Canceled/Ended (Now airs in Boomerang)
Running Time: 30 min
Country: United States
Currently Appears Saturday 5:00 AM/10:30 AM
Network: NBC/CBS/CN/BOOM

Show Stars

Nancy Cartwright - Kip Kangaroo
Bob Ogle - Digger The Mole
Pat Paris - Pammy The Panda
Steve Schatzberg - Tyg The Tigger
Ronnie Schell - Rick The Raccon
Fred Travalena - Bogey The Monkey
Herb Vigram - Mr. Dinkel

I used to watch this all the time when I was little, anyone remember this?

***CaptHayfever*** · 02-21-2005, 10:45 PM

Holy cow, I DO remember that! I never watched the show, but I had one of their books or something.

And remember, "I'm-a Luigi, number one!"

Rainbow Dash · 02-23-2005, 09:38 PM

I nominate Fresh Prince of Bel-Air.

Bomby · 02-24-2005, 12:41 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by Here's Chunky With The Weather:
I nominate Fresh Prince of Bel-Air.

[sage] · 02-24-2005, 11:39 PM

I nominate seinfeld

Brandon2390 · 02-27-2005, 12:49 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by Here's Chunky With The Weather:
I nominate Fresh Prince of Bel-Air.

Holy crap I've been watching a lot of episodes of that lately.

*Uncle Phil walks in wearing all red*

Will: YO Kool-AID!

[img]graemlins/lol.gif[/img]

Eagle Eye · 02-28-2005, 10:02 PM

THIS WEEK:

FRESH PRINCE OF BEL-AIR:

PREMISE:

A wealthy family living in Bel-Air, California, receives a dubious gift from their poorer relations in Philadelphia when Grammy Award-winner Will Smith arrives as The Fresh Prince Of Bel-Air. His mother wants him to learn some good old-fashioned values from his successful relatives. But Will shatters the sophisticated serenity of Bel-Air with his streetwise common sense, much to the dismay of his upper-crust uncle, Philip Banks (James Avery), Aunt Vivian (Janet Hubert-Whitten and Daphne Maxwell Reid) and three conceited cousins, Carlton (Alfonso Ribeiro), Hilary (Karyn Parsons) and Ashley (Tatyana Ali) - and even the butler, Geoffrey (Joseph Marcell). As the Banks family opens their home - and their checkbook - to their needy relative, Will adapts easily to their indulgent lifestyle. Yet, he reminds everyone that the simplest pleasures of family life can't be bought at any price.

Repeats can be seen on Nick at Nite, The N (Noggin's nightime program lineup), and weekday afternoons on TBS.

Nielsen Ratings
(Top 20 or better)

Not in Top 20 in the 1990 - 1991 Season
#18 in the 1991 - 1992 Season
#14 in the 1992 - 1993 Season
Not in Top 20 in the 1993 - 1994 Season
Not in Top 20 in the 1994 - 1995 Season
Not in Top 20 in the 1995 - 1996 Season

Show Information

Also known as: O Príncipe de Bel-Air (Portugal)
El Principe de Bel-Air (Spain)
Der Prinz von Bel-Air (Germany)
Le Prince de Bel-Air (France)
Rap fyr i L.A (Denmark)
Princ s Bel-Aira (Croatia)
Bajer z Bel-Air (Poland)
Fresh Prince i Bel Air (Sweden)
Rap fyr i L.A. (Danish)
Hanasih Hamadlik Mibel Air (Israel)
First Aired September 1990
Last Aired September 1996
Status Canceled/Ended (Syndicated on TBS, WGN, Nick/Nick At Nite, & Noggin/The-N,WB20)
Running Time 30 min
Country United States
Network NBC

Show Stars

Will Smith - Will Smith
James Avery - Philip Banks
Janet Hubert-Whitten - Vivian Banks
Daphne Maxwell Reid - Vivian Banks
Alfonso Ribeiro - Carlton Banks
Karyn Parsons - Hillary Banks
Tatyana Ali - Ashley Banks
Joseph Marcell - Geoffrey
Ross Bagley - Nicholas "Nicky" Andrew Banks

NOMINEES FOR 3/8 through 3/14

Sinfeld
The Brak Show
One On One
Sanford and Son

Prince Toad · 02-28-2005, 10:21 PM

I nominate Super Milk Chan. And Venture Bros.

Swordmaster Link · 02-28-2005, 10:32 PM

Seinfeld

Eagle Eye · 02-28-2005, 10:34 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by Prince Toad:
I nominate Super Milk Chan. And Venture Bros.

They will be nominated NEXT week.

Any more takers on nominations? I'll narrow down to just 4 after the week is over.

OcarinaMan · 03-04-2005, 10:05 AM

The original Twilight Zone.

Godot · 03-06-2005, 12:26 PM

Family Guy.

[sage] · 03-06-2005, 02:29 PM

Seinfeld

02-01-2005, 04:13 PM	#1
Eagle Eye Diddy bops Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Birmingham, AL Gender: Posts: 15,014 Thanks: 1,616 Thanked 1,084 Times in 597 Posts	Welcome to a topic I decided to start called "Program of the Week", in which I pick a program currently airing and recomend it. This month being BHM, I must have the next couple devoted to black sitcoms/shows etc. This week (February 1st through the 4th) is: The Cosby Show The Cosby Show was for the late '80s what Dallas was for the early eighties. Dallas was the number one show during most of the early eighties; but then situation comedies bumped all prime-time soaps down. The Cosby Show proved to be fierce competition, becoming the number one show from 1985-1990. In fact, in 8 years it never dropped below the top 20. Dr. Heathcliff "Cliff" Huxtable was an OBGYN (obstetrician/gynecologist), and his wife Clair was a successful attorney. They had five children: Sondra, Denise, Theo, Vanessa and Rudy. Sondra was rarely seen during the first season because she was away at Princeton. She became a regular character in the second season, and was usually seen with her on-again off-again beau, Elvin. They eventually married and had twins; but not before stunning their families by announcing the fact that Elvin was dropping out of medical school to open a camping store, and Sondra was dropping out of law school to help her husband in his endeavor. Denise was the "unique" child, the black sheep of the family. She had her own way of doing things, right down to the style of clothing she wore. After graduating high school, she left for Hillman College in 1986 (a year later, this would become the setting for the spin-off A Different World), but returned two years later with news that she was dropping out. She eventually decided to become a photographer's assistant, and left for Africa for a year. When she returned, she had yet another bombshell: she had become a wife and mother while over in Africa. She married a navy man, Martin; who had a child, Olivia, from a previous marriage. During the final season, Denise travelled with Martin as he was stationed in Asia. Olivia stayed behind with Cliff and Clair. Theo, Vanessa and Rudy were probably the most popular of the five kids, due to the fact that they were seen more often then Sondra and Denise. Most of the stories revolved around the three youngest children. Stories dealt mainly with dating and school life, as well as Cliff's never-ending fear that his children would never leave home. In the final episode, Theo graduated from college. Watch The Cosby Show on TBS. Weekdays at 1pm & 1:30pm Watch The Cosby Show on Nick at Nite. Nightly at 10:30pm/9:30c & 3:30am/2:30c Watch The Cosby Show on WGN. Weekdays at 5PM Eastern, Saturdays at 6:30 PM Eastern and Sundays at 10:30 AM Eastern. CAST: Erika Alexander - Pam Tucker (seasons 7 - 8) Tempestt Bledsoe - Vanessa Huxtable Lisa Bonet - Denise Huxtable Kendall (seasons 1 - 3, 6 - 7, recurring seasons 4 - 5) Bill Cosby - Dr. Heathcliff "Cliff" Huxtable Earle Hyman - Russell Huxtable Sabrina Le Beauf - Sondra Huxtable Tibideaux (seasons 2 - 8, recurring previously) Geoffrey Owens - Elvin Tibideaux (seasons 4 - 8, recurring previously) Joseph C. Phillips - Lt. Martin Kendall (seasons 6 - 7, recurring otherwise) Keshia Knight Pulliam - Rudith Lillian "Rudy" Huxtable Phylicia Rashad - Clair Olivia Hanks Huxtable Raven-Symone - Olivia Kendall (seasons 6 - 8) Malcolm-Jamal Warner - Theodore Aloysius "Theo" Huxtable ------------------------------------------------- Theo and Olivia were always my favorites

02-01-2005, 04:22 PM	#2
[sage] Veteran Member Join Date: Dec 2000 Location: Florida Gender: Posts: 18,304 Thanks: 1 Thanked 13 Times in 10 Posts	Never got into the cosby show. Shrug

02-01-2005, 04:36 PM	#3
ocarinagirl Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Ehhh? What? Where am I?! Gender: Posts: 3,010 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	I so remember watching that show a lot, but I was too young to remember any of the key moments. ... And I thought Theo was hawt. [img]redface.gif[/img] [ February 01, 2005, 04:38 PM: Message edited by: Bad Andi ]

02-01-2005, 05:19 PM	#4
Brandon2390 Veteran Member Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Connecticut Posts: 10,519 Thanks: 7 Thanked 30 Times in 22 Posts	I never really watched Cosby show while younger, I really wasn't old enough to catch it. However I always catch the old episodes now, I love the show. And like Andre, my favorites are Theo and Olivia.

02-01-2005, 10:24 PM	#5
*Booyakasha* SuperMod of War Join Date: Nov 2000 Location: Wisconsinland Gender: Posts: 9,945 Thanks: 157 Thanked 1,481 Times in 763 Posts	I remember watching 'The Cosby Show' on occasion when I was younger. Apparently, I never caught the later episodes; when they started showing 'Cosby' on Nick at Nite, I had to have someone explain who the grating, evil little girl in the clown outfit was.

02-02-2005, 01:22 AM	#6
*CaptHayfever* Smash SuperMod Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: (n) - the place where I am Gender: Posts: 27,661 Thanks: 1,991 Thanked 2,486 Times in 1,513 Posts	"I brought you into this world; I'll take you out!" [img]smile.gif[/img] Dude, this show is/was hilarious. And remember, "I'm-a Luigi, number one!"

02-21-2005, 05:55 PM	#7
Eagle Eye Diddy bops Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Birmingham, AL Gender: Posts: 15,014 Thanks: 1,616 Thanked 1,084 Times in 597 Posts	This Week: SHIRT TALES Based on a popular line of greeting cards, The Shirt Tales were a group of adorable animals whose shirts would randomly proclaim things such as "Hug me" or "Let's go!," usually hinting at the current mood of the various "Tales." The group consisted of leader Tyg the tiger, Rick the raccoon, a girl panda named Pammy, Digger the mole, and a monkey called Bogey, so named because he called everyone "shweetheart" a la Humphrey Bogart. In the second season, another female character was added, young Kip the kangaroo. The group lived in an oak tree in the middle of a public park, under the watchful eye of Superintendent Dinkle. Hardly a group of loiterers, the Shirt Tails helped park visitors through acts of goodwill and their uncanny ability to solve mysteries. While sleuthing, the gang used the Shirt Tales' Super-Sonic Transporter (STSST), which not only helped them get around quickly, but also sported a laserlike beam that functioned as a lasso or a ladder. The Tales also owned wristwatches that allowed them to communicate with one another, sometimes holographically. With such an impressive array of expensive equipment, it's no wonder the group couldn't afford to buy pants. After two years on NBC, the show moved to CBS for its final Saturday morning season, which consisted entirely of repeats. Show Information Also known as: The Shirt Tales First Aired: September 1982 Last Aired: September 1984 Status: Canceled/Ended (Now airs in Boomerang) Running Time: 30 min Country: United States Currently Appears Saturday 5:00 AM/10:30 AM Network: NBC/CBS/CN/BOOM Show Stars Nancy Cartwright - Kip Kangaroo Bob Ogle - Digger The Mole Pat Paris - Pammy The Panda Steve Schatzberg - Tyg The Tigger Ronnie Schell - Rick The Raccon Fred Travalena - Bogey The Monkey Herb Vigram - Mr. Dinkel I used to watch this all the time when I was little, anyone remember this?

02-21-2005, 10:45 PM	#8
*CaptHayfever* Smash SuperMod Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: (n) - the place where I am Gender: Posts: 27,661 Thanks: 1,991 Thanked 2,486 Times in 1,513 Posts	Holy cow, I DO remember that! I never watched the show, but I had one of their books or something. And remember, "I'm-a Luigi, number one!"

02-23-2005, 09:38 PM	#9
Rainbow Dash been dreamin', i've been waitin' Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: a bomb-ass cloud house bachelorette pad Gender: Posts: 24,402 Thanks: 173 Thanked 1,179 Times in 716 Posts	I nominate Fresh Prince of Bel-Air.

02-24-2005, 11:39 PM	#11
[sage] Veteran Member Join Date: Dec 2000 Location: Florida Gender: Posts: 18,304 Thanks: 1 Thanked 13 Times in 10 Posts	I nominate seinfeld

02-28-2005, 10:32 PM	#15
Swordmaster Link Super Bodyguard & King of the Arcade Join Date: Apr 2000 Location: Wherever you want me to be Gender: Posts: 32,132 Thanks: 253 Thanked 951 Times in 640 Posts Blog Entries: 2	Seinfeld

02-28-2005, 10:02 PM	#13
Eagle Eye Diddy bops Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Birmingham, AL Gender: Posts: 15,014 Thanks: 1,616 Thanked 1,084 Times in 597 Posts	THIS WEEK: FRESH PRINCE OF BEL-AIR: PREMISE: A wealthy family living in Bel-Air, California, receives a dubious gift from their poorer relations in Philadelphia when Grammy Award-winner Will Smith arrives as The Fresh Prince Of Bel-Air. His mother wants him to learn some good old-fashioned values from his successful relatives. But Will shatters the sophisticated serenity of Bel-Air with his streetwise common sense, much to the dismay of his upper-crust uncle, Philip Banks (James Avery), Aunt Vivian (Janet Hubert-Whitten and Daphne Maxwell Reid) and three conceited cousins, Carlton (Alfonso Ribeiro), Hilary (Karyn Parsons) and Ashley (Tatyana Ali) - and even the butler, Geoffrey (Joseph Marcell). As the Banks family opens their home - and their checkbook - to their needy relative, Will adapts easily to their indulgent lifestyle. Yet, he reminds everyone that the simplest pleasures of family life can't be bought at any price. Repeats can be seen on Nick at Nite, The N (Noggin's nightime program lineup), and weekday afternoons on TBS. Nielsen Ratings (Top 20 or better) Not in Top 20 in the 1990 - 1991 Season #18 in the 1991 - 1992 Season #14 in the 1992 - 1993 Season Not in Top 20 in the 1993 - 1994 Season Not in Top 20 in the 1994 - 1995 Season Not in Top 20 in the 1995 - 1996 Season Show Information Also known as: O Príncipe de Bel-Air (Portugal) El Principe de Bel-Air (Spain) Der Prinz von Bel-Air (Germany) Le Prince de Bel-Air (France) Rap fyr i L.A (Denmark) Princ s Bel-Aira (Croatia) Bajer z Bel-Air (Poland) Fresh Prince i Bel Air (Sweden) Rap fyr i L.A. (Danish) Hanasih Hamadlik Mibel Air (Israel) First Aired September 1990 Last Aired September 1996 Status Canceled/Ended (Syndicated on TBS, WGN, Nick/Nick At Nite, & Noggin/The-N,WB20) Running Time 30 min Country United States Network NBC Show Stars Will Smith - Will Smith James Avery - Philip Banks Janet Hubert-Whitten - Vivian Banks Daphne Maxwell Reid - Vivian Banks Alfonso Ribeiro - Carlton Banks Karyn Parsons - Hillary Banks Tatyana Ali - Ashley Banks Joseph Marcell - Geoffrey Ross Bagley - Nicholas "Nicky" Andrew Banks NOMINEES FOR 3/8 through 3/14 Sinfeld The Brak Show One On One Sanford and Son

02-28-2005, 10:21 PM	#14
Prince Toad Veteran Member Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: Rookery Gender: Posts: 11,720 Thanks: 50 Thanked 65 Times in 56 Posts	I nominate Super Milk Chan. And Venture Bros.

03-04-2005, 10:05 AM	#17
OcarinaMan Member Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Ikana Castle Posts: 2,481 Thanks: 1 Thanked 5 Times in 3 Posts	The original Twilight Zone.

03-06-2005, 12:26 PM	#18
Godot Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Coffee. Gender: Posts: 6,054 Thanks: 169 Thanked 161 Times in 102 Posts	Family Guy.

03-06-2005, 02:29 PM	#19
[sage] Veteran Member Join Date: Dec 2000 Location: Florida Gender: Posts: 18,304 Thanks: 1 Thanked 13 Times in 10 Posts	Seinfeld